My college roommate Meredith came to visit tonight!! She’s from Culpepper, VA and her family now lives in Lexington, so she’s here visiting from Camden, SC were she is Dr. Meredith, the VET!
Here are some hilarious college memories for you –
I think we have both aged for the better ; )
Upon arrival we took her to the bakery and gave her a tour of the house. She is an avid blog reader and said the house looked very different in person!
Meredith is also one of the best beer drinkers I know, so Matt put her to work taste-testing his collection:
I had a small bit – but stuck mostly to H20
Meredith’s mom is a flight attendant and often travels to Asia and bring back pretty Longchamp purses (i.e. knockoffs) for something like $10 bucks a piece. Mer brought me a new one since my old ones from college are quite dingy. It has a running girl on the front!
We talked and laughed and talked [Karen joined us for dinner too] and when Matt went inside to put together dinner, I brought out an appetizer of GH bread with smoked cheddar on top. This is that fancy smoked cheddar from Feast! and it’s incredible!
Dinner was a pizza-rific feast
Matt’s homemade pizza dough (a 50/50 blend of whole wheat and AP flour) topped with grilled eggplant, shrooms, Philly sauce (!!) and smoked cheddar. So amazingly delicious!
Broc on the side
Double IPA for the mouth
For dessert I brought out some of my aunt’s cookies from the freezer, Hail Merry Macaroons and Flying Squirrel PB for Meredith to try. We had a taste of each for dessert.
Along with a taste of Matt’s Dubbel.
We talked and laughed and talked through thunderstorms and rain on the porch. You know you have a friend for life when you can see each other once a year and go back to old times in a flash!
Along those lines, if you live in Camden or Columbia and want to be Meredith’s friend, she would like to be yours 😉 Seriously.
Since I took the afternoon off, I’ve got a massive inbox to clear out before I head to bed!
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Looks like a fantastic evening. Old friends are the BEST!!! 🙂
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Sarah says
Oh my gosh! I am 99% sure I knew Meredith from being a youth enabler at Massenetta Springs in 1998 or 1999. If she is the same person, then I can attest that she would be fun friend for those in SC. Congrats to her for being a vet. I’m glad y’all had a good visit.
Abby says
How fun to reconnect and get to spend some time together! 🙂
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says
what fun to catch up with an old friend! 🙂
the homemade pizza looks delish! Our pizza night is my fav night of the week! 🙂
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
Glad you got to see her! I try and see my college friends every few months but we’ve moved all over, so it’s tough. I’m glad your visit was awesome, and you shared some yummy food and drink!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I LOVE pizza….so easy to serve and makes everyone and their bellies happy 🙂 It is the best catchin’ up with friends–glad you had fun, Kath!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Love those college pictures! I wish some of mine would disappear. 😉
Cindy says
What a fun afternoon!
Lesley Lifting Life says
I love friends that no matter how long you’ve been “apart” it seems like no time has gone by at all! 🙂
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
How fun to see an old friend!
In that pic of you with the fire hats — is that supposed be blood on Meredith’s arm??? Explain! 🙂
KathEats says
It’s ketchup! From our “self selection” night (like bid night) where we all got covered in gross food stuff!
Grace says
It sounds like you had a fabulous day with your friend! YUMMY FOOD!
Karen says
Had you and Meredith been drinking in some of those college pictures??? 🙂
KathEats says
You can only imagine the conversations we were having 😉
Christine says
Isn’t it great, realizing that you look better than college! I always thought that those days would be my prime, but I have to admit I take a lot better care of myself now that I’m “older.” I’ve got to get some of that Flying Squirrel PB.
Jess @ atasteofconfidence says
Love the old pics- they are hilarious!
Heidi - apples under my bed says
ahhh how lovely 🙂 I love trips down memory lane like this. Pizza looks fab, as always.
Heidi xo
staceyhealthylife says
How fun. It’s always good to connect with old friends. Especially over homemade pizza.
Molly says
Philly sauce? What is this that you speak of?
KathEats says
From my Philly Homegrown kit. I blogged about it a few days ago
Ellie says
Love! When I”m with my three best friends from college I swear they heal my soul! Laughing really is the best medicine
Dee says
Aww it looks like you guys always have a blast when getting together. That is so awesome! Old friends are the best!
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says
I love the way you entertain – attention to details but relaxed. It’s lovely.
And friends like that are the best!
Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing says
Huzzah for friend dinners 🙂 Looks like a delectable feast!
Chelsea says
Old friendships are the best! They never fade! Sounds like an awesome night! And if anyone is in Bozeman, MT I would really like to be friends!
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
Aww – this is fantastic!! Looks like such a fun and delicious evening.
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
HAHA! You both are adorable! That’s so great that you’re still in touch and got to get together. Sounds like a great evening, and such a cute new purse!
Krystina (Organically Me) says
Haha, oh how I love drunken college pics.
Kelly says
My college roommate just moved back to the Charlotte area and we’re having so much fun! There’s just something about old friends, you know?
Amelia says
Looks like you had a fun evening! I love catching up with old friends. Just wait until kids come along, then imagine the stories you will have!
I’m not in Camden or Columbia, but she can always head to Charleston if she wants! [I finish school and am back to Charleston in 1 month! 🙂 ] Plus Erica from Itzy’s Kitchen is in Charleston too! Love her.
andrea @ chocolateandoranges says
This pizza dough seems much more complicated than the quick version you guys made a week or so ago (that one was just mix everything together by hand and let sit) – does the easier version turn out as well as the two part recipe? I’m lazy and don’t own a stand mixer so the earlier recipe sounded very appealing to me. 🙂 Now I’m wondering about the differences though…
Matt says
Actually this one was a quick version. I just mixed it all up, let it sit for about 6 hours, shaped and baked. The percentages were slightly altered because of less WW flour.
andrea @ chocolateandoranges says
Awesome, thanks Matt. That seems much more achievable to me than the two part Biga/Preferment thing in the link. Mix and let sit I can handle. 🙂 I can’t wait to try it!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
It must’ve been so nice up with your old roomie!
Lorin says
Wow, I want to be an R.D. and my roommate wants to be a vet, what a coincidence. Anyways, looks like a lot of fun, I love seeing old friends from high school and it doesn’t seem like any time has passed.
Becky O'Brien says
Meredith does look like a lot of fun; great smile! Great photos. I love the black and white one.
justcostume says
Old friends are better. Aged for the better, 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That smoked cheddar looks amazing. That and a loaf of bread, and I am set… possibly forever, lol.
Last night, I talked to a friend I haven’t talked to in over 12 years! And it felt like there was never a minute between us. Real friendship is timeless. 🙂
The Red Velvet Wife says
Looks like so much fun. This makes me miss my best friends! So important to keep in touch with those “heart friends” who know us the best; good for y’all for catching up (and eating that DELISH-looking pizza)! I made dinner super late tonight and it’s baking right now. And your post made me SO. HUNGRY. =)
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
Getting together with old friends and reminiscing is the BEST!!
I love making homemade pizza!!
Alaina says
I love getting together with old college buddies. And we can reminisce about the nights that we can somewhat remember. 😛
Becky says
Hey! I’m a Columbia reader! Represent SC!
Your pizza looks fantastic!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
Interesting that she thinks the house looks diff in person than on the blog. How so? That’s an interesting statement. Inquiring minds wanna know 🙂
The Longchamp bag. I about died when I saw that. Nice score! Who cares if it’s a replica 🙂
And the pics of you from college…classic! love them!! And yes, you both are looking wonderful in the present day compared to the college pics…haha!
sheila I says
*Soapbox*
It is not really a “Replica” but an illegal knockoff of a trademark. I work very closely with trademarks, and counterfit items are a pet peeve of mine. The businesses who manufacture these items do not pay taxes and their employees are not protected. Profits from counterfeiting support other operations including drug trafficking and terrorism. It costs the “true” companies milions of doallars in legal fees. I encourage everyone to seriously think twice about buying or accepting this merchandise, and the social impact it has. It is also actually illegal to be in posession of such merchandise.
bridget says
I have to agree with Sheila. There have been some articles published on this subject – including the ones below from Harper’s Bazaar and Time magazine; however, most people are not aware of the impact that results from buying these counterfit items. Please read these articles and consider not supporting these illegal activites in the future.
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/magazine/feature-articles/the-fight-against-fakes-0109_
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,994774-1,00.html
CMae says
I’ll back up both of these women. The book “Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster” by Dana Thomas explains the seedy side of counterfeiting. After you read how children are treated in some back-alley factories, I am sure you’ll never buy or accept knockoffs again.
http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-How-Luxury-Lost-Luster/dp/1594201293
Whitney says
I couldn’t agree more!!!!
Hannah says
There is something so wonderful about friends who you know will last forever. Also, smoked cheddar is wonderful. Swoon.
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Aw, I love connecting with old friends! My two best friends live in different states / countries- I would do anything to have a night to spend with them 🙂
Michelle | Gold-hearted Girl says
That Longchamp purse is adorable! I’ve always wanted one.
http://goldhearted.etsy.com
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
The college pics are great – one of my college buddies is in town this week too. It’s like coming home every time we get back together!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
aw love the college photos! my old roommie lives in l.a. but i never see her!
Laura (Starloz) says
old friends are incredible, the bond & the memories, oh how amazing.
Jumanah @ Healthy Living in the Middle East says
LOVE old friends! Looks like you had a great time catching up!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
What fun. Old friends like that are priceless. ANd great looking pizza!!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
LOVE pizza feasts. It is always so fun to catch up with old, but good friends. You pick up right where you left off… regardless of the amount of time that has passed!
Lauren says
It must have been so nice to have a visit from an old friend. I haven’t seen my college roommate in years but it would be so great to catch up with her.
Chad says
I gotta tell you that smoked cheddar looks fancy!
Haleigh says
Cute purse! I love seeing all the old photos of you from college! Looks like you had a blast 🙂
Baking Books says
Uh – if Karen has a room and job for me in Columbia – I’ll MOVE there and be her friend! lol…no, seriously though…
Kath, how old are you? Wondering how long ago your College days were? You haven’t changed that much!
megan @ blackberries for jam says
I miss my college friends! What a fun day! You and Matt are the BEST hosts!
Casey says
nice sam adams tasting glass! 🙂 i work there so if youre ever in the boston area again, swing by the brewery and i’ll get you a few more!
Beth @ DiningAndDishing says
aw, aren’t college roomies the best!? i just saw one of mine a couple of weeks ago – it’s amazing how quick you can just jump back into old memories! 🙂
Allie says
I really enjoyed your college memory pictures 🙂
Parita @ myinnershakti says
How fun! I love spending time with old friends – laughing, drinking, eating, reminiscing!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
It looks like you two had a blast together in college! That’s great that you’re still friends. I hope I’m still friends with my roommates in a few years!
Hope says
That is so fun hanging out with your old college roommate! I think it’s great that you keep in touch. I love looking back at old college pictures. My old roommate and I had a falling out and no longer speak but I do think about all of the good times we had together 🙂
Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down) says
FUN flashbacks! You two ladies are gorgeous, and it must have been such fun to catch up on old times. Friends like these are a very special kind. 😀
kate@ahealthypassion says
Enjoy your visit, that pizza seriously looks mouthwatering 🙂
Meg says
I LOVE this! College college college, I know I’ll miss it. Especially the people…you two are BEAUTIFUL! 🙂
Vikki says
I’m in Columbia (Northeast). What does Meredith like to do? I’m a knitter and a writer and hula hooper. If she is any of those things (or wants to be), I can probably help her out. 🙂 The hula hooping is fun by the way and a great workout.
Ashley (The Vegetable Life) says
Hahahaa I love looking back at college photos, they can always make me laugh!
Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me says
I love that! I definitely have a couple friends that I don’t get to see often but when we get together, it’s just like old times. 🙂
Shannon @ My Place In The Race says
That’s a super cute purse!
Samantha says
I just moved to Columbia about a month ago and can totally relate to the feeling of desperately needing a friend. The city is not so bad, but since I do not work in a traditional office, meeting like-minded people has been a slow process! Best of luck, Meredith!
leatitia says
Hehehe, it’s always a lot of fun to look at old pictures. 🙂 That dinner looks delish! This reminds me that I have a homemade pizza dough waiting for me in the freezer…
Joy says
Friends like that are what I like to call “staple friends.” It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been apart, or if you don’t always have the time to call, once you get back together, it’s like no time has gone by. I love it! While you were both adorable in College, I agree you have both aged for the better 🙂 I especially like Mer’s hair color now; it goes great with her complexion! Glad you guys had a blast!
Faith @ lovelyascharged says
Aww, I miss my college roommate so much! Those really were the best times 🙂
Kristi @ KristiAteit says
haha the college pictures are great! It’s so nice to have a friend where you can just start right back up where you left off. I’d be curious to know why she thought the house looked different?
Lisa says
That smoked cheddar looks amazing! I love smoked gouda cheese. It’s my favorite.
Monica says
Hi! I love your blog! I’m a long time reader but this is my first time commenting. I live in Columbia and would love to meet up with Meredith sometime! My email is [email protected]!
KathEats says
I emailed her your email!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Awww, i love this! I have a friends like that, too… can go ages without seeing them and it’s like we never miss a beat when we see each other next!
Amber says
Wow, a lot of lonely people in Columbia! Why aren’t we all getting together? 🙂 I moved here last summer and it’s been more difficult than I expected to find new girlfriends.
Vikki says
It took me almost 5 years to find friends in Columbia other than ones I already knew. I tried through work, where I lived, etc. What finally worked for me was finding a group that did what I liked to do. (Writing.) Through them I learned how to knit and hula hoop and I’ve found ton of friends that way.
But seriously, there should be a Columbia reader meet up or something.
Christine @ Merf In Progress says
Thanks for sharing the old photos. You haven’t changed much! You look one day older.
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
Reuniting with old friends is always so fun and refreshing!
shannon says
Hi Kath,
Totally love getting together with old friends, what fun you must have had.
I love Meredith’s top! Where, oh where did she get it?
AND I have been doing Calorie King for 3 days and I am sticking to it! I love it (so far). I can’t believe that at the end of the day I have some extra calories to still eat? Is that true? Should I really eat all the goal calories?
Anyway, I have started with the oatmeal and nut butters in the morning (thanks to you) and love it.
Thanks kath, I’ll keep reading. Your an ispiration.
🙂
Shannon
www.cascobaysoap.blogspot.com
KathEats says
I have no idea where her top is from!
It’s been so long since I’ve been on calorie king that I don’t remember much! I say now that Intuitive Eating rules – so if you’re not hungry, don’t eat.
shannon says
okay, well, thanks for the inspiration.
🙂
S.
Katie says
Love it! I just visited my good college friend who just moved to New Orleans with her husband. We hadn’t seen each other in over a year, and it was like no time has passed since we last saw each other. Love those kinds of friends! 🙂
Lorrie says
I live in Columbia, my youngest child is named Meredith, and we have two dogs. I’d love to get to know Meredith. (Not trolling for free vet care-my old high school classmate is my vet).