It’s going to be quite the festive holiday season – KERF holiday posts are going to be featured on Oprah.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Having grown up in a household where Oprah was turned on every afternoon, I have great respect for Oprah’s interest in women’s issues, literacy, and humanitarian work, so I am super excited to be one of several featured bloggers.
[And I can’t go without saying that I would faint if I were ever asked to be on the show…]
The Deck The Blog For Oprah series starts tomorrow night when I am traveling to Hillsborough to be a quasi-celebrity judge in the Orange County Chamber’s 4th Annual Gingerbread House Competition! Stay tuned 🙂
Snacks during class:
Honeycrisp
And I shared two bars with my friends:
First this Kashi Dark Mocha Almond, which I did not really like 🙁 It was rather dry without much flavor. Did like the choco chips! I had one big bite of this one…
Second, an Honest Foods Apple Ginger – LOVE these. So much flavor and so dense with oats + almond butter <3 I ate most of this one…
Coming home was fun because dinner was in the crockpot and all ready to go!!!!!!
The star was this organic flank steak that Greensbury Market sent me. Since I’m not a huge meat eater I wasn’t sure what to do with it. But whilst reading Real Simple, I came across this recipe and knew it would be perfect for the ole crockpot: Slow Cooker Cuban Braised Beef and Peppers.
We pretty much followed it to a T, except omitting the onion 😉 The beef shredded perfectly!
Couldn’t wait to dig in, as it smelled amazing!
Topped with avocado, Big Papi sauce, cilantro and snow peas that I steamed in the microwave to bulk it up a bit
Plus about 2/3 a cup of Bob’s Red Mill Grande Whole Grains, which I’ve had for ages – from the last time they sent some samples to review! – and always forget I have! We ran out of brown rice tonight, so I used ’em. They are great – lots of chewy wheatberries!
The flank steak was amazing. Y’all know I’m really not one to go gaga for meat, but this was absolutely delish. Tender, flavorful. Not sure if it was the organic meat or the cooking technique, but I’ll just assume both had a good impact 🙂
Matt shared some of the juice since he polished off the pot and it all ended up in his bowl
Had a bite of Scharffen Berger dark chocolate for dessert.
Big Open Sky fun thing in the AM!
Can’t wait for more Scottish oats!!!!!!!!
Gena (Choosing Raw) says
Holy moly girl!!! I am so proud! Congrats, and well deserved 😀
BethT says
Flank steak is the bomb.
Oprah is the bomb.com!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Holy Moly!!! That is so AMAZING Kath!! Can’t wait to read alllll about it.
Love the crockpot meal. You should try overnight hot oats in it. Maybe with some apple and cinnamon and a little real butter. You will LOVEEE it. It’s a holiday staple at our house =)
Night!
Brie (The Fit Bride) says
Whoa! How cool! Congrats!
I bet the bears are excited too!
Kath says
LOL – yes they are! They are hoping they make her Favorite Things.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
That is so exciting!!! COngrats!!!
Christina says
AMAZING!!!! It’s not hard to see why but what an honour, congrats! Plus your dinner looks amazing, I’m definitely inspired to do something similar this weekend!
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries says
That is SO INCREDIBLE! CONGRATS!!!
LOOOOVE O!
Erin says
That is so exciting! Your blog is amazing and totally worthy of this honor. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for the rest of the holiday season. 😀 😀
Marissa says
HOW EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Congrats on being on Oprah.com!!! I’m sure so many will miss her show when she’s off the air in 2011! 🙁
That beef slow cooker dish looks amaaaaaaaaazing!!!! YUM
Jenn
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I was wondering why you were comin’ to town, Santa KERF!!! See ya!! 🙂
Katie says
Doesn’t get any bigger then Oprah! That is awesome. You are doing amazing with the blog this year missy!
Courtney (The Tasty Balance) says
OPRAH!! You go girl! That’s soo cool.
SweetiePotato says
Wow that dinner looks so pretty! I love the avocado, cilantro, and snow pea combo — sounds yummy!! 😀
Brittney says
Congrats!! That’s so cool 🙂
Niki (Running In Pink) says
Congratulations, Kath!! That is super exciting news!!
Alyssa says
Congrats!!!!!!! That is beyond awesome! It would so great if you got on her show, maybe if you drop some hints on the blog dreams will come true? 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
WOW! This is the biggest news in KERF history! Congrats!
Justy2003 says
That’s such exciting news about the Oprah gig! Congrats! You definitely deserve it!
Katy @ These Beautiful Feet says
Oprah?! CRAZY!! Congratulations, that’s an amazing gig!! 🙂 We’ll all send Oprah tweets and e-mails about how we vote you to be on the show. Maybe she’ll listen ;). Worked for Ellen??
Ameena says
How exciting! Oprah is awesome. Congratulations!
Babycakes says
SO EXCITING! Major congrats!!! 🙂
courtney says
Congratulations, Kath! You deserve to be recognized for your amazing blog and healthy attitude towards life, and what better place than OPRAH?! I know I don’t know you so it is weird to say I am proud of you, but heck, I am. Thanks for the great blog, and again congrats. You rock :)!!!
Tammy @ Defining Wellness says
Kath, that’s amazing! Congratulations!
Jenna says
congrats on the oprah thing! have fun this weekend at the contest and the crock pot dinner looks great, that was definitely an great investment for you!
jenna
Runeatrepeat says
That is the coolest thing ever!!! Do a great job – you are super close to being on the show!!!
Laura (On the Threshold of Greatness) says
Anything Oprah – related is huge!!! I’m so happy for you! 😀 You’ve been a wonderful inspiration to your readers and it’s great to see you moving on to such awesome things!
Cat says
WOWOWOW!!!! That’s AMAAAAAZING!!! So cool, Kath! I have been following your blog forever, and have seen so many wonderful things come your way and, although I don’t really know you (just through the blog, really), I feel so proud of you! I’m so happy you’re being recognized by the public because you’re such a great example for young women. Congratulations!!! 🙂
Mastering Public Health says
I agree completely. The blog has opened up so many opportunities for you; what a thrill and honor. As always, soak it all in! …and report back the juicy details. 😉
Chelsea says
I’m comment 27 🙁
So cool about Oprah!!!
I may need to try that recipe-YOM!
Molly says
I’m an Oprah obsess-ee!!!! that is so amazing!!!! congrats kath!!!
Erica says
WOW! Congrats Kath- that is amazing. Well deserved
Diana says
Congrats! I bet you will make it to the show one day! 🙂
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
Oh I am so excited for you!
I have been away from the blog world since September because law school has been chaos! I had to come back and check out my favourites!
This is so great!!
Take care!
Wendy says
Ok, I’m probably one of the few women in the world who is not an Oprah fan, but congrats anyway! That’s really excited news, and a really wonderful opportunity for you! Did you ever dream, when you first started this blog, all the places it would take you? 🙂
I can’t wait to see what “deck the blog” entails!
Priyanka says
This is so so exciting!!! I love Oprah’s show and I love Kath’s blog 🙂 What a perfect combination!!!!
candice says
Congratulations on Oprah!!! 🙂 Love your dinner—I just love it when the meal is concentrated into one big bowl with veggies, meat/protein, and grains 😀
Carolyn says
Wow!! Oprah…you’re famous!!
Julie @savvyeats says
That’s awesome! Congrats!
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! That is the most EXCITING news ever – and well deserved I must say 🙂 Won’t be long until you make an appearance on her show I say 🙂
Jasmine (Sweet and Fit) says
ahhh! congrats Kath! I’m soooo excited for you! =)
caronae says
Congrats on the Oprah thing! I looooovvvveee flank steak. I probably eat real meat only a few times a year, and that is one I will ALWAYS be happy to eat 🙂
Whit says
KATH! That is so AMAZING!!!!!!! 😀 Congratulations!
Mama Pea says
I already Tweeted you, but HOLY CRAP! Oprah?! If you need a Gail, I’m your girl.
amber says
WOW how exciting!!! COngratulations, Dinner looks really good enough though i don’t eat steak!
Hillary says
Wow – Oprah! I bet ya didn’t think that was in the plans just a couple years ago. CONGRATS!
Kathi says
How exciting! How will you be able to sleep tonight??
Kate says
That’s so awesome about Oprah! Congrats, congrats!
Kate says
That’s so neat! I’m totally impressed (but not surprised)!
molly says
congratulations!! that is so awesome 🙂
Tamzin says
Congrats on the Oprah gig! Thats soooooooo cool! x x
coco says
congrats kath!!!! I’m soooo happy for you but you TOTALLY deserve it, you’re a lot of people’s favorite blogger!!! 😀
coco says
I liked your blog and actually started writing my blog after following you for few months. but after I meeting you in person (Foodbuzz) I like you even more! you’re sooooo funny and cute!!! 😀
Lexi says
Congrats on Oprah.com!!! That’s so awesome. She should have you as a guest on the show sometime! 😉
Stacey says
How exciting!!!!! So happy for you 😀 I would screaming and jumping for joy around the house lol
Meggilizz says
WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO FOR OPRAH!!!!!!!!!! 😀 That is soooooo exciting!! CONGRATS!!!!!!
I’ve had organic grass fed beef and it is FAR SUPERIOR to the regular grocery store meats!! 🙂
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Congratulations on the Oprah gig. Oprah is the big time, kid!
That flank steak crockpot concoction looks so hearty and satisfying. Flank steak is easily one of my favorite cuts of beef. I loved how you served it over greens rather than rice or potatoes. Beautiful!
VeggieGirl says
WOWZA!
Karla says
Woah!! That’s amazing! Congratulations!!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
WOW!!!! That’s HUGE! So exciting!!
Naomi (onefitfoodie) says
congrats Kath! you so deserve it 🙂 that is SUPER exciting! that crockpot of steak looks deeeelih 🙂
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
OMG HOW EXCITING KATH!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!! That is seriously such an honor (one which you completely deserve!). 🙂
Cyndi says
I don’t remember how I found your blog – eatliverun maybe?
It doesn’t matter how I got here, but I’m here to stay – I love your blog! Congrats on oprah – I’m definitely staying tuned …
I saved the slow cooker recipe – I made something similar recently, but this tops it with the addition of all of the other veggies.
Thank you!
Pam says
Hey that’s great…..Congrats!
Enjoy!
Lauren says
Congrats on the Oprah.com feature! That is such a great honor :).
Like you, I typically am not a huge red meat eater… but when it is prepared well, it sure does taste fantastic.
Simply Life says
Wow! CONGRATS! That is amazing!!!
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
Congrats Kath!!! You are a supah star!!! Holy awesomeness:D So happy for you, dear!
Brittany says
OMG! That’s awesome Kath- I hope you get invited to the show, but I also hope you don’t faint! 🙂
Sarah says
Congrats Kath, that is amazing! Love the pic of you 🙂
Lee says
Wow, congrats! Can’t wait to read them.
Diana says
WOW! OPRAH.com! That’s FANTASTIC! You deserve it!
Elina says
Crock pot dinners are so great! I had chili from a crock pot last night. I’m always looking for more crock pot ideas – so thank you! 😀
Jordan @ Salt Sweat Sugar says
I loveeeeeee me some flank steak.
Congrats on the Oprah posts! =]
rhodeygirl says
Congrats! Any other bloggers we know going to be featured?
Light Delight with Tou Tou says
Congrats on that Oprah post!!!!!! really nice!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
CONGRATS!!!! Cannot WAIT to see what you came up with 😉
Barbara(Blood, Sweat and Heels) says
WOW..that is big time girl!
Congrats!!!!
Barbara
Lindsay says
Dinner looks really good! CONGRAT on the Oprah feature!!! That’s so huge!!!! 🙂
Maggie says
Congratulations! So well deserved. Can’t wait to read you on Oprah.com!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
Was the beef grass-fed? Maybe that’s why it tasted good / different…
Awesome news about Oprah! What great publicity that will be for you!
Gillian says
VERY exciting about Oprah! I predict a debut on the show at some point, which in my books means you’ve made it to the top!
Cait (Cait's Plate) says
Ah! That’s so exciting!! Congrats!!! 🙂
Lauren @ Eater not a runner says
That is so awesome! Can’t wait to see 🙂
Also, that dinner looks so good! Sometimes steak just hits the spot.
Tina says
Congratulations!!!!! I think I would DIE if I was invited to be on Oprah. It is like my life dream just to go to a taping of one of her shows!
K says
YAY!! Congrats to you and KERF on the Oprah gig!! So exciting!
Beth @ DiningAndDishing says
So awesome!! Oprah is the big time :O)
Julie says
wow, Oprah! Oprah pretty much runs the universe and makes people famous. Oprah has more power than Chuck Norris and Jesus combined. Make it your new years resolution to get on her show before it goes off the air.
brandi says
wow, that’s awesome! Congrats!
Melissa says
Hi Kath – Congrats! That’s absolutely amazing. You belong on the show and somehow I really think you’ll get there. I feel like you have so much to share! If I turned Oprah on one day and saw all of my favorite food bloggers, I’d be SO happy. This is very deserved and I hope it opens many more opportunities for you. I will keep my fingers crossed for you! Have a great day!!!
Lizzy says
Congrats Kath!
Tracey says
How fabulous are you?!! 🙂 Well done, Kath!! I am so excited for you and I cannot wait to see it. Congratulations!!!!
skinnyrunner says
wow! congratulations, that is BIG TIME!!
Tammy says
Not a fan of Oprah, but that is BIG for you! Congrats and well done!!! YAY!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
Holy crap congrats! That’s HUGE and amazing!
Megan says
What are you going to write about for Oprah?? I assume it will be differnet than your normal daily posts.
Looking forward to reading it.
Kath says
I’m writing for myself, for you guys. Oprah is just listening 🙂
AnnQ says
DUDE! That is freakin’ awesome!!! LOVE. IT.
Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says
Congrats to you, Kath! That is so amazing!!!
Megan B says
Congratulations! I wish you all the best.
Represent NC! (I’m from Chapel Hill) 🙂
Katie says
WOW!
CONGRATS LADY!
I’d love for you to check out my blog – giveaway coming and workout songs!
http://katiechangesforkatie.blogspot.com/
Katie
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
so exciting about oprah! i love her. she was my graduation speaker!
Krissy (Single Serving) says
Such exciting stuff! Congrats to you!
Rose says
Congrats, Kath! That’s super exciting news. I can’t wait to see it!
Anne P says
You = a total rockstar. That’s awesome, girl!!! Congrats 😀
Jenny says
wow, Kath! It doesn’t get much bigger than Oprah. Congrats, girl!
Susan says
Ohmygaaahhh!!! I’m so excited for you!! Oprah.com is HUGE. You’re a rockstar 😉 (and totally deserving of it might I add, you’ll be a wonderful addition to the site)
I didn’t comment on your last post, but I recently just fell in love with Scottish oats too. They’ve got the chewiness of steel cut, but a reduced cooking time. Perfection 🙂
Angie says
Congratulations, Kath!! Super, super exciting. So happy for you!
Sarah (OC2Seattle) says
Congrats on Oprah.com – that is so incredible!
The Healthy Apple says
Congrats, Kath!!!! Oprah is amazing!!!!! So happy for you..
Saima says
OMGGGGGG!! :O :O….yes, i realize i am L-A-T-E!! 😀
jac says
congrats on the oprah Gig!
Danielle says
How exciting! Yea for you!
Meg says
I’m a little late, but congratulations on your Oprah gig! That is amazing, and well deserved! 🙂
Angela says
Just getting caught up….OMG I squeeled with delight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OPRAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is the most exciting news ever. 🙂 Congrats x a gazillion!
Angela says
Sorry one last time….
OPRAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hahah
I’ll go now…