My sickness got worse this afternoon as I chugged through school work, but then I rallied after a walk + a sip of this beer! Guess that’s what the doctor ordered 😉
I was hungry for a snack earlier than usual despite my late lunch. High protein lunches just never do it for me. In honor of the Nature’s Path contest, I opened another box from my sample pack: Optimum Slim. Loved it! It’s kind of like 3 cereals in one, and you guys know how I like to mix cereals for variety. I loved that there were the fiber worms and bigger flakier pieces too.
This was about half a cup each of cereal + TJ’s greek, along with a drizzle of honey.
Of course I spoiled my appetite with that delicious snack. We had plans for black bean burgers and cabbage slaw, but neither was appealing on my sensitive stomach. So we declared it “Eat What You Want Night.”
He made a huge cabbage salad made with half a cabbage head (which was a TON), Country Bob’s, Sriratcha, and Feta. Said it was very filling.
I decided (around 8pm when I finally got an appetite) on a European fruit + cheese plate.
Some Kerrygold Aged Cheddar! Mmmmmmmmmm! Loved it – perfectly sharp and just the right texture.
Worst strawberries ever.
Best orange ever.
And a GH Cinnamon Raisin bun with some butter and jam!
Day II Of Winners
Thanks for all the entries to the Nature’s Path contest!! Turns out there were so many of you they have decided to declare SIX winners. Sweeettt!!
And they are:
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
358 28 150 267 189 125
358. greenbean | March 24th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
yay!
here’s my 3:
-weil’s bars – pistachi-ohs!, banana manna, and the chocolate one-panda puffs
-mesa sunrise waffles
i’m sooo hungry after looking at that website.
28. Steph | March 24th, 2009 at 9:00 am
I love their Pumpkin Flaxplus and Peanut Butter Granola so I’d love to try –
Flaxplus Vanilla Almond GranolaAgavePlus Sunflower Granola
and for something different –
Any of the Dr. Weil Bars.
I hope you start to feel like your old self again soon!
150. kara | March 24th, 2009 at 10:06 am
natures path is my absolute favorite, but since I am living off a college students income I can only treat myself sometimes.But the ones I would love to try are:
1. granola bars flax plus2. agave granola
3. peanut butter granola!!!
267. Anne | March 24th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I would like to try
Organic Peanut Butter GranolaOptimum Energy Bar – Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter Panda Puffs
(I see a theme here!!)
189. jess | March 24th, 2009 at 10:39 am
i have wanted to try the weil by nature’s path line for quite some time now!
1. chia razz fruit & nut bar
2. hemp plus granola bar3. agave plus sunflower granola
thanks!
125. Jessica | March 24th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Hi Kath! I hope you are feeling better too. Don’t worry, be gentle and patient with yourself. You’re doing the best you can to recover and get back in your normal swing of things back at home. In time, everything will run it’s course.
I’d LOVE to try:
1. Heritage Organic Bread
2. Pomegran Plus Granola3. Buckwheat waffles.
Thanks!!
Per usual, send me an email with your mailing address and your final choices!
Read Breathe
Here’s my article on spring veggies from Breathe Magazine! Cool!
See ya in the AM,
zestycook says
Congrats to the winners! Great food – I am loving the cabbage salad… and your article looks awesome!
zest!
ps. Glad to see the beer helped you out 🙂
Lisa D says
Hmm, I always make coleslaw but never think to put feta or spicy sauce in it! UPGRADE!! Your dinner also looked beautiful although I hope you make the black bean burgers soon so I can swipe the recipe
Lala says
Awesome article!! Congrats on being published (again)!
Haleigh says
Your article looks great! I am lovin’ the European fruit and cheese platter! I hope you get to feeling better.
Heather says
I love that cereal… I recently tried it and now I’m addicted.
Don’t you just love the ‘eat whatever you want nights”? I think they’re always important to have 😉
Congrats on the article and hope you feel better soon!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Yummy European dinner. And how great about your article. Kath, you are the bomb dot com.
emmy says
congrats on being published, it’s fun how the blog has sprouted into other mini writing opportunities 🙂
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Love strawberries and cheddar cheese!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
Great article Kath!!!
I love the fruit/cheese plate… aged cheddar is my FAVORITE!
Kath says
mmm i always forget about cereal and yogurt! looks wonderful!
Red Head, Yellow Dog says
that article looks awesome! Im feeling a little under the weather too…what am I doing take all this zicam?? bring on the beer!
for the love of peanut butter says
Kath, that article looks so great! I am so glad you are spreading your wonderful knowledge across the nation. Now, when can we start looking out for kath tv?
K says
Congrats!! I love your European plate – so refreshing 🙂
Joanie says
I need to get that magazine. Looks so interesting. How fantastic to have an article in there. Have a good night’s sleep!
Julie says
Damn you winners!! When is it my turn to win?!
hehe 😉
Cinnamon raisin bun? I want to go to there.
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
I LOVE optimum slim — so DELISH!
Congrats on your article!!! What an accomplishment 😉
Kara says
Glad that the orange and strawberries balanced out 🙂
Meg says
Congrats on the article! I didn’t know that GH had cinnamon raisin buns.
Jennifer MacLaggan says
Kath,
I want to take a moment and thank you for your fantastic website. There are so many out there, but yours hits right on the mark.
I just love your common sense, your taste in food, and your sense of humor.
You strike a perfect balance between healthy eating with the occasional “fun”.
Thanks a bunch,
Jen in San Diego
Jen says
and, start feeling better soon!
WEEKLY BITE says
Great article!
Farah says
Hi Kath,
I was trying to post earlier and enter the contest but unfortunately I couldn’t post the comment from my blackberry – and I can’t access the site at work 🙁 Oh well…next time!) But congrats to the winners! 🙂
And I know you’ll feel better soon…jetlag and travelling always take a few days to get over (I’m always tired and sluggish after getting back from being abroad…especially after long flights). Lots of water, sleep and just easing back into me routine help get me back on track. You’ll be fine soon….just don’t worry! I can’t wait to read your article now…!
Best always,
Farah 🙂
Rose says
What a cute title for this post!
Congrats on your mag article!!! That is so cool 🙂
Sharon says
Oh wow, that is so awesome with the article!!!
amber says
Congrats on the article!! I can’t wait for my local farmers market to open next week!
PinQue (Michelle) says
First, congrats on the article! Looks great 🙂 That fruit and cheese plate looks wonderful. Add some hummus and crackers and that is my favorite thrown together meal!
Hallie says
That’s SO COOL about that article! Good for you.
That bread looks so good…when is GH going to come to CA? 😉
NAOmni says
Aw, congrats to the winners! And everything looks great, I love the fruit platter…
NAOmni
lisa says
kath, are you still taking the malaria pills? all your “sickness” symptoms sound really familiar and those can most definitly be coming as a side effect of the malaria pill. i’ve been in your shoes returning from another country and feeling worse once i returned home–due to the anti-malaria medication.
hope you’re feelin’ 100% soon soon soon!
Making Love In The Kitchen says
Those strawberries couldn’t be worse than mine: http://meghantelpnerblog.com/2009/03/15/a-lesson-in-patience/ I turned my nasty strawberries into amazing Strawberry (ccoking them with apples and honey)
jaime says
hey kath! i love your blog so much– i’ve been reading it for a LONGGG time! (i comment here and there!) i just want to say you have such a healthy outlook on eating and enjoying life! i’m currently recovering from disordered eating and your blog has helped me a lot!! by the way i have that anthropologie bowl! love it 🙂 thanks for the great blog
Marissa says
That’s great one box has a couple kinds of cereal!!
sue says
mmm that fruit and cheese plate looks good! hope you feel even better in the morning!
Rachel says
Coooooool article! Isn’t it awesome to see your name in print?
Kelsey Miles says
oh boy am I excited about those strawberries now!!! Do they need a little honey or flax?.. 😉
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
I’m pretty sure my husband would never make a cabbage salad on a “Choose Your Own Adventure Dinner Night.” 😉
I hope you feel better.
Pomegranate says
the idea of mixing different cereal in a bowl is cool 🙂 Im gonna try it some time.
Debbie says
Kath,
As always your pictures and posts are wonderful. Great job with the article!
I hope you are feeling better.
Debbie
coco says
European dinner looks amazingly good! I think when we don’t have big dinner, a fruit plate is the perfect alternative! 😀
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
Congrats to all of the winners.
Kath, i really like that bowl!!
Kath says
Meg ,
The buns are a Matt specialty. He makes them from the leftover dough. You could try requesting them though!
Jennifer MacLaggan + jaime + Debbie ,
Thanks so much!!
lisa ,
No, I am not taking the malaria anymore.
Kath
Sarah W. says
congrats on the article!!
Michelle Hisae says
I would take that dinner any night of the week!
Joanne says
Speaking of veggies, I came across the cutest poem yesterday while investigating the radish…
Do you carrot all for me?
My heart beets for you,
With your turnip nose
And your radish face,
You are a peach.
If we cantaloupe,
Lettuce marry;
Weed make a swell pear.
I found it at poeticpower.com. Don’t you just love it? 🙂
Kath says
Joanne,
Love it!!
Kath