Far From Florida
Nov 21st, 2009 by jenna
Happy Saturday!
I’ve had a thoroughly lazy and enjoyable Saturday morning, chatting with Miss Polly on the phone for nearly an hour, listening to country music and reading. I’m taking a rest day from exercise and it felt good to just stretch out in my nice warm bed. 
Breakfast was oats, obviously.
Mmmm pumpkin butter + almond butter make this girl very, very happy indeed.
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It’s 33 degrees outside!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Florida girl in me wants to pull on another sweatshirt and hibernate but I must brave the cold and go to the winery, where I will romp around in the hills of Dry Creek Valley all day, leading tours and pouring wine. At least it’s sunny outside, unlike yesterday. I feel like it’s going to be a great day!
Brrrrrrrr
Phone chats with Polly = I can personally attest that they’re incredibly uplifting
I have to tell you that your blog is my absolute favorite! I love your spirit and wish you all the best with your book deal. I too am a food blogger, but I am so much more than that. I am a mother and a wife and a writer and a runner and am currently training to for a marathon. I am also working on becoming a Certified Nutritionist in hopes that all those things comined will allow me to write about health and fitness and children’s nutrition AND do it all from home so that I can be more present with my family. Good luck to you and keep on keepin on!
You will feel better if you go outside! I promise!!! I was so depressed the first winter that I had in Germany because it was freezing and dark, and I didn’t want to brave the cold. I got smart the next winter and forced myself to be outside at least 15 min a day. It helped so much! At least you have work that helps you with that! Have fun at work today!!
oh its so cold…here is about 50..but I already catch cold !!!
pumpkin butter + almond butter great combination! did u make the pumpkin butter yourself or buy it from TJ?
33? Sounds like New England, guess you guys are getting a taste of how we feel
Happy Saturday! Enjoy your day at the winery…even though it is incredibly cold! The Louisiana girl in me would have definitely pulled an extra sweatshirt on
p.s.- pumpkin butter & almond butter make me a happy girl too!
Ah i know the feeling of wanting to hibernate… but it feels so good to get out too. Have a good day!
Hopefully all that romping up and down the hills will warm you up!
I can’t believe its that cold there!!
Teehee! The Canadian in me read that as 33 degrees Celsius and I thought…damn that is HOT….and then I quickly realized you meant Fahrenheit
Wow, it’s actually colder where you are! It’s about 11 degrees Celsius/57 degrees Fahrenheit here in the Toronto area!!! Eeek!
Wow, I had no idea California was that cold! From one Florida girl to another, I feel your pain! Eventually you will get used to it though.
California weather is weird. Sometimes its 45 in the morning here in LA but then 85 during the day!!
33 Degrees in Northern California in November? That’s highly unusual and a bit disturbing. Oh well, good excuse to curl up with some cider and a good read.
wow! that is quite chilly in cali! have a great day at the winery!
jenna
It’s sunny and cold today too in Carmel. Power-walks in the cold are great. Am not a fan of gray days unless can sit by a fire, watch Rom-Coms, eat something terrific from Whole Foods + great wine. Plus watch the French version of Cinderella’s ‘So This is Love.’ Gah. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tfjuc-pLU4
I love days like this, staying all warm and snuggly for a while and then braving the cold. It makes me feel at peace. Have a great day!
Do you usually enjoy a glass or half-glass of wine after your shift? That will warm you up.
At least Dexter can snuggle with you now at home.
Have a great weekend!
I love the pumpkin butter + almond butter + hot oats combo – very Autumn! I bet once you get in the sun and start movin’ you’ll warm up. You might want to invest in a pair of spandex running tights though (for both running, walking, cycling, and wearing under jeans!). They can be a god-send during cold weather
I am so jealous of the warm weather!!! Winter is coming in Saskatchewan, and there is nothing I can do to stop it!!
Just bundle up and maybe grab a Starbucks holiday treat–strictly for warmth purposes
Wow, it’s not even that cold hear! Bundle up, and have some tea!! =)
xo
oh brr! At least you can wear cute scarves and mittens =)
LOL I live in MO that is nothing although it’s been gorgeous here!
I love being all bundled up though in the blankets cuddling with my puppy and a good book. So cozy!
Hi Jenna,
I realize how atrociously off-topic this is, but I somehow managed to find your coveted Lindt Fleur de Sel bar in Canada and you couldn’t be more right – every atom of it is perfection! I am visiting my sister in India next month, and I am definitely going to be bringing along a stash for her as well. Thanks for flagging this bar – it may have seemed like indulgence at the time, but I assure you that your unintentionally promoting it was pure altruism!
Glad you had a great visit with your mom and a warm presence in your bed
Jaya
I thought of you as a drove past Healdsburg today on my way home. You’re a lucky girl to live in the heart of the beautiful vineyards.
How fun to have Dexter back!!
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I haven’t been in Northern Cali in the winter, so not sure how cold it gets, but wondering if it might be an idea to invest in a North Face jacket? I bought their Metropolitan Parka (3/4 length) 2 weeks ago and even though it hasn’t dropped below freezing yet, I have already got my money’s worth out of it! It’s great b/c (well again, it hasn’t been below freezing, so this may change), I haven’t needed to layer up nearly as much as with my other coat (which is lined, but not ‘North Face’ lined
Those oats look they would warm the soul
I’m not excited to go back to a Boston winter. Australia has spoiled me
Great attitude about ‘feeling’ like it would be a good day – despite the cold! I’m so sick of crappy weather and it totally affects my mood negatively
I read that it was 33 degrees and got so jealous thinking how hot that is. Then I realized you’re not in Canada and you meant farenheit not celsius!!
Geez that’s colder than it is here in Illinois! yikes!
Time for lots of layers. That’s colder than it was in Boston – I ran outside it a short sleeve shirt earlier today!
You’ll get acclimated though. I spent 3 years living in Houston – that was weather I never got used to – I definitely a New England girl at heart.
Ah, cold weather!! No bueno.. here is NYC we’ve been having freakishly warm weather, but usually we’re that chilly, too!
Looks amazing!!!
I absolutely can’t STAND cold weather. I’m from Seattle, but still. I cannot handle the cold at all.
I love pumpkin butter in oats with nut butter, so glad I discovered that too
At least the wine will keep you warm.