Hey y’all!
I had a really nice afternoon at work. I learned all about insurance billing (it kind of sucks, but I also like forms and completing mindless tasks on a list, so I enjoyed it 🙂 ). We ended the day with two client sessions, which were awesome to sit through. I was just a fly on the wall (Mary was awesome and full of enthusiasm and good advice!), and I can’t wait until the day when I can lead my own sessions 🙂
With the back-to-back sessions, I didn’t really have a chance to eat a snack. I started to get really hungry at one point, but then it kind of tapered off a bit. Just shows you’ll survive. But BOY was I ready for this when I walked in the door:
One food Matt does really well is pizza. So I suggested it for his meal tonight and he slam-dunked it! The crust is his specialty 😉
Homemade whole wheat pizza crust topped with sautéed eggplant and shitake mushrooms (in some Worcestershire sauce for “meat-y-ness” he said), heirloom tomato, a light layer of Napa Valley Bistro sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella, goat cheese and pecorino. I told him to go lighter on the cheese on mine
One of the best ever!
I have a theory that the hungrier you are, the longer it takes for fullness to register. I tried to eat slowly ,drank some water, and waited a full 45 minutes before I went in for a snack. My stomach was definitely not quite satisfied!
Blueberries and half of this amazing Amazing Greens SuperFood bar. These did the trick 🙂
The flavor was awesome and the chocolate outside was perfect for a super dessert! It definitely did not taste at all like vegetables or greens. More like a LaraBar coated in chocolate.
I’m off to read in bed. Why has every House Hunters this month been a re-run!?
Nite.
Recipes for Creativity says
Ahhh! Enough with the closeups of that orgasmic looking pizza! It’s time for bed and you’re making me want a second dinner!
Marisa (trim the fat) says
Drooling over that pizza!!!
I would love to try those Green Superfood bars! You definitely had me at chocolate 🙂
Hangry Pants says
House Hunters and House Hunters International is on Hulu.
Jessica says
Gorgeous pizza, the crust looks both chewy and crisp. The nutrition consults sounds like a lot of fun too, I’m sure this will be a big payoff after all the hard work you’ve put in.
Mara @ What's for Dinner? says
Gorgeous pizza and even better that Matt made it FOR you! Amazing!
Amanda says
Matt sure does make an amazing pizza! And that bowl of blueberries makes me wish I had some right now 🙂
Kristie Lynn says
Has anyone else not had a not good experience with the Green Superfood bars? I tried the chocolate-covered one and could only stomach 2 bites. I love me some chocolate, and it’s not like I can’t take other healthy bars (Lara bars, for example), but these just were not at all good for me.
Lauren says
Wow, hubby sure does know how to produce a kick-butt pizza!
So glad that your new job is working out. Sounds like you fit right in!
Take care and have a wonderful night!!!
Amanda says
Glad work was fun!
That pizza looks So. Good.
Also, I got one of those bars today from Tjs and had half at work – I really liked it!!
Kath says
Heather,
I’ve seen all of those too!
K
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
Mmmm that crust looks awesome! I know – total bummer about HH – that’s my go to bed show!
Megan says
I hate house hunter re-runs!!!!!!!!!!!
Nicole says
that pizza looks absolutely a.m.a.z.i.n.g.
Lori says
It’s summer, so it’s rerun time for most of TLC shows.
I was just thinking about making some pizza dough, but we went out for it instead LOL!
april says
Pizza never fills me up..but it looks delicious!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Wow, that pizza looks incredible!
Glad your nutrition internship is going well!
Kati says
that pizza looking FABULOUS! i want some 🙂
Mrs. Myers says
Kath! I was just reading your bio. Your story is my story! I work in Marketing (I hate it) and now I’m going to school to be a registered dietician. I love your story. Good job and good lucky, girl.
PS I love HouseHunters too!!!
-j
Linda says
Great looking pizza. I was searching for a video tutorial on making pizza crust and coincidentally, Matt’s appeared. I was like, “hey, I recognize that guy!”
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
That pizza looks perfect! Yum!
And I can’t wait to try those amazing bars! 😀
Shannon, The Healthy Beach Bum says
I feel ya on the House Hunters.. I get so jealous of the international version. All of these people and their money.. I wonder what they do for a living lol.
That pizza looks great!! So cheesy mmm
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Oh my gawwwwwww that pizza. Looks absolutely drool worthy! YUMMMM! Gonna have to make a pizza now for sure!
Have a FABULOUS night!
Deva says
That pizza looks Fab!
Lauren says
This looks SO GOOD!!!
Emily (Healthy Fit Mama) says
All I can say about that pizza is WOW!
Emily says
Pizza looks amazing! Kudos to Matt!
Glad work went well today! I can’t wait until I can lead my own counseling sessions, either. 🙂
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
That pizza looks DELISH!! House Hunters is probably done for the season, we’re really sad about it 🙁 Love that show!
Jenn
Amanda says
i want that pizza! has matt ever thought about opening up a pizzeria? 😉
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says
Oh MY! That pizza could not look more amazing!
Priyanka says
The pizza looks absolutely duhlicious!
Tammy says
Those superbars look very interesting. I definitely want to check out the ingredients on those. And good job with the pizza, Matt! Yum!
sue says
ooh what an amazing meal to come home to! you’re a lucky girl kath!
Help Meghan Run says
Oh my gosh pizza looks amazing. 🙂 I haven’t had any in a while, seems like that needs to change!
Tomorrow’s the last day of the Adora Calcium giveaway on my blog!
HelpMeghanRun.com
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Glad to hear work went well today! I love how you share what you’re doing each day. Since I’m looking into nutritional sciences as my future career, I love hearing about what you’re doing at this internship. I’d definitely appreciate it if you would keep giving us these recaps! 🙂
WOW, Matt has some awesome pizza skills. Guess that comes with being a baker! 😉
sonia says
DId you know that uppercrust is a famous pizza chain in a few parts of India serving absolutely yum pizzas – they have around 10-15 types of veg pizzas and only very few meat types.
Caroline says
Whoa. Can I come over next time you make pizza?? Looks delicious, Matt;)
Joelle (Chasing Pavements) says
Oh wow, that pizza looks fantastic!
Just curious, but how do you feel after eating that greens super food bar? I tried it a couple of months ago, and did not make my tummy feel so great afterward..
Sarah (LovIN My Tummy) says
Matt is so crusty.
Ali says
mm, love those greens bars 🙂 at first i was a little fuhhreaked at the color, but if you close your eyes they taste really good! hehe
Run Sarah says
What an amazing pizza to come home too – it looks delicious!
julie says
hi Kath,
Can I get the recipe for the whole wheat pizza dough/crust you guys used for the pizza please? I’ve been searching for one for a while
Julie
Kristina says
I love House Hunters! Every Thursday at 9pm on HGTV there is a new episode, but you’re right in that all other days are repeats. However, this week was “International Destinations” where they showed the top five place to live internationally, per voting from viewers. This is on at 10pm and the number 1 choice is airing tomorrow. 🙂
Kristina says
Whoops, I meant to say that it’s airing tonight!
Jessie says
That pizza looks wonderful, especially the crunchy crust! Mmmm…
Just a quick question: as a future dietitian, I’ve learned that dietitians don’t usually get reimbursed by insurance companies unless they perform specific services under Medicare. Has this changed where you are? In any case, it sounds like you’re having a great time in your internship! 🙂
Sarah (Tales of Expansion) says
mmm, i can vouch for matt knowing his pizza! that one looks soooooooo good.
JENNA says
gosh its 8 am and I’m starving for pizza!!! that seriously looks so gooooooooooodddddddd!!!! Great job Matt!
Justy2003 says
Mmmmm…that pizza does look delicious! Lucky you with your awesome bread machine 😉
Angie says
Beautiful pizza!
Glad you’re having fun in your internship so far!!
Kath says
Mrs. Myers,
Cool! Thanks for stopping in!
Amanda ,
No, I think restaurants that serve food are a little too much for us, which is why the bakery is a perfect idea 🙂
Caroline ,
Next time you’re in CLT, let me know!
Joelle (Chasing Pavements),
I felt fine. Maybe yours was a fluke?
julie ,
I linked to it in the post!
Jessie ,
More and more ins. companies are covering nutrition care. Blue Cross BS of NC covers 6 free visits a year for those who sign up for a healthy living program in advance, so that’s where a lot of these are. Diabetes and other medical diagnoses codes and doctor referrals are often covered as well. It’s kind of hit or miss.
Kath
Alison says
Holy Cow I am drooling over that pizza! 🙂
Julie says
I completely agree with that theory!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
Nothing beats homemade pizza crust… and I love eggplant as a topping, mixed with tomatoes! To die for.
Now I’m hungry!
Elizabeth says
Got any leftovers for me? That pizza is drool worthy! 🙂
Sally says
That pizza looks AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amanda4Sensei says
I am literally drooling looking at that pizza!! Can he teach my fiance to make that please??!?!?! 😉
Emily L. says
No chevre on that delicacy? Otherwise it’s beautiful.
Amanda says
Oh geez does that pizza look good!! Thats what I miss the most of having a dairy allergy!
Whitney says
That pizza looks great!
I want to try those bars, do you know where in Charlotte I can get some?
Kath says
Whitney ,
No, but I bet their site has a store finder.
K
KathyZS says
Kath-
I too find that when I get over hungry it takes a long time to feel satisfied.
An endcronologist friend told me it is because your blood sugar dips so low that it takes a while for the levels to increase back to normal and tell your brain to stop eating.
I really struggle with this (need some better high protein snacks and I don’t do bars due to nut allergy – potential for a nut is high and not worth the risk!). I also really struggle with the whole being satisfied vs feeling full.
Love the blog.