The oatmeal buffet was a success!! Everyone raved about the oats (so it seemed that they liked it!) and I brought some granola, Nuttzo and pumpkin butter for them to put on as toppings. The oats held their consistency rather well in the crockpot on warm all morning – they just needed some stirred at times. I don’t have a photo because I don’t have a means of blogging on my work computer – only via iPhone – and forgot to take an iPhone picture.
Lucky me, Matt biked to my office to meet me for lunch!! And he brought a delightful healthy feast along with him! He’s got the day off from work 🙂
He asked what he should pack and I said it was up to him so long as the foundation was fruits and vegetables. He was nervous I wouldn’t like what he packed, but he totally hit the spot! Go Kanz!
We each had a small sandwich on Flax Oat Bran with red peppers, cucumber, celery, hummus, dill, avocado and hot sauce.
On the side he packed an array of dips and dippers. He planned it so that the carrot, apple and Dr. Krackers could be dipped in either our homemade hummus or some Naturally Nutty Cinnamon Cherry PB. I had some of each combination. The Dr. Krackers Cherry Semolina actually went REALLY well with the hummus!! Sweet + savory <3 I just LOVE that flavor! Definitely my favorite yet.
We ate on a Starbucks patio and I got a Vanilla Rooibos to have with lunch so we were paying patrons.
After lunch we enjoyed a 20 minute walk while the sun peeked out from rainy morning clouds. Fun lunches make the day so much happier!
Gettin’ back to work!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
I want someone to bring me a delicious healthy lunch to work! Totally jealous. 😛
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
Awwh bless Matt, that’s so sweet! You’ve had such a good day – perfect oatmeal and a wonderful husband bringing you lunch – girl you got it made!!
I hope my future husband (whoever he may be) is that nice 🙂
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
how sweet is your hubby! that sounds like lunch perfection to me…i’d LOVE that sandwich right about now! hope the rest of your Tuesday is amazing 🙂
Ashley J says
That brown blazer is cute! Where’d ya get it?
Kath says
Loehmann’s – 2 years ago!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
my husband gets nervous he won’t get it right when he meal plans too. matt did a great job!
shannon (the daily balance) says
the Mister and I always meet for lunch on a starbucks patio and I also always buy a tea or latte so that they don’t glare at me! 😉
your Mister did quite well with the lunch! I’m fairly certain my Mister would toss me a hot pocket (and I’m sure I’d have to hunt down a microwave, too!) Good thing I pack our lunches 😉
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Ok where did you find Matt and are there more like him?! Haha seriously, such a sweet guy!!!
Janet (Pantry Bites) says
Oatmeal buffet sounds like a great healthy idea to take for morning tea. The tradition in New Zealand is greasy sausage pastries or cakes. Must try the oatmeal idea.
Lauren says
Aww, you guys are so cute!! 🙂
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Love your blazer and adorable necklace! Very cute! 😀
And what a fun lunch! It’s always much more fun to have a lunch date vs. eating solo. 😀
jen trinque says
Oh, that looks so nice 🙂 I want to get out of the office right now and enjoy some outside air!
Mom says
Yes, cute jacket. I just showed your Current TV piece to my writing class!
Kath says
I’m famous!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Fun lunch! Looks like something you would have packed yourself. Matt and you must be in sync. 🙂
Jenn
Jessica @ How Sweet says
I wish my hubby could bike to meet for lunch. He probably wishes, too. 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Awe…. what a sweet hubby 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Fun date!!! And I love that jacket too!
Whitney @ Lettuce Love says
Great lunch! The weather looks so nice there — I wish I could have eaten outside today. It is raining here 🙁
Lisa says
Lucky girl! And getting to eat outside too! I can’t wait until the weather is nice enough here to enjoy it. Lisa 🙂
Hannah says
I’m not surprised Matt hit the jackpot with that lunch – after all, all he has to do is peek at the blog to see what you like for lunch! (apart from, you know, having lived with you for yonks too!) What a fabulous bloke 🙂
Ann @ Appalachian Appetites says
I just bought Dr. Kracker’s “pumpkinseed and cheddar” variety. Love them! Love the crunch and they have so much flavor. Thanks for introducing them to me. Can’t wait to try the “cherry semolina” flavor!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Awe, what a sweet guy! My husband always gets freaked out when he is in charge of making something for me. He always does such a great job though! Sounds like a great date!
Jil says
Aww, what a great lunch!!
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says
awww it’s cute that he was worried you wouldn’t like it. You look so pretty, by the way!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner says
Love that you got such a healthy lunch delivered 😉 How lucky!!
katherine says
You’ve got a good man there! Sounds like the perfect break in a workday 🙂
Mastering Public Health says
Cherry crackers are definitely a unique idea. They’ve got the whole sweet and salty thing going on. I’m sure they’re great with hummus — tangy and smooth. One never does know what unexpected flavor combinations will turn out to hit the spot!
Kalli@Fitandfortysomething says
what a great lunch date! and so nice to take a break and walk as well 🙂
Rachel says
Awww… That is so cool that Matt can bike to see you at work. He did a great job with that lunch. It sounds delicious and very nutritious 😉 Hope you both have a wonderful rest of your day!
Foy Update - Garden. Cook. Write. Repeat. says
I like your blazer + button up + pearls. Cute!
Jenny says
That sounds like such a good sandwich!
Penny (Blonde Bibliophile) says
What a sweet hubby. 🙂
Kacy says
Those sandwiches look so fresh and good. What a great lunch date!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Aw hot lunch dates are fun. Hunni and I had one of those when we walked downtown and enjoyed the sunshine.
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
Gotta love a healthy lunch date! What fun 🙂
valerie says
I know you know this already but you have an awesome husband!
eatdrinkandbemerrynyc says
What a treat to get to each lunch w/the hubby! I’ve only eaten lunch TWICE with my bf in the two years we’ve worked about 8 blocks away! LOL. He doesn’t really get lunch breaks…
Sara
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Glad you got in a lunch date! 🙂 LOVE the sandwich!!!
When you order the Vanilla Rooibos, does it come with the tea bag? or is it a liquid mix? I thought it was a liquid mix and was surprised when they put in a tea bag… just wondering it that’s the norm.
Ally says
I’ve always gotten a tea bag in mine when I order it too, Heather. I mean in latte form – not sure if Kath had a latte or just tea?
Kath says
Yup – it’s just regular old hot tea.
Rose says
So nice that you had a lunch date!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
He packed the perfect lunch for you guys. You too are so cute.
Ally says
Nice and yummy! That would make my day too 🙂 Every once in a while I’ll run into my fiance at lunch and it’ll make me feel all giggly and happy, especially when its unexpected.
Kelly says
What a great hubby you have! He spoils you! 😉 Sounds like the perfect way to start off the week with a bang!
christina cadden says
It all looks so good.
Allison K says
Love the blazer!
Meg says
Not only is your blog a good source for healthy eating and exercise…but it’s a pretty damn good source for healthy relationships too 😀
Tammy @ Defining Wellness says
I wish you could bring your oats here to PA! For some reason, yours ALWAYS look better than mine. What’s your secret? LOL.
Kori says
It looks like you’ve had a great day! Matt is such a sweetheart. 🙂 Have a great evening, Kath!!
Lana says
You two are TOO CUTE!
I love it that your passions are so similar – health, exercise, and good fellowship. :))
clay says
I need to start making some hummus. The lunch date looks fun!
thatShortChick says
I’ve got to get my hands on some of that flax bread!
what exactly is vanilla rooibos tea? is it sweet?
Ash @ Good Taste. Healthy Me says
Aw what fun! I love lunch dates with my hunny!
Marian Schembari says
Omg Kath, I can’t get over you and your husband with your Davidson shirts – I just sent you an email but I needed to show my Dson solidarity… GO CATS!
p.s. Your blog rocks 🙂
Lindsay says
You guys are just too darn cute!