Hey guys!
I’ve definitely played catch-up today….but I’m so tired! I never thought a “vacation” could be so exhausting, but leading a conference definitely was an emotional and physically draining experience. I fully planned on doing some yoga today but I ended up just standing in downward facing dog awhile, stretching, and then calling it a day. It was a lesson in honoring my body 🙂
I snacked on some cashews from my sweet Summit swag bag!
My new Barney Butter shirt!!!!!!
Awesome.
Lunch was a salmon salad sandwich (1 can salmon, canola oil mayo, dijon mustard, hot sauce, curry powder. don’t knock it–it works!) with swiss cheese on oatmeal bread with applesauce on the side!
This afternoon I sprung and got my airline tickets for San Francisco next month! SO excited about the conference and going to the wine country again. Many more vlogs in the future, methinks. 😉
The other half of my Pro Bar for a snack—
My mom was working late so I made a quick dinner for my dad and I. Chicken piccata with rice pilaf and salad. When I can’t think of what to cook with chicken, I go the picatta route more often than not. It takes only like 15 minutes and is very tasty! I never actually use the recipe I linked to…..I just throw stuff in and it always works. No measurements or anything….this is totally a grab and go kinda meal! My mom actually made this rice earlier today so all I did was reheat.
+ a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and cookies for dessert!
Still working on emails and post-Summit notes now but hoping to dig into my new PAT CONROY book very soon! Pat Conroy is hands down my favorite author of all time (I’ve read every one of his books twice) and today I got the LAST copy of his new book “South of Broad” at Barnes and Noble. I’ll keep you updated as to how it is!
brandi
August 17, 2009 at 8:43 pmi love the color of the tshirt! that’s exciting about SanFran – I would have loved to go to BlogHer AND to the FoodBuzz conference this fall, but it’s just so expensive to travel! Some day.
Evan Thomas
August 17, 2009 at 8:48 pmThat’s awesome you bought those tickets. maybe it’s a little early for fun wishing but have fun!
CATIEDIDIT
August 17, 2009 at 8:49 pmA friend recommended Pat Conroy about a month ago to me…I read Beach Music and absolutely loved it!
katey
August 17, 2009 at 9:00 pmAll you bloggers are eating those pro bars! They look so good 🙂 I will search for them
taybero
August 17, 2009 at 9:00 pmSo glad you got your plane tickets – you must be super excited. I look forward to the vlogs! Blue is definitely a good color for you. Isn’t it crazy how a new t-shirt can make you feel so great? 🙂
Maria
August 17, 2009 at 9:02 pmThat salmon salad sandwich actually sounds awesome with the mustard, curry powder, and swiss cheese. I love crazy flavor combos like this 🙂
Hope you enjoy relaxing with the book!
Joelle (The Pancake Girl))
August 17, 2009 at 9:03 pmI love that you always have book reviews! As an avid reader/English major, it makes me very happy to see! 🙂
Rachel in NC
August 17, 2009 at 9:07 pmPat Conroy is my all-time favorite author too! Lords of Discipline is my favorite, and my book club is reading Beach Music next month. I got South of Broad and have read the prologue and the first 3 chapters…then I had to force myself to go to bed!
Chloe (Naturally Frugal)
August 17, 2009 at 9:10 pmPat Conroy is a great writer, I love his stuff.
Good job listening to your body, it’s understandable that you girls would be tired after plane rides, multiple runs along the river, full days of the conference and constant mingling! I can barely function when I get home from work let alone after going out with friends.
You need a vacation from your vacation!
kay (eating machine)
August 17, 2009 at 9:10 pmI cook chicken more or less like that all the time-I’m going to have to start doing the deglazing with stock thing!
Bobbi
August 17, 2009 at 9:20 pmI so want to go to San Fran with you, can you believe I have never been before!
Lainie
August 17, 2009 at 9:21 pmCute shirt! I love barney butter. Everyone is talking about ProBars…I must try one soon!
Runeatrepeat
August 17, 2009 at 9:24 pmI’m hoping to score a ticket! I don’t know if I will, but I’m glad I can read along with you 🙂
Abby
August 17, 2009 at 9:28 pmBeach Music is one of my favorite books! The Great Santini is another good read, as well. My mom recommended them to me and I was doubtful, as it’s not my usual read, but I loved them both…
Sarah
August 17, 2009 at 9:34 pmDigging the Barney Butter shirt! You’re going to have so much fun in San Fran. Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Shannon The Healthy Beach Bum
August 17, 2009 at 9:37 pmI love using curry powder too 🙂 it’s instant flava in a pan! Cute new shirt!
Jil
August 17, 2009 at 9:37 pmMmm. The sandwich looks so good! Did you put red onion on that as well? Thought I saw some peeking through there.
Andee (Runtolive)
August 17, 2009 at 9:43 pmI love salmon/tuna sandwiches! That oatmeal bread looks so good!
Lele
August 17, 2009 at 9:49 pmHahaha so I’m at home for the summer and I was reading this post and my mom looked over my shoulder and went “I LOVE THOSE COOKIES!”
Those cookies are great 😀
Tracy
August 17, 2009 at 9:58 pmI love Pat Conroy too! Can’t wait to hear how it is..I’m going to pick it up soon too.
Emily
August 17, 2009 at 10:06 pmI can’t even imagine how tired you are – I’m tired just from sitting and attending the summit!
Kudos for honoring your body today! 🙂
sian
August 17, 2009 at 10:11 pmyummy…love curry powder.put in on roasted chicpeas the other day..so good! I know the feeling for having to go on vacation when you get back from one..our summer is too long this year for my kids! 10 weeks..urgh
Emily (A Nutritionist Eats)
August 17, 2009 at 10:19 pmI loved the vlogs! Keep ’em coming!
Amanda (modernation)
August 17, 2009 at 10:27 pmI’m on the waiting list for BlogHer but plan to just live vicariously through you ladies. Do you put capers in your picatta? I love capers and they are a MUST in my picatta and many other recipes.
Laura
August 17, 2009 at 10:29 pmI’m reading South of Broad, also! I live in Pawleys Island, SC, and he’s coming to speak and sign books at our independent bookstore, Litchfield Books, in September!
emily - eatventures
August 17, 2009 at 10:47 pmCute shirt! I’m glad you are getting a chance to decompress.
Allie Katie
August 17, 2009 at 10:48 pmOh my mom loves Pat Conroy—I’ll have to check some of that stuff out! Have a great night!
Maria
August 17, 2009 at 10:53 pmPetit Ecoliers (especially the extra-dark variety) make me so happy. Perfect with after-dinner tea.
Angela (Run Study Eat)
August 17, 2009 at 10:56 pmAs a foodie, I KNOW you will love San Francisco. Such a food mecca, Anthony Bourdain and the host of Man vs. Food were here not too long ago!!
*Andrea*
August 17, 2009 at 11:04 pmi am soooo excited to hear there may be a summit next year – i’d looooove to go! i love seeing these cookies on your blog – i need to buy them!! so classic but delicious.
Becky@I Heart Running & Food
August 17, 2009 at 11:11 pmYay another trip! All the pics from the summit look like you girls had a blast. The salmon salad sandwich looks good 🙂
Amber
August 17, 2009 at 11:39 pmCongratulations on the summit! Hope there is another SF/Napa meet up when you head out this way again =)
Caroline
August 18, 2009 at 12:00 amSuper cute shirt!
That oatmeal bread looks delicious.
carly
August 18, 2009 at 12:13 amJenna!
I love your blog! When you go to SF be sure to go to Napa and try and go to Hill Family Estate tasting room located in Yountville… There is great food in the area too… Yountville is known for the French Laundry and other amazing fine dining restaurants… If you have time book a Hill Family Garden tour with my brother Ryan Hill and experience the Organic, Locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables along your walk… If you are going to SF at the end of the month Hill Family is having a 2 day Tomato Party… You get to try over 25 tomato varieties and drink lots of wine…
Cheers!
Jolene (everydayfoodie.ca)
August 18, 2009 at 12:41 amI think I need to given salmon sandwiches another try – because yours looks so good! I like fresh salmon, but I have always opted for canned tuna instead of canned salmon because I was never a big fan. Your sandwich is tempting me to try it again!
Sara
August 18, 2009 at 12:44 amSandwich looks good! — like when it’s been in a lunch bag and gets all nice and smushy. Also, I enjoyed the swag ProBar, though I really do wish they were smaller. Excited to see more beautiful pictures of CA here soon. Hey, your readers can live vicariously through you, can’t they?! 😉
Lizzy
August 18, 2009 at 12:44 amSo glad that you are able to go back to the wine country! thats so amazing! 😉
Rachel
August 18, 2009 at 12:55 amI have NEVER made chicken piccata and I have no idea why not – the flavors look like they meld so tastily together! My goal is to work without recipes a lot, and I think I will follow your lead.
Mysti
August 18, 2009 at 2:10 amJenna:
I’ve followed you since learning of your tragic loss earlier this year. You’ve continued to amaze me as you’ve persevered through the difficult emotional times. Kudos on the amazing success with the conference!! Way to go!
Emily Eats
August 18, 2009 at 3:05 am…I am already looking forward to the wine country vlogs! 🙂
Michelle
August 18, 2009 at 3:59 amCurried tuna is the rave in Australia. Have you ever had curried egg sandwhiches? I HATE american egg sandwhiches..however add curry to them and I’ll eat them!
Live.Life.Fully ~M
Stacy (Eating To Live Love Laugh Tri)
August 18, 2009 at 8:28 amThat color blue looks awesome on you! : )
HeatherBakes
August 18, 2009 at 8:55 amYou guys worked so hard on the conference- you definitely deserve a few days to relax!!
Oooh, another trip? Exciting! SF is a great foodie city.
Lauren
August 18, 2009 at 9:08 amThat sandwich sounded delicious! Thank you for giving me my dinner idea for tonight 🙂
Pam (Highway to Health)
August 18, 2009 at 9:24 amI love finding new authors – I’m going to have to give Pat Conroy a try.
That’s awesome you get to go on another trip so soon! I bet you can’t wait to go!
Shawna
August 18, 2009 at 10:17 amCute BB shirt! I know you have said before, but what’s the name of those yummy cookies again? I can’t look at another pic without trying them!
K
August 18, 2009 at 10:34 amLOVE the Barney Butter shirt!! Those cookies are way too delicious 🙂
By the way, I just wanted to congratulate you on the success of the summit! It sounds like it was a hit with everyone who attended!
Stephanie L.
August 18, 2009 at 1:07 pmI love Pat Conroy! His books have an epic quality to them. I would like to mention that I have been reading your blog since you first started 2 years ago and I still enjoy reading it. I also have a question for you, what do you think of bars (ex. Pro Bars) as meal replacements? Thanks! Love the blog
Alison
August 18, 2009 at 4:42 pmI was grocery shopping the other day with my daughter and she picked up a package of those cookies you like so much. Even though I’ve only commented here once before and don’t know you at all, I thought of you immediately when she showed me the Petit Ecoliers cookies.
I truly enjoy reading your blog!
RunningBetty
August 18, 2009 at 10:54 pmwould love to know brand and store for oatmeal bread. thanks!
AZ
August 19, 2009 at 11:07 pmWOW…I tried your curry salmon salad recipe, except subbed canned tuna for the salmon and it was like a whole new world of tuna salad opened up to me! I’m new to your blog but really love your meal ideas so far. Its inspired me to work out today and eat healthier.