So many wonderful signs that summer is |thisclose| from being finally here.
Honeysuckle, wood chips, charcoal, freshly cut grass, magnolia tree. Blooming flowers. 90*. Today felt just like a day in the summertime when I was little, and I had such a blast playing!
Around noon I made a lite lunch before my 2PM yoga class. I initially decided on a spinach salad to get in some greens. But then I decided in salad form or smoothie form, spinach is spinach. And smoothies are so much more fun to eat!
SIAYC – Smoothie in a yogurt container!!
There was about half a cup of yogurt left in the container. Rather than blending it into the smoothie, I left it on the bottom for scooping. So much fun!
The Vita-Mix
- Big handful spinach
- 2 kale leaves
- 1 scoop Vega Vanilla Chai
- 2/3 cup coconut water (ONE brand and I didn’t care for it as much as the Vita-coco I had last time)
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 banana
- Handful ice
–> Yogurt residue
–> You know I put a little sunken granola in there!!
On the side I had a teeny Cranberry Orange toast sandwich with a little Nuttzo PF
And for dessert, BOOK!
Pure bliss. [I DID shower today, BTW! I just didn’t wash my hair. I like to sweat clean sweat at yoga!]
At 1PM Matt and I packed up two VERY full backpacks and set out for Karen’s. Her condo is about 6 miles away – mostly via sidewalks. But it takes about 40 minutes to get there with some stoplights. My yoga studio is just A BLOCK from Karen’s! So the plan was to drop Matt off at Karen’s and I went on to yoga and then join them after. We had clothes for exercise, clothes for lounging by the pool, shower stuff AND dinner clothes all in our backpacks. And my giant camera, 2 lens (to photograph Karen’s condo for future rentings), and….my yoga gear?
We planned to strap my yoga mat and towel on the back of my bike (which has a rack) but when I went to get the towel it wasn’t there! Turns out I left both of them at the studio on Thursday when I was frazzled and misplaced my keys!! It was definitely convenient to not have to transport them today, but my towel obviously hadn’t been washed – eww. I left them at karen’s tonight and will get them before class on Thursday.
AN-NY-Ways, shortly after we left home Matt and I got in a bike accident – with each other!!
We were crossing by some policemen who were set up in a tent trafficking the Quail Hollow golf tournament, and we thought they had stopped traffic for us. I looked left and right – just to be sure – and I’m glad I did because there was a car coming. So I slammed on my breaks. Matt must have been looking the other way, because he didn’t see me stop and he rammed right into me with his bike. His dislocated – and then relocated – his shoulder (he’s fine) and his pointy handlebars went RIGHT into my butt. I’ve got two bad bruises – and an egg lump – on each cheek 🙁
Luckily we’re both OK (no flying over the handlebars or anything) but we sure rammed hard.
So continuing my epic post, I made it to yoga. Had a fabulous HOT class with Tanner. It’s pretty strange when you walk out into 90* weather and it feels cool compared to the 90*+ temp of the yoga class! I got into some new poses today (handstand!) and had a great class. Smells included lavender and stink from my dirty towel!
Came home famished!
Karen had me try some of her new TJ’s Valencia PB. It was incredible. I miss the peanutty peanut butters since I’ve had a lot of specialty ones lately. I tried it on a half wasa cracker and had an apple I brought from home.
Then I went for a swim!
PSYCH!! (a.k.a. SIKE!)
Surprisingly, there was NO WATER IN THE POOL! Instead we ended up just reading in the lounge chairs. It was so pleasant out there, reading in the sunny breeze. Water or no water!
We came in at 6 and set to work on our dinner: Bison Burgers!!
You know the days when you were little and it was summertime and hamburgers just tasted so damn good? Tonight was one of those nights. I’m really picky about my burgers. They have to be slightly rare, the right thickness, the right kind of meat (I actually really prefer grass-fed beef or bison – I can’t stand the taste of the ‘regular’ stuff anymore), the right ratio of toppings. And the right size. This was the best burger I’ve had in years!!! Every bite was perfect.
I made a mocktail with seltzer for cocktail hour
Karen mashed the bison (from Earthfare) with garlic, raw jalapeno and Worcestershire. They were SO GOOD!!! The jalapeno flavor came out much more than I would have guessed.
We Foremaned ’em since we didn’t have a grill. There’s nothing like a good burger smell!
Karen also made sun-dried tomato pesto (she said she does not have a recipe – just make pesto like you would with basil but use SD tomatoes instead and add garlic, parm cheese, olive oil, etc.)
A little outdoor photo shoot..
My burger was topped with pesto, avocado and pickle
Simple roasted veggies dressed in EVOO and salt + pepper.
Served on a Great Harvest Rosemary Garlic bun!!
Actual eating location
Matt is now into canned beers.
But he seems to have found a really good collection of them! This guy – Old Chub – was AMAZING. It was super sweet malty and reminded me of Maker’s Mark!
[If you’re wondering, that’s iced tea I’m drinking 😉 ]
For dessert we had a few cubes of ‘loupe
Try biking home 6 miles with a big burger in your belly! I had to loosen my backpack stomach strap!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
Ouch! Glad to hear Matt’s alright after that shoulder injury.
ashleigh says
Glad to hear you are both ok!! Greek yogurt is the best addition to any smoothie, especially green ones!
Meg @ Be Fit Be Full says
Oh boy…. I’m glad you guys are ok! I’ll admit that I let out a little chuckle picturing Matt bumping into you 🙂 Bummer there was no water in the pool, you’d think they would fill it in April down here! It was a toasty one today.
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
I don’t even eat beef but that burger looks awesome!!!
So scary about the accident!! WOW!! So glad you are both ok!
Marisa (Loser for Life) says
Oh my, so sorry about your biking accident! Now you really have “lovely lady lumps” -LOL! Fergie would be proud 🙂
I’ve been wanting to try bison. I had my first taste of grass-fed beef a few weeks ago and wasn’t a fan. I think I need to acquire a taste for it!
Annie says
Hi Kath,
Can you (or anyone) recommend a good tasting protein powder that doesn’t have lots of artificial ingredients? The Vega is a little out of my price range, but the organic hemp protein from TJs just didn’t cut it in the taste dept. I would be mixing it into smoothies– Thanks!
Kath says
Check Ashley’s blog – Edible Perspective.com. She uses Living Harvest and I think it’s much more affordable. She wrote a post about it recently.
Ameena says
Sorry about your bike accident but I’m glad you are okay. Sounds like sometihng my husband and I would do. We are super clumsy!!
Your burger looks great, even though I don’t eat meat. Sometimes I still crave a good one. 🙂
Christina says
Ooh, sorry about your butt 🙁 I’m glad you’re both okay! That’s awesome you guys bike wherever you can though. I wish I could do that here!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
What a fun and productive, but relaxing day. I can’t believe it was 90 their today. It’s 60 here and about to rain tomorrow, yuck.
Lauren says
Oh man I LOVE Old Chub! Although the high alcohol content gets me into trouble haha!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
It definitely feels like summer now–I spent the entire weekend in sundresses, got unfortunately sunburnt and enjoyed every second of it! Love the simple pleasure of reading outside. 😀
Hannah says
I hear you on the peanutty peanut butter thing – I’ve actually decided that I don’t really like to use my White Chocolate PB&Co on oatmeal because it isn’t peanutty enough. What a trial, now I just have to eat it straight with a spoon 😛
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
tj’s has such great greek yogurt. i wish they made an organic one.
Claire says
Glad to hear you are both ok! Sounds like you had lots of adventure today and that can definitely be a good thing sometimes!
Megan @ The Oatmeal Diaries says
Your dinner looks awesome! I absolutely love canteloupe 🙂
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Mmmm i looooove bison burgers. There was a bison vendor at my Farmer’s Market who sold locally raised bison and I used to buy the ground bison and make little sliders… things like that make me miss meat!
Jenna says
Love burgers in the summer time!
Yours looks delish!
Jenny says
Glad ya got to enjoy your day off!
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
Wow – what an adventure!
Glad to hear that you both did not get (too) hurt in your bike accident 🙁 take care!
Kati says
Yummy burger. That one does look good!! Sorry about the biking accident :/
ari says
sardines are the secret ingredient on iron chef america right now 🙂
Kath says
FuN!! What’d they make?
sassy molassy says
TJ’s valencia pb is my faaaavorite kind! Love the toasted flax seeds. And burgers are going on the grill here shortly. YUM!
Lisa says
Ouch!!! Glad you guys weren’t seriously hurt. 🙁 We actually crashed on our bikes yesterday too. I have a huge ugly bruise. 🙁
Jill says
Glad you guys are ok! Accidents on your bike are so scary because you never expect or predict how you are going to fall but good thing you guys are ok.
Your burger looks deeelish by the way!
I was making an SAIB other day and I thought…. how would it be as a Popsicle!! Think of the post work out green yummy-ness on a nice warm day! What do you think? 🙂
Kath says
Brilliant!!! I wonder what mix woudl work best?
Paige says
Yum, those bison burgers look awesome.
And I love your aviators!
Emmalinda says
Yeah! Old Chub is another Colorado brew–love seeing my state featured on your blog. 🙂 Looks like a fun day. Unfortunately, I recently ate a small portion of a severely undercooked buffalo burger at a restaurant. I too love buffalo burgers, but I’m taking a break from burgers for awhile. 🙁
Jaclyn says
I don’t do meat but I love the idea of avacado and SD tom pesto on a [meatless] burger! Yum. And I love hot yoga.ANd signs of summer, yes! :]
Heather says
yikes! sorry about the accident! sounds like an eventful day!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
OMG, this is an epic post. Glad you guys are ok! That’s scary 😯
Those burgers look fantastic. Love a good burger!!
LOL @ no water in the pool. Picture is too funny!
Jenn
Rochelle @ Princess Hotcakes says
Not sure if Matt’s already had it or can actually find it in your neck o’ the woods, but Maui Brewing Company has an AWESOME Coconut Porter. It’s fantastic, canned, and can easily be dessert! 😉 Speaking of cans, I love La Croix and have never seen that flavor here in Portland.
I really enjoy following your blog as you introduce me to soo many awesome products and inspire me in soo many ways!
Kath says
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I’ve always wanted to try bison burgers. Those are just absolutely tantalizing 😉
Ariffa says
ooh I love the idea of a SIAYC, yumm,
and that bike accident sounded painful! hope you guys are okk =)))
Camille says
Looks like you guys had a great time!
Veggielady4life says
What a fun evening! Those burgers are soo thick… I can’t see those without thinking of Rachel Ray… she always makes the biggest burgers.
Meg says
What a beautiful spring afternoon 😀 Hope your butt feels better after the collision! Just be thankful it wasn’t with a CAR…ahh!
Enjoy your evening 🙂
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
that’s so awesome he liked the Old Chub…that’s one of my husband’s favorites, and it’s made about 10 miles from where we work! i’ve been craving a great burger lately…those look amazing!!!
Amber K says
Ow! I’m glad you’re okay, but that is absolutely no fun!
I wish it felt like summer here! Unfortunately it’s all cold and rainy. Sometime Oregon is going to have to get with the May program!
Evelyn @ cheers2healthy says
Gourmet burgers are definitely one of my biggest guilty pleasure foods. Something about them is so satisfying! I hope you didn’t start a dangerous burger craving for me ; )
Run Sarah says
Sounds like a busy but fun afternoon! I don’t mind biking on a full belly – much more comfortable than running when full.
Ella says
oh my goodness, a dislocated shoulder is nothing to sneeze at! I’m assuming this happens to Matt every now and then, one of those recurring dislocations? I’m curious because I completely dislocated my shoulder skiing and it was horrifically painful and required weeks of immobilization and tons of rehab… ???
Kath says
Definitely an exaggeration. He said it “came out and went back in” but I have no idea of the specifics.
Ella says
oh, ok good. I was worried for Matt, but I shall worry no more. 🙂
Mama Pea says
You and Matt “rammed hard.”. Thank you for this birthday gift.
Kath says
LOL!
Salah@myhealthiestlifestyle says
i don’t really car for red meat much, but those bison burgers look so good!
Elaine says
wow! what an uneventful yet eventful day! may i ask how exactly did your husband relocate his shoulder? is he one of those super flexible people who can just do that?
also, i’m glad to see that you’re enjoying your yoga classes! handstands are fun! 🙂
Kath says
He just said it “went out and came back in”. He’s done it once or twice before.
Lorin says
Hi, I was just looking at past posts of your blog (2007). You used to calorie count, I don’t blame you for stopping, but I was just curious why you stopped?
Kath says
I just didn’t think it was something a person should do for life. Here’s the post where I decided:
https://www.katheats.com/too-many-choices/
Kath says
Also see this post:
https://www.katheats.com/kerf-by-numbers/
Kelly at Local Foodie Fight says
Congrats on the handstand!!! That is so awesome. It’s my goal to be able to do one.
Kath says
I didn’t do it unassisted!! I had help 🙂
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
BISON burgers!! Haha, how unusual!! Oh dear…sorry about the bike accident! That sounds nasty :s poor Matt’s shoulder!! I hope the cycle back was safe :p
Aaron at Healthy Foods says
Yea when I lived in America I never heard of bison burgers. In the UK you can just get them at the grocery store when they’re in season. Still haven’t tried them yet. Waiting for the one nice day per year so I can break out the bbq!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Glad you’re both ok! I looove bison.
leeana says
Ooo tell him to try daves pale ale (same company) and raging bitch ipa (same brewery I believe but bottled!) Hope your tushies okay today 😉
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Eek! Glad to hear no one was majorly hurt!
Funny story– Pat Conroy once hit on my bff and former (College of Charleston) roommate at a cocktail party down at the battery, LOL. I love his books (Beach Music is my fave), but I heard that one wasn’t nearly as good…you’ll have to let me know what you think of it!
Kath says
Oh cool!
Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble) says
Oh no! That crash doesn’t sound like fun, glad you’re both ok!
And I am a huge Pat Conroy fan. Will you let us know what you think when you’re done? 🙂
xo
K
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Wow, now that’s a CRAZY day Kath! I love how you keep such a positive attitude through it all and can even get a bit of humor out of it. No point in crying when you can laugh about it! 🙂
La says
This post made me SO stoked for summer! Glad to hear you and Matt didn’t get hurt too badly!
Tamra says
Great seeing some of the Oskar Blue’s brews on here. My husband LOVES their canned beers… and they are delish! Try the Dale’s Pale Ale. The cans are also perfect for backpacking, camping, etc. They’re easy to pack out. Cheers….
Sorry about the bicycle mishap!
Beth @ DiningandDishing says
that burger looks fantastic!! im not much of a red meat girl but i agree, sometimes a juicy burger really hits the spot! such an awesome “summer dinner on the deck” meal :).
Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says
Wow what a day! luckily it ended well and both of you are OK 🙂 GREAT burgers, would mind one myself 😉
Anne P says
Oh no!! Sorry to hear about the bike accident 🙁 But that burger looks awesome – I LOVE bison!! 🙂
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
Aww, sorry to hear about your accident – I guess running into each other is a lot better than running into a car. Eeps. Glad you’re both okay. Those burgers look awesome.
Wei-Wei says
That accident sounds scary… o.O I’m glad you’re both okay, though! Oh, God, the bison burgers – [drool] (I’m sorry, I can’t help but fixate on the food! :D)
Have a great night!
Wei-Wei
Sarah says
I just had a bison burger from Earthfare last week, they are so good 🙂
P.S. Glad you both are okay!
Mary Legare Whaley says
I LOVE that you were reading Conroy’s South of Broad! That’s where I grew up and where both my parents and grandparents still live today. I love your blog (not sure how I stumbled across this post, i think the green smoothie caught my eye!).