I didn’t forget to blog
But Anna was in the airport security line and realized her driver’s license was still in my gym bag from having to use it to get into the YMCA!!!!!!!!!! Luckily I was just 10 minutes away and turned around to pick her back up, we raced back to my house, debated calling her a cab so I could get to lab on time but when we realize a cab would take 20 minutes to get there I just ran her back. Luckily the airport is only about 20 minutes from my house. She made her flight and I was 20 minutes late for lab. Whew!
As a result, I had to eat my packed lunch in the car. I was quite starving by 1:00 when I started on my sandwich. I was able to eat my salad and yogurt at red lights and by picking out the big pieces from my lap. It wasn’t the most enjoyable lunch!
Barney Butter (1 tbsp) + Jam on GH Honey Wheat
A Spinach Salad made with carrot, pineapple, grapes + raspberry blush vinegar
And a yogurt with some homemade granola (which I ate by itself)
SO SAD Anna is gone! She was the perfect houseguest – she even washed all of her sheets and towels while I was at chemistry this morning!
I didn’t have a snack this afternoon because I was busy knocking things off my to-do list. I’m all set for 5 days of relaxation!! Well, I have class tomorrow and have a handful of assignments to do over the break, but I have plenty of time to do them.
Anyways, I didn’t have a snack but was quite starving by 7pm.
For dinner I heated up some of our leftover Kale, Beef + Butternut Soup. Mmmmm!
Plus some GH bread on the side –
But it was stale so I only had a few pieces and went back for this guy:
The husband brought home a piece of pumpkin cake. I didn’t want to hurt his feelings, so I had a tiny slice. (Anna, wish you could have joined me!)
The husband and I planned our Thanksgiving grocery list during dinner. It’s gonna be a close call for the $126 Challenge! Thankfully the turkey and wine are taken care of and our families are bringing side dishes and pies. We’re doing several sides ourselves along with hosting my parents for the weekend.
I played around on this cool site today when I was brainstorming: Center’d. It’s great for both Thanksgiving + party planning!
Off to take a bath!!
Stephanie says
I just finished a bowl of chili for dinner, but that pb&j looks soooo good…I’m heading back to my kitchen! Gosh dangit!!
zestycook says
Sounds like you had another action packed day. That pumpkin cake looks amazing!
zesty
caroline F. says
Wow, what a whirlwind! That salad and those flowers are gorgeous 🙂
-C
Megan says
Wow! What a crazy day! All the food looks so yummy!
Marisa says
I also dislike eating on the run and in a rush. I usually feel I want to eat more when that happens!
The pumpkin cake is calling my name!!!
VeggieGirl says
Thank goodness Anna made her flight!!
Loooove the PBJ!!! Classic. And that pumpkin cake??? Stellar.
ashley (sweet & natural) says
Those flowers are really pretty! Is the water colored or the vase tinted blue?
Biz319 says
I ended up getting a fresh turkey today – an 11 pound turkey cost $26, and I thought of you Kath!
19 is my number!
Mara says
I can’t believe you ate all that in the car…thats pure talent girl!
Justy2003 says
I looooove pumpkin bars/cake!!! The frosting is the BEST part! I haven’t had any yet this year…but come Thanksgiving I’m hoping I’ll get some! I’m not going home this year, so unfortunately it won’t be my grandma’s 🙁 I may try to make them myself…although if they’re around I’ll probably eat toooo many!
Shelby says
I must make that soup! It looks amazing =)
Amanda says
beautiful flowers! 🙂
Diana says
the soup looks yummy, hearty, and healthy! delish! 🙂
carolinebee says
That sandwich looks yummy! I hate eating in the car too, especially salad!
thepinkpeppercorn says
Yikes – what a mad dash! Glad you even had time for lunch, WOW!
K says
You and Tina have made me a Barney Butter addict! It’s so good!!
Good luck with the remainder of your Thanksgiving challenge 🙂
Jen says
Your PB&J looks extra delicious! I’m so impressed with your Thanksgiving challenge – unfortunately, $126 doesn’t go very far anymore and you have done such a great job!!
Mel says
Sounds like the end of Anna’s trip was quite a ride. I’m glad everything worked out though. Although I don’t think you would have been upset if Anna had missed her flight! 🙂
Victoria says
That same type of thing has happened to me with my license and catching a flight! That pumpkin cake looks amazing!!
Maggie says
Great dinner 🙂
Too bad Anna is gone. It sounds like you guys had so so much fun.
Good luck with the challenge!!
Runeatrepeat says
That was a close call with the airport – I am always rushing to catch flights, I would have missed it since I usually barely make it!
eliza says
yum pumpkin cake looks amazing!
so does your pb and j, cant get better
Kath says
ashley (sweet & natural),
It’s a protective tube in the color aqua. I think you’re supposed to remove it, but it looked so pretty with the color contrast I had to leave it on!
Biz319 ,
Yay!! 26 is the new banana oatmeal 😉
Kath
caitlin says
oh man! glad anna remembers her license, period! i guess she needed it to get through security!
michelle says
Hey Kath
Just a quickie
Besides ordering Barney Butter online, is there any other way?? It is not sold in NY!!!
Thanks and have a wonderful turkey day!!!
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
Kale and butternut–what a delicious and festive combo!!!
have a great day–yummy pumpkin cake, i would not want to hurt his feelings either. thanks for posting great food, Kath, it really inspires me!
rhodeygirl says
wow i am impressed she still made her flight!
Kath says
michelle ,
I can’t remember if there’s a store finder on the site (www.barneybutter.com) but you might want to check there. You could email Jennifer as well. I know it will be in Fresh Market starting in January. Not sure if you have those. Otherwise, there’s still free shipping (I think) if you buy two jars, which I am planning to do soon! I think the code is ship4free (search for it in my past posts to double check).
Kath
allijag says
That spinach salad with the fruit looks AMAZING!
Allison K says
GORGEOUS FLOWERS!!!!
Cat says
Thank goodness she made her flight!! Frustrating that you had to eat in the car, but it was so nice of you to rush back with her Driver’s License. 🙂
Jennifer Dulski says
So glad that you like the site and glad I found your blog because you found us! What a great achievement and a great blog…can’t wait to try some of the recipes.
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Happy Thanksgiving.
Jennifer Dulski
Co-Founder and CEO, Center’d