Today was quite the zig-zag of decisions!
- First we were going to go for a walk in the rain donning pink rainboots
- Then rainboots were nowhere to be found (Did I give them away when we moved!?)
- Then we were going to go running
- Then Matt found a DVD player on Craigslist for $15 and we decided to walk in the rain to get it
- Then we realized we didn’t have any cash
- Then we decided to walk 2.5 miles to Wachovia first, then to the DVD player
- Then the Craigslist person said she was leaving her house in 25 minutes
- Then we decided to drive
- Once we arrived at Wachovia, the computers were down and we could not get cash
- Then we went to another Wachovia and got cash
- Then we picked up the DVD player
- Then we headed home in the car to run, but we spontaneously decided that since we were already out in the car, we should just run in the cool neighborhood we were in
- Then we ran. Somewhere around 5 miles. I had no Garmin so it was just a fun run. And a good one to boot!
- Then we drove home
Then we ate lunch!
If it’s going to rain all day, I might as well pretend I’m at the ocean!
Sardine salad with lots of chopped veggies some beans
Some mayo, some salt + peppa, some basil
Served with butterhead from the garden – still wet from the rain (and washing in the sink 😉 )
We made lettuce wraps. Here is my lovely hand model demonstrating –
It was hard to pass up on the chips, so I added some of those as well – mostly crumbles.
And two amazing pieces of fruit!
Lastly, an orange basil seltzer. Total winner.
Our run boosted my mood and the electrician is here fixing our light. And there’s a beer tasting on the agenda!
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
I love reading about people’s decisions like that! It’s seriously so fascinating to me 😀
Lovely lunch!
Michelle @ IronDivas says
I totally agree… that was so stragely fascinating for me as well, lol!
Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says
Oh what a fun morning!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
That is quite the morning and afternoon!
Bethany @ More Fruit Please says
What a flip-flop sort of day as far as decisions go! At least you still managed to get everything done!
Erin@ Shortcut to Bliss says
Talk about a fly by the seat of your pants kinda morning! I love how flexible you guys are…
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
Quite a busy morning! It’s pouring here too, so I’ve spent some time baking 🙂 Best way to spend a rainy day! Hope you have a great afternoon!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Love that seltzer idea!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
ooooooooh, your lunch looks SO good! the figs are gorgeous!
Tina says
Does sound like quite the hectic and back and forth morning.
Erin says
The rain makes everything so fresh and smell so good, even though we’re drowning a little bit here in DC. The roads are terrible – I’m absolutely dreading my commute home even more than usual!
Katryn@rampantcuisine says
I live in the DC area too and I know that on rainy days my commute is going to be double what it normally is! Today I’m expecting an hour and a half or so… 🙁
Michelle @ IronDivas says
I can totally understand, I am in Maryland and am in total denial about what my commute is going to be like. It will be a nightmare.
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
Its amazing how many time plans can change, right?
It was so gloomy and rainy here last week, all of that must have moved to your side of the country because it has been gorgeous and sunny here!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
love your flavored seltzer! definitley makes it more “fun” to drink
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
I totally have days of multiple decisions like that 🙂
The sardine salad looks awesome 🙂
Aly says
I have never gotten the courage to buy sardines.
I like fish, but I’ve heard sardines are pretty…potent.
What do they taste like?
Kath says
Buttery tuna – try them!!
yummiee cupcake says
i hate when that happens!! but at least you got your DVD player!!
Amanda-The Nutritionist Reviews says
Yum! Your seltzer looks great. It’s crazy how much your day changed! Rain can do that to ya for sure!
stacey-healthylife says
Love the lunch. At least the run worked out for you in the end.
lisasfoods says
I like adding herbs to my water and seltzer, but want to try crushing them first so I don’t get big pieces of herbs in my mouth while I’m trying to drink. Does anyone else have this issue?
Also, what has Matt been up to these days while you’re freelancing? Is he also awaiting the Great Harvest move? I’ve noticed both of you get to spend so much of your time together lately…you’re very lucky.
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Truly beautiful lunch!! Have fun at the beer tasting!
Stacy @Student of Healthy Living says
Craigs list rocks! Especially when you find great deals 🙂 Random out of curiosity question: would you consider yourself a savory or sweet person? Veggies or fruit? Random I know. To explain, I have been reading your blog for awhile and it seems that you tend to favor veggies and savory. I know I much prefer sweet tasting. Definitely fruit! 🙂 Orange and basil, sounds like a great combo.
Kath says
Oh definitely sweet!!!!!!!!!! All the way. I actually think a lot of veggies ARE sweet!
Marina says
I have to try that with water, sounds pretty nice.
Your fish salads always look delicious
kate says
i totally followed you on that…my brain regularly is all over the place. hooray for a dvd player!
Nicole - yuppie yogini says
I had no idea Cville had so many beer tastings..so fun!
Laura says
I got dizzy reading that!!!!
Joslyn @ missfitbliss says
This looks like such a delicious lunch! I love colorful plates!
RhodeyGirl says
I love the close up photo with just a bit of the orange and the lettuce peeking in.
Maryea @ Happy Healthy Mama says
Isn’t it amazing what running can do for your mood? Love it. The lettuce wraps look great!
Kori says
Such a lovely sounding day even in the midst of having to make changes in plans on the fly! Have a great rest of the [rainy] afternoon, Kath!
Stacey (The Habit of Healthy) says
It is so fun to hear about your morning and the decision-making process behind it. I love the idea of using lettuce as a wrap, so clever!
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says
lol. That’s a funny set of decisions. It rained here too and totally changed my plans.
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
WOw, you had a lot of running around before lunch!!
shannon (the daily balance) says
what a morning!
amazing salad 😉
Heather Eats Almond Butter says
The last bits of the chip bag are always my favorite. 🙂
Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat says
Look at how colorful your meal is! Looks good 🙂
Jil says
haha Love the zigzagging. In reading it, it played out in my head like a sitcom.
Natalia - a side of simple says
You totally deserve some beer after all that chaos this morning! Have fun 😉
Jessica (Fit and Clean) says
I’m not sure about the sardines, LOL 😉 I don’t think I’ve ever had any! How do you make your orange basil seltzer? I’ve been having issues getting my water down lately…just seems so unappetizing!
Kath says
I just put in an orange slice and some basil with seltzer water
Simply Life says
Looks like you’ve made the most out of a rainy day!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Yay for being spontaneous! Feels good, right?! Enjoy the rest of your afternoon!
Laughter-Loving Stacy says
Oh man, that basil/orange seltzer water sounds really refreshing!!!
Annie@stronghealthyfit says
Looks like quite the gourmet lunch- I want to try sardines! Do you know anything about the ethics of sardine catching/ how clean they are to eat? I read a bit about fishing practices in Eating Animals and have been staying away from fish for the most part since then, but I still ove fish.
Melissa says
I’ve never eaten sardines, but your sardine salad always makes me want to; though I am afraid. 😉
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
LOL, I like the idea of seafood on a rainy day! Ahoy! 😀
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
That is quite the list of errands you went on my dear! Glad you got the DVD player!
Katherine says
Your salad looks great. I’m trying to like sardines, but haven’t found a good way to eat them yet. Do you just drain and mash them before adding to the salad?
Heather says
I hope your light gets fixed! too funny about all the decisions haha! Talk about plans going haywire!
Kasey says
I have yet to try canned sardines. Your sardine salad looks pretty tasty 🙂
klm says
those are some beautiful looking figs!!
The Wife of a Dairyman says
It’s funny how day like that just happen and how fun they end up being! It makes your day go by extremely fast doesn’t it?!
lindsay says
These photos look awesome!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Dannng you’ve been a busy gal!
Ashley says
Not sure if I can do sardines! You make them look quite appetizing tho! I am making salmon burgers for dinner tho!
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Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
I love the look and sound of that seltzer! mmmm.
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Running in the rain is so much fun! And I am SO JEALOUS of the beer tasting!
Heidi - apples under my bed says
LOVE the look of the orange, basil seltzer 🙂 I’m going to try that this weekend – maybe with blood orange! Thanks, Kath!
Heidi xo
Wendy @ Seriously Sassy says
Ooooooh, the fresh fruit and the seltzer look so yummy and refreshing!!!
Emilyeatsclean says
I can’t find fresh figs anywhere!! 🙁
Hannah says
Hahaha, with that day I would’ve just gone home and watched a DVD, not gone for a run anyway! We’re clearly very different people 😉
notyet100 says
salad looks so yum…
sarah (the SHU box) says
i had sardines in my lunch 2 days ago and thought of you!
Dana @ my little celebration says
Yum, those lettuce wraps look so light and delicious! Good idea, I’ll have to try those.