This afternoon we hiked up Humpback Rock for the second time. The short + steep hike was just perfect for our afternoon adventure. Mom doubted her ability, but she did great!
The views were great at the top – but men kept crashing our photos!
The hike down was trechorous with a stream of wet rocks, but we made it just before the sun started to set.
For cocktail hour, we sampled two beers that Karen brought back from her trip to Italy this fall
They were awfully foamy! Maybe residuals from the plane ride!? But we all liked the Lilith
Matt also had the group taste this special Three Philosophers brew – YUM! So sweet!
Beer drinkin’ music
Beer drinkin’ games [a dog-hand called Barf invented by Matt and Andrew]
Tonight’s evening entertainment included a drive over the mountains – to Mockingbird in Staunton, a music hall and restaurant.
Dumb + Dumber!
[See the movie reference in the title here!!]
Our musical entertainment was Scott Miller, a new friend of Karen’s. His music was great – loved the lyrical creativity. I’d call him a mix between Pat Green, my cousin Chris and Brad Paisley
I had a Bluegrass Bourbon Barrel Stout to drink – it was even bourbonier than Beer Run’s version!
A beet salad with goat cheese to start. Love the chew of beets!
I had the seared tuna for dinner, served over beans with spinach. And a family of onions. Loved the tuna part!
Thankfully my mom pulled some breath mints out of her purse..
Tooth Fairy mints – rose flavor!
The drive home was dark and long, but we’re cozy now and ready for a good night’s sleep!
Vivi @My.Beautiful.Air says
What a fantastic day! that tuna looks spectacular. Why don’t you like onions??
KathEats says
Because they make my breath taste and smell horrible
Vivi @My.Beautiful.Air says
a very valid reason.
Sana says
🙂 i feel like you get this question A LOT!
KathEats says
No kidding 🙂
Jillian says
(Nothing to do with Vivi’s question, of course, because she was just asking) I know I’ve said this before but, duuuude…no matter how many times it happens to me, I’m still surprised when people think it’s weird that someone doesn’t like onions- THEY STINK!!!! They are like the most caustic food there IS- why would that be surprising?! 😛 It’s especially funny to me because I’m not the type of person who cares at all what other people like or don’t like, but I can’t eat onions or garlic because of compounds in them that make me sick, literally. It’s basically only when I admit that if I eat them, I will be ill and puking within 24 hours- then people are like “ohhhh, ok”. But I’ve gotten a lot of the same thing Kath has in the past- it boggles my mind 😉
Jen says
Ugh, I think I would have have to remove the onions from the plate – I find the smell is strong and can still seep into the flavor of the meal. (I do like onions though but not when they overpower a dish).
Andrew and Matt look a lot like each other in these photos!
Ingunn says
That hike looks cool! We usually do a T(of)urkey Burner hike on the day after Thanksgiving, it feels so good to get the body moving again.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
The mint tin is sooo cute! I’d buy those just for the tin.
I love the chew of beets as well. Something so…perfect about beets when they’re done right. I know some people hate them. But that just means more for me 🙂
val says
i loveee onions, but i love your dumb + dumber reference more!! 🙂
Laura says
Heh. That plate looks like your worst nightmare!
I’m severely allergic to pretty much everything in the allium family, so it’s actually quite useful for me when you post recipes like soups and stews without onion.
KathEats says
We can relate!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Mmmm love me some Theee Philosopers! I was just on a beer hunt and it continues while in CA for specific beers. Please tell me Matt has you do the same when you travel somewhere.
KathEats says
Always.
Dom says
Looks like an awesome day. You make everything look so wonderful!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
woah – rose flavored mints…fancy!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I’ve never had roasted beets! And now I have Mockingbird stuck in my head. 🙂
Khushboo says
Ohh rose flavored mints sound yummy!
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
Oh! Beets and Beer, a good hike and good company = a perfect day! 🙂
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
AHAHAH all this post title could make me think of was Mr. Saxobeat. BUT I am going to google this drinking game of yours. xoxo!
Hannah @ Sparrow + Spark! says
Looks like a great hike!
Lauren says
I thought the hike down was SO much worse than going up. Beautiful at the top though.
laine says
What a wonderful day! I have to recommend hiking poles, they make the trip down so much better. You make them longer (since you are going down hill) and then you basically feel like a stable 4 legged creature, rather than an unstable 2 legged creature. They save my knees and prevent falls. If you use them going uphill they add a nice arm workout to the hike too. Leki brand is a good one.
Mom says
I recently got a hiking stick (probably not quite as effective as poles) and love it.
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Sounds fantastic! The tuna looks great 🙂
Cait's Plate says
What do rose mints taste like? Do they actually taste like a rose smells? I’ve seen them before and I can never wrap my head around what their flavor must be like…
So happy you had such a great day – I’m SO jealous of your hike! It looks absolutely beautiful!
KathEats says
Kind of lavendery. They’re from the Tooth Fairy museum in Baltimore!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
I’m so jealous you have great places to hike!!! I need to move… haha.
Karen says
Love the post title! How do you pull off clever titles 3x day every day? But, now Mockingbird is playing in a continuous loop in my ear!
Don’t you feel blessed when you get an unexpectedly great weather day in late November?!
Let the four day weekend family fun continue…
KathEats says
No idea 🙂
Ashley @ Coffee, Cake and Cardio says
How fun!
Win says
Love the #ncbeer glasses!
Sarah says
When bottled beer is exposed to heat or stored in a warm place, it gets really foamy. My husband is in the craft beer biz and his beer geekiness has rubbed off on me, even though I am a wino.
Those mints would make cute stocking stuffers. Where are they sold?
Sarah says
I live near Brewery Ommegang, and lovelovelove Three Philosophers! They had a great summer brew this year–Aphrodite. It was fruity and light–perfect for a summer evening.
Molly@RDexposed says
Just had Aphrodite on tap-yum! Have you benn on or do they even offer brewery yours?
Sarah says
I’ve never been on one, but they do offer brewery tours and I have heard great things about them. Their brewery shop is always lots of fun to visit as well.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
And now I’ll be singing the mockingbird song all day, thanks. 😉 haha
I love beets. They’re something I only seem to eat at restaurants though and never at home. They just don’t taste the same when I make them for some reason!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
I love going to places with music. It makes the meal so much more special!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Mmm.. that tuna looks absolutely perfectly cooked!
Carlene @ Carlene's Figments says
Any meal that starts with a beet and goat cheese salad is basically a guaranteed win. Glad you got to enjoy the beautiful weather pre-meal!
Julia H. @ The Petite Spiel says
Those Italian beers come in such classy looking bottles! I almost thought they were short wine bottles at first.
Lou says
radio?! who needs the radio?
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Was Scott Miller playing for you guys throughout dinner? That would set such a nice ambiance! I would love to find a restaurant like that here.
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
Looks like such a great day — what adventures! I swear, you guys have the coolest restaurants 🙂
Sandy says
Yay to your mom for being a good sport! Love your active family traditions. Sometime you might want to visit Shanendoah Shakespeare in Staunton. It is a rollicking fun Shakespeare experience in the round.
Angel7 says
Fun times with the fam. 🙂
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