Early breakfast + long workout + busy bakery + long sandwich line left me totally famished!
Body Pump was particularly hard today (because I added more weight!) and I got to the gym a little early so I did an extra spin around downtown on my bike.
When I got to work, I worked the front counter for a while and had to nibble on brownies between customers for nourishment. Sometimes you gotta get your blood sugar up with the good stuff!
I finally got to sit down with an amazing lunch!
Dakota hamburger bun stuffed with: Swiss cheese, strawberry jam, cucumber + romaine. Trust me, it was good!!
I also ate the perfect pear that I brought from home
Wrinkled tips mean it’s ripe!
And decaf coffee. Because it’s goooood.
As Mr. Burns would say “Exxxxxcellent”
I’ve got to-dos on my list and am going to try to get Matt to squeeze my shoulders – they are SO tired!!
Lisa @ Sunny Seed Stories says
Dakota bun = brilliant idea.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
That dakota roll looks so good! I love jam with cucumbers and cream cheese… I can’t quite imagine swiss, but I’d try it. 🙂
Johanna B says
Have got to remember to try the jam and cheese sandwich idea. It looks quite tasty.
Cait's Plate says
Haha – the shoulder squeeze is always my request too! Feels wonderful on tired muscles.
And I know just what you mean about that pear! That’s the stage where you bite into it and it just melts in your mouth (and the juice drips all down your chin!).
I daresay that sandwich looks wonderful but could use some ONIONS! 😉 juuuust kidding!
KathEats says
LOL!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I think strawberry jam would be good on just about anything!
And brownies make the best snack. Always.
Jovita says
English is NOT my first language. That said…. did you write “pair” instead of “pear” on purpose? 😀
KathEats says
Haha – oops!! I’m so used to writing ‘perfect pair’ for twosomes!
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says
ohh I love cheese + jam! 🙂
I hope you get a long nights sleep tonight after a relaxing dinner 🙂
kaila @ healthy helper! says
JAM and swiss is totally better than HAM and swiss! I loooove the sweet and savory combo!
Margo @ peanut butter trees says
Love the looks of that seed-covered bun! And jams and cheese are a terrific combo, and easy, esp for vegetarians 🙂
Natalie @ Will Jog For Food says
I’m SOOOO jealous of your bread 😉
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Your buns look awesome! Er…, you know what I mean. 😉
I love getting my Clt GH to make hamburger buns for me, but they make them SO BIG. Yours seem to be a more manageable size. Love that.
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Lauren says
Wish I could’ve done Body pump this morning but still at home! I need to find it at home now….. 😀 your sandwich looks really good-haven’t lunch yet so you made me HUNGRY!! Gotta go eat lunch now, I guess!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
A love a perfectly ripe pear – I feel like they’re so hit or miss!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Our swiss cheese is fab! I love when the sandwich wizards slice them up and give me the nubbin’ that’s left at the end. Mmmmmmmmm!
Baking 'n' Books says
My pears are the complete opposite – quite green!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
My shoulders/neck are the first place to get tired/sore when I’m on my feet too long.
Donna @ Life of a Happy Blonde says
I did not know that about pears!
Strawberries, cheese and cucumbers? Hmmm might just take your word on that one 🙂
Blessing @ Working Mom Eats says
I love eating ripe fruits. The Dakota hamburger looks really good.
Holly (Faith, Food, Fitness) says
Just gotta say those brownies look PHENOMENAL. I’m craving one super badly!
Johanna B says
I’ll second that.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
My husband won’t eat a pear unless is it slightly wrinkled…he only eats them super ripe! Lunch looks perfect. I’m glad to hear there was a good line for lunch today! Hopefully it stays that way!
Flourchild says
I increased my weight amount at body pump too. I find my shoulders get sore from holding the bar and doing those dang squats. Im constantly asking my hubsband to massage my upper back and shoulders! It’s such a good class though, I love it!!
The food looks amazing as always!
Maria @ Beautiful Busy Bee says
Cheese and fruit are really good together!!! I realized this just recently, with apples and swiss. 🙂 Pears are amazing, my mom’s ex-boss sends us a big box every Christmas.
Bee Goes Bananas says
I have a hard time working with customers on an empty stomach. It’s much harder to be super happy and bubbly that way!
Heather says
I was craving chocolate this afternoon anyway, and now looking at those brownies I want one even more. I am jealous!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I love cheese and jam! I used to work in a cafe and serving delicious food when you’re hungry is murder.
Kate @ NaturaStride says
Pears are my new favorite fruit. Did you know I just had my first pear (ever!) about a month ago? Love ’em. Never knew that about the “wrinkled tips” – thanks!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
Mmmm I want some of those brownies!!!
Ellie@fitforthesoul says
I can’t wait to try Bodypump someday! It just sounds so fun 🙂
Kate says
Hi Kath! I came by Great Harvest today for lunch and Matt saw me reading a food related book as I enjoyed a delightful tofu and pesto sandwich. He mentioned your blog to me, so I checked it out as soon as I got back to my computer. What a lovely writer you are! Thank you for sharing your story and I look forward to following your upcoming posts! (Also, your lunch looks absolutely delightful!)
KathEats says
Welcome!!! Thanks for stopping by both the bakery and the blog!
Barbara says
very little protein for a meal especially after a strength training workout don’t you think..?
KathEats says
I wouldn’t call it high protein, but the bun had a lot more thank you think (probably more than 10 if you included the pumpkin + sunflower seeds) plus the cheese!
K @ Anywhere There's An Airport says
Pear preferences are serious in my household. Wrinkly means ripe and delicious to most. However when I buy pears they have to be hard as a ROCK! To each their pear ripeness own huh! 🙂
I live in Madrid, Spain and I have to say the pears here far beat any I have had in the States. I have no idea why. But it’s true!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Ah the pear looks lovely! I can never seem to eat them without getting juice dribbling down my chin and on my shirt! I hope you get that shoulder squeeze.. I could certainly use one after gymming this morning too! Perhaps I’ll book a massage… 😛 Have a great afternoon!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Cheese and jam? I have never tried that combo before! I will have to try 🙂
The Teenage Taste says
That Dakota bun looks awesome! I love all the seeds! <3
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
I wish our GHB would do the dakota buns 🙁
Julie H. says
Huh, that jam sandwich looks different. Outside the box is my kind of living!!!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
Beauuutiful pear! My favorite thing in the world is a fresh fig picked off of my grandma’s tree. Heaven.
Hillary says
1. Is that for real about pears?! I’ve never heard that!
2. My brother and I use that Mr. Burns quote all. the. time. I am so glad we’re not the only ones!
Kelly (meatless with a man) says
Great tip about the pear – I didn’t know that!! 🙂
Although – I could NEVER pair strawberry jam with that sandwich. I am far too picky!
rumfunandsun says
Those brownies look GORGEOUS!!!
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Interesting on pears, yours looks great. And the brownies and bun just look amazing.
Corrie Anne says
That pear looks perfect! I’ve never tried that type of sandwich combo. Hope you get some rest! 🙂
R @ Learning As I Chop says
Yum, those brownies look delicious!
Laura @ Cookies vs. Carrots says
Oooohhh, those brownies look amazing!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i do love a pear with a wrinkly top. it’s funny you mentioned mr. burns b/c he’s wrinkly too.
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I love when I get to go up in weight in BodyPUMP, hurts SO good 🙂
And jam + cheese = amazing in my book!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Dang giiiirl!
Those brownies look good!
Julia H. (The Petite Spiel) says
Mmm that Dakota bun looks SO GOOD.
Also, I had overnight oats for the very first time this morning! Last night I threw together some strawberry greek yogurt, milk, and raw oats, then this morning added a little bit of fiberone cereal, granola, & cinnamon cheerios. YUM. I actually could have just eaten the overnight mix alone- so doughy and awesome. Definitely making it more often!
KathEats says
Awesome!
Ally at AGIHK says
Thanks for the tip on ripe pears! I didn’t know that! (and LOL at the Mr. Burns reference)
Lindsay says
Um, laughed OUT LOUD at the Mr. Burns reference, haven’t thought about The Simpsons for awhile! And good on you for adding more weight in pump class…I need to get myself up and at it and go to a lifting class. I can cardio all day, but what I really NEED is a lil weight training!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Oh man I wish I could get those buns here – I love lots of seeds in my bread!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Dang, I would have had zero control having those brownies in front of me all day!!
Erica says
Glad Pump rocked! Has your gym launched the new release? We’re launching next Saturday and I am very excited! I can’t wait to increase my weights back up when I teach post baby!! That sandwich sounds awesome to me. Jelly and pickles? I must try. Have a great weekend
KathEats says
I think they are tomorrow? Going to have to miss it 🙁
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says
Those brownies look delicious! I might just have to drive up the east coast to get one…
Erin says
Weird, I just googled your blog and the first thing that comes up is “Katheats is annoying ” ?
KathEats says
That’s the work of one of my haters..
Katelyn says
Ooh! Thanks for the pear tip! I always wondered how to pick ripe pears. I’m not good at picking fruit! I’ve heard there are tips for cantaloupes and watermelons too. As for grapes? Pick the prettiest one and pop it in my mouth! If it’s good, those little babies go straight to my cart!
Living, Learning, Eating says
That sandwich looks amazing! You should open a Great Harvest in LA 🙂
Katherine says
I have never been a fan of pears. But that sandwich looks amazing!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That sandwich combo does sound good! <3 Swiss — has to have HOLES though!
Hilary says
Wrinkly pear = too ripe, but that’s just my personal preference. I don’t know how you do it around all those tasty treats! With brownie nibbling, I’d be HUGE!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
I LOVE jam on savory sandwiches. I would have added the pear to the sandwich too for sure haha. Slice that baby up and slap it on!
Angel7 says
I did not know that wrinkled tips on a pear means that it is ripe. Thanks for the insight!
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Hannah says
Oh, I wish I had had brownies to snack on when I worked at a cafe!
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
Jam with cheese? Interesting!
michele says
The Dakota hamburger bun looks delicious enough to eat on its own.