Good afternoon friends. My this day is going by quickly!! I worked on a recipe all morning – turned it in – yay! And got another recipe assignment that practically took its spot on my to-do list. A good problem to have though!
I went for a run at 11:30 – ran straight to the hospital to pay Karen a visit! She’s doing well and seems a bit more ready to come home. We’re guessing tomorrow – if her fever is gone (she has a small one now but her pain is better). I hung out with her for a while – and her nurse, Amy, is a blog reader!! [Hi Amy!] That was very exciting.
Back at home I headed up our leftover green curry dish. And topped that with some GOAT FETA!!!!!!!! This is the most expensive yet most delicious cheese I’ve ever bought. Too bad I’m addicted! It was the perfect topping to the dish.
Had a happy honeycrisp on the side. Another most-expensive-most-delicious option.
Here’s something cheap and good – M&Ms! Finally got a little of that H-ween candy. I put the bowl outside with the guys who are working on our new screened-in porch secret project and I bet it’s half gone by now!
Walking to the bakery to do some things there. Have a happy afternoon!
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
Yum yum candy 😀
Need to get some GH treats soon, too!!
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
Oooo. I would love a screened in porch! Of course, I believe you would benefit more with the weather back East. Kudos!
Love goat cheese. But it is something I treat myself only sometimes. Bet its great on curry. 😉
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I got no Halloween candy this year (I don’t get trick-or-treaters so I have no excuse) so I bought myself a bag at Target this morning. 😉
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
I love that green mug/bowl you had your curry in – very unique and green is my favorite color! Very fitting for that green curry you put in it. 😉
Kelly says
cute MnM picture! 🙂 so thankful to hear Karen is improving!
Becca says
I bet a screened-in porch will be awesome for winter food shots! Can’t wait to see it.
Angel7 says
That goat feta looks delicious!
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Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Glad to hear Karen is on the mend 🙂
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says
Goat feta does sound good! I’ve never had it but have goat brie and goat cheddar which are both great.
Amanda says
A screened-in porch will be fantastic! Very nice of you to share your Halloween candy with the workers.
Now I want some m&ms…
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
I’m glad that Karen is doing better and that she might be coming home tomorrow. Great job on the recipes! 🙂 I think a screened-in porch sounds awesome! I would definitely love one of those once I end up buying a house. I had a mini pack of m&m’s today too. mmm 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
Wahoo!! A screened-in porch! how fun 🙂
Glad Karen is feeling better!
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
Pb and also pretzel m&m’s will blow your mind!
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
i love, love, love goat feta… when i can afford to fork over an arm and a leg for it!! a worthwhile splurge indeed, though.
happy thoughts to karen!
Vivi @My.Beautiful.Air says
mmm I had a greek salad with feta last night. its hard to find authentic feta in buenos aires – but still good! would love to try goat feta!
Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says
Goat feta?! That is a combo of my two favorite cheeses in the world!
I must try it. Is it available at regular grocery stores?
Kylie says
Honeycrisp apples are amazing. I was addicted to them last month. Not exactly cheap, but definitely worth it.
And I wish Karen the best! and that she’s home and comfortable very soon!
Liz says
So glad to hear Karen is feeling a bit better! 🙂 A screened-in porch sounds wonderful – so nice to sit outside/eat outside with coverage from the bugs!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
My mom and I both LOVE M&Ms, leave some around the two of us and they will be gone very quickly!!!
Anna @ On Anna's Plate says
Yep, honey crisps are $$$…but SO worth it!!
Stef @ Living HI says
I am loving honey crisp apples right now! They are totally worth the added cost.
Johanna B says
I dearly love Honeycrsip apples. Expense be damned!!
Health Bee says
Love the delicious & healthy lunch! Happy afternoon to you too!
Amy says
So nice to meet you today…its not often that I get to meet celebrities while I’m at work 😉 Karen is so sweet!
KathEats says
Aw so nice to meet you too! Thanks for taking such good care of Karen!
Pat says
Ilucked out this week and got honeycrisp applea at half price! Yum.
Glad Karen is feeling bettet. Ascreenes in porch will be sooo nice for you.
Pat says
Arghhh. All the typos are what I get for typing on my iPad and not proofreading….
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
Goat feta?. . . interesting! Do you know how it is different from regular goat cheese?
KathEats says
Just the process is different. It’s not creamy – it’s spongy like feta.
Carrie @ greenamily says
I have been one of your blog “stalkers” for awhile now, but I just wanted to say Hiya! I was diagnosised with thyroid cancer several months back and decided to change my diet drastically. I have already started pouring through your recipes. Love it! Today your goat feta is killing me looks so good!!! I can’t have dairy till my radiation is over, so I’ll live through your pictures at the moment. Yummy!
KathEats says
HI!!! So sorry to hear about your cancer, but hoping the best for you
Carrie @ greenamily says
Thank you!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Glad that Karen is improving!
Carrie says
I want your mug.
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
Honeycrisp apples are just straight up worth the price tag. They’re so crunchy and delicious. Nice job on finishing the article!
Emily@SavoryandSavage says
That is a great idea for getting rid of extra candy. I used to bring the Halloween left overs to work and they would be gone in 2 days:-)
Lyn @ Life Lyn Style says
When Honeycrisp apples first came into season, I was able to do upick for 90 cents a pound. We definitely stocked up!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Good to hear that Karen is feeling better! And I literally just finished eating a honeycrisp apple… they are amazing! I’m all out now though, so I know what my #1 priority is after work today! 😉
Kelly@foodiefresh says
Why do the most expensive things taste/look/feel the absolute best?!
Maria @ Sinfully Nutritious says
Exciting, a porch!
I love honey crisp’s, they are worth the extra money.
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
love that gorgeous green cup / bowl!
Cait's Plate says
M&Ms are THE BEST. Definitely made the right move with that choice 😉
And that’s a really good idea for your bowl of candy (I bet they don’t mind it either).
Have a good afternoon at the bakery!
Meaghan O'Connor (My Spoonful of Inspiration) says
I LOVE Honeycrisp apples- they are worth the extra money for me.
Jennifer says
Oh, screened in porches are the best. 🙂 We had one in FL but up here in PA you don’t see them.
I’m glad Karen is feeling better and I hope she can go home tomorrow. 🙂
Julia H. @ The Petite Spiel says
Feta is probably one of my favorite cheeses. I’m part Egyptian, so my dad (100% Egyptian) is very into getting REAL feta from a Coptic church in my hometown. Man that stuff is good.
Kathryn says
Goat products are to me what onions are to you. I can pick the taste out of anything. I grew up on a goat farm, milking goats daily. They are lovely little pets but we never bought cow’s milk anything and I just can’t stomach anything from a goat now – it all tastes so “goaty”. For you goat cheese lovers out there though, I’m sure there are some great recipes – we used to make goat milk everything (yogurt, butter, cream cheese, ice cream, etc.) – it would be an interesting adventure to make a batch of feta!
KathEats says
I can TOTALLY understand why anyone wouldn’t like goat cheese or olives or tomatoes or salmon or ONIONS! They all have such a strong flavor.
Kathryn says
Yes!!
Got to add cilantro to the list though too!
Charise says
Or coconut (milk, flakes, flavor) – that’s my can’t-stand-it-in-anything ingredient.
janet says
oh honeycrisps! we had great ones last month…but all the ones now are mealy and bleh. Still the higher price tag. The only good (crunch+crisp) apples in eastern NC right now seem to be granny smith.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I hate how the most delicious cheeses are always the most expensive! 😛
That’s great news about Karen! So glad to hear she’ll be back home soon.
Ally @ A Girl in her Kitchen says
You have the cutest dishes!! That purple mug is adorbs!
Susan @ the food allergy chronicles says
Ok…tomorrow my main goal…to purchase and finally taste a honey crisp apple! I keep hearing about them but have been deterred by the price…reading through the comments I realize I MUST try them for myself.
Jules @ La Petite Maison Verte says
Mmm Honeycrisps are my fave! I think they’re better than Halloween candy…but that doesn’t mean I’d turn up my nose at M&M’s 🙂
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
You have awesome dishes, that’s all 🙂
Olena (The Fit Gourmet) says
I’ve just cashed in my $7 Groupon for $14 worth of Honey Crisps and Crispins. The best Groupon deal so far for me!
Raised in Cyprus, I used to hate sheep milk feta but now can’t live without it. It’s supposed to be the only “real” kind of feta. Goat cheeses grow on you little by little and then BAM! you’re addicted. Not a bad addiction though 😉
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Whoever inherits your dishes in the future, is sure to hit a jackpot!
So glad Karen is feeling better 🙂
Logan says
I had my first Honeycrisp apple last week and went back to the Fresh Market and bought more today. I didn’t even care about the cost, but I did buy smaller apples this time. The two I bought last week were enormous and I ended up sharing one with my Golden Retrievers who loved it too!
Khushboo says
Have you tried coconut M&Ms? Unbelievable!
KathEats says
NOT YET!
Erin says
I tried those a couple years ago and was so disappointed. I thought they would have pieces of coconut in them but it was just an almost fake tasting coconut flavor. Unless they have changed them since then??
seana says
Glad to see Karen is on the mend and ready to break out of the hospital! Yummy looking cheese. I couldn’t eat the sprouts though, I like my bacon crispy. But it looks good 🙂
Katie says
I was able to get Honeycrisps this week for $1.67/lb and stocked up. I used some along with some orchard apples and a few pears to make a chunky applesauce. You have to be so excited about your secret project/screened in porch! Keeping the workers fed and happy is important. Cheese and apple addictions, it could be a lot worse. I’m willing to pay a little extra for good cheese and good produce. Glad Karen is feeling better.
Lori Blackmore says
Love your purple coffee mug! Any info on how to find one? Thanks so much!
KathEats says
It’s a custom one a local potter did for Great Harvest. He’s in Richmond.
Lori Blackmore says
Thanks! Do you know if they ship? Can I go through your shop?
KathEats says
Here’s the website – you could email him!
http://www.acornpottery.com/page/page/4036178.htm
KathEats says
His items are just beautfil
Susan H. @ the food allergy chronicles says
Purchased my first honeycrisp apples today…I shared one with my youngest son…yummy! Two thumbs up from the both of us!