This past Saturday, I went with some of my favorite people up to Amicalola Falls to camp out and enjoy fall in North Georgia.
It could not have been a more gorgeous setting.
the top of the falls
view of surrounding mountains
the bottom of the falls
our cute little campsite
roasting chicken sausages
Some people bring hot dogs camping, I bring organic apple chicken sausages. After roasting, we put them in whole wheat buns with honey dijon mustard. Yum.
Now that I’m back, I made another delicious fall meal. This time using an oven.
After I put my plate together, I realized I had a pretty traditional American meat and potatoes type meal. But instead of buttery mashed potatoes, I had a baked sweet potato. And instead of meatloaf (eww) or steak, I had pork tenderloin basted in honey dijon mustard served on top of arugula. I also made some roasted cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. So I guess this is my gourmet-ish (I try my best) version of meat and potatoes 
[Tip for non-cauliflower eaters: I know, I know... it's kind of weird and doesn't taste like much when its raw or steamed. You must try it roasted in the oven!! (400 degrees for about 20 minutes). Olive oil and pepper are key and add lemon zest if you have fresh lemons!!!]
The best bites of the meal include a little piece of pork + arugula + sweet potato. Killer flavor combo!!! Pork goes really well with arugula and the sweet potato is a great complement to both.
Also, I just signed up for Pile on the Miles 2009! Since I am training for the Atlanta Half Marathon on Thanksgiving, I will definitely be upping my mileage in November anyway. Now not only do I have the race to motivate me, but now there is a competition. Watch out other bloggers! It’s on
I would LOVE to go camping right about now. I need a break from school and the dietetic internship! It’s getting a little crazy! It looks like you had some beautiful scenery to enjoy. I miss that here in the city.
I just signed up for a half, too, but it’s not until April. Hopefully I’ll actually run a decent time since I’m going to attempt to train for it this time around! Any tips?
That place is beautiful! I want to go.
What beautiful scenery! The falls in particular look gorgeous!! I love your rendition on meat and potatoes! I’m going to have to try that for cauliflower, although I do like it raw too
I haven’t been camping in forever, and looking at your pictures makes me really want to go!
so beautiful! I love camping in the fall.
oh lordi lordi lord that is a GORGY view!! Not to mention your sweet potato looks equally as good as the landscapes haha.
p.s. thanks for yelling at me on my comments section. i totally went and studied after I read your comment hahaha
Great pics – looks like another good place to go camping. Is this one very close to Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains? It looks like the colors have started changing even more than when I was in the smokies recently.
Beautiful pictures!! Wow, I want to do some camping, and I realize it’s getting close to “too late” for it. I love your gourmet meat and potatoes meal, it looks better than the food I cook at home! Great advice for cauliflower haters, or those who are skeptical about it. Roasting veggies is a great way to make them taste better (with spices and olive oil of course)
What beautiful pictures!! I love to go camping too and it’s the funnest part to plan the food. Last time we went we made most everything in the dutch oven. I like your take on ‘meat & taters’