I was on a call regarding getting life insurance for Matt and me this morning when I looked down to see a message from AnneP who was 15 minutes from the bakery!!
I raced to change the laundry, shower, dress, makeup, pack a lunch and bike to the bakery in time to greet Anne and her boyfriend Matt!
Just in time!!
Great to see you Anne!!
The lunch I packed in 2 minutes flat was incredible…
Mixed greens dressed in half a tbsp of COCONUT OIL! Why didn’t I do this on a salad sooner!? Probably because coconut oil spends the winter in a hardened state, but this will be my new summer staple. There was a hint of coconut in every bite. Also included: tomatoes, cucumber, lima beans, coconut black bean dip (STILL fabulous the next day!) and goat feta!
Cville Crunch bread on the side. Always the best. Extra doughy today too!
For dessert – a giant Cville Cluster nugget. Granola gold. And, ahem, if you want some, you’ll want to be signed up for my OpenSky newsletter, ahem, ahem.
I did an interview for the Daily Progress, our local newspaper and Matt just emailed me that a blurb and my likeness is on the front page!! Bottom right!
I’m working until 3:30, then headed to dance class!
Susan Reed says
Just found your blog and I’m loving it! That bread looks amazing!
KathEats says
Welcome!!
Marie@feedingfive says
You’re Famous!! How great to be in your paper. I will definitely try coconut oil in my salads as I love it too. I used it yesterday to make granola and since it is so warm where I live it was pretty melted straight from the jar. I think it would do great as a dressing.
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
Yah, you’re in a paper-how cool!
I am impressed with your speed-lunch making skills! Wow. I guess when all the ingredients are right there it is fast, but I guess I dawdle sometimeS? Maybe it was the time crunch. But that is cool to go see a friend and race there!
katie @KatieDid says
ohh what a fun surprise! I’m sad I bought the refined coconut oil by accident a while back before I realized there was any difference, so I don’t get that fun coconutty flavor when I use it. I refuse to waste anything though, so working through it slowly until I can buy the good stuff!
Sarah @ Sarah's Modern Bites says
You’re famous! 😉 That must have been fun to see!
I’m imagining how awesome coconut oil would be drizzled on warm doughy bread… yummm
You’re a pro at healthy lunch speed packing! Who ever says they don’t have time to make a healthy meal should take a few pointers from you Kath. It’s all about the set up I think…
Laura Jane @ Recovering Chocoholic says
Wow, you’re famous – in ads on the internet AND in the paper!!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Oooh look at you, celebrity KERF! Great idea with the coconut oil – gonna have to try that one!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
That’s so cool that you were on the front page! Congrats!
Cait @ Cait hates Cake says
Hey, congrats on making front page! 🙂
Trainer Kjirsten @ Balanced Healthy Life says
I’m a huge fan of coconut oil in salads! Glad you liked it! That bread looks so tasty! I’m always jealous of all the delicious breads you eat!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Congrats on the Daily Progress feature, so cool!
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
I love Anne’s blog!
Congrats on your newspaper appearance 🙂
Nikki says
Congrats on the paper article! You will have to post a copy or a link to the article on the blog sometime! Is it silly that I get excited for fellow bloggers who are making a name for themselves, from cookbooks, to articles in magazines?
It is weird how I feel like I know so many of you, without, well, knowing you! Guess it says something about your writing! 😀
Courtney says
Lunch in 2 minutes is very impressive!
Cait's Plate says
Oh yay for a visit! I can’t wait until we plan our Cville trip and can send you an “I’m here!!” message 🙂
If I follow you on OpenSky am I already signed up for your newsletter? If there are more steps tell me what I need to do!! (Ha – not that I’m desperate for Cville cluster or anything 😉 )
And that bread LOOKS extra doughy…incredible. That’s the absolute best.
KathEats says
You’ll get it!
Others can sign up here: https://opensky.com/katheats
(And you get $1 for every friend who joins!)
Ashley says
I LOVE your shirt! Do you mind me asking where you got it from??
KathEats says
Good Joe.com!
Ashley says
Thanks! I am going to order one – I love it 🙂
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
I thought it was a Patagonia shirt?
Christin says
I was going to say the same thing…what a great shirt, I so want one!! 🙂
KathEats says
YOU ARE RIGHT!! Patagonia!!
KathEats says
(My tree made of bikes is Good Joe)
lynn @ the actor's diet says
DUDE. why didn’t i think of coconut oil on salads before either?!?
Morgan @ moments of mmm says
How have I never thought of coconut oil either! Wow, I cannot wait for lunch now! Genius, Kath.
Hillary says
Must. make. that. dip.
Erika @ The Teenage Taste says
Wow! Impressive little article in the paper. You’re front page news! 😉
Khushboo says
Coconut oil on salad- genius!
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says
I remember Anne from your blog before! Good to see her again 🙂
Have a good time at dance
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
You and Anne look awesome in that picture! Glowing, tan, happy…looks like a little girl time is agreeing with you both. Happy for you that you two could meet up!
And your 2 minute lunch that turned out to be incredible…love it when that happens!
Ashley O. @ The Vegetable Life says
Such a great surprise when random lunch plans fall into place like that!!! …and congrats on being “famous” today in the paper! Hehe
Emmy (WIne and Butter) says
I’m thinking coconut oil on a salad with greens, peanuts, strong vinegar and maybe some shredded chicken would be AMAZING!!! xx
Alex says
These meet-ups of two famous bloggers always feel like a holiday special on TV…
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Congrats on being in the paper! I’ve been seeing your ad all over the internet 🙂
Alexa @ Simple Eats says
I never get sick of looking at your bakery’s bread. Never!
Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says
You and Anne both look great! 🙂 What a nice surprise!
Kristen, Sweetly says
Adorable photo on the front page! Love it. Somehow it’s so different to see things in print.
I MISS COCONUT BUTTER! Oh, my.
kaila @ healthy helper! says
Mmm that salad looks fannetastic! So much coconut loving!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
WOohoo for the newspaper!
I think it is SO awesome that you have so many great followers and get to meet other bloggers and readers of your blog on a regular basis!
Emily@SavoryandSavage says
Your photo on the front page? Grats!
I love it when I get last minute visits like that.
Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me says
Picture in the paper! Nice!
Angel7 says
Great looking salad! I like the hints of white goat feta spread throughout!
http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/
Alaina says
Coconut oil in salad?? You just made veggies delicious! 😛
Stephanie says
I just moved to a different city and discovered there’s a Great Harvest down the road! So excited to try them out after seeing such fabulous bread on your blog daily! 🙂
jk says
Can’t wait for the next newsletter and a chance to get more goodies from you.
I got the last 3 bag offer and I must say the best granola and oatmeal I have ever
eaten. Pancake mix is excellent as well..it just lasts longer than the other does.
Your posts are always a great inspiration.
KathEats says
Yay so glad you liked them!!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
That’s so awesome that you’re on the front of the paper. I was in the Washington Post today, which is kinda cool!
KathEats says
nice!! What topic!?
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
I’d love to say “my blog” but it was about the crazy commute in DC yesterday. http://coffeecakeandcardio.com/2011/08/15/the-crazy-commute/ It did get my blog some publicity, which was awesome!
Angela (Oh She Glows) says
So cool you are on the front page! I love that pic of you too. It’s fun.
Jessica @ Jess Go Bananas says
I swear- every time I look at your blog there is always always always a pic of fresh bread! I am majorly jealous! Yum yum!
Mary says
I can’t wait for more Cville Crunch. I’m addicted!!!! I’ll be watching my e-mail to order.
Ellie@fitforthesoul says
Mmmm I wonder if Cville Crunch is the same sweet one from around my area which is called “mission crunch” b/c the street that GH is on is “mission street”. Never thought of that before hehe. Woowhooo congratulations Kath on the paper! I’ve been seeing that photo in various places now! 😀
KathEats says
Ask them if it’s aka “Flax Oat Bran”
Sana says
Yaya! It’s so nice to see you on the front page 🙂
Sara says
Can’t believe you got all that done, including the bike ride, in 15 minutes!
KathEats says
Well I think it was more like 30 total – the bike ride was not included!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Congrats on making the front page!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
What a wonderful lunch – and a great way to use coconut oil!
Maria @ Beautiful Busy Bee says
Congrats on the newspaper article!! 🙂
anne p says
So great seeing you today and catching up! 🙂 xo
Hannah says
Soon you’ll be famous al over the world, not just in the blogsphere!
Felicia (Natural + Balanced) says
coconut oil on salad… hmm sounds really good. bet it would be delicious with shrimp 🙂
J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I’ve never had CO on a salad but you make it sound delish. Impressive amount of tasks in 15 mins!!
Eileen says
Very cute picture of you on the front page! What nice publicity!
And, I just have to add that Anne’s shorts are adorable.
Katherina @ Zephyr Runs says
Damn u 2 are cuties! (Please don’t spam me!) 🙂
Allison says
I never knew there were different kinds of feta cheese aka goat feta! Learn something new every day 😛
Jackie says
Any idea what Cville Crunch may be called at other GH? I went to GH to get some granola, hoping it’d be like yours, but it clearly is not! booo!
KathEats says
Cville Crunch bread is aka Flax Oat Bran
Cville Cluster is unique to Virginia but we can give the recipe to any other store
Jackie says
Thanks!
Jackie says
PSS I just ordered your open sky deal, so I get to try it after all! Woot!
Maureen says
Hi! I was just reading your blog and really like your “ditch the car” shirt. I am wondering if you know where I can buy one?
KathEats says
It’s from the Patagonia Outlet, so I’m guessing it’s no longer available 🙁
Alysa (InspiredRD) says
Ok, I feel like a dork, but I am intimidated by coconut oil since I’ve never used it before. I will have to go back through some of your posts for tips. Glad you and Anne got to see each other!
Lexi @ A Spoonful of Sunshine says
Coconut oil on salad sounds intriguing haha.
I’ve never been one to only put oil (e.g. olive oil) on salad, but this could be a game changer!
Kelly says
You did all that in 15 minutes?!?!
“I raced to change the laundry, shower, dress, makeup, pack a lunch and bike to the bakery in time to greet Anne and her boyfriend Matt!”
YOU ARE MY HERO.
Judy says
I was inspired to try coconut oil as a salad dressing today but it hardened into globs as soon as it hit my cold veggies and coconut-curry chicken 🙁 What am I dong wrong??? Do I need to bring my salad to room temperature first?
KathEats says
Yeah unfortunately you can’t do it if your salad is very cold..
Judy says
lesson learned – thanks!