When we chatted in March, I told you all about the change coming this year for the Uproot from Oregon kitchen as I move to start my Masters’ in Public Health (read about my path to public health). I’m excited to share that I’ll be spending two years in sunny Berkeley, California at UC Berkeley! Thanks to all of you who have been equally as excited as I am for this change and new adventure – I know the foodie culture of California will suit me well, and I’m excited for the challenge of getting back in the swing of school.
But first, some time to relax and enjoy this Denver summer. It’s already May!? In a few weeks, I am leaving my full-time job to spend time this summer working the farmers’ market booth for Waffle Up, entertaining friends who are visiting, traveling to national parks, whipping up recipes for this space, training for my half marathon in early August, and taking care of our growing veggie garden and chickens!
>>> Heck yes, you read that right: the chickens get ‘adopted’ tomorrow. Any name suggestions for my lady chicken? Recipe requests using fresh eggs? <<<
Let me catch you up on some of my best eats from April, from a quick trip to Seattle (with my sister as the best tour guide), to my favorite Denver spots for happy hour, and some home cooking in between:
Clockwise from the top:
Beet salad (on happy hour!) from Gozo
Bruschetta plate and house wine from Americatus
Huge dinner party salads with berries topped with smoked salmon
Seafood stew from Ivar’s (Seattle)
Wonton noodles with BBQ pork belly and bone “tea” at Cho 77
Molten chocolate cakes from Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery (Seattle)
Simple Roasted Chicken with Spring Vegetables – eaten outside in the backyard!
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says
Awesome! I love California. And it sounds like you have a fun summer ahead of you too!
Sara- The Organic Dietitian says
You eat some good looking food! Congrats on grad school You have a great advanture ahead of you!
Marisa says
Thank you Sara! I’m excited!
Cassie @ Almost Getting it Together says
I am so happy it is official!! I am excited to get to hang out in the Bay Area and have another foodie and fitness-loving friend here 🙂 xoxo congrats!!
Marisa says
WAHOO 😀 Thanks Cassie!
Lauren says
Congratulations! I am so very excited for you. California will be a wonderful place to spend the next 2 years!
And it looks like I need to check out Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery after I move 🙂
Marisa says
Thanks Lauren! Yes, you have some yummy culinary adventures ahead too!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Congratulations!! That is fantastic! I can only imagine what a gorgeous and fun two years it will be 🙂
Marisa says
Thanks Hannah!
Selena @ The Nutritious Kitchen says
Oh my goodness congratulations!!! That is such exciting news and now your summer is going to be that much better knowing you have something to look forward to and a new chapter in your life to start 🙂
BTW I live about 3 hours from San Francisco so hopefully we will get to coordinate something once you move over here! Yay!!
Marisa says
Yes, I’d love to get together, Selena! I know I’ll be seeing you in Vermont first for Blog Brulee!
Min says
Wow!! SO many exciting changes ;). I’m totally ready to follow you in your new and exciting journey in Berkeley! Love that city! The weather, food scene, the energy….I’m kinda jealous ;). Hmm…a name for your lady chicken…I’ll have to think about this one. If I come up with something, I’ll def let you know! I just named my lil’ stuffed panda from the San Diego zoo Falafel (bc I had the BEST falafel on that same day).
Marisa says
Thanks Min! Come visit anytime 🙂 I love the name Falafel… also delicious!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
What?! You’re moving here?! That’s so awesome!! We’ll definitely have to get together at some point. Yay! I’m so excited! 🙂 And all of your eats look so colorful and delicious!
Marisa says
Surprise!! 😀 Yes, I’d love to get together sometime in the fall. Thanks Sarah!
Morgan @ Managing Mommyhood says
Ahh I want chickens soo bad, but our life is so up in the air right now that it doesn’t make sense for us at the moment. I shall live vicariously through you instead
Marisa says
Sounds good Morgan 😀
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
Marisa!! I can’t believe I missed this announcement!!!! Excited that you are moving to California and congrats on getting into Cal! Would love to meet with you when you are around!
Marisa says
Yes!!! Thank you! I would love to get together as well. Can’t wait to live in Berkeley!