Back on the road. Entertained by Cooking Light, my grocery list and The Postmistress.
Just had my sandwich and split our one and only pear with the driver (that was hard… You know how hard it is to feed a juicy, falling apart pear to another human?!)
I know these photos aren’t ideal, but this has been the easiest blog vacation ever! No editing. No uploading. Anywhere blogging. So convenient!
It’s my turn to drive : (
Sana says
Pear is not travel friendly food, stick to grapes!
Lauren says
I am now craving a pear-and that Cooking Light magazine! 😀
Katie says
Spinage? Really? Some RN!
Katya says
I agree. Spinage? YIKES!
KK says
Kath has said in the past she spells spinach spinage because that is the way they jokingly pronounce it…https://www.katheats.com/vegetables-animals-miracles
Kori says
Kath’s not an RN. She’s a Registered Dietitian.
Spin says
why does it matter how she chooses to write her own grocery list? whoa there feisty pants!
Cyclist Kate says
good example of why it’s wise to consider alternate possibilities before judging :). Yep, Kath and Matt have an inside (well, can it really still be “inside” if she’s explained it on the blog?) joke. If you ever see her mention spinach on the blog, she spells it correctly.
Matt says
Other misspellings worth noting are pikal and samwich!
But I’m sure some bitter troll will complain anyways…
Kathy says
Bitter troll…..hahahahahahahaha..thanks for the lol
Kori says
For the record, I now have fun spelling butter “buttah” because of Kath and peppers “peppz” because of Allie! 🙂 I love having fun with spellings and pronunciations, so thanks!
Jo says
Likewise, on my lists, “edamame” becomes “ed’s mummy”!
Hillary says
Annnnd now I’m craving mac and cheese.
Liz says
Same here – that one on the cover of Cooking Light looks delicious!!! 😀
Emily G. says
Have you seen that recipe? That mac and cheese is made with butternut squash! It sounds DELICIOUS!!
Julia H. @ The Petite Spiel says
All I can say is thank goodness for smartphones!
Oh, and that the mac & cheese on that Cooking Light cover looks deeeeeelish.
Dee says
I’ve been hearing so many good things about Cooking Light. I think I might opt for a subscription!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
Love your easy find to put your grocery list on! I hate being the driver on long drives!!
J @ Ess and Jae V2.0 says
Good luck with the book. I didn’t love it. A little depressing. Love the mani color tho…. 🙂
JenATX says
yes, it matches so nicely with the pear. i may start matching my nails to all my produce… haha
Tracy says
So trying to get into the Postmistress… having a hard time for some reason.
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Reading my cooking light now! Haha its a good one 🙂
Maria says
That pear looks great! Let us know how The Postmistress is!!!
Claire says
If you’ve ever seen the World War II observation towers along the Atlantic Ocean in Delaware, you may have wondered, as I have, what it was like to live or vacation in that area during World War II. Although the setting is Cape Cod, The Postmistress provides insight into the feelings and fears of those who lived on the Atlantic shore at that time.
Lara @TresLaLa says
That sando looks great! Wish I could read in the car – kind of makes me sickly in my old (haha!) age. I’m forced to stick with singing along with my iPod (much to the hubby’s chagrin).
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
I am not able to read in the car for very long without feeling meh and a little carsick but glad you got some pleasure reading time in. And three cheers for the easiest blog vacation! No worries about editing, uploading, etc.
That smartphone that you got a month or so ago just paid for itself and earned it’s weight in gold on this trip! Aren’t you glad you have it! 🙂
Erin (Travel Eat Repeat) says
I absolutely devoured The Postmistress — it’s a light read but one I couldn’t put down. Hope you enjoy, too!
Erika - The Teenage Taste says
Cooking Light recipes are the best! They are delicious and don’t taste “light” at all! 😀
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
That’s a great issue of Cooking Light!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That sandwich looks sooo good! I love road food and quick blogging. Makes you wonder why we don’t do it more often!! 🙂
katie @KatieDid says
Yay for a relaxing car ride and blogging made easy by your phone! I bet your glad you upgraded to that phone now.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
How do you like that book? I need a good rec for my next one 🙂
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
Safe travels!!!!!
Shelly says
I hope you enjoy The Postmistress! I read it a few books back and absolutely loved it! It definitely made me cry in some spots. When I finished, I remember telling myself, “Wow, that was a good book!”. I hope you have the same reaction!
Kori says
I’m so glad you & Matt enjoyed your stay in the volunteer state! =D Your lunch looks delicious, & yes, trying to feed someone while they’re driving can be difficult. 😉 I helped Kaci eat your GH Monticello sandwich when were driving back home from Cville, & it was pretty comical at times. Lol
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
I’m really bad about sharing food… Especially something like a pear! Haha so good job! I’ve been dying to buy Cooking Light, but I feel like I already have so many recipes from blogs that I want to try!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i love blogging from my iphone sometimes, which i do when i’m on set without my computer. so easy!
Kathy W. says
ha, I thought I was the only one who used magazine response cards for grocery lists! I also keep a stack of them around to jot to-do lists on.
Alison @ Hospitality Haven says
What do you think of “The Postmistress”? I’m curious about reading it!
Jen says
I’m interest to hear how you are liking The Postmistress. I read it a few months ago and although I found it entertaining enough, I had higher hopes. Let us know how you like it.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I’ve really enjoyed the few issues of Cooking Light that I’ve bought in the past, but I’m never sure if it’s worth it to buy cooking magazines. I make recipes from blogs way more than from magazines! 😛
Marie@feedingfive says
Love your grocery list. I too just grab whatever is handy. It’s recycling right?! It’s great that the majority of your list is fruit & veggies.
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Maybe I’ll give Cooking Light a try, does it have a lot of vegan recipes? Ripe pears can be so messy, I have to be careful about eating them at work or I get a sticky keyboard!
Cindy says
Butting in here, since I work there. Hope you don’t mind! Not a ton of vegan, but a monthly veg column. Here are some good vegan options from past issues, though. Enjoy! http://www.cookinglight.com/food/vegetarian/vegan-recipes-00412000072112/
Emily@SavoryandSavage says
I have yet to try blogging from my phone – but your mobile posts came out great.
I will have to try it one of these days.
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
I should just copy your grocery list….. that should cover it…. 🙂 I bet that bill was insane. My Matt just doesn’t understand how expensive groceries are!
I LOVE CookingLight!!!!! (eatingwell.com is a fave too!)
Greg says
Just bought butternut squash 2 for $1 at the farmer’s market. Incredible. Size didn’t matter.
Cait's Plate says
Sometimes it’s so nice to just live in the moment and not have to worry about anything. I did that this weekend as well!
Glad you had such a good weekend!
PS – What did you think of that CL? I thought it was a good one! 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I like road trips okay, but I bet you’re excited to get home!
Andrew's Secret Admirer says
Make sure you put up some cute photos of that oh so handsome brother in law of yours!!!
Khushboo says
As I was skimming down, I noticed some ridic comments about your spelling- even if you did think spinach was spelled as ‘spinage’, why do they feel a need to be a b1tch about it…GAH all this blog bashing of late is getting outta hand…oh wait, sorry, “out of” hand!
Jim says
Is that GH dakota bread on that samwich?
KathEats says
No it’s a bread Aunt Donna makes at Hot Bagel Co
Jim says
Oh man, it looks delicious!
Ally at A Girl in her Kitchen says
Mmmm that mac n’ cheese on the cover of Cooking Light looks good. What is it about fall and mac n’ cheese cravings?
Elizabeth Kelley @ A Dancer In The Kitchen says
I read The Postmistress on a work trip this summer. I was in Europe at the time so it was fun to read while it took place in parts there. I love how you wrote your list on the magazine subscription insert…I do that all the time! P.S. I love seeing Faith in your posts! I went to college with her!!
Emma says
I think you forgot the “d” in “spinadge” on your list. 🙂
I thought it was funny – husband and I keep outrageously spelled shopping lists sometimes for fun!
Angelea says
Are you keeping your meal plan list a surprise? 🙂 As a fellow list nut, I looooove your lists! And spinage made me laugh out loud!
KathEats says
There’s no real plan – just a list of ingredients!
Angelea says
Ooh, can’t wait to see everything you come up with! I must have a meal plan and a grocery list or I find a thousand excuses to just go out to eat.
Stephanie @ Myfarmersmarketonline says
All I have to say is, that’s some grocery list! I bet your insides sparkle;)
Cindy says
Hope you enjoyed your stack of CLs! I really wish we had more time in Cville to explore and eat. It’s definitely toward the top of the revisit list. I still have 2 slices of Dakota in the freezer waiting for the perfect sandwich opportunity.
KathEats says
YES!! Thanks again. I’ve always loved the magazine!
Sheila says
Ha ha…I’m reading the Postmistress and have that Cooking Light magazine. I made the Mac & Cheese last night for dinner for my hubby and two kids. They loved it. I did not tell them about the squash though…that would have caused lots of gagging and rude faces. Personally, I thought the sauce was the best ever and I would use it again over pasta or maybe even baked over chicken. Today I’m making a roasted pear and squash soup from Clean Eating magazine. Yum!