It’s a rare Saturday in Charlotte for me. I have no plans and a whole day to do whatever I want! No work, no social engagements…nothing! I did find out at the eleventh hour last night that I was needed to sub a yoga class this morning so I started my Saturday bright and early with 50 hard-working yogis who powered through 90 minutes of super hot and sweaty flow.
First order of business after teaching was a shower, cold smoothie and coffee before heading out to the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market. I haven’t been to the market in months due to work obligations so I was thrilled to get there this morning. It was the best market I’ve been to in a really long time.
I loved my haul today…peaches, eggplant, several varieties of tomatoes, squash, zucchini, blueberries, corn, sourdough bread, watermelon and a pound of North Carolina sea bass (fish tacos are on the menu for Sunday night!).
I tomato sandwich was a must for lunch today. I used one of the Cherokee purple tomatoes and the sourdough bread that I purchased to make a killer sandwich. I made a herb mayo using basil and parsley that I’ve been growing and gave the tomatoes a nice dose of salt. Blue Diamond Nut Thins and spinach salad with feta, strawberries, almonds and aged balsamic and olive oil on the side.
Sullie is also enjoying our relaxed day and has been sunbathing and napping away. Why is she so cute!?
Hope you’re also enjoying a relaxed and sunny Saturday!
What’s your favorite way to enjoy summer tomatoes? I love tomato sandwiches (obviously!) but I also think I’m going to make a tomato pie this week! 🙂
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July 22, 2026
I am such a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast. 95% of the time I’m craving a breakfast that is on the sweet side. That mostly alternates between smoothies or yogurt bowls with overnight oats, chia pudding or oatmeal occasionally thrown in there. On the rare occasion I go savory – it’s scrambled [...]
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July 19, 2026
I want to bottle up this summer and make it last forever (well, maybe minus the wildly hot and humid weather that makes running a big thumbs down). I mentioned this in my last post…but I am really enjoying the slower pace and the days that feel like they have more space. While I’m trying [...]
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July 10, 2026
Happy Friday! I hope this post finds you well and enjoying the summer. We are in the dog days of it over here in Charlotte – the heat and humidity is off the charts – but it’s something I’ll embrace because I deeply appreciate the massive slow down that summer has brought. A lot of [...]
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June 21, 2026
I recently traveled to Big Bear Lake, California for the inaugural Big Bear Peaks + Pines three-day stage race hosted by TransRockies Running. This was my third TransRockies event in 12 months (see also Colorado + Moab) and I’m here to tell you that they can do no wrong when it comes to race organization [...]
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May 30, 2026
Happy weekend! Another week in the books! I got three runs in (6.5 miles, 5.5 miles, 5.5 miles) and I have a trail run planned for tomorrow. Total weekly mileage will end up around 30-35 miles depending on if I go for 13 or 17 tomorrow! I’m 16 weeks out from the Golden Ultra so [...]
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May 23, 2026
Happy Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a very rainy one here in Charlotte and while I am a little bummed not to be spending the weekend in Florida with the fam or by the pool at our swim club (just opened for the season!), I’m also welcoming a slower pace and time at home. It’s been [...]
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May 3, 2026
Hi and happy May! As we roll into the first full week of a new month, I have almost a month’s worth of lunch ideas for you. It’s a great mix of sandwiches, bowls, salads and wraps. I hope you enjoy and find some inspiration for your midday meal! Open-faced chickpea salad sandwich on toasted [...]
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