My very favorite activities include (in this order)
1) Being at the beach with my family
2) Getting dressed up for special events + restaurants
3) Biking to run errands on beautiful days
We departed for the grocery store, run, greenway, etc. around 11 and arrived at Kate + Nate’s (which is ON the greenway) about 30 minutes later – just as Michelle + Ben were pulling up!! Last night’s party continued over exercise.
Michelle, Ben + Kate took Gilbert on a walk while Matt, Nate, and I went running.
K+N in love!
We ran about 4 miles and discussed blogs much of the time 🙂 Here were my run stats:
Time: 38:12
Distance: ~4 miles, maybe just a hair longer
Avg. HR: 162
Max HR: 173
Calories: 341
After we said goodbye to our friends, we continued the journey to Trader Joe’s along the greenway on bike.
You guys frequently ask questions about my grocery shopping habits. This week wasn’t the most organized, but I did take a photo of our list. I keep a running list of things we are out of or things that pop into my head as cravings (mango!) throughout the week on ToDoist. Then when it’s time to go I make a meal plan with a few recipes (which almost always get changed around as our days and stomachs dictate). Lastly, I check Harris Teeter’s online sales and write down some prices so when I’m at Trader Joe’s or Costco or Fresh Market I can compare for the best deal. We ended up getting apples, lettuce, and zucchini at Fresh Market because they were less than all of the above stores. I’ve noticed that many of the grocery stores are having some mega deals lately.
The highlight of the trip was purchasing the coveted Fresh Market Spring Blend Coffee. One of my very favorites!!! I got a decaf and a caf and am going to mix them 50/50. I think I am no longer addicted to coffee (I’ve been skipping it headache free) but we’ll see if this means I am less jittery too.
I also got some more of this Annie’s Woodstock dressing. I don’t like many bottled dressings, but I like this one. It’s cheesy like nutritional yeast. It’s super expensive though, so even though I was all out last summer, I made myself wait a long time to buy it again.
Another shopping find: Bourbon Sugar Pecans!!! Found these at Fresh Market. Oatmeal topping of the year?
After a quick stop into Harris Teeter for a few last items, we were home at 2pm. I was surprisingly not that hungry, but probably because I had breakfast in the 10:00 hour. I knew exactly what I wanted: something GREEN!
A big salad with:
- Romaine + arugula (a favorite but it’s expensive 🙁 )
- Sauteed zucchini + squash + green pepper + carrot
- Tossed in Woodstock
- Avocado
- Craisins
- Salted peanuts
- Wasabi peas (Matt’s treat of the day)
Annnddd an Apple Cheddar sandwich on Great Harvest Fruit + Grain Bread.
I was going to put all my energy into the salad, but Matt sliced up this huge apple and some cheddar and I had a taste of them together and knew I had to make a sandwich that combined them. So delicious!
His sandwich was HUUUUGEE and oh-so-good too. Sun-dried tomato + fennel seed bread with turkey + cheese + avocado. I had a big bite after I heard him going “Mmmmm mmmmmmmmmmm” too many times. It was really good!
I have YET to shower and our house is pretty dirty (grass, etc. on the floors) but I need to do some school work so I’m taking my computer out to the yard to get started in the pretty setting while I have daylight. This is going to be our best day of the week, so I gotta soak it up!
Run Sarah says
Sounds like a fun day – that bread looks amazing!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
Mmmmm fabulous toppings! Wasabi Peas for a salad and sugar roasted pecans – fantastic!!
Lisa D says
You are one organized shopper! That outdoor dining area is making me jealous, along with your apple/cheddar sandwich!
Annie says
everything looks great! i’ll have to try the apple/cheddar combo on sandwich sometime.
Moran (The Running Addict) says
Your run looks like so much! Glad to hear you had a good time!
VeggieGirl says
TOOOOOOOO FUN, indeed!!
I need those pecans.
Nicole says
Mmmmm, your salad looks delightful!
Sara says
Bourbon sugar pecans sound awesome!
Sharon says
Fun and delicious!!!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
What a good idea to do grocery lists on todoist! I love that thing but have never used it for groceries. Thanks!
Look at you with your yoga journal magazine..I’m so proud =)
Heather says
I am so impressed by how professional you are for grocery shopping. I always make a grocery list, but it’s basically hand-written and extremely organized to where only I can understand it haha.
Another delicious “Salad by Kath” :)!!! Thanks for another great one to add to my list of salads to try.
Quick question about yogadownloads again: So I downloaded all of the free 20 minute sessions, but now I want to buy some longer ones. What are your favorite 30+ minute sessions? Any suggestions?
Sarah (Tales of Expansion) says
yes, TOO much fun. stop having so much! 😉 friends, exercise, food, productivity … ideal sunday
WEEKLY BITE says
Looks like you’re having a great day!!
Salad and sandwich looks sooooo good 🙂
Lisa says
Color me jealous of that greenway! And those pecans are tasty – I bet they wouldn’t be too hard to make.
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
I am SO putting wasabi peas on my next salad!
Kiersten says
I really like that dressing too. It’s got a very unique flavor.
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
I would LOVE to be a fly on the wall (on the trail?) for that run. I talked to myself about your blog on my run today. Okay, not really. That would be weird.
laci says
Why is it that you always make afternoons of exersize, friends and food sounds so amazingly fun? What is woodstock? 🙂
jenny says
That sandwich looks amazing! I really would like to try that bread =]
Kerri says
Wasabi peas in salad is the best! I love the extra crunch.
emmy says
I am so jealous of the Greenway! and that you have a group of exercise buddies. I remember you posting a long time ago about how hard it is to make friends at our age (w.out babies) and I’m really happy for you that you’ve found such a nice group. It is really hard to meet new people in your 20s, we are moving soon (again) and it’s a little stressful to think about.
K says
I think it’s great that your friends are all so into working out/maintaining a healthy life – my friends could learn something from yours! Both of those sandwiches are amazing!!
Meghan at Making Love In The Kitchen says
That first meal after the grocery store trip is always my best. And those pecans look so good.
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
Great day!! I can’t wait to pick up some of that Fresh Market coffee!
Hallie says
That half-caf coffee looks great. I should get some of that. I don’t drink that much coffee so I get the jitters big time, but I really LIKE drinking it so maybe if I switch to half-caf I can indulge and not develop the habit and not get the spaziod coffee jitters that I get 🙂
Bec says
sounds like the perfect way to spend a Sunday, good luck with the school work!
Alison says
Fun day! It’s been super windy and a little chilly in Dallas today, boo! I love that you guys are hanging out with Nate + Kate so much lately, too!
Jenny says
Hi Kath,
I know this is a little off subject, but I made a seafood stew with shrimp and scallops in it tonight and I was wondering how long it would last in the fridge for leftovers. Thank you so much for your expert advice!
P.S. Your lunch is amazing! I always get a special sandwich that is sold at my local GH with apples, brie, and apple chutney! Mmmmm!
Susan says
I’m thinking I’m going to have to get myself over to the nearest Great Harvest since that bread always looks so good!
Diana says
Looks like a fun day…the weather was perfect for outdoor activities! Glad to hear the Spring Blend at FM is good…they have the best coffees! I’ll have to check out that flavor next time! 🙂
zestycook says
That bread looks amazing! Looks like you are having yet another great day!
zest!
Marci says
Your friends look really fun and nice. I wanna hang out with them too!
Adi (oatonomy.com - repaired!) says
Gotta love comparing the grocery store deals!
Your lunch salad looks big time tasters. Mmm.
Kath says
Heather ,
Thanks!! I like all of the Power Vinyasa Flow classes, plus Detox, Yoga for Runners and the Heart + Hip Openers. They are all fun for different reasons!
Jenny ,
The professionals would say 2 days tops, but I’d say 3-4.
Kath
sue says
what a great way to spend a gorgeous spring day!
Michelle Hisae says
Those lunches look delish!
I checked out Michelle’s blog – her outfits are really cute!
Kim says
Hi Kath, do you do any of your produce shopping at farmers’ markets? I’ve always found the quality and prices to be better than at any supermarket, and am just wondering how Charlotte’s farmers’ markets measure up!
Caroline says
Woodstock is one of my favorite dressings now–I first saw it on your blog, actually!
Kath says
Kim ,
I do in the summertime. Our FM isn’t that great (lots of people buying stuff from across the country and selling it there). It’s so hard to know what is truly local. Harris Teeter has little flags that tell what is local, so often I find it easier to just go there.
Kath
Diana (Soap & Chocolate) says
I am with you on wasabi peas for salads! Or by themselves, for that matter. Talk about addictive! And your grocery list style reminds me of my own – I just add as I think of things and then compare it against a meal plan for the week – it has really helped me cut down on impulse buys.
Jess says
All your food is so pretty in this post, even the coffee bags.
I like apples in sandwiches too!
Ms. Green says
I love your list! Nice & organized!
Sera says
That food looks amazing, especially the salad. I need to go out and buy some woodstock and wasabi peas now.
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