I’m wrapped up in my Yogitoes towel that just came out of the dryer because it’s so chilly in the house today!
Lucky me, Karen brought over some Bean + Cauliflower Soup she made, so I happily heated some up for lunch.
She said it was on the bland side, so I spruced it up with dill, salt, hot sauce, JUICE PULP (which added more bulk than it did flava) and leftover sweet potatoes!
I cannot tell you how nice it is to have SUNLIGHT for my food photography again!!
On the side I nibbled on Flax Oat Bran toast bites
30 minutes later hunger was still hangin’ around so I had the rest of my pancake yogurt with some of Chelsea‘s cranberry jam and some Mix My Granola Halloween blend – with a candy corn!
Much better 🙂
Going to try to pack up some of my kitchen in the meantime. Our house is targeted to go on the market February 16 and I have a lot of inherited bowls and extras that could go ahead and be packed into boxes since I probably won’t use them in the next few months.
Countdown to massage: 1.5 hours!
Emily Eats and Exercises says
Have a wonderful massage.
I can’t believe that you’re so organized about your move! Very impressive.
Leslie says
ohhh looks yummy! now I want soup…. hmmm…
love your blog by the way. I’ve been a devoted reader for about a year now but never comment! (until now.)
Kath says
Well I’m glad you finally did comment!!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Yay for the massage!!!
Loving the candy corn in the yogurt 😉 And sweet potatoes in that soup sounds incredible! Not many things beat homemade soup in my book.
Sam (Merit to the Carrot) says
Mmmmm… I love how you spruced up the soup.
And yes, daylight for photography is optimal! like Heidi Montag’s philosophy on plastic surgery: the more the merrier.
The Paris Food Blague says
sunlit photography is always so much nicer!
and unlike heidi montag, so pretty!
a bientot,
The Paris Food Blague
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Love the random candy corn 🙂
Have a great day!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
I’m so happy that the sun is back — it makes life better. 😀
Mary (Food Fit & Fun) says
How was the soup? It looks pretty good. I love bean soups
Catherine says
Haha I love the little candy corn peeking out! I love them and never see them outside the month of October I feel like… although last fall when I ran my first marathon they had a “candy table” at mile 25 for a sugar boost and they had Candy Corn!!
Jill says
MMM…I’m making a cauliflower soup later. White beans in it would be great. Hot sauce sure comes in handy. I would rather have my soups bland than salty, that way you control the sodium!
I sure like my new immersion blender too, for a quick thicken..say that ten times…We are selling our house too–ahhhh–oops I’m rambling 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I’m so intrigued by this juice pulp! Does it taste good?
Kath says
No! It’s very tasteless.
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says
Haha you’re going to enjoy that massage by the sounds of it!
Gosh I don’t know how you can eat cauliflour, that’s one of my ultimate nasties – I actually heave if I eat it :s nice huh!? I wish I did like it – it’s a vegeatble!! – so any good recipe ideas for it?
Have a fab massage!
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
Candy corn makes everything better….enjoy the massage!
Mama Pea says
I’m sure I don’t have to tell you…drink lots of water after your massage! Flush those toxins right out!!!
Marisa (Loser for Life) says
Aaaah, I could use a massage right about now! Enjoy!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
A massage sounds absolutely heavenly!! ENJOY it! 😀
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
You’re so lucky to live close enough to your family that you get home-cooked goodies dropped off every now and then! I’m jealous!
Hope your massage is GREAT!
Jenn (www.j3nn.net) says
Bean + cauliflower soup sounds awesome. Have fun packing!! Seems you can never start too soon when you’re moving. 🙂
Jenn
Leo @ Cupcakes In Paris says
Wish I could have sunlight…. and a massage too….
Your day sounds awesome. Enjoy!
BEKI says
Looks good. I’m in the mood to make some granola, but haven’t found a recipe I like.
Good luck on selling your place!
Kath says
Have you tried my coconut-almond on the recipes page? It’s very fragrant!
Jamie says
I love the candy corn in there… YUM!
Jessie says
Howdy!
I noticed you’ve been using the stepper & ET & remembered you had hurt your hamstring. I had done the same thing to mine & think I strained it right where it meets my butt, but I would think using the ET or especially the stepper would make it worse & not allow it to heal. Does it hurt yours? Or is yours all healed? I would really like to strength train my legs as well, but do you think that would put pressure on it?
Kath says
I didn’t pull my hamstring. It was my lower back and it wasn’t a muscle. It was more like the attachment to my sacrum or something? But it seems to have healed quickly and the cardio machines didn’t bother it (only bending and lifting did). Hope yours feels better soon.
Jamie says
Enjoy the massage and drink lots of water! And great photography here – I always love looking at your beautiful pictures!
Susan says
I love how you spruced up your sopa! Yummmmmy
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I hate when meals don’t hold me over. usually for me its a sign I didn’t have enough protein. Thanks to your blog I started adding nut butter to oatmeal in the morning to keep me fuller longer.
Chelsea says
February 16th?!?! Wow lady-you are 200% busy!!!! Hang in there. You’re a rockstar!
rachel says
enjoy your massage! i just started reading your blog recently, and i love your up-beat attitude and checking in for ideas for exercise and cooking. thanks for posting so often–it’s fun to keep up with!
Kath says
Welcome!
Karla says
I know what you mean! Photography is so much better with natural sunlight! My lunch/brunch pictures today turned out fabulous! Sunny day here in Upstate NY!
Alison says
i MUST find a way to bring oikos to canada.
you make it look sooooooo good!
the closest we have is liberty,
which has a greek/mediterranean style 0%
but it would be cool to have a comparison.
i’m also dying to try the MixMyGranola
or me&goji customized granolas,
but i can never justify spending so much,
as a starving student and all… 😉
i’ll just get inspiration from yours in the meantime!
eatingRD says
praise sunlight!! I am always giddy on the weekends because during the week I have to leave before the sun comes up and don’t get home until it’s down 🙁 soup looks yummy! I also wanted to ask what kind of blog editor you use? I’m trying out wordpress but I’m having a hard time uploading pics because they are too huge. I hope I don’t have to re-size each one manually? Is there a better one than Windows Live Writer? Thanks for your help!
Kath says
You MUST MUST MUST get Windows Live Writer. And you really must re-size your photos or your blog will be too big on your server and the pages will take too long to load. You can easily bulk re-size photos using Windows Live Gallery, which is free to download. It’s what I use 🙂
Jenna says
Soo exciting your starting the moving process!!
The Paris Food Blague says
ps where on earth did you get candy corn in january??? awesome!
The Cooking Collegiate says
That soup looks delicious! I’ve been so cold this week, I just want winter to end! I made a huge pot of pozole recently that really helped to chase my winter blues away. Check out the recipe; I added some carrots and zuchinni to make it extra healthy and for vegetarians it can be made w/out chicken if vegetable stock substitutes the water! I will definately try out your recipe, thanks for posting it!
thecookingcollegiate.blospot.com
Katie@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle says
Beautiful daylight pictures 🙂 . Enjoy that massage!
Jessie @ thehappinessinhealth says
I hope you had a great massage! 🙂 Have you found a new house yet?
Kath says
Nope! We’re stuck in Charlotte until August and then we’ll probably rent for a year or so. If our house sells quickly, we’ll likely move in with Karen for a few months!
Ashley says
A great yoga class not only stretches your body but also your intestines and organs! It’s amazing what a great detoxifying exercise yoga is everytime you practice. Enjoy your massage!
Adrien says
That soup looks brilliant!
I just made a vegan broccoli soup tonight, which could potentially compete.. I’d be willing to swap recipes– unless you check my blog tomorrow and find it, I may just have to fend for myself!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
that random candy corn is adorable. hope you enjoy your massage.
Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run says
I get so frustrated taking pictures in the dark. Us bloggers really appreciate sunlight. Your soup pic is great =)
eatingRD says
thank you thank you thank you!! Live gallery is the bomb! I love how you can bulk re-size 🙂
Katharine says
Hope the massage was wonderful! (I’m sure it was.) And like Jessica said above, this juice pulp interests me – what’s it like/how’d it enhance the soup?
Kath says
It really doesn’t have any flavor – just adds bulk and chew.
Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama says
The candy corn made this post – love it!
Jil says
haha Love the little lone candy corn.