Three nights of local food + fun with Tim!!
I gotta say though, I’m ready for a salad and some beans tomorrow 🙂 I’ve been eating “normally” while out, but I miss my kitchen a bit! I opened the fridge and didn’t remember what was inside!
After we wrapped up at the bakery, I biked home, got myself into one hot sweaty mess and took a freezing cold shower.
New night, new dress.
We decided to take Tim into the Virginia countryside to eat amongst the mountains, so he could feel more at home from the Montana Mountain state 😉
Of course Matt’s ulterior motive was just to lead him straight to the local beer!
Blue Mountain Brewery recently added this awesome outdoor seating area. We are three for three on perfect patio meals this week too!!
We split a bottle of the Mandolin to start – our favorite Blue Mountain beer
I only had one glass and let the boys keep on ordering and took over the drive home.
To start – nachos!
A bit cheesy + a lot chippy. Onion salsa on the side. We ended up pouring the pureed salsa on top though, which made ‘em more flavorful
For dinner we ordered salads to start
With the most amazing blackberry dressing!!! It was like my favorite JAM topping on a salad!!
And the reason we all came..
I mean:
I mean:
Hard choice!! We split the Mediterranean pizza. Delicious! I had 3 square and could have kept on chompin.
Picking out onions is not a favorite pastime of mine (the kitchen was not very thorough in the request to leave them off)
Tim was into the cheese plate so we ordered that for dessert.
I left the bread + meats to the boys and dug into the BURRIES!!! And had some of the other fruit and smoked cheeses.
Boy is our house hot and sweaty right now! It was a super hot day. I worked in the office and then stepped outside for a walk with Allie mid afternoon and came back drenched!
Matt and I have to get up and go in early to make sandwiches for a special radio thing we’re doing, so I’m hoping to get in bed early. Otherwise, tomorrow is a light day – and I get to eat lunch at home!
Molly @ RDexposed says
That beer and pizza looks phenomenal! Please ship your local beer. And by the way…that dress is a keeper!
Stella says
i want to try pumpkin oats for the first time, but i don’t want to use banana or sugar
what are your sugestions for this first-timer?…how much pumpkin should i add?
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says
What a beautiful dress!
mmm pizza and beer! I can’t wait until its warm enough here for an al fresco dinner like that!
Best wishes for your radio spot! 🙂
Kris says
We went to Blue Mountain Brewery last Sunday on our brief visit to Cville (we also drove past GH!). The view was spectacular and the beer tastey (I had the sampler). What a great way to spend an afternoon (or evening) with friends.
Grace @ Healthy Dreaming says
I love your shoes! Food looks so yummy! I can relate to missing the kitchen after a few days eating out. I feel the same way when I travel even if I’m indulging in delicious foods 🙂
Abby says
That pizza looks great and the cheese plate is so pretty! 🙂
Eric Marcotte, MD says
WOW that all looks good! Easily the most impressive ‘cheese plate’ I’ve ever seen. I’ve gotta move, we have nothing like that here in Indiana 🙁
staceyhealthylife says
Wow the pizza and the cheese plate look like the best part of the meal, yum.
saikhan says
woow. dress is looking beautiful. i like.
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
Very cute dress today!
The pizza looks amazing — and how nice of you to be the sober cab 🙂
kaila @ healthy helper! says
I love that dress! Looks great on you! And I love the idea of a cheese plate for desert! Especially the berries….sweet and healthy way to end the night!
Megan says
That pizza looks spectacular! The crust looks perfectly thin and crispy!
You look so cute! 🙂
Tori (Fresh Fruition) says
You look gorgeous! And I’ve always wanted to try a cheese plate!
Lauren says
That dress is too cute! And oh MAN that food looks delicious. That cheese plate is taking my breath away…YUM.
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Aw, this looks like such a pleasant evening out. I’m so glad you’ve been having such fun week entertaining out! Oh, and that pizza looks soooo good!
Amy says
I know you just said your house is hot and sweaty, but … I’m kind of jealous? My husband likes to have the a/c on all the time and to me, it’s just not summer without the windows open. I guess I have a higher tolerance for the heat!
Enjoy your light day tomorrow – and your lunch at home!
Kathleen @ KatsHealthCorner says
You ARE SO PRETTY!!!! 🙂
KathEats says
Aw, shucks 😳
Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place says
cute dress, Kath! you look great!
Hilary says
Mmm….all looks divine! Wish I could get me some of that blackberry dressing. 🙂
Felicia (Natural + Balanced) says
that cheese plate looks amazing!! love your dress 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
The crust on that pizza looks amazing! It is so hot in Atlanta right now! How did it get so hot so fast? Sleep well tonight!
Chetney (Czesia's Adventures) says
I love that dress, it was made for you! I agree, you are VERY pretty!
Katherine says
Ok, your photos makes everything look sooo amaazing!
Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says
Looks like a wonderful night full of great eats!!
Sarah @ The Strength of Faith says
I love how Matt is ten steps ahead en route to the beer 🙂
Ellie@fitforthesoul says
haha i was going to say how funny that is too! 😛 I love the new dress Kath! I have a sort of dress-like outfit that color and i love that color! especially for us “fairer” girls. You’re right, those are all hard choices.
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i LOVE a jammy dressing. why don’t i add more jam to my homemade ones?!?
Meaghan O'Connor (My Spoonful of Inspiration) says
Looks like a beautiful meal! 🙂 I am a huge fan of creative pizzas- although the other members of my family mostly stick to pepperoni and cheese. So much for healthy toppings!
Chloe (South Beach Girl) says
Your dress is super cute & very flattering on your figure, I also love the color! Oh, and the cheese plate looks amazing 🙂
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says
Have fun and good luck at the radio shindig!
I want to walk with YOU AND ALLIE!! How fun!!
“amazing blackberry dressing!!! It was like my favorite JAM topping on a salad!!”— I have a sudden craving for that and want to try that with the strawberry jam in my fridge!
And you in that purple dress..Kath, you look amazing! Dare I say, Matt better keep you under lock and key b/c you’re turning heads in that lil number, I can guarantee it 🙂
Angel7 says
The Brewery has a very cool patio setting!
I love nachos! Speaking of jalapenos, since they are on your nachos… My husband and I ate a whole jalapeno together last night–just for the sheer fun of it! It was quite funny & hot in the mouth 🙂
The blackberry dressing on your salad looks phenomenal! I would love it!
We love pizza in our household, and that pizza looks so delish! I wish I could have a piece right now 🙂
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katie @KatieDid says
thats a gorgeous place to eat dinner. You have it so good in charlostville! looks like another fun meal and i love the color on you too!
Laura (On the Threshold of Greatness) says
That pizza looks incredible!
I love that dress too! It’s hard to find summer appropriate dresses when you are blessed in the um… chest area. Where’s it from? It’s cute!
KathEats says
I got it at a clothing swap. The tag says Brooklyn Industries
Baking 'n' Books says
Love the bright colors you wear.
Holy pizza…God, I love it. There is just no way to stop after 3 squares – I need your resolve. The crust looks awesome.
Kaitlyn @ 7 Plates says
Looks so good! I <3 Pizza 🙂
Allison @ The Delicious Life says
The cheese plate!!!!! I would have ordered that as my entire meal 😉
Kat @ Cupcake Kat says
I’ve been wondering, why do you not like onions? Is it because it makes your breath funky? I like the flavor of onions but sometimes raw onions can hurt my tummy
KathEats says
It’s the breath + the taste. I could probably handle one or the other if I liked one, but I hate both so it’s a double whammy
Char says
Oh man that pizza looks SO good. I shouldn’t be looking at those kinda pics before bed…now I’m hungry!
Kathy W. says
Love the dress AND the necklace. also want to know the source/store!
KathEats says
The necklace was a gift from my mom – buttons. The dress is Brooklyn Industries from a clothing swap
Sarah Rose says
Hi Kath,
I’m so excited to see the bakery up and running! Best of luck to you & Matt!
Danielle @ weightsandmeasures says
Holy crow that pizza looks fantastic! That cheese plate was just about as idealistic as could be. I do love eating on a good patio.
Lauren @ Sassy Molassy says
Okay, this looks like the best meal ever. Someone would have needed to wheelbarrow me home if I had been there. I can’t be contained with that much cheese and bread around. YUUUUUM.
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Jam salad dressing…must try! Even though it’s super hot I’m now craving pumpkin butter dressing. Mmm!
I still can’t believe you got ALL that cute clothes from the swap. Great color on you.
Khushboo says
Everything looks delicious but er I think I missed something: you poured the onion salsa on the chips????????? Keyword, of course, being onions!
KathEats says
Haha, no. I should have been more clear – there was another salsa on the backside that was more like tomato sauce and that’s the one we used 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
mmmm I had pizza tonight too 🙂
Marina says
Dinner looks great, from start to finish!
Good luck on the radio!
Hannah says
Love how well-matched your dress and necklace are! 🙂
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
Pizza and beer are always delicious!!
Kristen Waby says
I’ve had a lot of cheese plates in Spain…but nothing that HUGE!!!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
Ahhh PIZZA! You just reminded me we are makin it for dinner and now I am SUPER excited!
The Teenage Taste says
Aw, Kath you look so pretty in that dress! Pink is totally your color! 🙂
Riss says
I must echo everyone else’s comments…. the dress is lovely! I could never pull off that color, but you look adorable!
E says
Yep, me too! You look super cute in that dress (and I’m still loving your nail polish!) 😀
KathEats says
Thank you everyone!!
Jeannie says
Did you blog during your weight loss period? I would love to read that!
KathEats says
I didn’t – I was already at goal when I started the blog.
Alaina says
Love that dress!! And that dinner looks amazing. Looks like a gorgeous setting. 🙂
Hope says
That pizza really looks amazing! I would probably pick the onions off too! I’m not a fan of onions on pizza! I love that dress on you! You look beautiful! 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
That cheese plate looks amazing! I think I would have been tempted to order that as my main meal!
Jennifer says
That area looks just beautiful! I love your dress, too. It fits you perfectly. It has a really flattering cut to it. I take it you don’t like onions. I think there just something that you either love or hate. I happen to love them! I would have had extra on my slice. 🙂
Kristen says
They finished the patio! Last time I went I saw the makings of a great place to hang out instead of just the side of the building! Good to know – looks like I will be heading there soon 🙂
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
That pizza looks phenomenal (though boo they didn’t really come through with your no-onion request) and the setting is just perfect!
Meredith says
My household is divided… I love BMB but my boyfriend loves the Backbone! This means we usually end up visiting both on our way to his mom’s house, such a tragedy 😉
I could have sworn that BMB’s nachos came on one of those metal plates right out of the oven and not in a bowl… hmm… I guess this means I will just have to go out there soon and try them again! 🙂
P.S. The article about GH in The Hook was great! Maybe I’ll try to pop in tomorrow while I’m running around town 🙂
KathEats says
I haven’t read the article yet – but it looked great!!
Lauren says
That dress is so pretty on you!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That cheese and fruit plate is SO beautiful! And the pizza looks YUMMY!
It was SO hot here last night, too. Ugh. Humidity!
Lara @ Treslala says
Holy cheese plate, Batman! Love it!
Kelley says
That first picture is stunning. Love the headband, the necklace and that dress!
Alyssa says
I’ve always wanted to order a cheese plate for dessert but have never had the stomach room left! That is the biggest cheese plate I’ve ever seen! Yum!
missy says
my, you are very into self-control and love showing it off! great job!