It’s coming down hard!!!! My afternoon wishes were granted… Scroll down for the weather girl video!
Brunch was awesome. Sadly Michelle and Amanda were sick and couldn’t make it, but Kelsey, Diana and I enjoyed a great brunch at the Flying Biscuit!
I started with more coffee, which made me totally jittery! I added a little creamer to this and had 2 cups.
I wasn’t that hungry since we were seated by 11:15, but I still made room 🙂
I ordered the Clifton Omelette: three large farm fresh eggs with goat cheese, mushrooms & fresh basil, topped with spicy tomato coulis. I got the tomato sauce on the side and requested 2 eggs and one egg white – because I never notice one missing.
The goat cheese was incredible! I hate half the omelet (the side with the most cheese!)
Of course I had a Flying biscuit. I ordered the whole wheat one, but we all agreed the regular ones were better (ie. doughier!). Kelsey got a regular and we spilt them half and half.
With a little cranberry-apple butter! I ate all of my regular half and about 2/3 of my WW half.
And lastly, my plate came with some fresh fruit, of which I ate 99%.
Before –
After (but subtract 1-2 more nibbles from that biscuit!)
Kelsey ordered an oatmeal pancake, which comes with a peach compote. I always debate between these pancakes and a biscuit (both are just too carb-heavy to feel good afterwards) and I always choose the biscuit – but love it when I can have some pancake bites! I had 3 good bites of this with a peach slice –
The Reader came next. It was a perfect day for a movie: cold and wet. I liked the movie a lot – it was emotional, somber and thought-provoking. Love Kate Winslet! I had a few beans during the movie.
We went to Trader Joe’s after the movie for a few items. While there we requested to sample the Sunflower Seed Butter!! It was delish, but I didn’t get any since I have enough open jars at the moment. It will def. go on my list. I also had a wine sample and cheddar cheese cube.
Once home (around 4pm and 4 hours post lunch) I had a bowl of strawberries (nuked) with about 1/3 cup TJ’s greek and a tsp flax –
It was still raining when we got home. About an hour later I heard thunder and saw a flash of lightening!! Next thing I knew there was snow on the ground!
Tonight’s dinner was Snicken Chicken baked with Carrots, Sweet Potato, Cremini Mushrooms and Fennel underneath.
While he baked, we watched more Office and sipped cocktails! He made this Manhattan and I had about 25% in sips. LOVE Manhattens!!!!
I also had a small sip of mead that he brewed before Xmas and opened to sample today –
We served the chicken over a bed of baby spinach along with the roasted veggies –
I had a leg and some breast meat
But the veggies were the best part!
After dinner, we frolicked!!!
Head’s up: I’m planning to make my trip announcement tomorrow AM!!!!!
G’nite!
Oh SHe Glows says
What a cute video!!! You are too cute.
Don’t cha just feel like a kid all over again when classes are cancelled??
Have fun tomorrow!
PS- Amazing eats today…I almost drooled over your chicken and I don’t even like meat!
Liz says
Your dinner looks great, especially the roasted veggies! I’m really excited to find out where you’ll be traveling. Have a good night!
Chiara says
can you please describe the prep for this dish? do you just cook the cut/washed vegetables under the chicken and the chicken fat/juice is what flavors them? thanks.
Kath says
Thanks Angela!,
Chiara ,
Yup! Plus a little salt, pepper and caraway seeds. I think on the Real Food page there’s a “husband cooks a whole chicken” video too.
Kath
Justy2003 says
Love the happy frog dance! 😀
Yay for no classes! And I can’t wait for your announcement in the morning!
jen says
my classes were cancelled too! the text announcement was made less exciting due to the fact that tomorrow is the first day of spring break anyway. boo! oh, yahweh, how you tease! ;P
Amanda says
here in new england our snow storms consist of FEET AND FEET of snow! such a cute video! have fun in the frolicking!
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
love the video! where’s the recipe to that dinner? looks yummy!!!!
Amanda says
have fun frolicking in the snow is what I meant to say…
makenna says
what a cute video!! haha love it!
is that your house? gorgeous!!
Kim says
I used to work at Trader Joe’s, and we loved when customers asked to open a package — meant that it was our job to finish it 🙂
Your omelette looks/sounds amazing!
Bec says
Your chicken dinner looks great!
Becca A says
Wow what crazy weather!
Laura says
I want a Clifton omelette! That restaurant looks so cute!
I have some sunflower seed butter from TJ’s that I haven’t opened yet. Sounds like I’m in for a treat! 🙂
The chicken looks delicious! We’re getting snow here in Northern VA, and I am praying for my office to be closed tomorrow!
Molly says
Yay, aren’t you so excited about the snow? It snowed here too, and schools out tomorrow!
That chicken looks so delicious, not dry at all ( like when I have chicken).
Lindsey (Mrs. LC) says
Oh my gosh that snow looks so fun!! My husband and I are SERIOUSLY considering moving up to NC this summer and snow would be so exciting for us! (We’re from FL). Your post just made me so excited!!
Emily says
the flying biscuit looks adorable! and goat cheese in an omelet is a great idea!
Fancy says
I don’t have school tomorrow because it’s Casmir Pulaski Day (gotta love living in Chicago and having this wonderful holiday every March)! Have a wonderful day off, Kath! That’s great that you and Matt will have the chance to spend it together! I can’t wait to hear your announcement in the morning 🙂
Quick question….I bought “milled” flaxseed (Hodgen Mills) because they were out of my “ground” flaxseed (Bob’s Red Mill). Does milled and ground mean the same thing? I want to make sure I get the benefits from eating them….I know that ground is better than whole! These look the same as the ground ones do! Ahhhh so confusing! Help!
Sorry this is so long!
theoddbod says
great weather girl!
Christie says
I got snow today too! And I am in Macon, GA! I have only seen snow here maybe 2x so it was very exciting. Ours came during the afternoon and then I guess the storm moved up to you guys in NC. Have fun in the snow while it lasts!
Sally says
Yum – I love roasted chicken with vegetables. It’s actually on the menu for tomorrow night. My favorite vegetable to roast along with the chicken is brussels sprouts – if you haven’t tried it, I definitely recommend it – so good!
Kara says
Hahah love the dance. I am waiting for a similar text message…
sue says
delicious eats! and what a fun video- though as a new englander, i can’t share the same sentiments about the snow 😛 enjoy your day off!
Ellen says
wow you had some good food today! i am going to have to try that combination of roasted veggies.
your omelet is just like the one i always get at my favorite breakfast place, only with spinach too. goat cheese, mushrooms and eggs go so well together! i’m curious, when you only eat half of your meal, do you bring the rest home with you? i never see you eat leftovers. just wondering 🙂
Lisa says
Enjoy your free day tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing your big announcement!
Erin says
LOVE the video and your dinner is beautiful as always!
Greta says
Awesome video! I’d be over the moon if I found out about a 3-day weekend right.. about.. now.. What a way to start a week. Have some snowy-fun!
Lauri says
Ugh!!! Im so jealous! It isn’t snowing AT ALL here in Cola town!!! But I’m happy that we don’t have to make the drive to Winthrop tomorrow!! Yippie!!! Have fun playing in the snow! If you get to make a snow angel take some pics and post them =)
Sara says
Both your brunch and dinner looks delicious!! Have fun in the snow. Stay warm! 🙂
HangryPants says
Congratulations on your snow storm. My school is closed for tomorrow already. 😀
Lauren (food+hands) says
ALL THE SNOW! haha I’m originally from Charlotte so I know there is never anything (especially in the past few years)… I’m impressed its actually sticking!
Oh how I miss the Flying Biscuit, biscuits (haha) they are amazing when warm and I love, love, love the sugar on top and raspberry jam. So jealous!
Marianne says
Lovely roast chicken dinner. But why exactly is it called “Snicken Chicken”?
Diana says
Brunch was so fun! We have to go back there for dinner soon! That salmon sounds so unique and tasty! 🙂
We played with Bails in the snow, too! Photos to be posted later. That bag took me way longer than I thought it would to make! 🙂
Natalie says
Such a cute dance! I’m really hoping for a snow day tomorrow to!
Casey says
Congrats on class beng canceled!!! And the snow!!! Be happy you have had about 10 snow storms! 🙂 think it has snowed maybe 5 tomes since I have been born! In December we had 8 inches! And we live n Southern Louisiana! ( and hour north of New Orleans) My mom said it was th most snow she has ever seen. So I just wnted to say congrats!
You dinner looked awesome! You and Matt are such a cute couple! And I’m freaking read for he announcement!!!
keriandkim says
Snow days are the best. Enjoy. We are having a give-away next week on our blog for a video (we do film/book reviews). Look forward to hearing your trip announcement.
Jenn (eating bender) says
You lucky, lucky lady! It would take a mountain of snow to cancel classes in Chicago 🙂 Have fun tomorrow! I loved the video and the Oikos beanie!
P.S. I lived in Winston-Salem from ages 2-6 and the first time I ever saw snow was the last winter we lived there! Then I moved to Minnesota – you can imagine what a change THAT was! I still have a soft spot in my heart for NC!
Rose says
Aww! How cute you are you leaping around like a frog 🙂 Congrats on classes being canceled tomorrow!! Wooo! I am just on edge waiting for a call from work/school or a text. Here’s hoping!
Can’t wait for the trip announcement 🙂
Enjoy your day off!!!
PS: Did you take this video with your Flip? The quality is really good!!!
Sharon says
Hahaha, love the video!
bobbi says
lots of good stuff here, love the video!!!! cant wait to hear whats going on in the am???!!!
Ashley C says
Cute video- love the dance 😀
Caroline says
What a cool, funky place to hang out for lunch! I wanna visit!
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Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
I love your armchair. We have drapes that are very similar. Could I ask where you got it?
How do you make 5 beans last for a whole movie?!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
What yummy eats!
Leah says
Hope you had a nice walk!!!
Exciting that classes are cancelled!
Whenever there is the least bit of snow over here in England, schools are almost always closed. With me being a teacher I’m always super excited to see the white stuff falling!! Enjoy your day off!
Can’t wait for the trip announcement!!
Kerri says
I want to frolick in the snow! All the food looks great!
Jen says
What a fabulous snowy day!!!!!!!!!!
haya (living and learning) says
i am jealous of your snow day!! we have had so much snow this winter and so far only a total of maybe 4-5 hours less of work because of it (which were spent stuck in traffic getting home anyway. BOO)
i think i may have done that dance before. it’s fun! and super silly.
enjoy the excellent day off!
Sarah (Tales of Expansion) says
what a day!! that brunch restaurant looks adorable. and glad you got quality girl time and quality husband time in!! soooooo jealous of your surprise long weekend. i think we have 6 inches here, but i doubt i’ll be able to get out of work or school …
faith says
kath, you are too adorable! that video is so cute!!
berta says
I just blogged about Flying Biscuit! haha
http://seeyalatermasticator.blogspot.com/2009/02/best-breakfast-in-atlanta.html
I love it there. Sooo great
meg says
Kate, you are so cute! 🙂 I think that people around you enjoy your company very much, you look so sweet and funny!
jennifer says
As my dad always says, if you like snow so much YOU shovel it 😉
I’m so glad you got to taste sunflower seed butter. SO GOOD. YUM!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
YAY for no class!!! Enjoy your “Sunday”!
Oh, and that omelet looks TO DIE FOR!
Skinny says
The bowl with the strawberries and greek yogurt looks really good and I love that black and white chair!
Clean Veggie says
and I told my parents I wanted to go to college in North Carolina to get away from the Connecticut snow…but I guess it would follow me there! sorry about the snow :\
dinner looks delicious!
Jessica says
Love teh old man frog dance and your video! Enjoy your SNOW DAY! Andy and I are so excited to be having one too!!!
Leanne says
Have fun in the snow!! The chicken and veggies look fabulous!
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
Hoooray for a snow day!!
Shelby says
You are so cute =)
What a fabulous brunch, I love all the colorful plates and eats.
Robin says
I am way up in the light pink of that map, and we got near close to 12 inches. I am SOOO sick of snow. It had finally melted enough that I could run perfectly in the streets, but now we’re stuck with all white again.
Oh, and I think your southernish accent is sooo cute! I hadn’t imagined it, so I was surprised when I heard you talk for the first time. 🙂 (and yes, trust me, you have an accent)
Rebecca says
Enjoy the snow and a class free day! I love the old man frolick dance! Oh and brunch looked delicious!
MelanieF says
Feet and feet of snow here too. I’m in Quebec, Canada, snow day is almost everyday. It’s not always fun, but that’s the Canadian Winter. 🙂
FoodsThatFit says
It is snowing like crazy here too!
laci says
Hi Kath! I <3 your blog , eats and energy/spirit, you are a very inspiring woman! Aw that video is so cute, I’m so jumpy for the snow today too! 😀 You and Matt look so perfect together holding the wine glasses! 😉
Melissa says
I keep checking waiting for the trip announcement!!
MelanieF says
I keep checking for that. I’ve been here 5 times since 7am
🙂
JENNA says
Wow seems like you had such a great day!!!! 🙂 I love days like this! they are so cozy and memorable! I’m glad you had fun w. your girlfriends!
Oh She Glows says
I’m such a nerd…I just remembered that your trip announcement is this morning and I was so excited. lol. I need to get out more!!! haha
Kath says
Fancy ,
I’m 99% sure milled and ground are the same. Maybe just a slight diff in texture?
Ellen ,
I don’t normally bring home leftovers from restaurants because I usually either eat it all or give it to Matt. I didn’t think this omelet was worthy of reheating, plus it would have had to sit in my car during the movie.
Marianne ,
Just for fun 🙂
Rose ,
Yes it was the Flip!
Sarah ,
The armchair was an inheritance from Karen, so I don’t know the details.
jennifer ,
I just let the sun do my shoveling 🙂
Robin ,
I think it’s so funny when you guys comment on my Southern accent 🙂 I find it to be very subtle compared to my friends’!
Kath