So today. I did not go to the doctor. We made the executive decision that my tonsil still resembles a spotted hockey puck we will go in the morning. We did, however, eat delicious food!
That would be a Plant Burger from Plant Cafe in San Francisco. My, how I love that place. I didn’t get to eat lunch until almost three because my mom’s flight was late and this just hit the spot.
After a long drive home (with a detour for wine…obviously), I found it utterly necessary to lay on my floor and play the Pocahontas theme song on my flute, which my mom brought me all the way from Georgia.
I shall be putting on a concert for anyone in the Santa Rosa area. So far, I remember how to play Colors of the Wind and Oh Little Town of Bethlehem. What more could you possibly need?
Well, tomato soup actually. With goat cheese stirred in. Mmmmmmmmm
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Cute! I love the song colors of the wind
I also enjoyed cherries today! I really hope you get your tonsil checked out tomorrow! Never know with these things…
Oh man, I used to love Pocahantas as a kid! I could seriously sing the whole soundtrack!
I’ve never seen a flute like that! Learn something new everyday I suppose
That’s cool you know how to play. I tried learning in 5th grade but that side of my brain doesn’t function well, hahah.
So cool! I used to play the clarinet but I’m not sure I remember how? So kudos to you!
That burger looks AMAZING!
in all the moves i have made, my parents always sent my flute. there were times that i didn’t have a couch, but i had a flute! i have the same tune a day book. funny.
I can’t play the flute, but I can sure belt out a mean “A Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. Maybe we could have a Disney themed concert?
Hope your throat is healed tomorrow!
Now that’s funny. You remind me of a French friend, Veronique–and she plays the flute, too. A Plant burger and wine can cure anything!
It’s an Alto Flute! I love it! I had a piccolo and regular flute that I played along with a tenor saxophone. So much fun to remember.
aw yay for your mom’s arrival!! That sandwich looks awesome, and YES please, please, please have a flute concert! I fully support you.
You think you own whatever land you land on
The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name……
Your posts crack me up! Sometimes your sarcasm reminds me of the Pioneer Woman…hopefully you don’t consider that an insult or anything
Have a great time with Mom and hope your tonsils are good by the morning.
I need to go pick up some cans of good soup! I had been making my own but now that I’ve started a new job, there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day to make it.
That soup + goats cheese combo looks delish!
Amy’s tomato soup is the best! Such a great, quick and easy meal and I love that it’s healthy. Any kind of melted cheese is a great addition. Her split pea is good too
Pocahontas is one of my fav movies from childhood. I have a piano version of Colors of the Wind that I always like to play at home. Sometimes, it’s the simple things in life that make ya smile.
OMG my piccolo totally looked like that in middle school… i got moved up to the wooden one (we called it Woody) in high school.
JEalous of it all. Good luck with the tonsil.
Carter and I eat that soup all the time and have never thought to try goat cheese in it. Thanks for the tip! Have fun with your mommy and playing your flute! My dad used to own a music store and I had a beautiful glass flute that I was given on one of his business trips. That thing sounded like pure beauty.
omg Jenna I just laughed out loud. I would totally attend your flute concert if I didn’t live in Milwaukee.
You are so the cutest (and I love the Pocahontas music…reckon you could do a touring concert and come to New Zealand?! I could join in on the piano…I even have the sheet music).
That plant burger looks wonderful!
Hope you have a good doctor’s visit.
Jenn
Don’t you know the “Lord of the Dance” song on the flute? Probably the only one I still know …. and the beggining of “My Heart Will Go On” …. Annoying heheheh!
enjoy time with your mom! Hydrate and get some sleep! Hope the bf and your mom meet this week.
I’m obsessed with carbonated water too. I’ll try the mint version.
That mint water looks amazing!
I dont know how you can have such a good appetite when you are sick! Probably good for you though!
There are tons of Plant Cafe’s in SF now. Have you tried the fancy schmancy one on the Embarcadero? I think they take reservations. I’m glad the owners have been so successful, although to be honest, I miss the predecessor restaurant in the Marina (Lettus).
I am heading up to SF tomorrow! I can’t wait for all the great eats!
Ahhhh, I CANNOT believe you have that music I thought I was the only one who saved those from 5th grade! Haha you are awesome … I had the solo for Colors of the Wind at the band concert and I may or may not still bust out my flute to play it. Have fun with your mom!
Your pictures are so bright ‘n’ summery today! I’m excited about cherry season. Chocolate Cherry Bomb Shakes!
I hope it is all better in the morning!!
Is that mint water anything like those Metro Mint drinks?!? I can’t help but feel like those tasted like the water in your mouth after you brush your teeth haha.
And I’m SUPER impressed that you’re able to be eating all this food with such a sore throat!! I’d be dying and only wanting to eat soup/smoothies. I reallllly hope it goes well at the doctor tomorrow. Feel better, chica!
I play the flute too! I love it so much. Is yours a normal flute with a curved mouth piece??
The burger looks lovely and tomato soup with cheese is the best! Hope your tonsils are better tomorrow.
I didn’t know you played the flute! I played from 4th-12th grade and still have mine. I’ve never seen one like yours though.
Have fun with your mom!
This made me think of you
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Not in that you’re the manatee, just your many references to them!
http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/06/video-a-very-hungry-manatee.html
Glad that tonsil isn’t keeping you from eating delicious food!
Everyone has been eating cherries lately! Maybe I should go get some lol BTW, glad to hear you are getting better
hahahah LOL i used to play pocahontas on my violin like crazy!!!! i stunk at every other song but i could play colors of the wind like nobodies business!!
warm soup sounds perfect for your throat. has is been sore? or just a bulging tonsil?
If I were in the area, I’d join you and play my recorder. I can play hot crossed buns, ya know.
i LOVE the mint sparkling water. it’s pure delight to drink–i mix it with a little lemonade and if i have fresh mint on hand, i’ll crush some and put it in the glass. OH my goodness, it’s a perfect glass of deliciousness.
I hope everything’s ok with your throat!
Goat cheese in tomato soup = genius!
Playing the Pocahontas soundtrack on your flute = also genius!
Great food tips, great humour…this is why your blog is so popular!
Hehe, I loved learning movie soundtrack songs for my clarinet, back when I played! I used to be able to play the Harry Potter theme song.
I always wished I played the flute in middle school. I had braces and my parents wouldn’t let me play anything but percussion.
This is so hilarious. I played flute in elementary school and had this awesome 80′s soundtrack themesong sheet music, so I used to play the Footloose, Top Gun and St. Elmo’s Fire themesongs. There is nothing sadder than the Top Gun themesong with one lonely flute. You’ve inspired me to look for that song book (and my abandoned flute) when I go back home.
TOTALLY also played the flute! Hope your tonsil gets better!!
My parent’s dropped off my saxophone at my new house a few weeks ago and I’ve totally been busting out tunes, much to the neighbors dismay. Hope your tonsil is better today!
I never played the flute, but I did play the piano! I don’t have one now, but everytime I go over to my parents I play them a rousing rendition of “All I Ask of You” from Phantom. THey love it, I’m sure!
loooooooove that you played Pocahontas on your flute…and now i have “colors of the wind” stuck in my head
Is that an alto flute????!
I use to play the flute as well! Last time I went home and picked it up after 3 years of not playing and I lost my fingering. I know it will come back, but it will take a little dedication.
Mint water………….mmmmm divine !
I would get it checked out. It could be a peritonsillar abscess.
Holy cow. You have a recurved flute too? I thought I was the only person who needed one of those suckers. Silly short arms… I love it!
I played the flute in highschool! I wonder if I still could…
Hope you feel better soon! I used to play the flute until I graduated high school. I was in marching band and “YES” I went to band camp. Haha. My mom just had a tag sale about a month ago and my flute was sold in the process.
I never saw a flute like yours though. I didn’t even realize that they made them that way! Your burger and soup look delish!!
If I had had sheet music from Disney, I would still be playing the flute today rather than giving it up in 11th grade to join color guard. Now, that’s a video worth posting!
That’s funny you like the Mint Water… I picked it up on a whim a few weeks ago and I thought it tasted like drinking seltzer while chewing gum. lol
Gotta Love Pochahontas!
I loooove the Plant Burger! It is my comfort food
hahaha love youuuu. when i went home for christmas this past winter i searched HIGH and low for my flute from hs! the christmas spirit had me wanting to find it and see if i could still whistle a tune. plus my roomie and i shared secrets and she played the flute too. too bad neither one of us could locate the instrument
maybe ill look again now that you have inspired me. have fun with the colors of the windddddd
You are the cutest! I think you should tour the world with this flute performance and come to New Zealand…I can even join in on the piano (I have the Pocahontas sheet music at home too)!