Howdy folks! We had a half day today – how exciting 🙂
I took advantage of the extra time to get the SWINE FLU put into my arm 🙁 Since I’ll be working at a hospital and since it was free at the Winthrop Health Center, I turned my car around and went back for a vaccination. I. Hate.Shots.
It hurt, but not too bad 😥
We attended a three hour crash course on critical care this morning. ‘Twas very informative! I actually think I’m going to really love clinical nutrition. I used to think I’d hate not working with the FOOD part of the field, but I really love science and the human body and all the math and problem solving that comes with clinical nutrition. It’s very Type A, and so am I
I start my clinical rotation in April, so I’ve got a while to go before I get there.
Lunch was provided for us before we broke into small groups and then headed out.
We had a European spread of salad, fruit + cheese, crackers, nuts, and dried fruits
I piled a mish-mosh of things – salad with olives + olive oil drizzle, grapes, cheese, nuts, dried mango and a jam cookie. Yummy Gouda!!!
And had seconds of salad!!!
I also tried a bite of one of those Kashi Raspberry Chocolate bars – blech! I used to love all of Kashi’s bars, but haven’t been impressed with them of late.
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My favorite foods of 2009 on I Ate A Pie!
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I am now home, sipping tea and trying to decide if I should eat something before Lauri and I embark on a bootcamp workout at a nearby school! I’m feeling a little empty, but also don’t want to be full for our sprints.
Matt and I are also sending off all of our Great Harvest paperwork today, so we should be getting things going for real in the next few weeks! First to-do: find a location.
leatitia says
ahh… cheeze!! looks good.
Good news on the paperwork front! I can’t wait to hear about all the planning that goes into opening your own bakery! Exciting stuff!
Heather (The Single Dish) says
I hate shots too. I haven’t gotten the swine flu shot. That cheese platter looks really good!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
Congrats on Great Harvest! That’s so awesome it’s becoming official
Carolyn says
That’s a nice spread they put out for you all!! Good luck finding a location!!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
lovely spread you had! YAY for Great Harvest!!!!
Dana says
I’ve been following your blog for a few months now – since I discovered this wonderful “blog world” 🙂
I just have to say I absolutely love you, the blog, how you write, and the foods you eat are amazing!!!
You’ve given me so many great ideas and your blog just puts me in a good mood in general, so I thought I would just share that with you today 🙂 Thanks, have a great rest of the day!
Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen says
how exciting for you guys! it’s going to be a ROCKING bakery 🙂 glad you get a half day, those are the best!
JENNA says
🙂 I was driving around c’ville this past weekend wondering where you were going to put your bakery! 🙂 i can’t wait for some yummy bread and muffins!
Danielle (Coffee Run) says
I’m hoping to work in clinical! 😀
Your lunch plate looks tasty, but they didn’t provide any protein? lol
JessiacE says
I have been wondering your thoughts on the whole Swine Flu and vaccination debate. Since I very much admire the way you eat and your lifestyle, I have been curious as to whether or not you have been at all worried about the Swine Flu and what your thoughts were on its vaccination and vaccinations in general.
What a great looking spread! Those grapes are making my mouth water.
Kath says
Jessica,
I’m not really educated enough to have an opinion on it, but I asked the nurse who came to speak to us yesterday if I should have it and she said absolutely given my future work environment, and I trusted her opinion.
Samantha says
To Danielle: cheese has some protein 😀
Cat says
Kath, your arm is going hurt tonight and then worse tomorrow…..Mine ached for three days afterwards….
Morgan @ Life After Bagels says
just hearing the word SHOT sends a shiver down my spine . . . no literally needles suck!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Looks like a great spread! I love thumbprint cookies 🙂
I keep thinking that I should get the vaccination since I’m a college teacher and some of the kids at our University have the flu, but I’m just not sure how I should feel about the whole thing. Humph.
RhodeyGirl says
ummmmmm my hubs BEGGED me to buy those raspberry chocolate kashi bars. He never wants anything like that but thought they’d be really good. He tried one… and now I am stuck with the rest of the box! BLECH!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner says
That is so exciting! Can’t wait to hear more bakery-related things 🙂
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Ahhhh I HATE shotz!!! I always start blabbering to the nurse in hopes that she gets distracted and forgets to pierce my poor little arm. I have to get the flu shot though because my asthma makes me ‘high risk.’ BLAH! At least your protected from SWINE!
Cait (Cait's Plate) says
Ah! That’s so exciting about GH!!
And yum! That lunch looks pretty delicious!
Katharine says
I got the swine flu shot a while back, too – no fun! And Gouda = yummy (I had it for lunch yesterday).
weekly bite says
Congrats on the GH news! I’m sure you both are very excited to be moving forward!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i hate shots too. my mom told me i would just cry whenever i saw the doctor.
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says
Oooh BOOTCAMP WORKOUT! I’ve always wanted to do one of them! A week at a bootcamp or something would be my dream hen weekend I think :p
I wish I was doing a nutrition course, it seems so fascinating, I;m rather jealous! But poor you with the injection, I hate them 🙁 I’d almost rather have the swine flu (ALMOST!) 😛 Have a good evening!
Katy @ These Beautiful Feet says
Glad you are through with being vaccinated. Sorry you had to get an injection though. :-\ I’m not scared of needles but I don’t want to get a shot if I don’t have to! Can’t wait to see how your Great Harvest adventure unfolds! 🙂
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
Eeesh I was pretty anti-swine flu vaccine for awhile. But in your case I would have done the same thing. I think that is the healthiest provided lunch I’ve ever seen! Normally it’s junk food! Makes sense though 🙂
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
That particular flavor of Kashi isn’t the best… but I still love the pumpkin flavored one though!
Marisa (Loser for Life) says
Love how healthy you RD’s eat at work!! Such a great example!
caitlin says
move to PA. I woulc love a GH near me!! 🙂
Lauren says
I hate shots so much that I totally opted out of the vaccine. Oopsies, sure hope I don’t get the swine flu!
Jenna says
Great lunch they provided for ya!
Congrats on the great harvest!! Can’t wait to hear more:)
jenna
Naomi (onefitfoodie) says
love the european spread of eats!! dried fruiton salad is a stellar combonnation!
congrats on the GH news!
Michelle says
Ouch. Vaccinations are no fun!
Kath – I’ve been reading your blog for a good while but maybe I missed a post. I was wondering how the idea and decision to open your own GH came about? That is super exciting and actually something my husband and I have discussed doing before (well, not GH specifically, but a franchise in general). I guess I’m just curious how you guys decided to finally go for it. Curious and jealous. haha 🙂 Hope that’s not too personal!
Kath says
We got the idea because Matt is a baker at one. We’ve always toyed with the idea of opening up a “fun lunch place” but had no clue how we would fare or even where to begin. A few months after he started working for Great Harvest it hit us like a brick one day: bread!! We both LOVE bread and we loved the idea of a franchise because the company can help us as much or as little as we need. The more we researched GH, the more we knew it was perfect for us. We didn’t intend to do it this early, but we put in an application because Charleston (our location of choice back then) was rumored to be on the out in terms of availability and once we got the application process going we decided to just go for the gold! (Assuming we could fit the other puzzle pieces into place 🙂 )
Michelle says
Awesome! Sounds like me and my husband too. Always throwing around the idea of a nice little place that serves good food.
That’s very exciting and I can’t wait to hear more about your bakery. Good luck!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
I completely agree with you on not liking shots, but sometimes you just can’t avoid them!
Hooray for moving forward on the Great Harvest deal!
Thealogian says
Not to be a weirdo, but since I’m applying to UVA (as well as several other grad schools for my Ph.D.) it did occur to me UVA=KERF’s Great Harvest. Fundamentally, my decision will come down to the graduate program, not the quality of the baked-goods in the area, but with all things being equal…
Seriously, though, congratulations and that big hurdle!
Kath says
Haha. Would love to sell you some bread!!
Jil says
Ohhh what a nice lunch spread!! I’m a sucker for good cheese 🙂
Meghan says
I’ll be really eager to hear about your experiences with clinical nutrition! I’ve thought about continuing to get my R.D. (I’m an undergrad), but the clinical side doesn’t appeal to me AT ALL. Good luck! 🙂
Allison K says
I’ve been feeling the same way about Kashi bar’s lately. Just boring and too chewy!
Sarah (OC2Seattle) says
So excited for your Great Harvest adventure! Good luck!
Erin says
It’s so exciting that you and Matt are setting off on this adventure — and we’re all along for the ride! 😀
amanda says
I love the European spread!! I use to live in Europe
Mae @ OhhMay says
You and Matt are inspirational…I think you’re the perfect couple!!
At lease now you won’t get swine!
Mama Pea says
How funny would it have been if you just grabbed that big bowl of lettuce and a fork and went and sat down. I’d kill to see that. 🙂
Kath says
Seriously, I wanted to 🙂
Wendy says
I need to get H1N1 boosters for my kids & one for myself soon. Thanks for the reminder. I don’t like shots much either, but I put on a brave face for my kiddos. 🙂
I don’t like any of those Kashi bars with the “jelly” stuff on them. Something about the texture.
Good luck with your rotations & bakery!! Such an exciting time for you and Matt!
Kelly from Bridges and Bites says
I often wonder if I should get the swine flu shot too. But… argh, I’m the same way. HATE SHOTS!
Angie says
Yummy lunch Kath!!
Glad you’re enjoying the presentations!! Can’t wait to keep following along!
Angie says
Yummy lunch Kath!!
Glad you’re enjoying the presentations!! Can’t wait to keep following along!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
You are brave getting the flu shot 😯
Love the Mediterranean-style lunch spread — my favorites! (needed bread though 😉 )
Jenn
Tamicka says
I love your blog and might I say congrats on your paper work. I see all that great harvest bread you eat all the time and I’m jealous. The closest one near me is 90 miles away! and I don’t drive!
Jenny says
I checked out the Great Harvest website today and it sounds amazing!! Good luck with everything 🙂 This is something that I would love to do in the future
Snack-Girl says
Those salads look amazing!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
That is awesome! Sounds like a great day! I am really happy for you guys with the Great Harvest. That should be really exciting!
Leah says
That cheese plate looks SO good!
I hate shots – my boyfriend got the swine flu shot and he complained about it all night. Kind of stopped me from going.
Jessie says
Hey Kath,
looove the blog!! I was wondering if you could give me some insight on a possible hamstring strain that I think I have. I have not been to the dr’s but when I stretch my left leg, the part of the muscle that meets the base of my butt hurts. I usually stretch atleast twice a day so Im thinking it may be from not warming up enough. It does not hurt while ellipticaling, just stretching. I recently cut out a ton of cardio due to too much weight loss and was focusing much more on ST to gain weight, especially lower body for muscle mass.
I know you have a very busy life, but was wondering what you think I should do? I know rest, but it’s so hard for me to do so – I’m a very active person and am used to doing activity everyday.
Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it!
-Jessie
Kath says
That is the SAME place that I might have strained tonight! I really don’t know much about sports nutrition. You have to just go by how you feel. If it’s bothering you, you’re doing too much. Rest is mandatory 🙁
Jessie says
Weird! I dont know much about it either. It stinks because while im on the ET or doing ST it doesnt bother me at all…just after while im stretching so its hard to tell whether I should be doing these or not. Guess I’ll take a break for a couple days….it’s gonna be hard though!
Christina says
Hi Kath!
I know you have mentioned before that you run to Celine Dion every once in a while. I am a HUGE Celine fan and one of my favorite songs to run/exercise to is “I Drove All Night”. It’s very upbeat, you should give it a try! Hope you have a great night!
-Christina
Christina says
Hi Kath!
I know you have mentioned before that you run to Celine Dion every once in a while. I am a HUGE Celine fan and one of my favorite songs to run/exercise to is “I Drove All Night”. It’s very upbeat, you should give it a try! Hope you have a great night!
-Christina
Kath says
I’m sure I’ll love it 🙂
Simply Life says
Good choice with the shot – it went around here and the pain from a shot is definitely worth not getting the sickness!
Susan says
Exciting stuff about the Great Harvest store! And gouda is mah FAVE cheese. Gouda is gooda!
Emily Eats and Exercises says
That’s an impressively healthy lunch spread.
I still haven’t gotten my flu or swine flu vaccines… I teach violin so I see tons of little kids every week. Somehow my immune system seems to have improved – (knock on wood) I haven’t gotten sick yet this year!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
How exciting about the GH paperwork!!
Danielle says
How exciting that you guys are sending in your Great Harvest paperwork. Congrats!
I really wish someone would open one down here in Florida!
Carrie says
I just flew home from a new years vacation and was served biscoff on the plane. If it weren’t for my favorite blogger I would have never known to choose cookies over pretzels and peanuts (I had healthy homemade trail mix in my bag). The flight attendant even slipped me a few extra for later. I felt so Kath!
Best of luck at the internship, looking forward to your blogging in the new year!
Kath says
Hahaha. Love Biscoff!!
Carrie says
I just flew home from a new years vacation and was served biscoff on the plane. If it weren’t for my favorite blogger I would have never known to choose cookies over pretzels and peanuts (I had healthy homemade trail mix in my bag). The flight attendant even slipped me a few extra for later. I felt so Kath!
Best of luck at the internship, looking forward to your blogging in the new year!
Christy says
Yeah I loved Kashi Bars until I realized that the flax bar used whole flax seeds instead of ground and though that was kinda odd! 😕
Holly says
Yay, glad to hear your interest is peaked in clinical! I had a feeling you’d like it, cuz you’re Type A like me (the RD you met at your SF Blogger meetup).
Ali@ Food, Fitness, Fashion says
I need to get the Swine Flu vaccine. I got the regular flu shot, but not the swine and a co-workers wife has it…yikes!
Jenny says
Good for you getting your vaccine…I still haven’t 🙁
Congrats on getting the beginnings of your bakery worked out, that’s so exciting!
Janice @ O.S.M.B. says
The dried mango on that plate looks delish. I hate how expensive they are to get from grocery stores around me 🙁
Kelly says
Ditto on the “Blech!” How did they go so wrong with chocolate and berries?
Rachel says
Ohhh the food spread looks awesome! Especially the gouda — smoked gouda is my favorite cheese.