Nov 9th, 2009 by jenna

Hey guys!

I hope everyone had a great Monday! This morning Kath and I were total food blogger geeks and had a massive coffee photoshoot in downtown Healdsburg. It was awesome

What can I say? Coffee makes me giggle and leap off benches.

We had a blast. I was so sad to see her off on her go….I need to plan a trip back to the east coast at some point!

Work was not nearly as fun as playing in the park. Almost, but not quite. I actually haven’t felt 100% all day….I think I just totally overloaded my system with glorious food over the weekend and I feel the need to detox or something. What I REALLY need to do is start juicing again…I have my juicer that I brought with me from Florida and I have all this amazing California produce. There’s no reason why not.

Anyways, lunch was a sandwich with hummus, laughing cow cheese, bread and butter pickles, avocado and spinach—

Carrots + a pear!

Green tea x 2

A crack pure protein bar for snack—

I got home around 5:30 and was STARVING (the icky feeling faded fast, apparently). Dinner was totally random but worked. All I did was roast 2 delicata squash and then mix the pieces into whole wheat couscous with tofu and mix the whole mess with thai red curry sauce.

That picture wasn’t the best….but I knew Kath would kill me if I used the flash……

My snackish-dessert tonight was a yogurt with a little bit of elite Hotel Healdsburg granola on top. Muhahaha

I was going to do more work tonight but honestly, I think I’m going to go soak in a really hot bubble bath right now instead and call it a night. Tomorrow I’m actually getting up early and going to a SPINNING class (can you even believe it?!) at my new gym.

Sweet dreams!

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Snack, dessert

45 Responses to “Flying Coffee and Park Benches”

on 09 Nov 2009 at 9:32 pm1Madelin @ What is for breakfast?

Have fun at Spinning! I’m going tomorrow too. I think your photos are looking great, can’t believe there is such a big difference between the 2 cameras but it’s true! Watch out for your ankle jumping off park benches .
on 09 Nov 2009 at 9:35 pm2Leianna

Love the picture of you jumping off the bench, very cute!
Jealous of your spinning adventure tomorrow, I just moved to spinning-less class Iowa:(
on 09 Nov 2009 at 9:39 pm3Danielle

Healdsberg looks like the most adorable southern California town ever . And the photos you and Kath took are so fun, I’m glad you two and others had such a wonderful weekend. Hopefully the bubble bath will have you in tip-top shape in no time!
on 09 Nov 2009 at 9:42 pm4Brynn

I love that sweater!
on 09 Nov 2009 at 10:10 pm5Mama Pea

Only a true friend will tell you not to use a flash. I know. I have good friends
on 09 Nov 2009 at 10:21 pm6Kath

SO PROUD OF YOU for not using the flash!!!

xoxoxo
on 09 Nov 2009 at 10:47 pm7Sarah

Yes, it takes practice learning how to use the manual but it’s worth it and your photos are really looking great!

I used to spin years ago…my biggest fear was getting eaten alive by the peddles. One slip and ouch…do you use clip on shoes?

Have a great time!
on 09 Nov 2009 at 11:01 pm8Tania

OMG that sandwich looks delicious!! I will have to recreate that!
on 09 Nov 2009 at 11:15 pm9Liz

Oh have fun at spin class. That will detox ya…all that sweat pumping fun!
on 09 Nov 2009 at 11:17 pm10andrenna

After a super foodie weekend, I always want to juice, too! Apple, kale and parsley is my signature drink.
on 09 Nov 2009 at 11:25 pm11Nicole

I LOVE spin!!! Lead with your heels and keep your knees in!! Have fun!!
on 09 Nov 2009 at 11:28 pm12Nicole

Oops heels!!
on 09 Nov 2009 at 11:37 pm13Diana

Yay for a spinning class! Have fun Jenna
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:34 am14Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)

Good luck with Spinning! That can be a serious but-kicking experience. That hummus sandwich sounds so filling! I’ve been sticking to basic hummus and chesse, but the addition of butter pickles and avacado….yummm.

Glad you and Kath had such a great time. Headlesburg looks so quaint and beautiful!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:43 am15Jessica @ How Sweet It Is

Oooo have fun at spinning this morning!!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:45 am16Emma Ruth @runningonoats

what a fun city!!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 3:46 am17Emma Ruth @runningonoats

what a fun little city!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:06 am18christie, honoring health

So glad you had such a great time with Kath!

Have fun at spin!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:11 am19Katie

I LOVE spin. Deliciously evil!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:21 am20Lauren @ Eater not a runner

Ok that sandwich looks delicious, I love the bread and butter pickles with avocado…yum!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:34 am21Kristy

Healdsburg looks like such a cute place. I would love to visit someday. Have fun at the spin class!!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:49 am22Kelly from Bridges and Bites

That dinner does look random!!!! But also very good.

Let us know how spinning goes!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:51 am23Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)

Hooray for spinning! I love the classes at my gym – it’s a great workout and a good alternative to running. I try to focus on my upstrokes as much as my downstrokes – this helps strengthen all the leg muscles.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 4:58 am24Paige (Running Around Normal)

You two are so cute! Looks like you had a great time
Have fun at spin! That’s so awesome:)
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:01 am25skinny latte

Love the sweater you’re wearing Jenna – where’s it from? Sounds like you’ve had a fun but hectic couple of days, enjoy your bubble bath
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:02 am26rebecca lustig

Your pictures made me smile– It’s nice to see you out and about enjoying and living life to the fullest!

P.S. there’s nothing wrong with taking a night off from work. Self-care is important and crucial to incorporate in our daily lives!

Have a wonderful day, lovely lady!
Rebecca
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:10 am27Madeline @ Greens and Jeans

enjoy your spin class! it’s always hard to get back into the groove after an injury!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:11 am28diana(mymarble rye)

you know you are a foodie when after a weekend of feasts, you can still be starving.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:26 am29Cait (Cait's Plate)

That hummus and veggie sandwich looks AWESOME. As does your park bench jumping

I love to see you so happy and settled Jenna – you’re such an inspiration!

Have a great spinning class! I’ve never done one before but I hear they are INTENSE!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:31 am30Shelly

When I overdo it, I want juice as well! Of course, I don’t have a juicer so I have to make do with some green odwalla or Naked brand juice. It’s pretty tasty but not as veggie-ful as I would like. The last time I overdid it (I had a cold and a guest in town so I ate really decadent dinners at restaurants for a week straight!), I found a place that actually does wheatgrass shots, so I had a wheatgrass shot and a carrot/beet juice. Yum! (Am I weird for thinking wheatgrass is delicious?) Unfortunately, this place is really far away from my house so I won’t be going there often. It did make me feel better though.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:45 am31Morgan @ Life After Bagels

I agree with Kath, I think I need to move in with you . . . your neighbourhood looks so nice!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:47 am32Lu

Doesn’t coffee make everyone jump off of benches in joy? Your sandwich combo sounds just great. I bet it was creamy and delicious.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 5:49 am33Deva (Voracious Vorilee)

Go you for not using the flash! I think the photos are lovely and the food looks fabulous. It looks like you and Kath had a great time around Heraldsberg – it looks like such a pretty area
on 10 Nov 2009 at 6:05 am34jolene

SO jealous! I was in Healdsburg in October (Columbus Day long weekend) and am absolutely in love and MUST MUST MUST go back. Seeing these pics, and the Flying Goat bring me back…can I work for you? I’m in PR, I could totally just be the publicity chick!! Pretty please?!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 6:26 am35laura dishes

I’ve never been to spin… I guess I always feel intimidated by it, but everyone has to start somewhere so I don’t know why I am!

Looks like you guys had a great morning– I’m so glad that you seem to be enjoying CA so much!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 6:36 am36amanda

Your sandwhich looks super yummy! It was an interesting combo but I could see how it would work.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 6:45 am37Lindsay Perrone (goodiesgalore)

Spin is awesome but totally kills the cooch. (Sorry, but it had to be said.) Your squash mix looks killer and I love the black and white sweater. I’m a sucker for horizontal stripes.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 6:47 am38Kati

I tried spinning once..it kinda hurt! I oughta give it another shot though Have fun! I’ve noticed your hair is getting longer- are you trying to grow it out? I am!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 7:03 am39Evan Thomas

Have fun at spin class! I’ve always thought of taking on a class like that for motivation
on 10 Nov 2009 at 7:09 am40Stephanie

I just love Healdsburg. I haven’t been since August, and I can’t wait to go back…
on 10 Nov 2009 at 7:44 am41Claire

Your dinner looks delicious!!I love squash( all varieties):-) cc
on 10 Nov 2009 at 8:05 am42Carolyn

I’ve been considering getting a juicer, but I’m afraid I won’t like any of my concoctions and it will be a waste of money. Maybe for Christmas.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 9:13 am43Tina

haha I love the jumping pics! And dang that sandwich sounds so good! Laughing cow, hummus, avocado??! Magical combination.
on 10 Nov 2009 at 9:45 am44Joelle (The Pancake Girl))

That bench montage is too cute! Also, your new cam takes some amazing pics! It even captured the steam from your tea!
on 10 Nov 2009 at 10:31 am45Jenna

that sandwich looks great.
jenna
on 10 Nov 2009 at 12:12 pm46Amanda @ Cakes and Ale

Sometimes nothing is better than a big bowl of veggies and rice, you know? I think that’s why I like those Amy’s bowls so much! Although, making your own from scratch is always the best!