Rub a dub dub – what a cute puppy our baker John brought in! Her name is Poppy and she has the softest fur ever. Even I loved petting her and I’m not a dog person! I usually pet animals on the top of the head only.
I went to Body Pump express today, so we did all but biceps and triceps. My upper body is sure hurting now! I took a quick shower at the gym and headed down to the bakery. Since I decided to shower and get gussied up when I got up this morning, I didn’t want to have to re-do my hair and make-up, so I just took a shower from the neck down. I wrapped my head in a hand towel. It worked quite nicely and I was done and dressed in 5 minutes!!
I biked down to the bakery where Matt and I sat down for a romantic lunch!
I had 2 dates before the gym, but by 1:30 lunchtime I was famished!
I had half a tuna sandwich on Dakota with some Route 11 potato chips (local and delicious!) and a pikal
A nectarine from home..
A piece of [whole grain] Scotchie cookie for dessert!
Honest Tea… I’m telling you I was hungry!
Matt ate this MASSIVE Cheddar Garlic + Tofu sandwich. The size of a paperback romance novel!
Delicious!!
And to top it all off. Allie busted into the office with 3 brownies that we weren’t able to sell due to being a day old. She MADE me eat some!! I like the choco chips on top of our brownies the best
It’s dangerous that our sweets are made with real food and whole wheat flour…it makes me think of them as superfoods! But they are very calorie-dense (and there is also lots of sugar) so that could be dangerous in the long run!
Time to get my cash register troubleshooting on!
emily says
Matt’s sandwich looks ridiculous good! I just ate lunch but I still started to consider going out to find a tofu/cheese sandwich! 😀
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
I think our Great Harvest owners (Kirkwood, MO) need some inspiration from your vegetarian sandwich options. I peeked at their menu, and their one veggie option is just not exciting 🙁 Both your tofu and hummus sandwiches sound great!
KathEats says
🙁 Tell them I said to add more!
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
I think I am gonna bake some tofu tonight! Mmmm!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I am the master of the neck down shower! Works well on days I don’t have time to wash my hair 🙂
laura says
What a cute puppy! Do you know what breed it is?
That tofu sammich looks awesome! 🙂
KathEats says
I don’t know..
M says
It looks like it has some Burmese Mountain dog in it?
I was shocked to read you are not a dog person(I loooooove dogs,
cats meh…)
Is Matt a dog person?
M says
or a Bernese Mountain dog 😉
shannon says
I’m wondering if it is an Austrailan Shepard? They are soo cute!
Errign says
Aussies generally have docked tails – I can’t tell if that one does or not. He’s pretty fluffy, but the same sort of coloring as my little Aussie guy 🙂
M says
What a silly typo….thanks for correcting 🙂
Musta had Burma on my mind?!!
T says
Looks just like our aussie shep! Ours doesn’t have a docked tail. So freaking cute!!
Paula says
I was thinking Aussie or Border Collie. Hard to see if she has a tail. So cute!
Juli D. says
We have a Bernese Mountain Dog, and I believe that dog looks like either an Australian Shepherd, Border Collie or English Shepherd – his snout is thinner and he’s not as, errr, round as a Berner pup. 🙂
Sonia (the Mexigarian) says
It looks to me, to be an Aussie Shepherd. We just got a puppy this weekend and he looks exactly like the one above 🙂
Katherina @ Zephyr Runs says
I would have guessed Australian Shepherd as well! Either way, really cute pup. I miss having pet friends 🙁
M says
Ooo I just googled that type of Aussie puppy-they are adorable too!!!
Laura @ Backstage Pass says
The puppy does indeed look like an Aussie! We have a 6-month old with a red merle coat. His name is Clay 🙂
Mary says
Our border collie (who may or may not be mixed with australian shepherd… he looks like a border as an adult) looked a lot like that as a pup.
Sara says
Poppy is an English Shepherd pup.
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
AWH I want that puppy! Screw the bread, bring Poppy to the HLS!! :-p
Laura (On the Threshold of Greatness) says
Adorable puppy!! 😀
I am so inspired by your ability to maintain a hectic work schedule AND still fit in some legit workouts!
Love that you used a romance novel as a size reference, ha!
Hope says
That dog is so cute! 🙂 Oh, and that sandwich looks amazing! The cookie looks great too! What a tasty lunch! 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
That sandwich Matt has looks freakishly amazing! And I <3 nectarines too 🙂
kaila @ healthy helper! says
What a little cutie! I love puppies! Their fur is always so nice and soft! Good for cuddling for sure!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Those sandwiches look delicious!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Aww, cuuuute puppy!!
I like Matt’s size sandwich. 😀 Your lunch look yummy, too.
Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me says
OMGGGG cutest puppy!!!!! I want to pet him right now!
Lunch looks yum yum! You and Matt are so cute together!
Miranda says
I bet twisting your arm to eat that brownie was tough! 😉
Good luck with the register!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
That puppy is SO adorable! And about the brownies, if it’s whole wheat, it’s a superfood as far as I’m concerned. LOL! 🙂
janetha @ meals & moves says
That pup! Looks a lot like my Penny. So cute. Can you ask what breed it is? So curious!
Johanna B says
A. that is one cute puppy.
B. your treats may be calorie dense but I bet they are also flavor dense. yum.
Christin says
That puppy is so adorable!!
Did you make your tuna sandwich with mustard? Love doing that, it adds so much more flavor for less calories! 🙂
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i am SUCH a dog person and i want to squeeze that puppy.
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
I could eat a sandwich like that everyday for lunch. I love sandwiches but lack in creativity. I might just steal all your ideas 🙂
Megan says
Your sandwiches look wonderful. Everything there does!
Alas, no GH even remotely in my area. And I am only 25 min from NYC.
I hope one comes along up here soon!
Monika @ Powered by paprika says
Those potato chips look good!
Are they sweet potato? Available only in Virginia?
KathEats says
I’m not sure where else they’re available, but they are locally made
Baking 'n' Books says
Oh – I thought they were Terra. Terra makes good veggie/potato chips if you look for those maybe?
Matt’s sandwich doesn’t look that big to me! The beauty of photography I guess 😉
Tracy says
I’ve seen them here in Kansas City. I think either Dean & Deluca or Whole Foods?
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
That is the cutest puppy! Makes me want one. 🙁
Good for you not letting those brownies go to waste. That would have been tragic!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
What a cute puppy!
Sure, Allie “made” you eat them 🙂
erica says
awww! what a cute puppy! and such a cute name too! poppy! 🙂
don’t you hate when people make you eat yummy treats ;p
occula says
I always get the biggest giggle when you say “pikal.” I don’t know why I think that’s so awesome!
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Adorable puppy and great lunch, especially the chips – yum! Wow, busy day for you so far, have fun with the register!
Katherine@YeOldCollegeTry says
Poppy! So cute!
Have you seen John’s photography? He’s incredible! He did some great photos of my kids not too long ago. www.robinsonimagery.com
Can’t wait to come try one of those sandwiches. They look great! No wonder you got your grub on.
KathEats says
Yes, he is very talented!!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Aliie could barge in my office with brownies any day! 🙂
And love this descriptor “The size of a paperback romance novel!”- lol
Scotchie cookies…are awesome! That one looks perfect.
Good luck w/ the troubleshooting…ugh, always something, huh
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
If Poppy ever needs a Puppysitter, count me in!
Cait's Plate says
Aw – that dog is so cute!!
I hear ya on the calorie dense foods – it’s so easy to “forget” that even “real food” can be packed with calories – especially when they’re looking so delicious and ready to eaten each and every day! You’re active though so I wouldn’t worry about it – especially since you just bought size 2 shorts!! 😉
Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicles says
As always, you never fail to impress me. And, as everyone else commented, the puppy is pretty cute. Hard to go wrong.
Sarah says
What a cute puppy! Your sandwiches look delicious!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
I’m not a dog person either, but that puppy sure is adorable! 🙂
I like how Allie FORCED you to eat that brownie!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
Does Great Harvest sell sandwiches now? What a fun date 🙂
KathEats says
Ours does! Not all do
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
That’s awesome!!!
Anna says
Do you believe that all calories are the same and even if one eats healthy, weight gain will still occur if overeating? Or is it true that eating an abundance of whole foods does not promote weight gain when combined with adequate exercise?
KathEats says
I believe that if energy in is more than energy out that energy will be stored
The Healthy Engineer says
That sandwich looks amazing and just how I like them…super thick!
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
Ironically, we also had Route 11 chips today!! Dill flavor from the Forest Lakes Market =)
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Just call me the dessert fairy!
KathEats says
Or the dessert devil!
Kelly says
Poppy is just too cute! I will just have to dream about those sandwiches and goodies until someone opens a GH here.
BTW – I love seeing your ads when I read Huffington Post. The first time I freaked out that it was you. COOL!!
Emily Malone says
Huey did not like this post! He misses your head scratches!
KathEats says
Hahahhaha!!
ShrutedIt22 says
I try and I try, but I don’t understand how anyone could NOT be a dog person.
KathEats says
Childhood scares!! My grandparents had huge jumping dogs and I had a bad experience with a big one in my neighborhood when I was little. I just didn’t grow up with them. I grew up with cats!
sonya says
I struggle with this too. I didn’t grow up with dogs or cats! Yet, I love dogs and puppies and cats and kittens! I have to say that I never had a bad experience with animals. Every person is different. At least Kath shared pictures and she said Poppy was cute! That’s positive!
Amy says
That pup is so cute!! I loved your size comparison of Matt’s sandwich to a romance novel! Hilarious!
Emily says
I love being efficient with neck-down showers, it makes me feel so much less high-maintenance that I can be ready so quickly 🙂 Lunch looked great, too!
Kristina says
GAH! Such a cute puppy… I die from the cuteness…
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Sometimes you have to take one for the team and eat the day old brownie. You would feel worse if it went to waste! Sounds like the perfect lunch date!
MelanieF says
Love the puppy!! So cute!
I would have a hard time working in a bakery and controling myself around all those fabulous sweets 🙂
Ashley @ Thefitacademic says
What a precious pup! With all the running around you’ve been doing I’m not surprised you were hungry! You’re workin up an appetite! Good luck with settling the books tonight!
Liv @ The Salty n' Sweet says
I would LOVE to get a puppy like that! What a cutie 🙂
Eating too much of something that I label “healthy” is always dangerous for me! But I pray that I’ll be able to listen to my hunger cues 😉
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
ooooh how cute is that puppy!
Amy L says
I have an Australian shepherd that could be the twin of the puppy in the picture. They are a great breed!
Molly @ RDexposed says
I’ll take one scotchie and 1 cute puppy. To go, please!
klm says
Poppy! That is the best name ever for a little girl!! I wonder if this is kind of what penny looked like when she was a pup….
Abby says
Scotchies…mmm! Sometimes I think of whole foods as superfoods as well. I need to remember that dessert is for moderation! 🙂
Robyn @ Blueberries and Oats says
What an adorable puppy!! And a delicious lunch! I would have trouble with all those sweets as well. I applaud your restraint!
Lauren says
Not a huge dog person either…i still only pet my dog when it looks sad…or puppies 😉
I honestly laughed really hard at the sandwich the “size of a paperback romance novel” very good comparison!! bahaha 🙂
Paula says
You only pet your dog when “it” looks sad. Wow, really?
Lauren says
Man that sounded mean didnt it? haha naw I pet her (Lizzy my lab). She just has really sad droopy puppy eyes, I guess that why I made the comment. I am allergic to dogs so I really can’t be around them to-to long
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Neck down showers are such time savers! I’m also a fan of just wiping down with a soapy washcloth if I’m in a really big rush. It gets the job done… mostly! 😛
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
Oooh my goodness.. I want Poppy so bad.. she is the cutest pup that I have ever seen!
Maria @ Beautiful Busy Bee says
Your lunch looks really good. I love tuna salad so much, it’s not even funny.
Alaina says
I want that dog!! I love that breed, they are just so cute and fluffy!
Hannah says
I just about died when I saw the pictures of Poppy. SUCH an adorable puppy! I’m trying to convince my family to get a new dog, and now I want whatever breed of dog Poppy is!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
That is such a cute puppy! I love animals – I smother then with hugs and kisses!
Angel7 says
I love puppies and dogs! Most puppies are so adorable when they are puppies!
Are you going to sell the Danielle chips at your’s and Matt’s Great Harvest Bread, Co.? I am sure they would be a hit!
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KathEats says
Not right now, but maybe later?
Kelly Kurcina says
You could crumble and freeze the day old brownies for future oatmeal toppings! 😉
Amelia says
Wow, that is quite the sandwich Matt had for lunch. It looks delish!
I picked up a loaf of dakota at the farmers market today and sampled apple crunch as well as cheddar bacon jalapeno bread. Oh me oh my was it good! They did not skimp on any ingredient.
Glad you are finding a routine! 🙂
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Body Pump express? Is that just a half hour or something? Pretty cool!
KathEats says
Yeah, 45 minutes
MAri @itsgoodno.blogspot.com says
That curry tuna looks soooo delish every time you post it. Would you ever post the recipe? If I lived close enough I’d come by but unfortch it would be quite the drive haha.
KathEats says
I can’t post the actual recipe, but this one is similar: https://www.katheats.com/?page_id=550
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
I’d rather have a little bit of a REAL food than tons of fake food.. moderation! (Which you obviously already know 😉 )
Hilary says
It’s funny that you added that about your baked goods at the end of your post. Because before I read that, I was thinking, how does she eat all that bread/baking and stay so skinny?
Meagan says
I had a nectarine today too 🙂 It was fab, I am so thankful for summer fruit again!!
Kathleen @ KatsHealthCorner says
I had a nectarine today too!! 😀
Awweeee, that puppy is so cute!!!
Hannah says
I just died. TOO CUTE.
Khushboo says
Wow I’’m sure my eyes are bigger than my appetite but I want Matt’s sandwich, size and all! 🙂
kelly says
I am almost 100% positive that the dog is a Black Tri Australian Shepherd! I have 1, my mom has one, and so does my brother! We love these dogs, they are so smart and love Frisbee!
sonya says
Poppy!!!!!!!! I love Poppy! Food looks great too!
Destini says
What is in ur tuna sandwich to make it green colour? Looks delish tho
Megan says
When I go to BP Express I like to thow some biceps and triceps in if they do squats during the lunge track (no need to double up on squats) – especially in tank top season. I heart BP too!