The taste and smell of maple syrup will forever remind me of cozy weekends at home. When the sweetness of maple syrup filled the air, I knew it was time to push aside my warm sheets and venture downstairs for a stack of pancakes or french toast with my family. My dad, the breakfast chef, [...]
Today was a beautiful day. The sky was a brilliant shade of blue and the temperature was mild. Today was a busy day. At 6pm, I was convinced that the clock on my phone was playing a joke on me. Time always seems to fly FAR too fast on the nice days. Today began well, [...]
Roll out of bed, slide your fuzzy slippers on and wrap yourself in a blanket. Preparations for a cozy, slow morning.Greek Yogurt mixed with Pumpkin Puree, Cinnamon, Cloves, Pumpkin Pie Spice. 1/2 of a banana. Homemade Gingersnap Granola. Crunchy Peanut Butter. Honey. Crofter’s South America Superfruit Spread. Honor the empty jar. Well served. Make a [...]
I love the weekends. There is no rush. I have time to really enjoy breakfast. I never burn my tongue on piping hot banana pieces like I do almost everyday during the week.1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats cooked in 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1 cup water, cinnamon, cloves, 1/2 banana, 1/2 TBS chia [...]
Yesterday was simply amaizeing. Yes, I know that I am spelling “amazing” wrong. After work, a few of my coworkers and I did something WILD and CRAZY. We went to a corn maze. It was actually called, “The Amazing Maize Maze.” 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats cooked in 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1 [...]
When ginger meets orange it’s a match made in heaven. I think I was still channeling my chocolate cream pie with gingersnap crust and orange whipped cream this morning. My spice drawer got the best of me and my oats were gingerlicious.1/2 cup rolled oats cooked in 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1 cup water, [...]
I’ve never been one for sleeping in. It’s a blessing and a curse, really. I love the peacefulness of the morning and having time to myself before a busy day. On the flip side, I like sleep and hanging out with friends. When the rest of the world doesn’t wake up until noon on the [...]
“Mom knows best!” I feverishly fought this phrase throughout my teenage years. I was convinced that in my 13-years of life, I had more insight into the ways of the world than she did. I was always wrong, of course, and met with a big “I told you so!” with the expectation to listen next [...]
Now that’s what I call oatmeal! I got a little overzealous making breakfast this morning. I was afraid that my bowl wouldn’t hold the contents of the sauce pan I cooked them in. This bowl was huge! It looked like a big pumpkin pool, and I was more than happy to dive right in. 1/2 [...]
Please tell me you see the peace sign too! Or else I’ll just feel crazy. 1/3 cup vanilla soy milk, 2/3 cup water, 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/8 cup instant oats, 1 TBS chia seeds, cinnamon, 1/2 banana (whipped in at the end). Topped with Crunchy Peanut Butter, Crofters Asia Superfruit Spread and Homemade Pumpkin [...]
