Back at Hotel Karen!!
After that small lunch today, I was sure craving carbs this afternoon!! Karen was too! We both had small bowls of cereal upon my arrival home. Kashi Vanilla Island and Quaker Oatmeal Squares –
Then we shared a banana a few hours later before we all went to exercise
Matt, Karen and I had the gym to ourselves. SUCH FUN!!! We chatted the whole time, and I did about twice as much weight lifting as I normally would have thanks to feeling content with my company. Score! I did 40 minutes of ellipticalling and about 20 of weights.
Karen and I finished up our workouts while Matt put together dinner. The evening meal is always fancier with 3 people!
We had an AMAZING caprese salad – maters, TJ’s seasoned mozz, basil, olive oil, balsamic, salt + pepper.
A pork tenderloin in a teriyaki sauce that was OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD because Matt cooked it down into a thick, sweet glaze. Those are chunks of garlic clove in there!
Risotto, which was more like white rice than risotto. The cook cut some corners, and we lacked parmesan cheese, wine and butter, which we now know are pretty important for good risotto!
Lotsa green beans sautéed in butter + Garlic Gold
I left some risotto and pork on my plate and licked up my veggies 🙂
We moved the table into the natural light. SUCH a difference!
A few more hours later….Karen talked me into sharing her craving for Yoforia! I have to admit, I’m feeling extra hungry today (maybe because of that small snacky lunch!?) and wanted yogurt as much to quench hunger as for the sweetness!
We got to Yoforia to see they now have Peanut Butter flavor!!! It was everything I’d hoped for.
I went PB crazy with Resee’s Pieces, choco chips and a PB cup. I got a blob of Ferrero Rocher on top (the darker color) and decided it had ZERO flavor so I scooped it off and gave it to Matt. No sense wasting calories on a flavorless bite. The peanut butter underneath more than made up for it!
Perfect summer night!
Very excited to sleep in tomorrow and have just a few things on my agenda for the next few days.
We’re going to Charlottesville on Wednesday-Saturday to hunt for a rental house. I sent a bunch of emails to set up appointments today and have a few top contenders. House hunting would be the time of my life if I weren’t nervous at the same time about finding something before someone else snatches it up! I absolutely love evaluating real estate.
I have a hankering there will be pancakes in the AM!!
Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf says
I had peanut butter flavored fro-yo a few months ago at Whole Foods. While it was pretty good (better than the chocolate!), I thought the coconut flavor was the BEST!
Evan Thomas says
Mmmm peanut butter froyo sounds delicious! They have that at JP licks here in Boston
Wei-Wei says
I want fro-yo! I’ve never had it before 🙁 But PB sounds just amazing. Your dinner looks great too! (Risotto fail! Ah well :P)
Wei-Wei
Kaz says
Peanut butter froyo? Sounds fantastic! 😀
Your dinner looks so delish. Love green beans!
Courtney @ Three Months says
You can never have too much PB – that froyo concoction looks absolutely delightful! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
Wow I’m impressed that after road tripping it back you two went and worked out. I would be all wound up to get things un packed, settled in, and clothing washed. Must be because the gym is so close, makes it easier.
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says
Looks delicious, if only we had a fro-yo place in town. . . *sigh.
But, I’ve compensated with Mint Ice Cream! It’s my newest post. 😀
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
haha, yeah, that risotto looked a little sad. I tried making it without wine once and the same happened to me. That caprese salad looks delicious! I love those type of salads where you can just throw together a few simple ingredients and come out with something amazing 😀
Kaci Higgins says
Your day sounds like it was fantastic! Dinner looks yummy & now you have me craving frozen yogurt as well as peanut butter! lol Your concoction looks divine!
Marisa (Loser for Life) says
I could live on caprese salad and crusty bread! And die happy 😀
Sarah-Mae @ Eat, Run, Knit says
We don’t have froyo joints on Vancouver Island, but while in Hawaii I was mixing dutch chocolate and peanut butter flavors with reeses crumbles on top EVERY DAY. Oh my God I miss it already!!!
That caprese salad looks so delicious! Must make!!!
Kelsey @ CleanTeenKelsey says
Oh wow, your dinner looks so wonderful! The green beans and the caprese salad would probably be my favorite part of that meal. 😛 I’ve never had risotto, but I bet it’s great.
Oh gosh, self-serve froyo is my vice! I always love the PB flavor the best. 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
That caprese salad looks delicious.
Wendy says
I can empathize totally with your real estate-related stress! I just signed a contract on a house this past week, and was totally freaking out over the 4th of July weekend thinking someone else would snap it up before we had a chance to make an offer on Tuesday. It was a HUGE relief when all the papers were signed!
Good luck in your hunt for the next house of KERF!! Can’t wait to see what you find! 🙂
Cara says
Always nice to be back at home after a vacation…
And Fro-yo is the perfect treat! Guiltless pleasure!
Jo says
the caprese salad looks amazing!
Katie (Sweet Tater) says
haha, i ate peanut butter yoforia today, too! with dark chocolate, mmm…
Meg says
Oh no disappointing froyo ?!?! 🙁 Well hopefully the peanut butter underneath, beautiful weather and amazing dinner made up for it, haha 🙂 and being with your fam! You and Matt are so perfect together, I love it!
Chelsea says
Sounds like you had a relaxing night! That yogurt looks so good! I agree with you though, If I am going to eat something, it better be worth whatever calories it has! I take stuff off too if it doesn’t add anything to the taste 😀
Hannah says
It actually hurts me that you have peanut butter frozen yogurt. Sometimes I hate Australia 🙁
Abby says
The fro-yo looks DELISH! By the way, this is a great week to visit Charlottesville!! It is restaurant week — $26/person for a 3 course meal at somme really great places!:) I haven’t decided which ones to try yet… I just moved so I have so many to sample! You should definitely check it out:)
Kath says
OH GOOD!!!!
Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says
I find that when I eat snacky meals that I’m hungrier throughout the day. For me, I think it is because I haven’t had the satisfaction of a full meal – just a bunch of what seem like snacks to me, even if they equal what my meal would have been anyway.
healthyteacher says
I love Caprese salad, and pancakes in the morning sounds like a good idea.
Mimi says
Hey Kath! I’ve been a quiet reader for quite a while, but I always enjoy your pictures and stories! I’m a native Charlottesvillian (yep, actually *born* and raised there–unlike so many!). My husband and I only just moved away (to Turkey and, yes, I’m even attempting to blog about it!) a couple of weeks ago. BUT, if you ever want any suggestions of Charlottesville neighborhoods or feedback about a certain area, definitely feel free to ask! I’m really excited to continue reading your blog while you’re in C-ville–it will be so nice to hear about your discoveries and experiences in my hometown! 🙂 Good luck on your house search!
~Mimi
Kath says
Thanks Mimi! Wish you were still there.
Camille says
I LOVE your clear chair! So cool! Where is it from?
Kath says
Dunno – Karen got it. But I think maybe CB2?
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
I would LOVE some PB fro-yo!! That sounds soo delicious….! What a good day of eats 🙂
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
natural sunlight makes such a difference to eat in … we have a kitchen table but never eat at it b/c the sun’s rays can’t reach it…
Marina says
Your dinner really looks fantastic, specially that pork! Matt is an amazing cook 🙂
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
Sounds like a great day! Can’t wait till you two get all settled down in Cville.
Nora@LifeLifeEatRight says
I always get the carby craving if I didn’t have any with lunch. Same with bread…if I haven’t had it in a while I need it…full force.
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Oh, the caprese salad looks amazing! I love simple salads like that in the summer time (or any time, really.)
Glad you had a safe trip home! 😀
lauri Watson says
Your caprese salad looks so yummy! I haven’t had good luck with TJ’s mozzarella– The one I bought ‘tasted funny’. Might have to try a different one from there!
Your beach trip looked so AWESOME! Glad y’all had such a good time!
Jen says
You will find the perfect house in Charlottesville 🙂
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
Peanut butter is my favorite fro yo flavor 🙂 Ahh I’m SO glad I bought my house in a “bad” market- it was stressful enough making a decision & worrying about somebody else taking it first- I can’t imagine doing it in a hot, fast-moving market!
Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says
Mmm…I’ve never had peanut butter fro-yo, but it sounds delish! 🙂
You should record yourselves apartment searching and make your own Kath Eats House Hunters! Haha! I love House Hunters and evaluating real estate too (love open houses!), but it definitely takes the fun away when you’re searching for your own place and are on a deadline.
Kath says
Hahahha – maybe I will!!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Glad you made it back safely! Matt seems to be enjoying dinner duty lately! Dinner looks delicious. I miss reeses pieces. I wonder if I can figure out a way to make them at home? Probably not, but a girl can dream. I love looking at houses too, but I would imagine it to be a little harder from a distance and on a specific time frame. Have a great day! Hopefully your Sunday will be filled with delicious pancakes!
daena says
i chanced upon your blog, and i love it! 🙂 it’s so awesome to be able to read a blog about healthy eating and fitness, two things i find really important, especially since i’ve been battling with my weight and only in the last couple of months have managed to whittle it down about 17lbs…and counting. your blog is really inspirational! and i love your salads and greek yoghurt concoctions.
Stacey @ Tipping the (Kitchen!) Scales says
Peanut butter frozen yoghurt sounds heavenly and love the add-ins of Reeces pieces and a PB cup!! Loos delish.
Gipple says
When are you going to put together a cookbook of all your best /favorite recipes and meals? All your food looks/sounds fab and I would totally buy it. Matt could do a Brew & Bake section or supplemental book too. I think you two could take over the world!
Kath says
I would love to someday!
Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That pork tenderloin + froyo look SO GOOD! Love the caprese salad, too. Mmm!
Jenn
Carolyn @ lovinlosing says
House/apartment hunting is SO much fun. I think I’ve hunted my last house, though. I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon.
Katie says
That caprese salad looks so yum – I have some tomatoes that need to become that, soon! Looking forward to meeting you at the HLS this year – just lucked into a last-minute ticket!