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Our landlords are making quite a bit of changes to the exterior of our bakery –
Storefront before:
Storefront in progress!
Totally new awning!
They are also digging up and improving the side part of the building to make room for more cars. Great news! Also note we have a new window on the side wall since the days when it was just brick!
And if you’re new – here’s what the space looked like before we started! A t-shirt print shop!
After:
Today I wiped counters
And we tried out our breadboard!
Matt assembled bread racks!
And somebody filled up my neat store room with ducts!!
We are making MUCH progress, but still – so much to do in 7 days!!
I worked up an appetite and needed an Alliebar for a snack.
Before I headed home around 6PM to put dinner in the oven
All roasty and toasty!
- Sweet potatoes in cinnamon, canola and salt
- Brussels in smoked paprika, canola and salt
- Masala tofu (by Twin Oaks’ More Than Tofu)
- Leftover beets, roasted a second time
Yummmmm
Of course lots of ketchup was involved ; )
[FYI, I am sick of purple beets.]
A wee bit of lime on the side. We are out of sparkling water and Matt has been too busy to make more!
On my way home tonight I stopped into Integral Yoga to get milk, yogurt and cheese. Out of dairy much!? In the process I turned into an impulse buyer when I saw the Stonyfield frozen yogurt on sale. I picked up a pint of the Java flavor and Matt made us bowls for dessert. Top with chia and coconut.
This is gross, but one reason I love chia seeds is because they get sort of stuck in your teeth. I love fishing out the gel! Ewwwww TMI!
We have some bakery business to do – hiring decisions to make and things to talk about over the next few days. We’re slicing at a race on Saturday (the Montalto 5K if you’re in Cville!) and I’m going to Warrenton tomorrow to pick up the bread. Hoping for some Lynda’s granola in the process!!!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Man, you can even manage to make KETCHUP look beautiful!! I totally didn’t know that window was cut open. I love it. So much more daylight.
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
I love how fresh and clean everything looks, Kath!!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
haha, I totally know what you mean with the chia seeds.
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
Ew I love chia seeds but I hate the gel factor — especially when they get caught in my teeth!!
I love the yellow brick and all of those big windows! Such a nice place.
Emily says
I totally agree on the Chia seeds. The first time I fed them to my husband he wanted to know why there where tadpole eggs stuck in his teeth… priceless..
Lisa Fine says
It’s all so exciting!
I love seeing the photos to watch all of the progress you are making. Now I just need to plan a trip to Charlottesville to see if for myself. 🙂
Abby says
Lol. The chia comment cracked me up! I can totally relate.
Elena @ GagaForGrapefruit says
that bakery is coming along BEAUTIFULLY! can’t wait to see the finished product!
Jaime says
your dinner looks SO GOOD. I heart baked veggies and tofu!!! 🙂
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
haha re the chia seeds!
and being sick of beets? well, yes, Ive BTDT too. Once I ate about 5 beets in a sitting from my CSA box, they were just picked, so fresh, local san diego beets…and i was in love with them. And gave myself an unplanned for liver detox. I was turned off from beets for about a year, but I am back with the beet love.
The transformation is BREATH TAKING on your bakery. Kath, amazing job! It’s beautiful!
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says
Haha – I love that part about chia seeds too. Weird, but true! In fact, this morning after I ate some with my breakfast I had them all over and kept giving big smiles to my husband to see if he’d say anything! 🙂
Vanessa says
Love the chia seed confession! And this is really random. But you were in my dream last night, which is weird because we’ve never met!! I think I read KERF before bed last night. Maybe that was TMI haha.
KathEats says
Hee hee <3
andrea @ chocolateandoranges says
I LOVE the Stonyfield ‘Gotta Have Java’ – just had some tonight in fact! I keep thinking I should try one of the other flavors but I love the java so much I can’t bring myself to buy anything else 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I love roasted dinners! Last night we had roasted carrots, broccoli, rutabaga and potatoes with soft fried eggs on top. It was so good! The store front looks great! So much progress!
Brandi says
Love the chia gel factor! These are a new addition to my morning yogurt bowls and I can’t get enough. All those roasted vegetables look delicious…except the beets. Why don’t I like beets? I like every other vegetable, but can’t get around the beets!
Lu @ A Mix of it All says
Wow! I can’t wait to see the final product. You’re making great strides. Those roasted vegetables look amazing.
Amanda (Eating Up) says
Stonyfield froyo is delicious! I would have swiped a pint too if it was on sale!
Amy says
Wow, everything is coming together! I can’t wait for your grand opening.
erica says
i love how we can see it from start to finish! the progress is amazing! such a difference, you guys are working so hard!!!
omg, i totally started cracking up when you mentioned fishing chia goo out of your teeth! =)
r8chel says
Kath, I just discovered your blog a week ago — and I’m totally hooked! I found out about you through your new-friend/rainy-day-walking-partner Rachel, who is a friend of mine, and I’m so glad I did. Your blog is GREAT! 🙂
KathEats says
Oh fun!!! Welcome!
Lindsay says
I am really enjoying watching the bakery come together! Hope to see it in person some day!
Joy says
LMAO; love the Chia seed comment. Oh, your dinner is making me drool! I am obsessed with roasted veggies! Never tried them with ketchup; I just may have to try that! 🙂 Can’t wait to see the bakery filled with bread! Yum!
Chelsea says
I followed your blog for a long time awhile ago (you were in school then!) and rediscovered it a few weeks ago. WOW–I hadn’t seen any of the before photos of your bakery, and I am crazy impressed! You guys are putting so much work into it. I’m far far away, but I can’t wait til it opens so I can keep living vicariously through you! 🙂
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
chia seed are nature’s sprinkles! YUM!
The Healthy Engineer says
“Ewwwwwww TMI”
HAHAHHA that was the funniest part! Hey, it’s your blog, be as honest as you want!
staceyhealthylife says
Wow 7 days, you guys are so busy. But I love how you show that you can eat healthy and still stay active and get in workouts. After seeing your frozen yogurt I really wish I had some. Maybe this weekend. 🙂
Baking 'n' Books says
Impulse buys are the bane of my existence – especially if there’s some frozen dairy involved! 🙂
clover says
I recently discovered your blog and LOVE it. I am excited to see what is in store for your new place! And, glad to know I am not the only one with a love affair of working those slimy little chia buggers out of teeth! Too funny!
KathEats says
welcome!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
Wow, the bakery has really transformed the space!
And I love that Masala Tofu. SO good.
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I love chia seeds, and I won’t lie – I’ve definitely found them hours later! 🙂
Hilary says
I don’t know how you do it all….SO busy and yet you still manage to have tasty-looking meals…good for you!
Morgan @ moments of mmm says
Hahahaha! I totally share your dirty secret about chias….I love finding the little gems of jelly!
Angel7 says
I love purple beets! I never get sick of them, unless I would eat them with each meal everyday 🙂
I did not know that Stonyfield made frozen yogurt. I have only seen and bought their regular yogurt. The Java frozen yogurt looks good! I can almost taste it 🙂
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Becky says
Got a chuckle out of your grimy sink comment! You know, your Basic-H gets the grossist stuff clean without the gross odors and harm of chemicals. And the Scour-Off should do wonders on your porcelain, stainless steel sinks, and tile.
Namaste Gurl says
Wow, lots of progress has been made thus far! How excited you two must be– what a definite accomplishment 🙂 Dinner looks great!
Meagan says
How funny. I was just thinking yesterday about chia seeds and that is the ONE thing I DON’T like about them.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Great before and after shots! You guys should paint a mural on the side of the building. A bread mural! 🙂
Alaina says
So exciting to see the progress on your bakery! Do you really have just a week until you’re done??
Also, what kind of ketchup do you use? I love ketchup, but would like to find something more natural than Heinz.
KathEats says
A week until the store comes together, but just under a month until we open
I just use regular ketchup. I don’t eat it often or in large enough quantities to worry about HFCS. I tried an organic kind once and hated it.
r8chel says
We use Hunt’s ketchup — it’s a “regular” ketchup (i.e. not too pricey!) and does not have any HFCS.
Alaina says
Thank you so much! I’ll have to try that brand. 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Amazing transformation! And I love Stonyfield Farms froyo! SO GOOD!!
Michelle (your girlfriend for fitness) says
It’s amazing the places chia seeds get stuck 🙂
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I like chia seeds for the same reason! Not so cute when you’re at work and you realize they’re still stuck in your mouth, though 🙂
AShley says
Hahaa, that is what I despise about chia!!!! The store is lookin’ great!
Lenna says
The roasted veggies and tofu look so delicous, I´ll try the roasted potatoes soon:) You take such a beautiful pictures, even the ketchup looks great:)
Shi Hui says
Hi! Your dinner looks yummy!!(: May I know how long do you roast the veggies for and at what temperature? and do you roast them separately?
KathEats says
425*. ~30 minutes for the taters and sprouts and ~20 minutes for the beets and tofu. I keep them on separate pans so I can take ’em out at different times
Khushboo says
Wow it’s amazing how the bakery is coming together so fast- looks great…as does your dessert. Chias as a fro yo topping, only you Kath…only you :)!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
wow it’s amazing how the same space can look so different!
Hannah says
Everything is so shiny and clean! And yes, that chia gel bit did make me feel a bit gross… but hey, props to you for sharing 😛
Allie says
Your store is really coming along! You and Matt must feel so proud. I saw chia seeds at TJ Maxx today and got all excited!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
Wow, you have made an amazing amount of progress on the bakery! It looks fantastic!
Jumanah @ Healthy Living in the Middle East says
The bakery is really coming along! I love seeing the progress! Your counters look so shiny and clean!
Lauren says
The store is looking great!!! Wow, I can’t believe how far you’ve come! 🙂
jenn says
When is your grand opening? Will you have any specials?
KathEats says
Hoping for June 3. Won’t be set in stone until next week. We’ll have specials on and off
Sarah says
Hi Kath! Love the blog! I am a student at Cville and used Crazy Horse Studio’s to make several of my clubs various t-shirts! So excited for the new bakery!
KathEats says
Fun! So you know what it was like before 🙂
Molly says
I love before & after pictures…and I love roasty toasty vegetables!
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
Its amazing how far the space has come! I love ketchup on roasted veggies too 🙂
Karen says
Ha…chia seed fun! Roasted veggies and tofu never fails to delight!
Wow…the bakery is looking mighty fine! With all the collective love and support being channeled to you bloggie friends from all parts of the globe, and yours and Matt’s smart, winning personalities and work ethics, your bakery is no doubt going to be one for the record books, hugely successful. So very excited for you guys!
KathEats says
Thanks Karen 🙂
Claire @ ThinkingClairely says
I also love fishing out the gel from chia! I think it’s so cool.
becca (bellebottoms) says
I like to squish the gelled chia seeds between my fingers…. 🙂
thought I’d add a bit of TMI of my own!!
Mari @ itsgoodmari.blogspot.com says
I LOVE before and after pics, keep ’em coming with the bakery, it looks like its going to be such a cute and hip place I live in Manhattan, but everything on your blog about Cville is really making me crave a different TYPE of city!
Chia seed gel= so weird and awesome.
Katie says
Quick roasting recipe question- all the same temp? all the same amount of time? Do you toss/stir during cooking? Do tell- they look delish!!
KathEats says
Look about 4 comments up – I gave cooking details 🙂
Katie says
Excellent! Thanks!
Jo @ Jo In the Kitchen says
Your Great Harvest space is sooo beautiful! If I lived there, I’d definitely come in 🙂
Heather says
it is looking so grat, I love the colors. It’s cool to see it all finally coming together!
natalie (the sweets life) says
hahaha i totally love Dots candy for that same reason so i can relate (clearly not as healthy as chia seeds though ;))
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I didn’t realize your opening day is so soon! I’m so excited for you guys. 😀
kate@hautetotsbos says
man, i don’t know what looks better…your shop or your dinner;) WOW! amazing progress
Natalie Wolfsdorf (nat attacks a balanced life) says
Hey Kath,
Long time reader here..This could be my first comment and I have been keeping up to date with all your progresss on the bakery and your doing a wonderful job balancing out all aspects of life. I thought it was funny because my partner is currently fitting out a new store that was previously a t-shirt printing store here in Queenstown, New Zealand. Bizzare!
KathEats says
Oh what a coincidence!!! 🙂
Christina says
I’ve seen them on here a few times over the last few weeks, but does Allie sell her bars or have a recipe on her website?
KathEats says
She doesn’t 🙁 A shame, yes? I think you could talk her into a special order.
Kristy says
Do you have the recipe for the Granola Bar? I looked on Allie’s website link and I can’t find a recipe. Would love to try those. Thanks!
KathEats says
No she never disclosed them : (