Matt and I participated in a 3-hour, exhausting backyard bootcamp!!
Our garden got a 3-hour weed job
And I became Mrs. Lawnmower
Don’t ask me why my tank top is tucked in! How embarrassing. It must have gotten stuck. Also, notice the blooper here?
Despite SPF 85, I now have a sick tank top & sports bra tan line on my back.
Mowing was HARD because our grass was super long. I also weeded, raked, pruned, and more. My delicate hands have the blisters to show for it!
Oh, and this happened!
We were long overdue for a strawberry patch harvest!
When we finally came inside, I cracked open a cold one. This is leftover from the shipment of Cascal Foodbuzz sent out – I love these sodas! I generally don’t like to drink my calories (unless they are alcoholic calories 😉 ) so I don’t drink a lot of natural soda or juice. But at 70 calories a bottle, I think the great taste of these are worth it. Same with Kombocha. I like them both a lot. They’re great to keep in the fridge for a non-alcoholic fizz.
Lunch!!
Was Delicious!!
We made big salads topped with last night’s leftover burrito bowl fish and big cubes of Dakota croutons! Matt take the Dakota and cubes it, then tosses it in olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl and broils them for about 8 minutes. Perfection!!
Cherries!!! I found these local this weekend at Feast! and had to get some. I love cherries!
After lunch, Matt and I attacked Karen’s brownie. This guy was SO doughy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. My kinda brownie!
I had hoped to do some cooking today (almond butter!) but I am pooped for the time being. We have a few more honeydews dos to tackle and a fun dinner simmering in my brain!
Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing says
I love a cold brew (of the kombucha, Zevia, or Izze [or Cas Cal?! Don’t know yet!]) variety after some hard work! Such a reward! How lucky to have strawberries growing in your yard — not only for eating but for making great pictures too 🙂
Sonnett says
yummmmm….those cherries look so delish and the colour of the bowl compliment them beautifully. just a question – do you have a certain amount of cals you aim for with each meal ? happy early anniversary btw 🙂
KathEats says
No I no longer count calories. It’s more of a certain number of components – a protein, a fat, a veggie, a fruit, a carb kinda thing
Kaitlyn @ 7 Plates says
Such pretty strawberries! I wish I had a yard to grow some.
Molly @ RDexposed says
The possibilties with those strawberries are endless!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I think it’s a yard week kind of weekend. We’ve been attacking ours all day too.
I totally agree on drinking calories..there are only a few things I deem worth it outside of alcohol 🙂
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
*yard “work”
Morgan @ moments of mmm says
I just recently tried Cas Cal fermented soda, and I loved it! The little bite from fermentation was perfect.
Emily says
Sounds like the perfect weekend! I’m headed out to do some yard work now too!
Hilary says
Mmmm…local strawberries and cherries….so jealous! Not quite yet here…but strawberries within a few weeks!
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says
yey for getting so much done! I can’t wait until we have a yard…
Have a wonderful, relaxing afternoon! 🙂
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says
Love the ultimate productivity afternoon outdoors. Woo hoo for that!
I know most ppl dont want to brew their own komboucha, they think it’s hard…but it’s soooo easy, I promise. And I am NOT a calorie counter but I can tell you that in making it, you add about 1 c of sugar to not quite a gallon of brewed tea and then wait a week and the bacteria/yeast “eat” that sugar so what remains in nearly a gallon of liquid is not really much sugar or caloric value. How’s that for your Alton B lesson du jour 🙂
Love the cherries/placemat overhead shot. So pretty!
KathEats says
I need to have Faith help me get started!
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says
It’s so easy. If you need a Scoby, email me. I have them coming out of my ears. 🙂
I also brew in an oak barrel so my ‘booch is “oaked” sort of like a nice chardonnay would be. I then flavor in the bottling process rather than in the brewing process so I can customize the flavors ranging from vanilla stevia drops to pureed mango incorporated..whatever I am feeling like.
Email me if you need anything, info, etc. 🙂
KathEats says
I wonder if we could put it in a beer keg..
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says
emailed you 🙂
Matt says
I’m not letting those bacteria get near the beer!
Andrea @ a farmer in the dell says
war wounds from working in the garden are the best! I am learning to love blisters on my hands and dirt in my nails. It’s all for the veggies!
Robyn @ Blueberries and Oats says
Go you for getting things done!
Pretty soon you’re going to convince me to go buy some GH bread! Turning it into a crouton sounds amazing.
Margaret says
Just catching up on the last few days postings and thought to let you know about the pure wool mattress toppers we have in Australia, Warm in Winter, Cool in Summer. I machine wash mine on wool cycle with wool wash a couple of times a year. You can’t wash the feather tops(too big) and dry cleaning is very expensive also the foam ones have a slight smell…..so I chose wool.
It is like sleeping on a fluffy cloud, sooooo comfortable.
If you can’t get them retail where you are, you may find them online, good luck with your choice.
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
You are hilarious with your tank tucked in! No idea about the blooper…
Homemade croutons are the best — especially since you can make them as big as you want!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Your yard looks great! I’m so impressed with your lawn-mowning. I tried one time… got 1/2 a length of the lawn and my “teacher” got frustrated with the pace and took over. I wasn’t complaining! 🙂
KathEats says
Hahahah. So something Matt would do!
Ali says
Blooper- u are going the wrong way!
KathEats says
Close, but that’s not it!
Chad @ thebreakupnote says
This reminds me – I gotta visit the blueberry hill!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
wow – great job on the garden!!!!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Beautiful strawberry harvest!! I hope I can grow some just as nice one day soon. Yum!
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
Homemade croutons are the best! I need to make some again!
I’m stumped about the blooper.
Abby says
Those strawberries look so good! 🙂
erica says
i am insanely jealous of your strawberry patch!!!!
Katherine says
You sound like you have one of my type of days lol 🙂
O and not to mention, those strawberries, JEALOUS!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Yard work is definitely hard work!! I need to work on my garden (or..start one) but am way too lazy to put in the effort. Plus it’s so dang hot already! So majoy props to you two for getting it done!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Look at all those fresh strawberries! Major jealousy over here! 😉
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says
So pretty! I hope we get that many from our plants! We have our first big one turning pink today. See?
http://workingmomworksout.com/2011/05/29/pre-race-day-jitters/
It’s so exciting.
KathEats says
Haha – hope she brightens up for you!
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says
Thanks. 😀 We’re very proud. I’ve heard the first year harvest is kinda small compared to subsequent years. Yours have been there a while, right?
KathEats says
Yeah, a few years
Michelle @ PrettyLoser says
Wow, it really looks like you had a super busy day!
Those berries look so scrumptious! 🙂
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i’m so happy it’s cherry season again!
megan {a dash of megnut} says
those strawberries look amazing!
Baking 'n' Books says
What is the soda made of? Does it have some kind of benefits or something like Kombucha…although I don’t know what those benefits are either!!
Angel7 says
Your legs look like they got fried in the sun from the knee down. Do they hurt, or aren’t they burnt and I am seeing things?
The Cascal looks very refreshing!
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laura says
whats the blooper?!
KathEats says
[see below!]
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
Yardwork! Since moving out of my parents’ house, I haven’t really had any yard work to do because we live in a condo.. and (I will probably kick myself for saying this at some point) .. but I miss it! I used to be the lawnmower at the house.. and while it can be annoying, it is also a great reason to get out side and move around!
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
You’re strawberries look amazing!
Meagan says
I saw cherries at the store today. I wanted to buy them so bad. They were organic and 10.39 a pound. I nearly fell over! I can’t wait till the price drops and I can enjoy some. Your’s looked delicious!
Hannah says
Love the great big crunchy croutons!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
oh I love the big bread bites on your salad
Khushboo says
Wow that brownie looks delicious…although the strawberries & cherries are equally appealing! YUM!
Kathy W. says
blooper=you ran over some strawberry plants?? looks like strawb. leaves caught in the mower…
KathEats says
The BLOOPER was that the grass was already cut!!! If it had been a live action shot you would have seen long grass in front of the mower 🙂 We clearly staged this at the end of the mow session
SillySavage says
You crack me up. What a poser. Hope you have a great Memorial Day.
Kathy W. says
it was a Katheats IQ test–and we all failed miserably! 🙂
KathEats says
Haha
claudia says
what kind of sunscreen do you use?
KathEats says
I like the spray kinds – I think mine is Banana Boat?
Jenn says
I occasionally buy those sodas at World Market…very refreshing. You reminded me of our wee strawberry patch in our front yard. Probably should go take a peek. Have a good holiday and opening week 🙂
Coach Brian says
I love hand crafted sodas, but I’ve gone more for the hand crafted beers since I’ve finally acquired the taste after 34 years. I’ll take mowing over weeding any day!
Heather says
I am currently yardless..and loving it:)