I didn’t end up getting any relaxing in last night – Matt and I got started on hiring and worked until bedtime. Tonight I am scheduling a little R&R for sure!
I didn’t even hear the alarm go off this morning – Matt was up and in the shower and I woke up to an empty space in the bed. It’s always weird to feel that because I’m almost always the first one up! He went down to make oats while I got ready.
Why are the oats pale yellow? Because Matt cracked a farm fresh egg into the pot! I’ve noticed the more farm fresh the eggs, the brighter the yolk, and this bowl was a perfect pale yellow. We both loved the thicker – almost grit-like – texture of the oats too. I couldn’t taste the egg, but I could feel it.
On top I sprinkled some Hail Merry Grawnola [a past OpenSky deal] coconut and Honey Crunch PB, which was divine!
Did you notice anything different?
MY is that dark tea!! It was COFFEE!! I’ve been coffee-free for about a month and today’s rain and gloom prompted me to steal a half cup from Matt’s pot. It was half a tiny mug, so I sure hope I don’t feel much. I do intend to bring coffee back on demand, but I hope to not get addicted to the caffeine until at least next fall. I’m OK with the addiction through the winter months when I always want coffee anyways.
I’m headed to the bakery soon for another interview, then a meeting, then home for lunch, then back over for 2 more interviews!
FYI, DANIELLE’S chips are going out on a great 40% off deal via my OpenSky newsletter this morning. I’m pretty sure it’s the lowest price they’ve been in history!! If you’re interested, be sure you’re signed up to receive the email.
Also, have you noticed all the celebs who are now on OpenSky!? Bobby Flay (!!), Alicia Silverstone, Dorie Greenspan, Holly Robinson Peete, The Cake Boss Buddy Valastro, Lulu Powers, The Judds!? Can’t believe my face is on the same page!!
Have a good one!
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Farm fresh eggs open up a whole new world…
I didn’t notice that about OpenSky but that’s pretty awesome!
I give you tons of credit for EVER being coffee free. I definitely can’t live without my morning cup but I really wish I could!!
I’ve never had a farm fresh egg but now I’m super curious!
Love the pale yellow. I have never, ever put an egg, or even egg whites into my oatmeal before. It just seems odd to me, but I don’t really know why I think that? I love eggs, and definitely need a good amount of protein for breakfast, so it seems like it should be a no-brainer.
It’s gloomy here today, too! I like it.
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Looks great! Do you ever just pack your lunch to take with you? Wouldn’t it save you time?
Yes….I did that yesterday
hope you get some R and R today. it si tough to run around all day and never sit down to rest. good luck! and i am gonna try the egg in my oats soon!
I’ve been so impressed with you switching from coffee to tea. I just think I’d be in such a funk all day if I try that. I’m a Type 1 diabetic and caffeine does seem to have a slightly negative effect on my morning blood sugar levels so I should try to switch over to a less-caffeinated tea, but I’ve been a major morning coffee person for so long, I don’t know how to start!
ooh! totally going to hit up that deal. even if i am out of the country when it gets to my house! Lol.
When it is gloomy and rainy outside, I also sometimes think about turning back to a nice cup of coffee:) But I haven´t done it yet:)
mmm I love adding an egg to oatmeal, it makes it so custardy and delicious!
I do hope you get a little R and R tonight, you guys deserve it! Wow you are in good company I haven’t checked open sky in a while, I will have to do so!
Have a great day!
Custardy! Exactly. That’s exactly how it tastes. Eggs in oats (or any grain) are a good thing.
I absolutely love fresh farm eggs – there is no comparison to what you buy in the store. Our farmers market starts soon and I cannot wait for my fresh eggs again.
Enjoy your day – wishing you some relaxation tonight!
I put egg whites in my oats all the time – it makes it soooo creamy!
Cake Boss is on OpenSky?! I don’t know if I can handle that.
Yes! Definitely. The fresher the egg, the deeper the color. It’s so true. And there is a total flavor difference between regular store eggs and ones straight from the farm.
Breakfast looks wonderful!
So happy to see that coffee this morning! Have you (or Matt) ever tried roasting your own coffee beans? My husband did it for the first time last night, and I’m sipping on coffee made with them as we speak. It’s so easy to do – and the flavor is amazing!
We haven’t because there are so many good roasteries here!
It’s so sweet that you and Matt always eat every meal together, even breakfast – my family is so apart, no-one ever has the same thing at the same time! Do you guys ever want different things though?
Sometimes and we do then, but rarely! It’s too much work to do different things
I love a nice fresh egg cracked into my oats! Pack in that protein! I knew Alicia Silverstone was on OpenSky but not Bobby Flay!
Eggs in oatmeal? I’ve never heard of it. I always learn something new on your blog!
Hope you get that R&R today!!!
Egg in oats? Doesn’t sound too bad. That must add a tasty texture!
I like the idea of adding the egg!
I just noticed Bobby Flay on Open Sky recently- that’s so cool!
Wow, that is a lot of celebs! I wish OpenSky was open to Canadians too – as far as I know, I don’t think it is. I also LOVE farm fresh eggs. Your breakfast is delicious! Get some rest today!
I love fresh eggs! They are just so much better. The oats look perfect. I am always up before Tony, so on the rare occasion Tony gets up first, it is so weird. I hope you two have a great day!
Huzzah for the veggie chips! And fingers crossed you will get some relaxing in soon
I love Alicia Silverstone! Not only does she have an OpenSky but she also has a blog (thekindlife.com)!!!
the egg yolks are brighter because the chickens from these farms eat real food (not corn) so they get more beta-carotenes in their diet, thus producing the dark color. it also makes the farm fresh eggs better for you too! same reasons why free range chicken and beef tastes better.
Open Sky is really becoming BIG time now.. We can follow 10 people too! Wahoo!
Feel the egg!!!
I’ve noticed the brighter yolk thing too and it makes me feel like it was “worth” paying more for them:)
I love farm fresh eggs. We buy eggs from so friends of ours and theirs are the most amazing I have ever encountered. The yolks are this beautiful rich orange color. Yum!
I love coffee–I give you credit for being able to cut it out! Is it just because you want to reduce your caffeine intake or is there another reason?
Nope, just to reduce dependency
Way to go! I am impressed with your discipline!
I love eggs in my oatmeal- gives it such a creamy texture! Egg whites+chia seeds in oatmeal is the like the ultimate bowl of cream
You have some will-power to cut out coffee, I love it too much
The stitching on that blanket/tablecloth is so pretty too!
The oats look great! I love the texture that eggs add to a bowl of oatmeal.
I really need to try the egg in my oats. I love any way to add an extra bit of protein to my breakfast.
totally agree on farm fresh eggs! My friend in Nebraska said that she got a dozen farm fresh eggs last year while taking her kiddos trick-or-treating! haha.
Kath, Where is that napkin / placemat from ? I have a bridal shower for a friend coming up and would love to add that to her gift! So Cute!
It was a gift from Mrs Carrots n Cake
yes it is amazing how YELLOW the yolk is in those happy chickens !!!
I was wondering what the title was about! I drink coffee year-round in the mornings. Food looks yummy!
I’ve never thought to put an egg in oats. I love how filling egg whites & oats are and have them for breakfast all the time and I can imagine they’d be wonderful together!
I’m interested in the snacks on open sky, but wondering if you could provide a little nutrition information. Thanks!
Lauren,
There’s nutri. info on the sale page – at the bottom with the offer details.
Thank you! Just ordered some. They look delish!
I love the color of farm fresh eggs. It never gets old. Every time I crack one I get excited. The ones I’ve been getting recently are almost orange! I used one to make a whole wheat waffle the other day and it was so pretty!
I’m still drooling over the Mitten Mint tea that you showed with yesterday’s breakfast. I tried to search around on the Internet, but it was no-where to be found! Do you know if it’s only available thru restaurant distributors? If so that’s a bummer, it looked delish!
I said the company wrong! It’s Light of DAY tea – Mitten-time mint
Ahhh okay – thank you!
Those chips look awesome! They might make my nachos more veggie-filled.
I need to get on those veg/fruit chips ASAP! Your oats look Easterrific actually!
That placemat is wonderful!
I hope you manage to get some rest today.
I hope I manage to get some as well
Now I want oats again for the first time in over a year. I’m happy to have the craving back, I just hope I have shredded coconut around somewhere! My fave combo is oats with water and salt only, plus 1/2 banana while cooking and half after, then add nuts, pb and coconut.
Yum.
I love the happily ever after towel! I’m on my way to order some of those chips!
I totally do the 1/2 mug thing too!!! Actually it’s probably just a tad shy of 1/2 mug. I love it and no shaky feelings.
I’m currently sipping on a vanilla black loose leaf tea that I picked up at a local tea store and it’s amazing. Tons of flavor, not watery! Egg oats are deeevine + I totally agree about farm fresh eggs being brighter yellow. Also the yolk always stands taller!
Love the linen! I am still struggling to find farm eggs near me in Dallas. For now, I am eggless. Usually I do not mind, but sometimes I really want an egg and there are none to be had.
The oats look so so good!! I am obsessed with my new bag of shredded coconut. I put it on everything! (;
Personally, I am not a big coffee drinker unless it’s a yummy mix at starbucks. I absolutely adore tea though. My poor dentist has a monster of stains to clean every six months!
Hey Kath! I hardly ever comment but the napkin/table cloth you have is PRECIOUS! I love it, your picture made me smile.
P.S I saw on Allie’s blog that she will be working with you guys at GH! Looking forward to the adventures to come
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Best Wishes,
Nora
Thanks! Tina found it for me!
I’ve never thought to add an egg to oats! That is interesting. I absolutely LOVE that placemat! It’s the cutest thing ever! Where did you get it?
So cool about Open Sky!!
Tina gave it to me – ask Carrots n Cake!
mmmm i want to recreate this in my bowl! It’s making me hungry
One of my nursing students is going to bring me a dozen eggs fresh from her farm on Monday. Can’t wait to try them. Haven’t had straight from the chicken eggs since I was a kid.
Would never have thought to put an egg in my oats! Love that! Also, your linens are adorable!
Hope you are able to get in some R&R today!!!
Your oats looked good!
I am so glad that the Danielle chips are in!
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oh gosh, I would have never guessed that it’s cloudy there! the pics are so bright
Coffee suggestion: I normally drink 1/2 caf or decaf because I’m sensitive to the caffeine, but when I’m at my parents house (they always have full-bodied, full-caffeinated coffee), I make cafe au lait. I just heat half a mug of milk and add 1/2-1/3 coffee. Its really quite nice and cuts down on the caffeine by quite a bit (so, instead of having milk with your coffee, you’re having coffee with your milk).
btw, you all are doing wonders with the bakery! Can’t wait to see the finished product, just know that as a reader I’m really rooting for you (especially now when it must be exhausting and that “are we there yet” child’s voice is prolly annoying the heck out of you from the proverbial back-seat of your mind). Peace.
Maybe I’ll treat myself to some of those Danielle’s chips for my birthday today– wouldn’t be such a bad present to myself, huh?
that breakfast looks delish! i’m trying to wean myself off coffee too, but it’s so difficult! sometimes it’s just necessary
I love the TASTE and SMELL of coffee. But I hate the effects of regular coffee. Ben won’t (knowingly) drink decaf, so I rarely drink it anymore… :/
I love eggs+oats. YUMM
I’m going to sound REALLY stupid for telling you this but I honestly was SO confused when I got that open sky promo this morning. I just skimmed it because I was at work and I couldn’t figure out how they’d photoshopped my name onto all of the bags in the picture. I seriously couldn’t figure out if they were personalized chips or if it was just some weird coincidence. Haha, obviously when I read the entire promo I figured it out, but I was definitely puzzled this morning!
xoxo
Ha!! I did it just for you!
I once tried to give up coffee and only lasted a week. Kudos on lasting a month!
Ah, I thought this post would be about the trees changing colour, but then I remember that it’s only Autumn here in Australia, not where you are!
Mmmm. fluffy, egg-filled oats! That looks delicious. I love your long spoon. So whimsical.
i was soo excited to see this on the open sky promotion because ive really wanted to try them after seeing you rave about them. however, i was a little bummed by the price. even with the discount they were still very expensive
major bummer! no chips for me 