I worked and worked on BERF today, editing and formatting posts. I’m SO excited to share our story with you all!!!
Afternoon snack of pear + cookie butter.
Matt and I had a date planned tonight – dinner, a piano performance and some theater. Since Holly and I went to Eppie’s on Tuesday, I haven’t stopped thinking about the vegetarian plate of Southern comfort foods! HAD to go back! Plus Eppie’s makes a fantastic quick and inexpensive dinner option.
Check out all of our eats!
The mac and cheese was by far my favorite food on the platter : )
Followed by the sweet potato, which I sprinkled with brown sugar, and the cornbread behind it
I DID manage to eat the collard greens, but only because they were very well cooked. Had they been steamed like we usually make them, I would not have taken a bite. Black beans were good!
I couldn’t quite finish this all, but considering how much was on my plate, most of it was gone.
Our next stop was a visit to Fellini’s where our neighbor, who is 5 years old (!), was playing a set on the piano while date nights and social gatherings listened on in enjoyment.
A. played three ORIGINAL songs – including those titled “Never Race A Cat,” “The Year Of The Dragon” and “Eric’s Bad Day.” She also played duets of “Happy Birthday” and Beethoven and ended with some jazz. She sings too! [A. is the daughter of the neighbors who threw the dance party last weekend 🙂 ]
After the performance, we walked across downtown to the IX project for The Unearthing.
The show was set in a big warehouse space decorated with crazy art installations in every nook and cranny. It was a series of short scenes set throughout parts of the space, and goddess-like dancing women led the audience from one place to another for a different perspective and different scene.
The show was a combination of equal parts:
Fun house
Circus
Haunted House
Comedy show
Art installation
Dance performance
Theatrical play
It was quite unique!
I wasn’t allowed to take photographs, but you can see a videos about it here.
I’d say our mile-long walk home in the cold rain was an appropriate ending to the show 🙂
We were unearthed.
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I can’t wait to read BERF! So exciting. 😀
I love, love, love side dishes. Everything in your dinner looks scrumptious.
Allie@LiveLaughEat says
It’s so strange to read about your newfound dislike for veggies! Crazy how a little BERF can change your taste buds…temporarily. Can’t wait to read BERF posts!
Jen says
“Unearthed” 🙂
Hmm…I get the feeling BERF is going to be more than just a fun blog considering all the work you are putting into it – it sounds like a full-time job!
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
Haha. Like the ending sentence in tie with the pic above. LOL.
Can’t wait to see BERF. And I love it when children get to show off their talents. That is way cool. Despite the rain, sounds like a pleasant evening. 🙂
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I can’t wait for BERF! Ahh!! 🙂
Em (WIne and Butter) says
It looks like little BERF will have quite the impressive older role model in that neighbour of yours!!!
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
Wow, I am so impressed that a 5 year old is not only performing, but has original songs! That’s amazing! I wish I had musical talent like that. Sounds like you guys had a great evening 🙂
jcangirl says
Oh man that southern food looks tooooo good! Kath congrats on your bundle! You are so inspiring, thanks to you, in my short time reading your blog, you’ve managed to automate my breakfasts! I hated the texture of cooked oatmeal, so ONO was a welcome addition, not sure how long that fragile bone will last, so I have a question for you.
I’d like to dig thru your archives and get similarly inspired by your weightloss journey. In reading, it seems you did go thru that period and now you are diligently maintaining (God bless you! all the body pumps and walks and runs are amazing, esp considering you’re doing it w/ nausea lurking in the wings :))
Anyhow the question is- can you tell me what period of time the weightloss was so I can visit those archives. Thanks so much for being an inspiration!
KathEats says
I was done with the bulk of my losing when I started KERF. In fact, my weight has only gone up since then 🙂 But my posts from 2008 are just after and I was still counting calories and getting used to maintenance, so there’s a lot more weight talk in those posts.
Khushboo says
That food looks so good…I need to have proper southern food, I don’t think I ever have!
Dom says
Are you going to have a virtual baby shower as well so your blog friends can attend? You could register on Amazon and maybe etsy too? Dinner looks delicious. When was the last time you made a green smoothie? Have not seen those in a bit but have been busy so may have missed it.
KathEats says
I don’t think it would be proper for me to host something like that 🙂
Dani says
I too was a veggie lover who survived the first trimester of pregnancy on nothing but homemade mac and cheese and toast. Soon followed by intense cravings for guacamole and orange juice-both hard things to get in China where we live. Can’t wait to see BERF!! Thank you so much for this blog too though. My hubs and I visit Charlottesville regularly when in the States and looking at your pictures makes us miss all of our favorite Charlottesville restaurants a little less!
lindsay says
that performance sounds interesting! As does that delish food!! I am intrigued about BERF..what is it? Guess ill scroll backwards on ur posts to answer the riddle for myself!;)
KathEats says
New baby blog!
KathEats says
[Yet to be debuted]
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
A mile long cold rainy walk home does not sound fun..you’re a trooper!
The sweet potato with brown sugar sounds much more fun 🙂
Kelsey says
God I want your dinner! MMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm southern food!!!!!! Hi little small tiny baby!
KathEats says
Baby wants to ride on Penny like a horse! And wear little booties.
Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says
What a fun night! That veggie platter looks amazing, especially since it included a sweet potato rather than a regular white potato (which I detest! haha) ….
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
What a very talented little lady you have as a neighbor! That’s awesome!
Mom says
So cool about your neighbor! And Unearthed. And BERF. I’m glad that’s the name of the blog though and not the actually baby…
Karen says
Barb, I think they’re thinking about naming a baby girl after your cat! Guess I’ll have to buy her tuna every Christmas.
Mom says
Lillian would be honored. HOWEVER, I think Karen Barbara or Barbara Karen would make a great choice too!
Lil is getting your tuna tomorrow. It is the seventh anniversary of her adoption. Her dad is going to pick it up soon!
Maria @ Sinfully Nutritious says
Your date nights are so cute. With our bakery business, we are limited to mostly TV dates. I am so looking forward to BERF. New projects are so exciting.
Have a great weekend.
Simply Life says
Can’t wait to see the new site!!!! Wow, she is one talented girl!!!!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
Oh gosh, that food looks so southern and so delicious!!! And I can’t wait to see BERF! I’m sure it will be great!
Aubrey says
Check out the little boy in the corner watching in awe of the girl playing the piano. Great shot Kath!
KathEats says
A’s brother 🙂
Sarah@The Flying ONION says
Everything about your meal looks fabulous! I wish there were restaurants like that around here (maybe someday! Or maybe, I just need to move! 😉 )
Excited about BERF! 😀
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
looks like a great night! Those collard greens look fab 🙂
Sarah @ The Strength of Faith says
I feel silly for asking this, but what is cookie butter?
KathEats says
Don’t feel silly! It’s a Trader Joe’s product – a peanut butter-like spread made with gingersnap-like cookies. Knock off of Biscoff
Catalina @ Cake with Love says
Very excited about BERF! Please let me know what brand is that cookie butter since it looks fantastic!?
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Your dinner looks really tasty, especiallyt the mac&cheese, sweete potato and black beans. Yum!
Megan says
MMM that mac and cheese looks so yummy!!!!!
Angel7 says
Looking forward to the unveiling of BERF 🙂
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robin says
collard greens and a sweet potato, my kind of food, cant wait until my food shopping day to pick some up.
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
I think you are going to have the most readers ever on a blogs opening day! Craziness!
Joss says
mmm that mac n cheese looks so yummy! That is so cute about your little neighbor – so talented 😀 I can’t wait to read berf!