Karen did great!! She’s been in a jolly ole mood since we left the hospital – I think she is very relieved to have the surgery behind her.
I had to eat a Green Monster Muffin in the recovery room – I was starving and we were in no rush to leave! My gosh it was sooooo good!!
Once home I fixed Karen a snack including Oatmeal Squares and nibbled on some myself. Also "soooo gooood."
While we were out, Matt was making the most amazing soup EVER!!!!!!!!! (Yes, I’m in a dramatic mood tonight 😉 )
It’s called Summer Herb Soup and was worthy of its own recipe page –> Summer Herb Soup
Served with Trader Joe’s cornbread mix. Nothin’ healthy about it, but damn it’s good!!
So good I had a small portion of seconds of both!!
And after dinner –> a small piece of chocolate.
I have to blog quickly because my computer must be packed!!!!
tanyasDailyProductReviews says
I like the after dinner part…chocolate!
Evan Thomas says
So happy to hear Karen recovered well!
Meg says
Good luck packing 🙂
That soup looks DELICIOUS! Gonna check out that recipe asap!
Glad Karen is jolly!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Hope you can relax a bit after packing!
Dorry says
Glad the surgery went well! I’m totally dying to try Diana’s green monster muffins – YUM!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Oatmeal Squares AREEEE sooooo good—there ain’t nothing exaggerated about that statement!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Glad Karen is doing well! Don’t you know, you justify the bad by accentuating the good in it…like there are food groups in there…like egg, milk, corn! Have a great night!
Chelsey says
It doesn’t even matter corn bread isn’t healthy. It’s made with wholesome natural ingredients, so in my book… there’s nothing wrong!! 🙂
Simply Life says
Looks like a perfect meal!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
I’m so intrigued by the GM muffins, going to take a look at them now! Glad Karen’s surgery went well!
Callie says
Mmm. That looks so good! Especially the chocolate. I’ve also been making chocolate a daily part of my dinner.
erica says
that looks delicious! i love soups. i love cornbread. i love this meal! hahaha. gotta try that soon. i’m needing more veggies in my life.
Katie says
How funny, I made something very similar for dinner…including cornbread! So goood!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Yay for Karen!!! 😀
Wei-Wei says
Oh, I’m glad Karen is okay! It’s so sad that you’re leaving now though 🙁 good luck!
Wei Wei
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
so glad karen’s feeling better! and i love that you ate something because it was damn good…that’s what food is all about 🙂
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I’m glad Karen is doing alright. The soup and cornbread really do look mighty tasty!!! 🙂
Camille says
Hey, there’s nothing wrong with a little drama every now and then 🙂
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
oooh yummo! Looks delish!!!
Courtney (Delightful Devours) says
Wow that soup looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
bee says
love the simplicity of the pictures
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
Tomorrow must be moving day. Yay for that. Sounds like you will have a busy week.
Brittany @ A Healthy Slice of Life says
Soup look amazing!
Safe travels! 🙂
Alyssa @ bride to be fit says
I can’t wait to try those green monster muffins! What a great way to sneak in more spinach 😉
amanda says
Those green monster muffins don’t necessarily look good but I could see their potential. lol
Rachael says
Soup looks great – I’m the odd one who craves hot soup in summer!
And cornbread need not be healthy. It is perfection in any form.
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
yummy! i made a very similar soup to matt’s – only i used different seasonings:
http://theactorsdiet.wordpress.com/2010/07/16/soup-in-the-summer/
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Glad to hear Karen recovered well! Also, thank you for sharing that summer herb soup recipe! It looks phenomenal.
Chelsea says
That looks yummy! I love cornbread
I had a great dinner tonight too, and it was a new recipe nonetheless! I love when that happens 🙂
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
Wow that soup (and cornbread!) looks amazing!
So glad to hear Karen is recovering well.
Artemis @ t.a.p.e.s.t.r.y says
Nice one, Matt! The soup looks FAB.
Good luck with your last bits of packing before your big adventure!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
Just the topping on that soup makes it probably the best soup I’ve seen in a while! Yummy! I love summer themed foods.
Mom says
Fast recovery to Karen! So glad the surgery is finished.
Hannah says
Cornbread is healthy enough… it’s got corn, which is vegetable, surely? 😀
Diana says
Hooray! So glad you liked my Green Monster Muffins. But especially I’m glad to hear Karen is doing well. Good luck tomorrow! 🙂
Kacie (Nonexistent Colors) says
OMG!!!! A green-monster muffin!!!! Oh heavens…. MUST MAKE, MUST MAKE!!!!
Rachel@SmileOutLoud says
First off, I totally agree with Kacie–making green monster muffins just moved to the top of my to do list 😀
Second, Trader Joe’s cornbread mix is THE BEST! And so easy to make too! Which reminds me, I think I need to go to TJ’s soon… 🙂
Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That soup looks great! I was thinking about veggie chili + cornbread, but this will work. 🙂
Jenn
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
Surely there has to be sommmething healthy about cornbread, no!? It looks darn delish!!
Jackie (Peaces of Earth) says
Yay that everything went well for Karen!!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
I’m so glad Karen’s surgery went well – such a relief! My mum had to have surgery a few years back and I was SO scared for her!!
Joanna says
Green monster muffin?! I never knew such a think existed. I need a little something to use to take a break from my actual green monsters. I drink those at least once a day, sometimes twice!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I’m not a big soup fan, but I make an exception for chunky vegetable soups. That one looks delicious!
Becca says
Oh man! Thanks for the recipe. I can’t wait to try this one!
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
Glad Karen did well – and that soup sounds delicious!
Laura says
That cornbread looks so fresh and crumbly..x
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Glad Karen’s surgery went well!
That soup looks really good! And great idea to have some cornbread on the side!
Stacey @ Tipping the (Kitchen!) Scales says
Glad Karen is out of surgery. Your food looks fab and you’ve made me remember cornbread! Loves it.
stephanie@Avocado Nation says
I am so glad that you’re mother-in-law is ok! Good luck with the packing and moving! Having just moved recently, I know how hard it can be to get everything together.