I know, I know, I talk about the weather all the time and it is so boring.
But I am so influenced by it!! If it were sunny right now, I would have been itching to get outside with enthusiasm. But since it’s extremely cloudy, I’m inside, hunkered down at my computer all day. Which, in fact, is a very good thing! I just turned in an article, and have 4 more things on my KERF list before I can move onto my Great Harvest list for the week. When I am focused, it’s best to just keep charging through.
Our loan closing went well. SO SCARY! Opening a business is 1,000 times scarier than buying a house. And about that buying a house thing? I don’t know if we’ll ever be able to buy again! [I exaggerate, but it might be a lot longer than I thought.] Banks don’t like small business owners and we have to prove income over a long period of time. I’m very very sad about that. Hurry up and make some money GH!
I bike to and from the bank, which wasn’t very far, and opted out of a run for lunch. Some days I just don’t feel like running and I’ve learned to just postpone to another day so I’ll enjoy it when I do.
Nutrients were waiting for me.
Just as boring as me talking about the weather is the fact that every day in 2011 I have had this exact same salad, give or take an ingredient!
“KERF Is Boring” Salad
- Baby spinach
- Carrots
- Peppers
- Cucumbers
- Blue D’Auvergne
- Honey, olive oil, lavender salt
- Bonus: Spiced pecans + bean dill dip from Saturday
SO easy to make. SO nutritious. SO delicious!
High Five with pimento cheese on the side
And delicious fresh berries!
My last piece of Philly Homegrown minty chocolate by Urban Garden Bars. So long mint!
More afternoon writing. Perhaps a bike ride or walk. Definitely not a run!
Flo says
That salad is in no way boring no matter how many times you have it! In fact I just wrote down the ingredients yesterday as I plan to have the same for the foreseeable future 🙂
Adriana says
Congratulations on your business loan closing!!!
My husband and I opened a small-business a little over a year ago and we were also looking to buy a home. We found out quickly that most banks will not give small-business owners mortgage loans until they have been in business for 2+ years. However, there are several great banks out there (they’re usually smaller) who will work with you and approve you for a mortgage loan based on your entire “portfolio”. Usually, they make you go though a long process and provide Certified P&L’s for your business to verify funds, etc. We actually got this kind of loan and are closing on a new home! So it can be done 🙂
Good luck to you and your husband!
Adriana says
By the way, I love your blog!!
KathEats says
Thanks for the information! I’m definitely going to research this.
Molly says
Try credit unions too. I find they are more willing to help out with home loans.
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
I’d hardly call that lunch boring Kath!!
Lisa Fine says
I know what you mean about the weather and exercise. It’s overcast and rainy here, and even though I had plans to run today, the cold makes me want to sit inside and watch my recorded Big Love (haven’t finished the last season yet). All I need is my blanket, couch, and a cup of tea.
And congrats on the loan! Wish I lived nearby to pay a visit when your GH location opens.
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says
Congrats on the loan closing! I can’t imagine how stressful it is.
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
If you want to see a boring lunch you should come over to my house sometime!
I remember how nervous we were when we bought our last car — I’m sure a business is 1000000000% more stressful! Yikes!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
If you have a sizeable down payment and can prove a reasonable income you shouldn’t have trouble getting a mortgage.
upinthebush says
If I remember correctly, you’re from Canada. It’s still very easy to get a mortgage here – (I’m pre-approved for $370,000 just on my own (boyfriend already has a place). But the banking system in the U.S. Is still reeling from all the toxic assets and bad mortgages. Yet another reason we’re lucky to be Canadian 🙂
Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says
Oh gosh, that whole sub-prime mortgage fiasco is such a disaster. I got my house at the beginning of ’09 when even the people here were worried about the real estate market. It ended up a win for me as a buyer.
I think the market is back to normal here for the most part. I figured the same of the US. I haven’t been following it much lately.
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
Glad that the closing went well!! =)
kate says
Mint chocolate sounds delicious! Perfect way to make a rainy day go from blah to wah!
chloe@ 321delish says
more strawberries!!! It is rainy and gray in D.C. but those strawberries are making me happy today! I hope I see them at dinner too!
Natalia - a side of simple says
I’m glad that just because you “scheduled” a run, you don’t make yourself do it if you’re not in the mood. Sometimes I feel like I HAVE to do what I say I will and then I end up just getting annoying throughout it. Bike your heart out!!
And as far as lunch goes, if it’s not broke, why fix it? 🙂
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says
I really want to go on a walk this afternoon too. It’s only 38 degrees here in Michigan though so I will have to bundle up a bunch.
Hope says
I’m glad that your closing went well! 🙂 That salad is anything but boring! I think it looks great!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
WIth pictures like that, your salads can never be boring!!! And I totally understand how weather can affect yoru entire day. It’s rainy and cloudly here. All I want to do is curl up on the couch!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
I don’t think your salads are boring at all! Your meals are definitely some of the most interesting that I’ve seen!
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says
I concocted a salad that I’ve been eating every single day too! Ya like what ya like!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
So beautiful! Running when it’s sunny is 500x more enjoyable than running when it’s cloudy. It’s rays are energizing.
GH will make oodles of moolah. Don’t you worry. Oh and I’ve been stalking Cville Craigslist for an apartment!
KathEats says
Oh yeah!
Ashley says
You might feel that your salads are boring…but do you know what’s not boring? Your personality! 🙂 Glad the closing went well! I am obsessed w/the weather as well.
Colleen says
Hi Kath,
I never get bored with your blog!
I know you’ve been using your lavender salt for ages, but please remind me where you bought it and who made it? I love drizzling honey and balsamic vinegar on my mixed greens w/ a dash of freshly ground pepper and sea salt. I bet the lavender salt is delicious (obviously, if you eat it every day).
Thanks!
KathEats says
I bought it at the San Fran Farmer’s Market – although Faith has a recipe for homemade that I will use when I’m all out!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
I agree! It’s tough not to be influenced by the weather! But sounds like you’re making good use of your time indoors today. And those strawberries look incredible… love the produce that’s coming out now!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
I totally feel you on opting out of runs when your body just isn’t feeling it! When I do push through.. while I may feel great at the end of the run… the process of the run is draining and I am practically cursing the whole way through it! Must better to just let it be for the day.. and take on the run with an open mindset the next day!
Danielle says
Congratulations and good luck! I love our local GH and if I was in your town, I’d certainly frequent your shop. I also wanted to thank you for the inspiration for my tasty breakfast this morning. I just discovered your site yesterday and loved all your oatmeal recipes/pictures. I went right home and made some overnight oats (totally winging it since I didn’t have time to pull up your recipe). I’m in L.O.V.E. I honestly don’t know what took me so long to make them. So, thank you!
KathEats says
welcome!!
Khushboo says
I used to make overnight oats with milk but then tried your method with yogurt/milk and chia seeds and I’m in love…already excited about tomorrow morning’s batch!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
Yah, that does sound scary opening a business and all! WOw! Love salads for lunch-not boring in my book 🙂
Ellie@fitforthesoul says
I say you guys are brave! I’m sure that GH will boom like crazy in no time. 🙂
Ashley says
I do the same thing everyday for lunch too. Some variation of the same salad, but I never get bored eating it so that’s all that counts!
Becca says
KERF is NOT boring! Even though you may eat the same salad base daily, I still love reading about the little differences (like being topped with different dips, nuts, fruits, croutons, etc). And of course the variability in drinks and side dishes is interesting too 🙂
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
My mood is so influenced by the weather too! I think it runs in my family- we are all like that!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
WOOHOO on the loan!!!! Just FYI, if I lived in Cville, you can rest assured that you’d have continued income from me as long as you keep making the cinnamon chip bread!! 🙂
KathEats says
Haha!
Angela (Oh She Glows) says
hardly boring! Your meals always look new no matter what you make. I don’t know how you do it 3x a day and still make it look fresh.
I dont mind chatter about the weather…I always do too! Guess we must be getting old 😉
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
I’ll take a “boring” salad of yours any day, please!
“Banks don’t like small business owners and we have to prove income over a long period of time.” — That is so true and being self-employed and my hubs is too, it was a minor act of God each time we purchased real estate. Pretty much the transactions themselves were nothing short of agonizing. Not to scare you off!! Just to tell you that your instincts are correct but that just means you know what you’re in for and that yes, when GH starts making money…you two are set. Dream house awaits 🙂
Congrats on your uber productive day. Love those!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it, right? 🙂 Salads rule.
I’m in the same self-employed boat; it’s not easy, but you get used to it and how to do banking. Taking a small salary is even harder!
Maria says
So SUPER excited for you both!!! GH Cville will be a huge hit! 🙂
Ashley @ Feeding Ashley says
You’re not boring, I love your posts! That bowl holding the strawberries is really cute.
Maggie @ Say Yes to Salad says
No worries 😉 I have had almost the exact same salad (give or take an ingredient) for the last couple weeks and I still love it. It has a combination of… hardboiled egg, romaine, hijiki seaweed, miso-ginger dressing, veggies stir-fried in peanut oil (burdock, cabbage, sprouts, etc…), sesame seeds, and a grain (white or brown rice, couscous). Mix it all up in a bowl and I am in heaven 😀
Annette says
I’ve just recently found your blog and LOVE it! You are so inspiring. No way is that a boring salad. Looks delicious and that is what I’m planning on for my lunch for tomorrow (and the rest of this week). I never thought about putting hummas or bean dill dip on a salad. What a splendid idea. I’ve gotten so many healthy food ideas from your blog. It will certainly help me on my path to healthier eating. Keep up the wonderful work! P.S. The bean dill dip….. is that something you made? Sounds devine.
KathEats says
Welcome!! The dip was something we made, but it wasn’t very good!
Lucy @ The Sweet Touch says
How nerve wracking! But I think the more you put yourself out there, the more you get back, which you two are obviously doing so I think it will all work out in the end! So exciting!
MonsteRawr says
I am SO so so so glad to hear that I’m not the only one who doesn’t feel like lacing up the running shoes every single day. As someone who ran through the worst of winter, I pride myself in running every day, no matter the weather or my mood. But some days, (like today,) it’s yucky outside and I’m a little achy and I’m just not feeling it. But you’re totally right, sometimes it’s better to forsake a day of running in order to keep your body and brain healthy. So if it means I only run 4 days this week instead of 5, (I’ll try for 5 still, but work may make it difficult,) then that’s what happens. Life goes one.
MonsteRawr says
On. Life goes on. Forgive that rogue ‘e’.
Baking Books says
I’m with ya on the house! Although just renting is nearly as expensive as a mortgage…
I LOVE your balanced approach to exercise! What are you writing articles for now? I hope you bust out a few more and catch a breeze of two 🙂
Susan (Oliepants) says
My husband and I own our own business and it was hard to get a loan too. Luckily we worked with a great loan agent and accountant to help us. It was a headache though. But, well worth it. I know when the time is right, things will work out beautifully for you both!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Congrats on the closing. I know that is HUGE! I hear ya on the small business thing. Funny how they say they want more small businesses, but then they make things hard for you…UGH! The salad looks amazing…nothing boring about a good fresh salad! Enjoy the rest of your afternoon!
Carrie @ Nutrition By Carrie says
Nothing wrong with having a variation of the same thing every day, as long as you’re not bored with it. I love salads for lunch, too, and yours always look delish (and are photographed so nicely). We made an opposite loan move in 2006–we opted to buy a house instead of starting a bakery/coffee shop/cafe. Couldn’t do both, and while we sometime have a twinge of regret, we made the right choice for us. Congrats on the loan!
kaila @ healthy helper! says
I am so boring when it comes to something I like too! If I find a combo that is absolutely delicious I tend to eat and eat it until I completely exhaust it and then I move on to something else! Right now I have been obsessed with salads and haven’t lost my cravings yet! 🙂
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
The weather here is unbelievably gloomy too. It makes me so tired!
Mary (What's Cookin' with Mary) says
Call me weird, but I enjoy hearing what other people’s weather is like. I am a total weather nerd… is that a term..? I have my weather app up all the time with all the cities my loved ones are in… I mean, doesn’t everyone want to know what the weather is like where their siblings live ?? 😉
Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather says
That bright salad is anything but boring! Looks delicious and nutritious.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Haha…I noticed that I ALWAYS talk about the weather on my blog too…but it’s always influencing me in some way or another!
Jen says
It’s so gloomy here, thankfully the toddler is napping away the afternoon, I’m catching up with the DVR 🙂
Anne P says
I’m totally the same way re: the weather. It’s super nice out now and I want to play but am stuck indoors doing homework 🙁 Makes it SO much harder to focus!!
Angel7 says
I want the weather to be warm and sunny so bad! The gloominess has over-stayed it’s welcome!
Your salads always look so good! At least you change them up a bit with a different ingredient here and there. Sometimes my mind goes blank on what to make when planning dinner for the evening 🙂 But with great recipe blogs out there like your’s, I have the help I need at my fingertips.
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Rebekah says
What beautiful strawberries! Your lunch is so vibrantly colorful, you truly are an inspiration for healthy eating.
Lauren says
I never even noticed about the salad and now that you say it, I don’t even believe you! Ha! Your meals always look so beautiful, creative and unique! 😉
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
I’m always thinking/talking about the weather–probably because I grew up in the Midwest where it is always changing.
Katie says
yay! Congrats on the business loan going good! I bet it is scary to have your own business and obviously it is a lot of work! So worth it! I have a feeling GH will make lots of money and that house won’t take too long to get one day!
Your boring salad looks great to me!
xo
Sarah says
The weather totally effects my mood too! It’s been rainy and damp all morning and I was dragging. Later today the same came out and I plan on taking advantage of it! A nice, long walk sounds amazing.
Carolyn says
You might be having a boring salad but your bowls and cups etc never are.. Always something fun. A great collection you have. Where do they all come from???
KathEats says
All sorts of places!
KathEats says
[Like Crate + Barrel, Pier 1, Pottery Barn, my grandmother’s house 🙂 ]
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i would imagine that starting a business is a lot scarier than buying/selling a place. but so is the idea of going back to school, and you’ve totally rocked that!
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
Congrats on locking down the loan.
I can’t even begin to imagine how scary opening a business is – but I have to say you make it look doable and fun despite the stress.
Lauren says
I bring a salad everyday to work with only a variation of a few ingredients here or there. Theres nothing wrong with sticking with what works and what you like! Plus it looks so delicious.
My parents opened a business last year that sales supplements so I know how hard and scary it can be! My dad has always been passionate about fitness and health but worked at a dealership my whole life. Following your dreams is admirable! There will be a light at the end of the tunnel.
judy says
Congratulations on your loan. My husband and I run a small business together-lots of work but rewarding too. You two will do great.
YOur wonderful salads always inspire me. Just how much lettuce do you go through in a week???
KathEats says
One big tub of baby spinach, usually. Or 2 heads of lettuce
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
Ha! When I was at the store today buying ingredients for a huge salad for our dinner, I thought to myself “Now what was it that Kath put in that salad the other day??” Lol..they are not boring! No matter how many times you eat them 🙂
I’m sure the bakery will make tons of money once the ball gets rolling, but I know it’s kind of crappy that you have to wait! :/
I think it’s a good idea to only do certain exercises when you are in the mood for them…like running. My training plan has me doing 3 runs a week on specific days, but if that day comes around and I don’t feel like it, I just move it over! Enjoying your exercise is a big deal! 😉
Lex (What Lex Learned Today) says
So when is the bakery officially set to open?? I want to try someeee!
KathEats says
June 3!!
Kel says
I understand the weather blahs. I live in Minnesota. It may snow tonight…it is 43 degrees right now and I am supposed to run after work. Ugh.
I only wish I lived in your area so that I could help you turn a profit quickly for your GH! I am a High 5 Fiber fiend and just can’t get enough of it!
Laura says
Congrats on the business loan closing! One step closer to the bakery being officially open! 😀 I got a loaf of the blueberry high five bread at Great Harvest today and I’m in love! I had to walk out of the kitchen and away from the loaf, otherwise I bet I could eat the entire thing before dinner.
I have a feeling your bakery will start earning money in no time. 🙂 You can expect me in for a no onion sandwich soon!!!
KathEats says
BLUEberry High Five! I haven’t had that one yet!!
LOL no onions ; )
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
I can only imagine how stressful starting a business must be! But at least it is in an industry that you guys believe in 🙂
Michelle Wood says
Kath, I’m always so inspired by you! I want to be a business owner some day and people like you always encourage me to always be chasing that dream!
Stay awesome. 😀
Abby says
Your business will flourish! Especially with a bright owner like yourself! 🙂
Molly says
Mint chocolate-yum! The only thing better than that is caramel and chocolate.
Shannon says
When you use the honey, olive oil and salt, do you just drizzle it over the salad and mix? It sounds like a nice alternative to making a salad dressing with vinegar/oil but wondered if the honey gets too thick/sticky on the salad?
KathEats says
I just drizzle them on. I’m too lazy to mix them together first
Erin says
I drizzle honey and balsamic vinegar ALL the time and it has never gotten thick or sticky. It’s great!
Heidi - apples under my bed says
Lovely lunch! You’re right, dont run if you ain’t feeling it. Walk or bike or just whatever. Running when you don’t want to is the worst. Have a happy afternoon!
Heidi xo
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Haha I’ve noticed that the weather is always a frequent topic on blogs! But it really does have such an impact on so many things like our mood, meals, workouts, activities…
Kim @ Spoonful of Sass says
I talk about the weather just as much! It just plays such a big role in your day! For me the temperature matters as much as the sun though. When it’s cold I just want to curl up in a ball on the couch. But thank goodness it’s spring because spring fever has me motivated!
Hilary says
Sometimes boring wins. You always give me carb-envy though with those delicious-looking breads!
Cindy says
Sucks about the house. It’ll all work out for the best 🙂
Logan says
Congratulations on closing on your loan today! I lend money to small businesses for a living and this has not been an easy time to lend money, for sure. I know you guys will do great and you’ll be in a house of your own before you know it.
Best wishes!
Jess says
Kath,
Love your blog! Even when you just talk about the weather, it’s good reading. 😉
Jess
Salah@myhealthiestlifestyle says
omg that salad looks amazing!!!!
Nicole @ Vegan in the House says
Salads make ya feel so good, it’s okay if you eat them every day in 2011!
sarah says
Good luck Kath and Matt! I wish you the very best. You deserve it.
Namaste Gurl says
Good job on listening to your body– your such a good example of that 🙂
I totally agree, simple does not mean non- nutritious. My fav snack is carrots and peanut butter. Boring, yes. But oh- so- good and nourishing. Looks like my exact salad from lunch! Salad beasts are the besttt 🙂
Hannah says
Haha, I can’t believe you eat such tiny amounts of chocolate. I eat about a block a day. Antioxidants! 😛