I’ve had a great Saturday so far! After finishing my organic distillation prelab, I braved the yard and wheeled out the mower. The front yard went really well, but during my first path through the back yard the mower came to a halt. But thanks to Karl’s insightfulness in one of my favorite movies, Slingblade, I knew what to do:
I realized I was out of gas. Then the dilemma turned to figuring out where we keep the gas and how to put it in. But thankfully my brain was tuned up from Organic chem and I figured it out. I was kind of scared I would start a fire, but thankfully there were no flames.
After the lawn was mowed (took me just over an hour) I decided to continue working and clean the house. But first I jogged (about a mile) to Harris Teeter to get some cleaning supplies: OrangeGlo for the floors, Pledge for the furniture and some Mrs. Meyers concentrated lemon verbana cleaner. I’ve never used Pledge before, but wow does this stuff work well! The wood stuff definitely looks better, but the real golden shiner is our stainless steel stuff: trash can, toaster, coffee maker – they are all SO shiny!! After Pledging, I cleaned the floors. The Mrs. Meyers is awesome too. I HATE buying new countertop spray and wasting plastic each time, but I haven’t found a brand that has a refill and prefer to use a real cleaner instead of just vinegar and water. I’ve been using 7th Generation Kitchen Cleaner but when I saw this Mrs. Meyers and smelled it, I decided this was perfect. The solution is concentrated so you only have to use 2 tbsp per 32 oz spray bottle. This should last me a looong time. By the time I finished cleaning the kitchen I’d be working for almost 3 hours and decided it was time for a shower and lunch!
My Kinda Lunch
While at HT I picked up some kale, as I was having a craving for kale chips.
Plus a snack platter of a leftover pear, leftover banana half (with PB), HUGE grapes that we found at EarthFare, carrot (with PB!), and crackers.
And a peach Chobani. I hadn’t had the peach flavor before and it is my new favorite (besides plain). Just like oatmeal, the strawberries and blueberries seem to slightly water down the thick greek yogurt. But not the peaches! Topped with a little GoLean Crunch.
Delish!
Kath Eats Gadget
Those of you who use iGoogle as your homepage, I figured out how to get a Kath Eats RSS gadget! All you have to do is paste this link into your browser and it should add the gadget to your iGoogle page. Let me know if it works.
http://www.google.com/ig/adde?moduleurl=https://www.katheats.com/%3Ffeed%3Drss2&source=imag
Jupiter
While I was working this morning listening to classical music this song came on:
Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, The Planets Suite by Gustav Holst
If immediately recognized it and went to my station to find out the title. But after some Wikipedia etc. searching I can’t figure out what movie/event I know it from. Go to the 3:00 mark of the song and see if you recognize it too. I feel like it’s some movie I’ve seen recently? I LOVE the tune!
Karen just called and she’s bringing over some leftover wine from last night 😳 The husband is bringing home something to cook for dinner from EarthFare, so I better get cracking so I can enjoy the evening. Oh, and I rented Definitely , Maybe from the RedBox at HT, so that should be fun too!
Hooray for a clean house and yard!
Stacey says
It sounds like the song from Shrek or maybe just the music from the Dreamworks opening. Not sure, but my daughter immediately asked why I was watching Shrek on my pc when she overheard it.
caitlin says
def, maybe was a much better movie than i expected! have fun tonight!
JE says
Hey Kath,
Haven’t posted in a while but I am still reading! The google gadget works! Definitely, Maybe is a great movie for so many reasons…enjoy!
Beth says
LOL Yeah that sounds like the Shrek song, just a little different though.
Katelyn says
Beautiful looking lunch, I love the serving plates.
yadi says
I dropped my $12.00 almond butter jar on my tiled kitchen floor today. It hurt! :{ Glass went everwhere and I salvaged a little bit from the inside of the jar before tossing it. Just thought you of all people would feel my pain.
emily says
definitely maybe was a good flick! Even my husband liked it 🙂 Your lunch looks good, much better than my mojo bar i sneaked in, in between all my cleaning…
Yadi- i feel ya. The first time i bought AB ( i spent a ton) it fell out of the fridge after i had used maybe 2 spoonfulls, i cut my foot and the glass shattered so bad i couldn’t save any 🙁 It wouldn’t hurt so bad if that stuff wasn’t so darn expensive.
Ash says
LOVE Definitely Maybe! I saw it with my boyfriend on Valentine’s Day this year, and we both really enjoyed it.
val says
Hmm, Ill have to try those kale chips…sounds interesting!
As for the song, it sounded familiar to me too so I googled it. Wikipedia lists it and all of the movies, tv, and commercials it has been used in. Maybe one looks familiar?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Planets
Michelle says
Hi Kath,
I am a new reader to your blog and I love it! I am in school to be an R.D. too. What area of dietetics do you hope to work in? Also, I’ve noticed you keep referring to someone as “Karen”…who is she? Sibling? Friend? Just curious (and procrastinating with the studying, currently. I’m so jealous it soudns like you are done for the day!!).
Nouvelley's Notes says
Abigail Breslin is amazing, enjoy the movie!
And very colorful lunch..love it!
Megan says
Your lunch looks amazing and full of healthy treats.
Yeah for a clean house and mowed yard!
Lindsay says
Def. Shreck, when he thinks fiona does not love him anymore. I think the 2nd one.
I can’t even count how many times i have watched that movie. (weeks in the childrens hospital will do that to you)
Amanda in Pittsburgh says
The gadget works! I screamed with excitement! HAHA! Thanks for doing that!
Good movie choice, too!
Biz319 says
Glad you are feeling better and had a productive day!
Me too – laundry is almost done (5 loads!), clean sheets are in the dryer. I moved all the furniture in our bedroom and gave it a deep clean.
And I ran two miles! yippee!
Enjoy your evening!
kate says
Wow, lady! You’re a maniac! I’ve been writing a paper for what seems like a week and a half. I am in awe of your productivity!
Kelly says
I really like your green plates–the one that looks like a leaf. Where did you get those???
katie s says
gone with the wind! that might be crazy but i swear thats from gone with the wind… maybe..?
Abby says
My first thought was definitely Shrek as well, but the song is just a little different…lower in parts where it should be a note or so higher…
VeggieGirl says
KAAAAAAAAALE!!! Sorry, but I’m too mesmerized by it to properly articulate anything else right now – and because I’m exhausted from training 😉
amy a says
Oh my gosh, I LOVE Holst’s Planets Suite!! So good!! You should check out works of Ralph Vaughn Williams — he and Holst attended school together and became good friends.
This goes back a ways, but if you’ve seen the film adaptation of The Right Stuff, they used part of the Planets Suite in the soundtrack.
Beth says
Hey – Arm & Hammer has refill cleaning supplies now – I haven’t tried them yet, but they look cool. You buy the big plastic spray bottle once and it comes with a little vial of concentrate, then you fill the thing with water. When you run out you can just buy the small vials. And they are plant-based cleaners. I am definitely going to keep an eye out for them, and it sounds like what you are looking for!
melissa says
I love Mrs. Meyers products!!!! I am not a huge fan of lemon verbana, geranium is my fav. I became obsessed when I worked at pure food and wine, and we used the soap and diffusers in the bathrooms!
Your lunch looks nice and leisurely!
Kath says
Re. Jupiter,
You guys are right that it’s VERY similar to Shrek, but it’s not quite the same. The husband pointed out it’s also very similar to Braveheart, but also, not quite the same. This is going to drive me nuts!!! I want to say it’s from Atonement, but know that has it’s own theme. The tune reminds me of a coronation or some big happy time in the character’s life.
JE ,
Welcome back!!
Michelle ,
Welcome to KERF!! I’m not sure what area of dietetics specifically, but I really want to go into private practice. I’m not a blood person, so I don’t think I will be doing clinical.
Karen is my mother-in-law!
Kelly ,
I’m pretty sure it’s from Crate & Barrel.
melissa ,
I LOVE the Basil but they don’t make that in the concentrated from what I’ve seen in the stores…
Kath
zestycook says
Kath… love the lunch. Glad you are having a better day! Good to hear
Chris says
Kath – I’m not sure if this is what you’re thinking of, but the part of the song at 3 minutes is the tune to “I Vow to Thee, My Country”. If you’ve seen any British movies set in 1921 or after, that may be where you’ve heard it.
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
The peach Chobani is my favorite one, too!
I like how you plated your lunch foods!
Kath says
Chris ,
THAT IS IT!!!!!!!!! I knew it had to do with a coronation or royalty, and I’m pretty sure my memory stems from the movie The Queen, which I watched earlier this year. Apparently Diana had it at both her wedding and her funeral and I think they played it in the movie during the funeral scenes? THANK YOU!!!
Kath
Katrina says
I kept wondering who Karen was, too. Whew, so glad I now know. Sounds like a great MIL to have! (Mines pretty great, too. I can’t even imagine when people complain about their in-laws!)
Lisa says
From a long-time reader, but lurker (my first time commenting) who loves your blog, I just wanted to pass along the Wikipedia link to the adaptations of the Planets in modern media. Hopefully you’ll be able to figure out where you know it from so it will stop driving you crazy. 🙂 I’m a classically trained violinist and Jupiter, in addition to the sources listed on the Wikipedia article, is just a really popular theme in smaller jingles and stuff. Apparently it was used for a Reeses commercial in 2007 and in quite a few films and TV shows. Hope this helps!
Lisa says
And of course I forgot the link (I’m tired…actually just got back from playing violin at a wedding this afternoon and then a symphony concert tonight!)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Planets#Films
There you go. 🙂
Courtney says
Like Lisa, I’m a long-time reader, but first time commenter. I actually joined Calorie King not long ago based solely on your experience and success with it. You’ve really inspired me to be a healthier me!
As for Jupiter, check out Holst’s page at IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0392304/
The song actually wasn’t in The Queen, but it was in a few relatively recent movies — maybe one of those will be the one!
Kath says
Courtney,
I think I figured out how I know it is through the song I Vow to Thee My Country which is almost identical to Jupiter. I’m pretty sure IVTTMC was in The Queen related to either Diana’s wedding, funeral or both. I feel like they did a montage of her death and played it. Apparently she loved the song.
Thanks for that cool link though!
K
Jo says
Kath – I know you have figured it out but just wanted to confirm – that is 100% I vow to thee my country – my ultimate favourite hymn (Jerusalem being my 2nd!) – a total classic…. I know all the words! But then we do sing it a LOT in the UK!
FatGrlSlim says
That part of Jupiter, while bringing back horrid memories of high school band and the green polyester uniforms that went with it, always seems to remind me a bit of Braveheart.
Love the blog and thanks for getting me addicted to kale chips!
Dani says
When you jog to HT, how do you get all your purchases home? Jog with grocery bags???
Kath says
Dani ,
I took my reusable bag and just walked home. It does help with buying too much stuff when you know you have to carry it. The walk home is only about 10 minutes (I took the long way there).
K
Cat says
I need to try those kale chips, they look amazing!! By the way – I added you to my blogroll, I hope you don’t mind. Do you think you could add me to yours?? 🙂
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