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Tonight I write to you from lovely Lake Martin, where my family and I have been spending the holiday weekend. While the weather has been a little ho-hum (rainy and a nippy 70 degrees), we have still managed to have some quality family time, accompanied by a bevy of fresh food. I have mucho pictures to show you, so let’s get crackin’.
Saturday
After a turbo elliptical session, I re-fueled with a pumpkin-banana shake. Totally dug the pudding-like texture.
With the final slurp of my breakfast, I headed out the door with the family to the farmers’ market. With my recent decision to re-incorporate eggs into my diet, I made sure to pick up a package of local, cage-free, grass-fed eggs.
We arrived at the lake and immediately made a trip to Wally World (aka Wal Mart) for some groceries. I cobbled together this lunch with our purchases:
Mom, Lea, and I set out to a local art festival only to discover that it had closed due to the inclement weather. Instead, we explored a nearby chapel and lighthouse.
Dinner-time rolled around soon enough. Grilled tofu rocks my socks.
Post-dinner snuggling:
Sunday
No better way to start a leisurely Sunday than with a bowl of oatmeal.
The sun decided to show up this afternoon, so Lea and I seized the opportunity to play on the jet ski and lounge on the boat.
Mid-day re-fueling:
It’s not Memorial Day without some burger action, right? Admittedly, my version was not exactly traditional—I used an Amy’s burger topped with avocado and salsa on a whole wheat English muffin. I also had an unpictured glass of chocolate soymilk:)
Harry Potter now beckons for my attention. Good night!
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
Looks like you had a fun time!! The avocado on your veggie burger looks so good. Love the doggie pics!
Jenn
YAY you can have Naturally More now that you eat eggs!! I just had my little fork in that jar 3 seconds ago
Fried pies?! I SO would try those, but I’m guessing they weren’t gluten-free. Drats.
I’ve always wanted to go to Lake Martin! Whenever my family goes, I’m never in town (they live in Huntsville, I’m in Auburn.) It seems like an awesome place and looks like you’re taking advantage of it! Have fun!
soo glad youre having a wonderful holiday weekend, you deserve the relaxation <3
The pumpkin smoothie looks delicious, and your sous-chefs are adorable. :]
I am envious of your trip to the farmer’s market! I need to persuade my mom to go with me soon.
Oh, and Naturally More? Definitely my favorite peanut butter!
Banana in a smoothie = thick. Pumpkin in a smoothie = possibly even thicker than a banana. Both?? I can only imagine! What if you did pumpkin + banana + avocado, my other fave thickener? I think the blender would break.
Looks like you are having a great weekend with your family
Your pumpkin smoothie sounds delicious – wish I had some pumpkin around here so I could try it out.
Love all the food in this post, and the farmer’s market looks great. Hope you have a good week!
I’ve fogotten about pumpkin lately. I mean, not completely but I just haven’t see it in forever. your day looks like a good day for pumpkin.
I’ll look into thursday being my pumpkin day
Katherine
Aww…what a great weekend! So jealous of the jet skiing…can you believe I’ve never been? Maybe that should be added to my bucket list.
It seems like everybody’s out on the water this weekend! Yeah! We went out yesterday on our lake, except we got caught in a thunderstorm and had to hide out in a random cove for a couple hours, hahah. Mmm, your grilled tofu looks delicious!
looks awesome! I’ve always wanted to try jet-skiing
Your tofu looks amazing…
I love love love Naturally More!! Out of the unflavored peanut butters, it’s my favorite
Enjoy your family time!!
Love the looks of your pumpkin smoothie, great pudding texture, I love that too!
Love farmer’s market, looks like you are having a great time!
Ana
Gus might be the cutest pug I have ever seen! Looks like you had a blast with your fam! And I love all of your eats especially the pics from the farmer’s market. Fried pies! wow.
Nice pics! Do your sous chefs do anything besides taste test?
Agreed, I wish it were less rainy at Lake Martin last weekend. But we had fun boating in the rain and at the Art festival at Children’s Harbor. I took a few pics and will be posting them on my blog soon.