G’afternoon KERFlings 😀
I believe I aced my test this morning – score! That’s assuming I didn’t make any careless assumptions or overlook an A,B,C, or D.
I came home to freshly baked rolls and a loaf, so obviously my lunch had to involve bread!
I decided soup would be the best accompaniment, and remembered the last bit of potato soup in the fridge. But unfortunately last “bit” was accurate because there was only about half a cup left. I decided to mix it with some Pacific brand Carrot, Cashew, Ginger soup for more body, which brought it up to about a cup. Perhaps I’ll have the rest of the soup tomorrow with the acorn squash I didn’t get to eat today
I chopped up some raw veggies to have with hummus on the side, but the hummus was cold and the soup was hot so I decided to dip the veggies in the soup. Awesome combo!
The star roll:
And at the last minute I decided to add a cranberry sauce yogurt with Kashi Vive on top. Mmmm! I was going to save this for a snack, but my mouth won.
Think I’m gonna go have another cup of tea. Then do a bunch of school work. Then have a fun dinner. P’raps take a walk too!
Miss Tiffie says
Hehe what kind of roll was it? Or did I totally just miss it in the post? What a cute little rounded out lunch!!! Happy afternoon :]
Sarah says
I love the last picture, the colors are so vivid and I love the mix of all the different bowls!
Kath says
Miss Tiffie,
Just a plain one. I think his ciabatta recipe?
K
Stacy (IN) says
I had Pacific soup for lunch as well, the Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato. I think it might be my new favorite pre-made soup. I’d highly recommend it if you haven’t tried that variety.
Sabrina says
Acorn squash video please!!!!!
I bought one but have no idea what to do with it, and I want to eat it for dinner Monday night!
magpie says
That bread looks SO awesome. I really have to get Bobby to start baking bread for me 🙂
Pacific brand soups are the best! I think there’s a butternut one that I really like… I forget, hehe. I should stock up.
JennC says
does anyone have any good recipes for whole roasted chicken? 😀
Beadie says
How lucky are you to come home to fresh baked bread!
Katie says
Kath – it’s so funny you posted that bread b/c I’m having a dinner party tonight and have been agonizing over a recipe for the rolls. That bread looks like JUST what I need! Is that a specific roll recipe you have?? Tia!
vanessa says
what cute little lunch spread… and looks tasty too!
Sara says
yuuuum, you’re bread looks delicious.
the husband says
Katie,
It’s basically the honey wheat recipe with a couple modifications. Instead of using whole wheat, it’s whole spelt, and it’s 25% whole grain instead of 50% like the recipe. The honey amount was doubled too.
After letting the bread rise as usual, divide into 3.5oz portions. Tighten each portion into little balls by rolling them around underneath your hand. You can bake them like this, or if you want them log-shaped like mine, roll them out like a snake. If at any point during the shaping they begin to feel too tight and don’t respond to your shaping, let them rest for 5 minutes and come back to finish ’em.
Pretty tasty!
Mel says
Lucky lady, coming home to fresh baked bread! I admire your self control, because I would have totally eaten a much as I possibly could!
Cat says
What a delicious and colorful lunch! It is definitely soup weather these days – at least where I live.
Cat says
Sorry for the double post… being a resource of all things nutritional, can you tell me what the difference between partially-hydrogenated and just plain hydrogenated oil? I avoid both, but I do so a little blindly… just assuming they’re both bad.
Amy says
Love the bread & soup combo, it looks delicious. Also, I had vive & yogurt with lunch too! Very good 😀
zestycook says
That is a lunch fit for a king or Queen. Amazing spread – great combination of flavors and textures. It looks great. Great post Kath
zesty
Allison K says
I love all the little bowls with different tastes. Yum!
Biz319 says
Great addition to your potato soup!
I love bread – I really don’t think there is any type of bread I would turn down!
Pics turned out good too!
coco says
Kath, your meals are becoming Japanese style of meals: a selection of foods, each of them keep it little. I think it’s a good way to satisfy our appetite and at the same time to be moderate.
Cupcake81 says
I bought my very first BUTTERNUT SQUASH yesterday and I have absolutely no idea what to do with it! Suggestions anyone?!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
That soup sounds very good!
caitlin says
cat –
partially hydro = trans fat
fully hydro = saturated fat
if the label says just says “hydrogenated” its safe to assume it’s partially and then it’s a trans fat.
Megan says
I love the carrot cashew soup!
Kath says
Sabrina ,
I don’t know if I can do one tomorrow because the husband will be at work. Basically just halve it, scoop out the seeds, and bake at 400* or so for 30 minutes, until a knife thru it goes in easy. Then serve with butter + brown sugar or stuff away!
Cat ,
I answered your question in another post. If it says hydrogenated, is is a trans-fat.
Cupcake81 ,
Go to http://www.myrecipes.com and search for “butternut squash” and you’ll get 1,000,000 ideas! (Or you can search in the yellow search box above). I recommend fries.
Kath
bobbi says
love all the little bowls there just too darn cute:) I have a question for you what exactly is high fructose cornsyrup? and why is it bad for you? My hubby and I are in a debate about it:)lol
Lee says
Your lunch looks so peaceful!!!!!! I can’t get over it haha!
Lee says
Bobbi-read this about “HFCS” High fructose corn syrup.
http://www.hfcsfacts.com/What-is-High-Fructose-Corn-Syrup.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=corn%20syrup%20fructose&utm_campaign=General&gclid=CLH0xrOevpYCFQhdswodR3wVyg
It really helps clear stuff up!
KatieTX says
How do you fit all that food/tea in your stomach!!? I can only eat a little soup and crackers and then I am full. Also with tea..one cup alone and my stomach is full. I guess I eat a little every 3 hours or so. I am impressed by your stomach volume. I eat alot everyday too but I could never handle that much liquid in an hour’s time!
Mara says
Wow, does your food look fantastic! A homemade roll and that Pacific soup would be my idea of perfect comfort food.
VeggieGirl says
Loving it all.
Kath says
bobbi ,
Lee’s link (thanks Lee!) explains it. There’s nothing inherently bad about HFCS (like trans-fats, which not only raise LDL cholesterol but also lower HDL – a step worse than saturated fats), but there is also nothing good about HFCS, especially since most of the products it’s in are processed. I eat it in ketchup (I don’t think the organic ones taste nearly as good) knowingly and maybe a few more items, but I avoid the foods it’s in overall not because of the HFCS per se, but because they are not whole foods. Hope that helps you win the debate!
KatieTX ,
Guess I’m just a big eater! I couldn’t imagine being full on just a cup of soup, but if you regularly eat 6 mini meals, I do believe there is such thing as stomach shrinkage.
Kath
HangryPants says
I think you and Matt should have a bed and breakfast called “Bread and Oats.” Maybe just for a weekend? Maybe just for me?
Sarah says
Kath (or anyone else who might have some input) I have a question about nuts. Last summer I was trying to gain weight and ate a lot of nuts and avocados as a way to ‘bulk up.’ Now that I’m at my ideal weight, I find that I’ve been eating the proper amount of calories to maintain but I’m still eating a large amount of healthy fats.
I was curious if you know if this is okay or not? Like I said, I’ve been eating the right amount of calories. But a typical day will include a T. of almond butter at breakfast, a handful of almonds for snack, avocado slices at lunch, peanut butter for a snack, and some walnuts on yogurt at another point.
Am I overdoing it? Should I try to cut back?
Thanks SO much!
Kath says
HangryPants ,
Thank is an EXCELLENT name!!!!!!! We have toyed with the though of opening a B&B one day because we love to cook, entertain guests, and meet new people – plus we like visiting them ourselves! I just don’t know if I could give up my weekends.
If you’re ever in Charlotte, you’re welcome to stay at Bread & Oats 🙂
Sarah ,
Since you’re eating mostly healthy fats, I wouldn’t worry at all. If you’re really concerned, you could log a typical day into an online journal like Spark People’s or Daily Plate and see what percentage of fat you’re eating. The recommendation is 20-35% and as long as you’re near 35 with healthy fats, you’re probably doing no harm.
Kath
Holly says
hey kath-
I am dying to try your homemade cranberry sauce…do you mind posting the recipe? :o)
Holly says
scratch that- already posted! Thanks!
Sarah says
Thanks Kath, for the response! I’ll log my daily intake, just to see where I’m at, then. 🙂
Katie says
Thanks, bread queen! 😉
runjess says
I want to come home to freshly baked bread!
Bobbi says
thanks Kath that helps a lot!