Tic tock. Tic tock. Scribble scribble. Clickity clickity.
That’s all you could hear here today – the sounds of thinking, writing, and calculator punching . I worked from 8 a.m. to 4:30 straight through, only pausing to make another great wrap. I got 2 papers done and about 75% of my chem test. I didn’t even shower – which is a big deal for me (had I known I wouldn’t get to the gym until 4:30 I definitely would have this morning!)
I decided to put salmon salad into a wrap.
The mix:
- 1/2 can salmon
- 1 chopped carrot
- 1 chopped celery
- 1/4 chopped bell pepper
- 2 tsp capers
- 1 tbsp light mayo (we’re out of yogurt)
- 1 tsp honey mustard
- Sprinkle fresh dill from the garden
- Sprinkle red curry powder (I can’t eat salmon salad without it these days!)
On the side – the other half of my carrot and a handful of cherries –
The yogurt-pumpkin-granola-walnut-flax combo from this morning was a SUPERSTAR breakfast . It held me well pass my normal stomach growling hour. Must have been the perfect combo of nutrients.
Around 4:30 I was in desperate need of some stress relief and couldn’t wait to get to the gym with a new magazine (taking a day off of Sports Nutrition text reading for some me time). I had a great workout (Stairmaster, squirrel and lifting) and a subsequent great shower . Feel SO much better now that I was able to stretch my legs and sweat out of frustration.
The husband is making dinner tonight – he has something special planned. I’m off to work on yet another assignment. I’d love a glass of wine , but I’m saving that for tomorrow night when – hopefully – I’ll have everything but studying for Monday’s test done.
BethT says
Hopefully your trip to San Francisco will provide much needed R&R. Have you given any more thought to a Bay Area reader get together?
Brittney says
You are seriously super woman. I don’t think I could ever be that productive in a day. That could be because I’m a huge procrastinator, though 🙂
Kath says
BethT ,
There’s no room in my brain for extra thoughts these days!!! But I’m looking forward to it! Can you come up with 3-4 places near Union Square (we won’t have a car) that are wine bar-ish where we might be able to get together? We’re arriving mid-afternoon on Wednesday and have all day Thursday to play. The conference is all day (and night) Friday and Saturday, which does mean we’ll have to do KERF stuff mid-week. Any ideas of good downtown group places!? I would definitely be interested in a run on Thursday morning too! I’ll do a call for emails around July 11 to coordinate details with all who might be interested.
K
Maureen says
Relax, you should have a glass of wine – you deserve it after a long day, and a long week.
VeggieGirl says
Hello, VeggieGirl here :0)
Yikes, sounds like you had quite a day!! Take care, and enjoy your Friday/upcoming weekend.
laura says
Blimey, am absolutely shocked at the comments you received re your soup kitchen post. Am just now getting up to speed from London on all the recent posts (and after a 250 ml glass of wine, since I am several hrs ahead of you all time wise) and have to say I can’t believe how quickly such a supportive group of readers can turn nasty. It is an interesting study on human nature. Good on you Kath for even volunteering! All I can say is WTF?
Saima says
wow!! you got SOOOO much done!!
tracy says
VeggieGirl is back! Sorry about Kiwi.
melisa says
Kath–
One thing about your visit to San Fran… bring a jacket!!! Not sure if you’ve been before but everytime I go there (even in the summer) it is SO cold!!!
Clara says
Wow, it must feel so good to have gotten all of that done 🙂
Ahh your coming to the Bay Area – too bad that’s a little too far away for me to make it down for a reader get-together. I’m way up in northern CA and it’s a big state!
Can’t wait to see what the husband whips up! How nice of him!
Alyssa says
Kath,
Have you ever tried putting the wrap in foil and then heating it in the oven to warm it up, kind of like a foil packet? By the way, I agree with Brittney, you are a superwoman in more ways than one! Enjoy the weekend, you deserve it 🙂
Suzanne says
hooray for you – you got A LOT done. 🙂
Just a quick question: How long does a jar of capers last in the fridge? I bought capers from Trader Joe’s many weeks ago – maybe more than a month?
They have these funny little green spots on them. But I can’t remember if they were there when I bought them. I figured since they were in a brine (is that the right word?) – they would be good for a while.
But since you are the expert on capers – I figured I’d ask you. Otherwise, I need to get a new jar tomorrow.
Thanks!
I’ve never been to San Fran, but my friend just moved there. I’m looking forward to what you do and where you eat – so I can get some ideas when I go visit my friend. 🙂
Kath says
melisa,
We were there in June for the honeymoon and it was a bit chilly – I hope I’m not too cold!
Alyssa ,
Thanks! I was going to try the heat-foil-in-oven today but I was too lazy to wait 🙂 Someday soon…
Suzanne ,
If I can recall from my intimate moments with capers, they are a bit…speckled. I wouldn’t worry – they’ll last forever like pickles!
Kath
BethT says
Suzanne, I’m not a caper expert per se, but I have kept them for several months and they are fine 😀 Maybe just check if the jar has an expiration date?
I live in SF and have tried a ton of restaurants since moving here if you or your pal need tips! The food is THE best part of living here IMO.
sarah says
hi 🙂 i am also impressed with your productivity. and san fran sounds like it is going to be awesome! and also, i will try the foil wrap trick with a packed lunch in the near future . . . .
hope you have a fun weekend planned!
BethT says
We’re averaging temps in the upper 50s to low 60s lately…just bring a fleece or jacket and you’ll be fine! Layers are the way to go.
Suzanne says
Thanks, BethT and Kath for the caper answers!
We won’t be going to San Fran for a while, but I’ll be sure to ask you for those recommendations when we do go. 🙂
Natalie says
The Salmon Salad sounds great! I love dill…it must be SO nice to have some in your garden 🙂