Merry Christmas! • Kath Eats

Right here’s life recently main as much as Christmas!

Merry Christmas my expensive pals!

I simply completed the primary draft of my phrase of the 12 months submit, and I feel you’ll take pleasure in studying it! The boys and I are snuggling with sugarplums right here in Charlottesville after which heading house for the vacations to Hillsborough for a protracted weekend to go to Grammie and Pea and the cousins!

Right here’s a few of the behind the scenes recently.

Our good friend Jonathon received the boys some DIY ornaments adopted by cookies and plenty of egg nog for just a little gathering earlier than he left city for Christmas. Take a look at little lefty!

Survivor Finale

Ellen and I had fun celebrating the Survivor finale. We weren’t thrilled with this season, however I assumed the winner deserved to win. CANNOT WAIT for Season 50! It begins Feb 25, so prepare. It’s all returning gamers, and since 50 is a milestone season for the franchise, it’s going to be epic in quite a lot of methods.

I made a noodle and bean soup utilizing these Impulse Beans that had been despatched to me as a pattern. They style as in the event that they had been cooked from scratch and had been nice with the kale and pesto flavors. We really helpful Cholula on prime too.

Evergreen Waffles

One other enjoyable meals pattern despatched my manner are these Evergreen waffles. They’re entire grain and made with hidden veggies and so they’re nice within the protein and fiber departments! Search for them at Kroger plus on-line.

Surprise Oven in its toaster component!

I had the blueberry taste with extra blueberries on prime and was a fan! They’re on the hearty aspect, which is what I favor, however I’ll check them on kids subsequent.

A few of the kids I dwell with solely eat plain issues 😉

Solo Weekend

I had this previous weekend with out the children and didn’t know what to do with myself at occasions! I watched Taylor Swift’s latest documentary (LOVE IT!) and

Plus I ate sardines whereas watching Southern Allure (the one Bravo present I sometimes watch).

Facet word: the Fishwife Smoked Trout is SO good! Good for placing on salads!

I additionally did some wrapping and meeting of Birch’s new scooter from Grammie + Pea! Mazen is getting this teen trick scooter.

I went for a number of walks. Love my new strolling choices.

… additionally did my sauna blanket after I received chilly! HigherDose is 20% off this week, so should you lean chilly like me – GET ONE! It’ll heat you from the within out and the sensation lasts (in contrast to a sizzling bathe which fades for me in 10 minutes). I retailer it proper below my mattress.

Talking of being chilly, I additionally received this mini heater for my desk to maintain my mouse hand heat! It’s so cute and trendy wanting. Add to cart!

Woman Dinner! True Nature Mediterranean rooster. (LOVED that it got here already sliced.) The sauce was so good. Plus Nice Harvest Popeye bread and broccoli I flash roasted within the Surprise Oven. I usually make a sauce with greek yogurt and Cholula with salt and pepper that I dip savory meals in. Get $35 off a True Nature order with my hyperlink.

Theater Evening

I did exit on Friday evening to see the most recent Dwell Arts play! We went to Zocalo first for dinner and drinks. Fabi, within the pink shirt within the again there, goes to star in Stage Kiss this Jan/Feb, so should you’re native, be sure you get tickets! They simply went on sale. You’ll be able to see your first present for simply $4.34 too.

Ladies on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown was so good! It’s a musical, and the forged was animated and enjoyable.

SIX on Sale!

If you’re somebody who does Dry January away from alcohol, you would possibly wish to give the SIX drinks a attempt! They’re 20% off proper now at Inexperienced Compass. Additionally they launched Snaps, that are flavorless packets you “snap” into any drink or mocktail of your alternative – ultimate for journey too.