For once I haven’t felt rushed trying to leave the house! I spent the morning cleaning, packing and going to the gym. I got in a good workout: 30 minutes on the Stepmill, 15 on the ET, and 10 upper body weights. Too bad it was raining when I left so I couldn’t bike 🙁
Came home, packed more, showered, lunch.
I cleaned out the fridge!!
Raw tempeh cubes –
On top of romaine, drizzled with lemon, EVOO and honey, snap peas, avocado and raisins. Raisins MAKE salads but I always forget to add them!
SIDEBAR: When I was home last weekend my dad said seriously: “I’ve noticed something on your blog and cannot figure out what it means. EVOO. I searched your blog high and low for an explanation but never found one. You should really provide an explanation to your readers.”
My response: “Did you Google it?!”
NOPE. If you do you get about 100 sites explaining that it’s Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. A term Rachel Ray made popular.
So now it’s documented on the blog too!
With my salad I had Walnut Butter + Blueberry Jelly on Flax Oat Bran
And a pear, which I am saving for later because that salad filled me up.
NOTE: I’m not going to be responding to comments while I’m traveling, so if you have a question please save it for Monday. Or just ask the other readers. I guarantee any question for me could be answer>ed by some of my loyal readers who know every detail of KERF!
See you guys from New Orleans
(knock on wood!
)
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
You know how I feel about tempeh 😉 I’m pretty sure it would have kept until you got back…and then for a year or two after that…
Safe travels, Kath!!!
Moran (The Running Addict) says
Travel safely!
Bec says
Walnut butter? I’ve never tried that one, better add it to my shopping list!
Olga says
have a fantastic trip! Can’t wait to hear about some of the things you do! 🙂
The Duo Dishes says
The walnut butter spread looks good. We should try making that.
Marissa says
Enjoy your trip!
Linda says
Hey, the pear appears finally. 🙂
Salads with a lot of crunch are the best!
Heather says
Sounds like you definitely had a productive morning! That walnut butter/blueberry jelly on the flax oat bran looks SO good!
Travel safe and enjoy your trip. I can’t wait to hear about it! 😀
brandi says
love the EVOO question 🙂 have a safe trip!
Jennifer says
Man I don’t know how you could have raw tempeh! I love it- cooked that is.
The Novice Berker says
Lunch looks awesome! Walnut butter is definitely new to me.
Jo says
Have fun in New Orleans!
I’ve never tried tempeh, I should put it on my ‘must try’ list! 🙂
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
I’ve never been to New Orleans and I’m dying to go! It’s a foodie mecca!
Eat lots of beignets!
Christina says
Enjoy your trip – I’ve always wanted to go to New Orleans!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Always feels good when you clean the fridge out before you leave for vacay. Have so much fun. Can’t wait to hear alllllllll about it!
kathleen says
i have a question that i would love readers to weigh in on regarding lunch with co-workers. my co-workers like to go out to lunch quite a bit, but i prefer to save the dollar bills and calories for a meal that i will truly enjoy. when they go out to lunch i know i miss out on some work talk, but mostly just gossip. they def think i am crazy though for only going out with them like once every other week. how do i explain/handle the situation?
Runeatrepeat says
Kathleen – I totally have dealt this problem too. Here is what happened to me:
I used to just decline any invite to get lunch and eventually they stopped asking me all togther – NOT what I intended to happen.
So, now I go on occasion, say only on Fridays. I would suggest you pick 1 or 2 days a week and go with them. The other days bring your (healthy) lunch 🙂
This is a good balance, and that’s what this lifestyle is all about, right?
Marisa (trim the fat) says
Have a great time, Kath!
Leah says
I live in new orleans, and i know you will have tons of fun… make sure you go running in Audubon park, and i hope you get a chance to shop on magazine street!
Hil says
Salad looks good. I think sometimes “clean out the fridge” meals are the most fun because it forces you to be a little creative and put things together that you would have thought to pair.
Kathleen–I’ve run into that problem, too. I think going every now and then can be helpful. I also sometimes just bring my lunch along (or eat it early) and then order some iced tea or something at the restaurant. That way, I get to sit with everyone, but I still get to eat the food that I want to.
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
have a FANTASTIC trip! 😉
Jenny says
beautiful salad – i agree.. raisins are imperative to any wonderful salad 🙂
p.s. I don’t know if it was a rumor – but i swear i heard that EVOO was going to be included in the dictionary – how funny is that?
enjoy your thursday, Kath!
JENNA says
LOL that cracks me up about your dad asking that!! 🙂 thats such a dad question! how cute! 🙂
have a grand trip!
Leah @ simply Fabulous says
I don’t think i’ve ever heard of walnut butter. Sounds great though! Great workout!
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
I think Walnuts are my favourite nut so I bet walnut butter is probably the amazing!!
Safe travels!!
Melissa says
I guess I kinda take for granted that everyone watches food Network, has seen Rachael Ray and knows what EVOO means too!! 😀
Safe travels!!
Lauren says
Lunch looked great! Have a safe trip! 🙂
Evelyne says
i always put the jelly on top of the peanut /walnut/almond butter!!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
Ooooo have a GREAT time!!! Should be warm and sunny for you 🙂
Jordan says
Hope you have a safe trip ! =]
amanda says
Kath! Ellen is giving Tulane’s commencement address!! I’m so jealous…Oprah and Ellen in a week for you!
Diana says
have a great trip!
diana
megan says
am i the only one who hasn’t tried any nut butter besides peanut butter??
JohannaB says
I grew up in New Orleans. Been gone for 14 years. What I miss most is the French Quarter and the food. If you’ve never had beignets you have to try them. You can get them at the Cafe du Monde across from Jackson Square which is the most photographed spot in the city. Looking forward to hearing about your trip.
Laissez les bons temps roulez!!!
Cassidy says
Thats funny about the EVOO. My mom did the same thing. I love Rachel Ray. When I went home for Christmas, I kept saying EVOO. My mom finally gotso fustrated that she asked what I was talking about.
Gretchen says
My dad was confused by EVOO on my blog, too! Oh, parents.
Kristy says
JohannaB is right. If you’ve never had beignets you should certainly stop by Cafe du Monde. They are def a splurge treat, but classic N.O. fare and OH SO WORTH IT!
Raisins do make a salad 🙂 My current fav salad topping combo is avocado, raisins, and sunflower seeds…creamy, sweet, salty, chewy, and crunchy all at once!
sue says
hehe, parents can be so silly! have a great trip kath!
Michelle Hisae says
Have a safe flight!
Lisa D says
Oh New Orleans! I am so jealous, I’ve never been! Have so much fun!!! And you made me want a salad mixed with raisins yum!
K says
Have a safe trip!!
Amy says
Kath!
I just saw on Ellen that she’s giving the commencement speech at Tulane this weekend!
I’m sure you mentioned this but goodness how luckylucky to see two of talk tv’s best in the same month – Oprah then Ellen! Enjoy every minutee.
meg says
Have a safe trip!
Help Meghan Run says
Still have never tried tempeh…raw or cooked! 🙂
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Victoria says
Enjoy your vacation! Oh, Ellen will be such a good speaker!
Katie says
Have fun on the cruise too! I am jealous…I love cruises, my husband and I have been on quite a few. Although they definitely are not always kind to the waist line between the never ending food and drink. But after reading how dedicated your are to health now, I think you will have no problem.
Natalie says
Have a great time in NOLA! You gotta try the Chargrilled Oysters at Acme! They are my obsession 🙂
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Walnut butter sounds great!