What a wacky Sunday. It went by so fast and was filled up to the brim.
Matt and I went for a 5 mile run after an hour of reading in bed. Hunger Games has me hooked!! We covered 5 miles to the Rotunda and back – nice!
Back home, it was 2:30 before we sat down to lunch.
I made a salad with lettuce, tomatoes and the last 2 omelet muffins
Plus clementine and sourdough toast with Trader Joe’s fig butter
Water – up in heya!
I tried one of Brittany’s 12 Days of Cookies for dessert!
This afternoon we did some house things we’ve been meaning to do – re-caulking the upstairs bathtub (somewhat of a disaster – looks like a mess!), fixing some small things that needed fixing and drinking some beer
For a freelance recipe project I’m working on – a cheese + beer pairing – we made some Matt Cracks and settled down to an afternoon snack
The intention was to have a few nibbles to absorb the flavors of the cheese and beers and figure out the best pairings, but of course, the flavors were SO bold we had to consume much more than that to make our decisions.
Coldness took over 5 minutes later –
The tasting was incredible and we ended up eating what felt like dinner to our stomachs at 5pm
So we declared it dinner and took the night off from cooking, which meant my trip to the grocery store was postponed.
Although I’m dying of thirst, I suppose we ate our fair share because I haven’t the slightest bit of hunger. My dinners have been seriously lacking in nutrition this week! I shall change that with a visit to the grocery store tomorrow.
emily says
What type of cheese is the dark orange (with the grey coating)? It looks fabulous!
KathEats says
Roelli Red Rock Aged Cheddar Blue [Shullsburg, WI] – it was incredible!!!!!
emily says
Cheddar blue?! I would die! That sounds like a great once-in-awhile dinner 😀
Sarah says
Scrolled to the comments to find out what type of cheese that was also. Looks amazing! Now emailing my cheese man to find out how to get my paws on some.
Kinley @ Better Off Barefoot says
I feel like I have not eaten a real meal all weekend either… but plenty of cheese and crackers for sure! Sometimes it is nice to just have snackey stuff and call it a meal 😉
J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Great pics! All of the cheese looks amazing. Lol @ the outfit change from sweater to warm coat. Cheese and crackers are my ideal dinner 7 days a week. I wish! Hehe
HilJo says
Gahhhhhh!!! I finally read the Hunger Games series this week, and they are SO FREAKING GOOD!!!!! Loved the first two, the third one just blew my mind and completed the series perfectly. Gosh, I cant stop thinking or talking about them. 🙂 Im glad you are sucked into the book.
Lauren says
Looks like a wonderful Sunday! I loved all of the Hunger Games books-so good. I ran 5 miles this morning too, or at least an 8k, which was a new PDR so I am excited today! You make it sound so easy. But it was nice since it was in DC so it was flat and we got to run by the Capitol and a lot of nice buildings. I bet you can tell I’m tired from my early wake up call since I’m rambling, woops. Just had to add in the part about the Capitol since it’s sort of like the rotunda 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
That has been my dinner more than I care to admit to! 🙂
I think you’ve answered this before but I can’t find it – where did you find those cloths/napkins? I love them!
KathEats says
They’re from Etsy but the shop name slips my min!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
That sounds like a delicious dinner to me!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Sounds like a perfect day! We didn’t cook tonight either. We had a nibble day!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
Dinner might not have been the most nutritious but what a great moment to spend with your husband 🙂
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
Wacky Sundays are good Sundays- as long as I feel like I have accomplished a little something….. You two look like (and sound like) you accomplished a lot!
Liz says
Caulking the bathtub – use painter’s tape on both sides of the caulk line to achieve nice, clean edges. Just make sure to remove quickly so the tape doesn’t pull at the caulk once it sets. Also, if you don’t already have it, get the little plastic square (edge tool?) to smooth it out.
KathEats says
Too late 🙁 We might have to re-do it. Do you think we can razor-cut it for a clean line?
Liz says
Maybe? Haven’t tried that before. Worst comes to worst, you mess it up even more and then you really have to re-do it! I’ve learned to accept less than perfect with most of our DIY attempts 🙂
Dynamics says
I just caulked behind my kitchen sink. Used the tape. Yikes. Not looking so good. I got white and should have gotten almond color caulk I am like you, it is not perfect! I can live with it since it is keeping the water from going inside the wall and doing damage. (Now I just need to take a grammar class.)
Jillian says
How funny- after kind of a wonky day of trying to get stuff done and not eating much, I realized I accidentally threw my piece of organic chicken I bought last night (meant for dinner) out with the trash when I was cleaning my fridge. Now I’m sitting here eating brie and crackers for dinner, which I never do, but I don’t feel like going grocery shopping! At least I have a ton of spinach, I guess, but I’m a protein gal- cheese and carbs aren’t usually enough for me, unless I’m just having a snack. I’m hoping my glass of wine distracts me from any impending hunger issues 😀
KathEats says
Sounds delicious!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
Oh I LOVE cheese and crackers. Esp when the cheese is SO freakin’ delish. Looks like an awesome Sunday dinner to me!
Emily says
U have me hooked on salads dressed with olive oil and sea salt!! yum! And I love cheese and crackers!!!
Maria @ Sinfully Nutritious says
Homemade crackers, yum. Sounds like you had a perfect Sunday.
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
I think beer is always in order to wind down on a Sunday of a great weekend! 😉
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
Ahahahahahahh. Kath. I just laughed out LOUD at your picture sans jacket, then the exact same picture WITH jacket. Ahahah. Miss youuuu
lynn @ the actor's diet says
eeee! i am totally picking up a jar of fig butter when i go to TJ’s this week!
Angel7 says
I love homemade snacks, because you do not have to worry what ingredients were put in it that are not nutritious!
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Ashley @ Coffee, Cake and Cardio says
I love doing cheese and wine/beer pairings! So fun!
Leslie says
Is your jacket J. Crew?
KathEats says
It’s Lands End
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Beer + cheese sounds like the best Sunday afternoon ever!
We did wine over here, but no note taking just enjoying (a little too much) 🙂
Khushboo says
Mmmm cheese and crackers…all that’s missing is some wine (not a beer drinker :D)
Linda says
Hi Kath,
Can I ask where your oatmeal colored sweater is from :)?
KathEats says
Old Navy!
Roxanne says
I have some issues with my bathroom/kitchen ceiling, the insurance company is coming in a few hours to take a look at it. We (my mom and I) are not too pleased, will post again to tell you what we found.
That dark orange cheese looks like a yam! LOL
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
“, the flavors were SO bold we had to consume much more than that to make our decisions. ” — good thinking 🙂
And I love that you took the job seriously and bundled up with a jacket and hood for the tasting so you could stay out longer. My thoughts exactly, too!
Those Matt Crack crackers look…perfect! I want to make those!
Simply Life says
oh this looks so fun! I love that the passions you and Matt have (food, bread, beer. etc) compliment each other so well and go together perfectly! 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I can never stop at just a tasting of cheese – I always have to have more! 😀 That sounds like a good dinner to me!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
I love making crackers! I made them (along with graham crackers) for co-workers as gifts last year. The possibilities were endless as to which herbs/seeds to add (and I think I ended up eating about 1,000 semi-burnt crackers that month).
And you reminded me- I need to make those omelet muffins, stat!
Amanda says
We ahev been having a lot of nibbling dinner lately…it has become kind of grab, chat, snack…and become full few weeks! This week I am also going to make a plan so that we can have some real meals!
PS- I have the same bodum glasses at my house, but find that they break very easily…
Susan H. @ the food allergy chronicles says
Cheese and crackers…yummy! Love the pics! I also had a laugh with the sweater and jacket…I couldn’t help thinking…wow it must be nice there that she doesn’t need a jacket…and then there you were with a jacket and full on hood…lol!
Rebecca @ Naturally Healthy and Gorgeous says
Trader Joe’s fig butter is my favorite!
Hillary says
Sometimes beer and cheese really is the perfect dinner—especially on a weekend!
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says
I’ve been seriously craving cheese and crackers lately and I’ve never thought of making my own. I’m rethinking that.
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
This all looks fantastic! Yum 🙂
Janine @ThePurpleGiraffe says
We did a craft beer pairing party for my husband’s birthday last year – so fun, and amazing how well some of the pairs worked out! My favorite though – the vanilla porter with peanut butter brownies. So decadent!
Cait's Plate says
Sometimes unexpected dinners are the best – it’s almost nice to have dinner and done and over with and have the rest of the night to enjoy!
The picture of you guys sitting at the table in your sweater to you sitting in your puffer jacket cracked me up. Haha!
Sounds like you had a nice little Sunday – I’m glad 🙂
Molly @ RDexposed says
My boyfriend is literally an expert at pairing beer with any food. I always rely on him for pairing information.
I’m glad to see some beer in this post since my latest post is almost entirely about beer!
Jen says
The photos from no jacket to jacket are so cute!
Joan says
It is Shullsburg Wisconsin. They make all kinds of great cheese there.
KathEats says
Oops – thanks
Heather @ Run Eat Play says
Your omelet muffins look amazing. I could probably live off crackers and cheese!
Jessica @Hermoves says
Okay, first of all I am SO jealous of all of that cheese. I live and die for cheese! That spread looks unreal! Second, I love that you use Trader Joe’s Fig Butter. I use it every day in my egg sandwiches. I pair it with egg whites and Swiss on wheat toast. So good!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
I love these beer tasty pictures! So cute!
Katrina says
If I eat one more meal or any more grazing like I have this past week, I’ll have to change my blog to Katrina Runs to Prevent Bleacher Ass. I’m going right after work to get groceries and make something that resembles nutrition for dinner. Glad to read I’m not alone in the nutrition department. 🙂
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
So much fun! I adore nights like this where everything just falls into place. Meal planning is one thing, and eating what presents itself — especially when it’s “work” — is all that much more fun. Love the outdoor scene! Especially when 3 days ago it was 1*F here to start the morning. Brrrrrr! 🙂 Only a sign of what’s to come!
Laura says
Thanks to Matt for the cracker recipe. I appreciated the clear, complete directions. I gave the recipe a try and the crackers are fabulous. Much easier than I had expected and delicious! We enjoyed them for dinner with homemade tomato soup.
KathEats says
So glad!