Good afternoon!
I’ve had an interesting day! (this seems to be the reoccuring theme here…I’m not complaining). So, I had my standard oatmeal with almond butter early…
But then…only about an hour later, Kevin texted me, telling me to meet him and Eli for breakfast since all I have done in the past 48 hours is gush over this granola from Hotel Healdsburg! When one of the Top Chef contestants texts you and tells you to come to breakfast, you go to breakfast. It doesn’t matter if you have already eaten…you eat again!
Breakfast numero duo. Granola and yogurt. It was awesome 
And then, right after breakfast, at 9:30, I tagged along with them to a 2 1/2 hour wine and food pairing at Murphy-Goode with Hardy, Dave Ready Jr, Gilian and Matt. Does it seem to you like all I do is eat? Well apparently I do. And I drink wine at 9:30 in the morning.
The things I have to do…..sigh. 
Right afterward, I met my friend Michaela for lunch at Cafe Gratitude…….I needed some green power!!!!
I ordered the largest and greenest juice that I could find, I Am Rejuvenated, which is wheatgrass, apple, ginger, lemon and sparkling water. Mmmmmmm
Along with a bowl of miso soup.
It was AWESOME. I’m in love with this place and can’t believe it’s only 4 blocks from my house. Might be superrrr dangerous!!
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I’m about to hop in the shower and get ready for tonight!!! Cocktails are at 5:00 and dinner is at 5:30, prepared by both Eli and Kevin. I can’t wait and feel so honored to have been invited—lots of pictures to come!!
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i think i can say for the first time ever i am jealous of food… all the good food you get to eat. and you stay so slim!!! yep, definitely jealous.
Seriously, please take TONS of pictures… I am so envious of your life right now… love those guys!!! I can’t believe you are actually hanging out with KEVIN!!!
Are Eli and Kevin from the most recent season of Top Chef? Because the Las Vegas season was filmed at the house I grew up in!!! Well, sort of. That’s where the contestants stayed, anyway.
… Fun fact.
Looks like it will be a great time tonight!
I am a big fan of ‘I am rejuvenated’, its how I made my transition to amazing grass.
Try the Kale salad or the pad thai next .
What a fabulous life! Eating and drinking vino….how could you go wrong!!!
That place sounds so cool! Have a great time tonight.
Your life is surreal right now. I wouldn’t believe it if you didn’t take pictures.
Dude. This is NOT happening to you. How crazy is it that you are just hanging out with Eli and Kevin 24-7? That was a terrible, lame rhyme. I am SO excited to see your dinner recap! I hope you have a blast!!!!
Wow, I have yet to find a miso soup that doesn’t have just tofu and kelp in it! Jealous
I have to ditto the “your life is surreal” – KEEP ROCKIN’ GIRL!
What a fantastic day! You are hanging with some fun crowd!
If anyone from TOP CHEF texted me I’d be there in a heartbeat…Okay maybe not Marcel but anyone else.
When you find you have to pinch yourself while awake, that’s a good sign that you’re living life well. Also, that Miso looks insanely delicious and brimming with a variety of yummy veggies.
I. am. SO. jealous. Your life is incred, seriously!!
xo
K
you are definitely living the life!
can’t wait to hear the full recap of tonight’s dinner!
jenna
ahhh, i feel like a just keep saying it, but seriously, SO jealous! you’re so lucky to have found a niche in your new home, and what a niche , at that!!
I wanna eat all day long.. no fair..lol
That Miso Soup looks fantastic!!
Wow that is incredible – there is definitely nothing boring about your life right now! I love reading your blog because you are truly LIVING life.
*sigh* SO JEALOUS! Enjoy dinner with Eli and Kevin
P.S. My hubby saw me reading your last post with pics of you with Kevin and he said… ‘isn’t that guy on Top Chef… how’d she get so lucky’ ;P
I love the oatmeal + almond butter on the hardwood floor – looks so home-y and cozy
that’s a fabulous looking green juice – i bet it detoxes quite well!
Wow – looks like soooo much fun! Great pics, and great stories. Can’t wait to hear more. Live it up girl!
So jealous!! It seems your move to California has definitely been such a whirlwind! But you are being exposed to so many wonderful experiences, food, wine, etc.. ! That is so great. I am so happy for you but very envious!
I want to eat at Cafe Gratitude on Monday!!!!
I’m so jealous that you get to hang out with the guys from Top Chef. One of my favorite shows ever! Have a blast
I know you already know this, but you seriously live the life chica
Have fun tonight, I can’t wait to see pictures!
Your eats have been so exciting lately!
I love the veggies in that Miso soup – I will have to add some to my next batch!
Have a fabulous dinner with the Top Chefs! Wow!
Oh my – that place would be dangerous for me too! I’m so jealous – it looks delish!
Can I just say I get a huge kick out of your meals on the floor shots?
The granola looks fab too, I trust your judgement on that one 
I have to thank you for intro-ing us to the Fume. Now we’ve gotten a bunch of our friends to buy it too
It’s so good. It turned me into a white wine person!!
I know everyone keeps saying this but….seriously Jenna…..this is soo awesome! You have the best life!! Can’t wait to hear about dinner!
You have the coolest life. Seriously!
I can’t believe how incredible your life is right now!!! I was feeling super jealous and then I remembered how much you DESERVE this happiness and I’m really just so happy for you. Enjoy these phenomenal experiences and get great pics!
Wow. You pretty much have the coolest job ever!
Eli seems really cool. I always liked him on the show!
So jealous. I have been wanting to go to Cafe Gratitude soooo bad. I can’t believe its right down the street. I love NorCal. Maybe I’ll move there one day too
Oh, so how did wine taste with pickles? Ha ha. Hope you have a great dinner
That is the best Miso soup I have ever seen!
I sort of wish I was you right now
Mmmmm–Love Cafe Gratitude. That green drink and miso look awesome!!! Can’t wait for tonight’s photos! 9:30AM wine. LOL
Mmmm… now you have me craving green juice and miso soup!
Hey girl,
Your blog is such a source of refreshment and inspiration. It’s nice to read about a healthy lifestyle run by positive choices. I can only hope to be in your position one day in my near future. I look forward to following more of your posts.
Have a fabulous night, beautiful!
Rebecca
Okay … so let me get this right … is your job to eat and drink!!?? If so, I hate you. Just kidding. But seriously?
I’m wishing I was you right now. What an opportunity that is! Kevin and Eli… wow.
Looks like you are having a blast…. I’m so glad to hear that you are enjoying everything to the fullest! California is definitely a good fit for you! Can’t wait to see your pictures! (PS- drinking at 9:30 am is totally legit… after all, that’s 12:30 east coast time!!!!! LOL!!!!!!)
Kind of a repeat comment, but I HATE YOU!! Seriously, I do…. (still love you too) Cafe Gratitude is my favorite restaurant and I’ve never even been there before. I know, how can I know that? I have way too many friends who live there and love it. Plus, I’m a hugh raw foodie and there is nothing like that where I am. Oh someday. Can’t wait for the big recap!!
I think you might just have the best job ever.
Glad you’re enjoying California Jenna. I’m very happy for you!
Wine at 9:30…it was already 12:30 on the east coast! All is good! Love your life out there! And it will settle down a little after a while! There is just still so many new things to do! And you are right…when a Top chef says come eat….you go and eat!
Keep enjoying yourself Jenna!
What an amazing time you are having! You are obviously very deserving of it.
I have the biggest married crush on Kevin. I love want to hug him:)
Wow, that miso soup looks truly amazing!
When a top chef contestant tells you to come to breakfast… you come to breakfast.
That made me laugh so hard. Glad you’re having a great time!
you live in a dream world!
Way to go!!! I am so glad that you are having all these amazing experiences in Nor Cal and I hope this welcoming streak continues and you really enjoy being here for a few more years!!! It looks like this move is really working and your courage is paying off big time! Good job following your heart and being brave. I look forward to your daily doze of positive energy.
wine and good food that early in the morning is the lush life! yum yum
I’m so intrigued by all the small bites of food parings. I’m interested to hear what flavors the pickles pulled out of which wine!
Happiness Awaits
Just had to comment because I was in Healdsburg a few months ago for a very special occasion. The Hotel Healdsburg was one of the more terrible hotel experiences I’ve ever had. Glad that at least their granola is good…Along those same lines, Cyrus was the most incredible dinner of my life. Really enjoying reading about your life out there, it’s a dream of mine that will hopefully come true in the next year or so.
That miso soup looks amazing!
I just bought a huge amount of miso paste and am using it in everything… do you think you could replicate the soup recipe? Any idea what all the ingredients were?