No stove today 🙁 There was an error in the delivery pick-up. The 2 people I spoke to were extremely nice, but I am still very annoyed (but I was nice on the phone!) It’s supposed to come tomorrow. It BETTER because we’re cooking for the husband’s grandmother here on Saturday night and we need a stove!!
After a few hours of chemistry I set out on a run. I am SO THANKFUL for 1) Being able to run again and 2) Being able to run during a weekday. When I worked full time, all I wanted was some freedom to do things during the day and I soaked in the happiness on my run (of course normally I’d be in class right now…). The run was awesome – I did about 5.5-6 miles. My music was awesome too – from Battle Hymn of the Republic to Sandstorm to Tracy Lawrence’s Stars Over Texas to the musical Starlight Express.
I finally made lunch around 1:00. A huge salad!
- Romaine tossed with homemade lemon/olive oil/mustard dressing
- Carrot + red pepper
- Pom
- Capers
- Blue cheese stuffed olives (4)
- Cottage cheese
Plus a thick slice of fresh GH bread with homemade pumpkin butter –
So filling, so delicious!
Did you know there’s a song called Cath!? The husband is bottling beer with a friend who told me about it. Too bad she spells her name differently. And too bad the song is about marrying the wrong guy!
I’m off to the public library to study!
Shelby says
I’m sorry your stove didn’t come! If that was my mom on the phone she would have been livid!!! She always yells at the people on the phone haha
Moran says
HAHA funny about the song!!
Sorry there is still no stove!
Good luck studying!
ashley (sweet & natural) says
Sorry about the stove! What a bummer! At least you could shed the stress on a run. 🙂
Runeatrepeat says
That is funny about the song 🙂 I like learning random things like that.
Your bread looks super nutty, I love that.
Erin says
I bet that run helped a lot. Natural endorphins are the best.
VeggieGirl says
Oh no!! I’m hoping that you’ll get that stove sooner rather than later.
Homemade pumpkin butter = I want!! 🙂
Christina says
Nice run! It’s nice to leave your worries on the road instead of inside you.
The salad sounds really good.
Maggie says
Too bad about the stove 🙁
That is the thing that I really hate about having a full time job. I can’t break up the work day and do other things, like exercise – I have to get in my 8 hours every day, all in a row. It is so frustrating!
Hope you have a nice afternoon 🙂
kathleen says
that is one of my favorite songs. the whole record is amazing.
Tina says
Great looking salad! I hope your stove is delivered SOON!
P.S. I am still jealous of your homebrew!
Biz says
That’s quite a mix of music! I need to add more music to my ipod – its boring and I need to add Christmas music!
Fingers crossed stove comes tomorrow!
Jennifer says
Lucky you can run to all types of music! I need music with a good beat and “Battle Hymn” just doesn’t cut it.
Abby says
Kath,
what do those pom seeds taste like? They look like little fruit gummies to me! I’m interested to try them, but wanted to ask first.
carolinebee says
I always tell my mom to be nice to people on the phone, it seriously pays off! 😀 Great run, i LOVE sandstorm, techno pumps me up so much!
Adi says
Hi Kath!
What ratio’s do you use when making your salad dressing?
sorry to hear about the stove! 🙁
BethT says
Haha, I agree with Jennifer. Your music mixes are interesting to say the least, Kath 😀
halie says
What a disappointment about the stove delivery! I was gettin’ excited to see it! I can’t hardly imagine how excited you must have been!
I am fortunate enough to have my gym within walking distance of my office – it’s quite literally around the corner. I use my lunch break to go to the gym, and I can eat my lunch at my desk! I can’t work out for more than 45 minutes though. I have to factor in changing time and walking to-and-from time. Only problem is that I don’t have time to shower, you’d hate that, Kath. But I’m not too bothered by it. So even though I work full time, I can run during the day! Yay for treadmills!
Oh She Glows says
hahah ‘too bad the song is baout marrying the wrong guy’
I think that about the ‘Angie’ song….its such a downer when you listen to the words!
Ah well, not everyone can have a song in their name, right?? 😀
Angela
www.ohsheglows.com
JJ125 says
Blue cheese stuffed olives. Gahhhhh… those are my FAV…. great in martinis!
zestycook says
Kath, Great looking salad!! Too bad for your stove… hopefully you get it tomorrow.
zesty
Megan says
So sorry about the stove! That GH bread with the pumpkin butter looks so yummy!
sarah says
yes i did think of you the other day when that death cab song came on my ipod!! i love death cab for cutie 🙂 although i liked ‘plans’ and some of their earlier albums more than ‘narrow stairs’.
Mara says
bummer about the stove, but at least it’ll be there tomorrow!
Mel says
Awww, that sucks that there was a mix up with the stove, hopefully it will be there tomorrow!
claire says
I’d love to have free time during the day, but I work full time right now so I try and get up early and do “house things” and exercise so that my morning is more than just work. Also, we’re moving offices and our new office has a shower! I might run during my lunch break. 🙂
Christin S says
Kath,
sorry about your stove! Great running music mix tho, especially Sandstorm, that’s my all-time favorite song for a workout 🙂
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
Hey kath- i really really like this song!!!!
thanks for sharing it with us! hope u got alot of studying done 🙂
Alex says
Hi Kath,
Just wondering, but is your metabolism considered to be a slow one? My sister is trying to eat “healthy” now and reads your blog but i don’t think she realizes that you have to eat based on your metabolism.
i think you have a great blog though!
Carrie H says
Ha ha … Try growing up with the name Caroline … Imagine junior high boys (mockingly) singing “Sweet Caroline” every time you walk into a room. :0)
Kristie Lynn says
God I love DCFC so much.
Caitlin says
I love Death Cab-that is a great song!
Enjoy the rest of your week-it is almost over!
Fitness Surfer says
Thanks for another great salad idea. I always put way to much cottage cheese. Probably because I’m trying to gain some muscle.
I can’t wait until my knee is strong enough to run again. I love watching the sun come up, or even just a nice 10am jog is also very refreshing. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a good run…baby steps, but soon I’ll get there.
Battle Hymn of the Republic is one of my favorite songs and always gives me goose bumps. I’ll have to keep Tracy Lawrence’s Stars Over Texas in mind the next time I’m music shopping, or add it to my wish list.
Caitlin says
haha that’s funny about the song. I love Death Cab For Cutie and when I heard that song I was going to tell you.
Kath says
Jennifer ,
Don’t knock it until you try it.
Abby ,
The juice flavor is kind of like raspberry meets cranberry but the seed as a whole is kind of grassy and the seed part is chewy. But they are fun to eat!
Adi ,
I usually do about a tbsp of lemon juice or vinegar, a 1/2 tsp to a tsp of oil, a tsp of mustard and sprinkles of salt and pepper.
Alex ,
I’m not sure what my metabolism is. Weight loss/gain is based on your calories in and out, not your metabolism, although metabolism can affect that number. Perhaps she should see an R.D. to get a good idea.
Kath
Laura says
Hi, I just was catching up on your blog and I’m glad my package made it ok! It was surprising seeing it on the internet for some reason! Thanks.
Amy Johnson says
I’ve been enjoying your site so much and am looking forward to trying some of your recipes. I am a fairly new convert to oatmeal and I
love your topping ideas.
Could you give a little information about using fresh pomegranite? I know it’s good for you, but have never used any. Ive got 2 sitting on the counter, staring me down! I imagine that you wouldn’t use a whole one for just one or two people, so what do you do with the rest? Do you liberate the seeds ahead of time or something, or just peel them out as you cook your oatmeal?
I also like that you do your oatmeal on the stove top.(Or at least you did! *grin*) I think some people have gotten so used to using the microwave for cooking, that they think using the stove or oven must be so much harder, and it’s just not true.
I also appreciate seeing what and how much you eat. As an obese person, it is good for me to see what a normal sized, healthy meal should look like. It helps me with portion control.
Thanks!
Kath says
Amy,
Check out the pom video –
https://www.katheats.com/?p=516
Kath
Amy Johnson says
Thanks! I was just looking through your videos just now!