I dined al fresco today and it’s mighty hot in my sweater! Guess I’m in for a shock when I get to Chicago tomorrow afternoon. I believe there are snow showers in the forecast (which better stay snow and not turn to rain!)
I got some quality studying in this morning at the library. It really is such a great place to study. Who wouldda though?
Breakfast held me over beautifully until I arrived at EarthFare for my Thursday lunch out. I thought about bringing my lunch today but decided I haven’t had much lunch veggies this week and a salad was just what I was craving. My classmate Lauri joined me for some fun conversion.
- Mixed greens
- Spinach
- Zucchini
- Squash
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Sprouts
- Garbanzos
- Carrots
- Salmon (the best!)
- Pineapple
- Butternut-Walnut Salad (2 tbsp?)
- Sweet potoato (2-3 tbsp?)
- Soy nuts
- Capers (!!)
- A few giant beans
- A few snow peas
I also had a hot tea on the side.
Thanks so much for the great discussion this morning. In its honor, I am not going back inside to see if there are any cookie samples and am planning to finish my Coconut Chai tea instead 🙂 (I believe it’s Gypsy brand and its amazing).
To class!
Santa Barbara Dreaming says
That salad looks divine? And coconut chai tea….??? drool….
Wow, you’re leaving to Chicago tomorrow… how stoked are you?! 🙂
Mel says
oohh… cocnut chai sounds amazing.
I hope that you get good weather for your trip to Chicago. Hopefull the rain that’s hitting up here will have passed!
Amy C. says
The salad looks great! I have been trying and trying to find that tea but no place around here has it. I love coconut. 🙁 I can’t even find coconut larabars. Lame-o!
Miss Tiffie says
I always LOVE your EarthFare salads!!! :] I’m so curious about the “best ever” Salmon hehehe…
The giant beans are butter beans right??… I was gonna buy some the other day but didn’t know if I’d like them or not.. haha…
You’re so lucky you still have nice weather it’s dreary and wet here in Boston :[
WendyF says
Try their Chocolate Chai tea, its really good. Have a great time in Chicago, it’s home to one of my favorite regional Mexican chefs :-). To Amy C, if you have a Cost Plus Market in your area, they stock the Gypsy brand.
ashley (sweet & natural) says
Have SO much fun in Chicago. I can’t wait to see pics of places you go. I went to school there, so it makes me nostalgic!
DaisyMay says
So are your meals out included in your contest for 126 dollars?
Runeatrepeat says
Look at your willpower! You are a stronger woman than I 🙂
Christin S says
YUM!! Your salad looks fantastic! We don’t have an Earthfare where I live, but I just found a place where you can build your own salds JUST LIKE THAT recently, and I am completely stoked! (Now I want to go get one) hmmmm…..
Rachel says
That is an amazing salad, for sure. So many ingredients! I wish there were a good salad bar somewhere around my area.
Coconut chai sounds delicious, I’ma hafta try it!
Good luck on your trip to Chicago!
Krista says
Coconut chai counds fabulous! And the salad looks huge and yummy! Do you find that the fiber from all the veggies rolls around in your belly all afternoon??
Moran says
Have fun in Chicago, Kath!
I also wanted to ask, what exactly is Chai tea? We don’t have it here and I never heard about it before…
molls says
mm your salad looks very good! I have always wanted to go to Chicago.. and I am soo hoping for rain rather than snow.. ick
jess says
Earth Fare looks scrumptious- especially that salmon. Wish we had a great salad bar near me.
Glad your day has been productive- i’m actually getting some school work done now! Stay warm while you can!
Ali says
Kath! I didn’t realize that I will be in Chicago this weekend too! We are going to the Ohio State/ Northwestern game, and a lot of my family will be there so I know we have a pretty full weekend, but were are you guys going to be again? I would love it if it worked to see you and Jenna and all of the other famous girlies!!
🙂 Ali
Maggie says
Thank you so much for asking your question in the breakfast post! I think I’ve gained a few pounds recently from snacking and too much late night munching and I need to get back on track too. I liked reading all of the answers 🙂
Great lunch!
halie says
Way to go! I want some of that tea! I love your mix of veggies…
rhodeygirl says
when you one day how a KERF weekend in nc i am so eating an earthfare salad every day. so super jealz.
ModelBehavior says
I simply MUST try this chai tea, I have heard such great things! I can’t find it at a store near my, perhaps I’ll have to give in and order it online!
www.modbehav.com
kate says
does the cost of this salad/tea count toward the $126? just curious!
Carrie H says
Hi, guys … I have a question for all of you.
I live in a pretty small town with only a “regular” grocery store, but this weekend I am visiting place with a Whole Foods. So I’m wondering, what are your favorite Whole Foods items? (Stuff that doesn’t need refridgeration and can travel home…)
I have a list going including Kashi products, Larabars, wheatberries (never tried these cause I can’t find them at home!) Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
Lisa says
Carrie H, I’m from a little town too. In September I went to Whole Foods for the first time, and I was the biggest yokel. There was a wine-tasting going on in the store! I spent waaaay too much money on wine, cheese, and sushi, but it was all delicious. I didn’t try the gelato there, but it was definitely tempting.
ModelBehavior says
p.s. I’m reminding everyone to be thankful for what they have today, so take a moment to reflect on what you appreciate!!
www.modbehav.com
Kath says
DaisyMay + Kate,
The Challenge includes 1 reasonable meat out a week. I put this in the initial rules:
https://www.katheats.com/?p=10415
Krista ,
The fiber doesn’t bother me as long as I don’t have to run!
Moran ,
I have no idea what chai is but I know it’s kind of spicy like cinnamon. Wikipedia?
Ali ,
I’ll send you the Evites 🙂
Kath
WendyF says
Hi Kath;
When I work in India, they normally refer to Chai as plain tea and Marsala Chai as the spicy type. I think it has cardamon, black pepper, cinnamon and cloves in it. But I usually call the spicy stuff chai as well. 🙂
Jenna says
Kath, i’m so proud of you for not going to sample those cookies!
And i just realized that when i think i’m “hungry” im usually just thirsty!
so maybe that will help you although duh you already know that!
but still.
i think the winter makes us thirstier!
mh says
hey kath! i just saw this am’s discussion. I personally think you do not need to lose a pound b/c I don’t think you eat enough cals as it is for the huge amount of exercise you do each day. I think as long as you are happy and healthy, you are perfect just the way you are and a few lbs don’t mean anything! my weight fluctuates daily!
bobbi says
kath I always love your salads!!!! have a kinda happy friday 😉 good luck on the test!
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
OMG I love capers! ! enjoy the night and i hope u feel better about this am’s discussion and do not let it consume/ruin your day!!
VeggieGirl says
Hooray for warm weather and a delicious lunch 🙂
Mara says
Hey! I won’t be able to make it this weekend… but I’ll cook a great dinner and dedicate it to you guys! Unless, of course, you all want to come to Hoffman Estates (about 40 min away).
Its supposed to be in the low 50s and rainy this weekend 🙁
Caitlin says
Good luck on your O chem studying…I know how terrible that can be:)
jsr says
Kath, I am in Chicago and unfortunately it looks like it is supposed to rain through Sunday! 🙁
Hopefully it won’t put a damper on your great weekend here.
Kinder says
After a week with not many veggies, this must have been a satisfying lunch!
Oh She Glows says
That salad looks drop.dead.delicious…..!
When you guys devised your grocery challenge, did you specify an amount that your ‘free’ weekly meal out would have to clock in under?
Erin says
Capers – mmm!
Fancy says
Does anyone else just HATE capers? Kath, I cringe every time you eat them….I can’t stand the taste! Am I alone in this????
Anna says
Hi Kath, didn’t know if you had seen this yet:
http://onedollardietproject.wordpress.com/2008/09/02/day-one/
It’s kind of the extreme version of y’all’s Thanksgiving challenge. Very interesting!
Jennifer says
sorry, I like capers too
Megan says
WOW! What a colorful salad!
Meghann says
Ali,
I’ll be at the Ohio State/Northwestern game too! Who are you rooting for? I have to say, GO BUCKS!! Try to stay dry!
Kath, would you mind terribly sending me the Evite too for Sunday? I don’t have any plans yet besides a pizza lunch.. my boyfriend and friends will be in tow so I’m not sure I’ll be able to drag them off course, but I’d like to try! 🙂
Diana says
Hope you have a great & safe trip!
🙂 D
Kath says
Oh She Glows,
No, there is no specific amount. We didn’t want to have to turn down social invites, but we will most definitely make sure if we do go out to dinner this month that we minimize the cost. And once a week is the limit. If we have dinner out, no lunches can be out or they count towards the $126.
Fancy ,
I admit they smell just like a permanent marker
Anna ,
Very cool!
Meghann ,
Done!
Kath