Not really! But I’ve been wanting to use that title since we started watching LOST : )
I actually put on professional clothes today and went into the office to work. I do a lot of behind the scenes business for the bakery. Today was all about website + marketing updates for Chocolate Daze of February! Since I usually go to the bakery in jeans and a t-shirt, it was kind of fun to dress up. And I really think the feeling of completing tasks and leaving an office is so satisfying.
I snacked on a big slice of Dakota with peanut butter while I worked!
We also met with a prospective Great Harvest owner and told her about our experiences opening a business (scary) but how glad we are that we went through with it because we’re so happy now (thank goodness!). The meeting inspired me to give a shout out to Matt – he has done an amazing job these past 8 months!
Our dinners normally take us 10 minutes to assemble and cook. This one took a bit longer – but was still a shortcut thanks to The Karen!
She made a double batch of bison meatloaf and brought us a loaf to bake off.
I whipped up a nice glaze to go on top – the best part! 1/2 cup ketchup mixed with 1 tbsp brown sugar
Baked for 40 minutes at 350*
Matt’s dish tonight was making some smashed taters. He was going to try Ellen’s recipe for pan-fried smashed potatoes but our russets didn’t work too well, so they just got smashed into one big pot with some warm milk, butter, s+p and roasted garlic oil
And lastly, I made side salads. Caesar-inspired thanks to big homemade croutons and some whole foods Caesar dressing that I found in our fridge.
And then we proceeded to watch a handful of LOST episodes. Just finished Numbers!
A while later, I filled a tiny bowl with mint chocolate chip and added a dash of milk. Back in middle school, my friend Kirst and I would make these “milkshakes” as an afternoon snack. We’d fill a glass with ice cream and add about 1/3 the volume of milk and just mash it around until it becomes the consistency of a thick milkshake. Divine! I love Breyers ice creams so much because they are lite enough to taste refreshing and not too rich – perfect texture and real ingredients, too.
Moving from one adventure to the next: LOST –> Hunger Games.
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
I love the mini milkshake idea!!!! I’m so using that!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Love that “milkshake” idea. I’ve got vanilla in the freezer I could jazz up with a bunch of toppings 🙂
hillary b says
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KathEats says
Bwahahahhaha
bri says
I add milk to my Breyer’s Mint Chocolate Chip every time I have it!! It’s the only ice cream that I do it to and it makes it so much tastier 🙂
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes says
Wow, looks so tasty!! What a fabulous dinner! My husband and I finished lost on Netflix a couple months ago. It’s good! And Oh my gosh I can NOT WAIT for the hunger games!!
Amy says
I am surprised by the salad dressing, I remember you stating before that you find bottled dressings to be “nasty”, I guess you’ve changed your mind?
KathEats says
I normally do – mostly ones that are vinegar based. But Karen discovered this Caesar and it’s really tasty
Angel7 says
I have never tried bison. Does bison meat taste gamey? I am sure it is good.
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KathEats says
I wouldn’t really call it gamey….it’s more like lean beef. But it has a really nice flavor.
Allie@LiveLaughEat says
Comfort food yo!! My mom used to make meatloaf for us and I remember the ketchup glaze as the best part. Ketchup rules!
Love the 10 sec. milkshake idea. A nice way to add volume to ice cream too.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
I like your spin on milkshake. My husband does that with ice cream..and Cool Whip. Lol.
And ketchup is always great with brown sugar, and sometimes some ACV..makes a great glaze for sure.
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says
All over the milkshake baby!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I like Matt’s “Food Person” tshirt – awesome!!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
oh my goodness, i just got so excited that you said you added milk to your ice cream bowl to make a little “milkshake”… i do that ALL the time! it’s my favorite way to eat ice cream. i’ve been doing it since high school.
bison meatloaf sounds amazing!! i love bison… and meatloaf… i need to try that some time!
Andrea @ MainelyVeggies says
Lost is so addicting!! Mmmm that milkshake in a bowl looks delish!
Laura Ann says
Please tell me the new owner is opening a store in San Diego. That would be the best news ever.
KathEats says
Unfortunately, no, Virginia. But we are all coming to San Diego for convention in a month! There is also a store in Temecula that opened a year ago or so
casey says
Where in Virginia?
Elisabeth says
That meals looks so tasty – meatloaf & mashed potatoes is definitely a favorite comfort meal of mine 🙂
Khushboo says
A meatloaf glaze which I love is ketchup, honey, and balsamic..delicious!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
What a good dinner. I used to add milk to my ice cream too! Makes it almost like soft serve 🙂
Kristin says
Everything looks so delicious! It looks like that meal was a lot of fun to cook. That is definitely the best way to eat. Also, I loved the book Hunger Games. Have you read it yet? I hope you enjoy it!
Kirst says
Haha! I remember those days 🙂 I think I might go whip one up right now!
KathEats says
Haha – I was hoping you would see that!!! Best milkshakes ever!
Marie@feedingfive says
I am so glad the Bakery is working out for you, it seems like such a perfect fit. If you’re interested I just posted a video of my oat roller I got for Christmas. Of course I thought of you.
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I haven’t had meatloaf in awhile. So comforting and would be nice on a cold winter day like yesterday. I need to work on a loaf and some potatoes. 🙂
Maria @ Sinfully Nutritious says
Oh, that meal looks so good. I am doing a 7 day recharge eating super super clean, as soon as Sunday comes, it will be over. Then I will be just eating regular “clean eats”. After this post, I know for my Sunday dinner I am going have to make my vegan lentil loaf with spicy bbq glaze!!!!! I think I will also make some light cauliflower/potato mash and roast root veggies. THANK YOU. I need the comfort food inspiration. I am stopping at the store today to make sure I am loaded up!
Salad with creamy dressing goes so well with meatloaf. Ever since I was little I always had to have a salad on my plate w/my meatloaf, roasted veggies and mashed potatoes. 4. 8. 15. 16. 23. 42.
Michelle (Better with Berries) says
Are you about to start reading the Hunger Games? If so, you will love it! They can be addicting. I just might have to go to the midnight showing when it finally comes out in theaters!
KathEats says
Book II!
J @ Ess&Jae V2.0 says
Enjoy the book. I loved it too. Eagerly awaiting the movie.
Dilek and Alba @TwoBaklavasStory says
Imma make that milkshake for breakfast, yeah! 😀
Simply Life says
so glad to hear that you’ve been enjoying the bakery- I love that you both have done this together!
Em (WIne and Butter) says
I think Ive mentioned this before but my husband is also setting up a deli (pizzeria!!) when we return from our trip to the states – its scary (and hard enough work) already… so yes total Well Done Matt!! Its great that u guys can work on it together as well!
Sarah says
ever tried Mayfield ice cream or Blue Bell ice cream? They are big players in the TN ice cream games and oh so delicious. Love the milkshake idea 🙂
KathEats says
I don’t know if I’ve had either, but I love the Blue Bell song!!
“Blue-Bell ice-cream….”
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Gosh, I haven’t had meatloaf in such a long time! A childhood favourite…loved the ketchup topping! A real homey comfort meal with the mashed potatoes.
Katie @ cooklaughmove says
My mom adds a splash of milk to her ice cream and so do I! It makes it taste so creamy 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I used to love Breyer’s mint chocolate chip when I was a kid… until they started adding “May contain traces of nuts” to their labels so that I could no longer eat it! 😛
That meatloaf looks so good! I’ve always wanted to try bison. Do you know if it’s leaner than beef? I know that a lot of game meats are!
KathEats says
Yes, it’s definitely leaner than beef – and tastes better too!
Karen says
A well-deserved shout out to Matt for his strong work ethic and for leading the bakery to success so quickly…way to go Matt!!!
Coincidentally, my Dad was describing a similiar Breyer’s-based concoction with me last night. He is sure passionate re. his Breyers!
Emily says
Are you on Catching Fire?? I’m about finished with it!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
I am extremely jealous that you usually cook dinner in 10 minutes. It takes me anywhere from 30-60 minutes! I wonder what the heck I’m doing wrong?
I’m also usually making my lunch and breakfast for the next day during that time, so that might have something to do with it. 🙂
Erika - The Teenage Taste says
Thank you Kath – I now have a major milkshake craving! Great idea with the ice cream + milk + stir idea though! So easy and I don’t have to clean the blender!
Andrea @FrSeed2Stomach says
LOST is the best! So addicting! I started watching it on DVD like 4 years ago and it turned into an unhealthy relationship with blockbuster, ice cream, and my couch!
Cait's Plate says
Ah! I had turkey meatloaf and salad last night! Sometimes we’re so on the same food page it’s scary! (Even down to the jar we prepare our overnight oats in! 😉 )
Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf says
Y’know… I’m not normally a fan of meatloaf. I haven’t had or made it in almost two years. But I think the time is coming back around for me to make it again!
occula says
Oh, boy, I think “Numbers” might have been my very favorite episode! I think that’s because I saw it, or most of it, before I was actually watching the show, and it was so insanely complicated and interesting even without context. Then later when we actually became viewers, it was so much more meaningful. Plus I love Hurley so much.
modernworkinggirl says
Great idea with the mini milkshake! And in a bowl too – classy 🙂
Lara @ TresLaLa to TinyLaLa says
Growing up, my BFF & I would mash either chocolate ice cream or vanilla with some Quik until it resembled pate. We’d then spread it on graham crackers, and talk in English accents about how “divine” our pate was. Total dork <–
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
Love, love, love Bryer’s mint! And Hunger Games for that matter… 🙂
ann dunaway teh says
I love mini milkshakes and have done the exact same thing for years! Though vanilla bean ice cream is my flavor of choice with some wild frozen blueberries mixed in occasionally.
Anna says
Everyone here is all about the Blue Bell icecream, but I LOVE Breyers mint chocolate chip the best. I have never been able to find a brand that comes close to it, until recently. Would you believe Aldi’s “Belmont” brand actually comes very close. I checked and saw that you do not have Aldi near you. I will have to try your milkshake trick. Yum!
I’m so glad to read that you and Matt are so happy with the bakery. You two seem to have a great life.
I am in Dallas, TX and we are just about to get a Great Harvest in Plano, TX. Not exactly convenient for me, but I will find a way to get up there once in a while.
When I lived in SC in the late 90s we had one in Irmo. I loved having lunch there and I miss it when I go home.
I was wondering a couple of things about how Great Harvest works. Do they provide you with your recipes, or do you create your own, or both?
Keep up the good work!
KathEats says
I lived in Plano one summer 🙂
We can create our own recipes or use the thousands of tested recipes that they provide. It’s up to use. But more often than not we use theirs since they are so good!
Kat @ living like the kings says
WOW that milkshake idea is brilliant. And the meatloaf – I need to make meatloaf. It’s been ages since I’ve done it – I usually use Turkey but I’ve never put brown sugar into my ketchup mix. I’m dying to try it out.
Joyce says
great post! i’ve been wondering where you got that beautiful spoon thats in the milkshake picture. would you mind letting me know where you bought it?
KathEats says
I believe it’s Crate + Barrel