Donuts replenished!! Whole wheat cinnamon raisin English muffins from The Bread Basket, a local bakery here in Cville. They are simply divine!
One side had chocolate goat cheese and raspberry jam
And the other had sunflower butter and jam!
I was going to put pumpkin yogurt on top, but I find that it’s more difficult to eat and borders on too soggy, so I had it on the side. 1/2 a cup of Oikos mixed with half a cup of Libby’s with cinnamon and chia seeds and some of Nuts About Granola’s Ambrosial – with little kibbles of dried mangos!
Deliciiiiious coffee!
I had company for breakfast!
Kibbles + bits.
These kitties always scare me when they appear around my feet when I’m out shooting!
Yes, I would love to have a kitty. But Matt is very very very allergic to cat dander. [He’ll sniff every second for an entire day if he pets one.] We wouldn’t invest in a hypoallergenic cat or fancy drugs for Matt either, so we will never be a cat family, but I do love them!
But we do love playing with them on our porch!
Purr.
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Hahah, I love the kitty sniffing your breakfast. That is so freaking cat like. Sorry to hear Matt is allergic. I have three cats and have friends that can’t come over because of it
It’s storebought
What a cute kitty. Great breakfast too! Did you post a recipe for the chocolate goat cheese? I must have missed that.
Awww, glad you’re getting some kitty love, even though y’all can’t own one! There’s something about having animals around that’s so nice!
Love your bowl!
UGH, ME TOO. soo allergic to cats. My boyfriend LOVES cats… “sorry babe we can’t get one”… they are cute, but they make me sick..
Awe, we love our cats and they must sniff everything! LOL One even sits begging just like a dog when we eat…good thing she is just so adorable!
I’m also extremely allergic to cats…seeing one at my feet would make me drop my camera! That one sure is a cutie though.
what a beautifully-colored plate, topped with a delicious-looking breakfast!
I love cats too but my husband is allergic as well. And he just doesn’t like them. Boo.
I love trying new coffee, especially from a local shop. In Boston, it’s Red Barn Coffee. Did you try their coffee when you were up here? If I send you some, you wanna send over some Shenandoah Joe?
I didn’t have any! I’d love to try it, but I hate going to the post office so I’ll have to look for it next time I’m up there!
Definitely! They have a shop in Faneuil Hall in Boston. When I make it down to VA, I’ll have to check out Joe’s
Jason is super allergic to cats (and dogs!) too — there is no way we could have an animal.
Do you feed the cats that hang around your neighborhood?
We dont’ feed them a bit – they just love us
I bet they just want their picture on the website!
Cats…what’s not to love? Breakfast looks perfect! Great way to start the day!
So jealous of the fact that you can enjoy your breakfast outside! ..this makes me want to move to the South!
Ditto!
Okay, I’ve seen a few people post pumpkin yogurt, and I definitely need to get on the bandwagon. Looks delicious.
Looks like an awesome filling breakfast! I love putting different condiments on each side of my english muffin too.
Awww, I love orange kitties! Breakfast looks great too!
i am also very allergic to cats..which makes me not like them since they make me miserable with sneezing and sniffling. but lately ive been dog sitting for a lady who has 2 cats (as long as i dont touch them, im okay) but they are so snuggly and wanna be all over me and are so cute, its hard to say no..so then i start sneezing. sad!
Yum…those muffins look insane! I must find something like that in boulder!
I’m not really a cat person, but those ones are really cute! I like the idea of having a pet to cuddle with, but I’m not sure I’d be so good at taking care of it since I have to be at work every day and have enough trouble cleaning up after myself!! Brekkie looks delicious as usual!
That breakfast looks delicious and so filling! The pictures look like mickey mouse ears. You never talk about dogs, I get sniffles around cats but not our dog.
Fabulous breakfast, as always! I’m going to try pumpkin yogurt with chia seeds for lunch – it looks so tasty!!
I’m allergic to cats too, but I really don’t mind. I have never liked them! Dog-person all the way!!
I am not a huge cat fan, mostly because of the allergies. It’s hard for me to even spend time at someone’s house if they have a cat.
Dogs are much better!
If you want a pet but can’t get a cat because of Matt’s allergies you should get adopt a rabbit! Mine is litterbox trained so he hops all over the house, and he definitely has a little personality and loves to play/snuggle with us. My dad is also allergic to most animals so we couldn’t get a cat or dog, but he is fine around the rabbit. Also, one would fit right in with you and Matt and your love of fresh veggies!!
Awww sounds cute, but I don’t think we’re up for rabbit care!
I think it’s funny how the neighborhood cats all visit you. It seems the more allergic a person is to cats the more they want to be near you.
I am loving the chocolate goat cheese and jam combination! That’s such a sweet cat. I want one, but I’m allergic to!
I think it is just lovely that so many neighborhood cats oblige your need for a kitty fix by visiting often, they are such insightful and knowing creatures! And Matt stays healthy!
All you need to do is look at the face of Miss Lillis Billis to see that … I love her pics, she has SUCH a unique, beguiling face!
Love that you called her Lillis Billis!!
Chocolate goat cheese?! Now there’s a flavor combo that I would love to try.
I love cats and would love to have one as part of our family, but my husband, step-daughter, and son are all allergic to them. I wish some neighborhood cats would visit me!
I am a die-hard english muffin lover! I have never tried sunflower seed butter, maybe it’s about time I make some!:)
Great looking breakfast, definitely jealous of the outdoors photos and warm temps you guys are having
I was watching throw down w/bobby flay the other day and it was a brownie challenge. The challenger made their famous dark chocolate brownies with a layer of goat cheese inside! Sounds like a super interesting combination.
That stinks that he’s allergic! Is he allergic to dogs too?
As usual, your breakfast looks awesome
On the bright side, no cat means no litter box or scratched up furniture!
Pretty kitty!
I love how when I looked at your breakfast, the first thing I thought was “hidden Mickey!” Haha. 
Oh, I’m just a Disney girl at heart.
I love cats and my husband is allergic, too! It sucks. We’re going to become a dog family eventually.
Looks like Spring!!!!
Your breakfast looks like Mickey Mouse
Exactly what I was thinking – that cat was totally going for the mouse
i love orangeish cats.
Chocolate goat cheese sounds amazing!!!
Awww, that kitty reminds me of our Gingerbread.
I’d love to have any kitties you can’t have, Kath! 
That English muffin looks so. GOOD!
Me and the cat want your english muffins!
What a beautiful breakfast! Looks so delicious! That cat is so cute!!
I love your dishes! Teal/ turquoise, whatever you call it, is my favorite color. And your breakfast looks delicious as always.
awww little cat friends! So cute!!! My fiance is allergic to cat dander too : p no cats here!
Have a great day Kath : )
I know I read this entire post, but my focus was totally lost after reading chocolate goat cheese. Cute kitty..
there’s a neighborhood cat that TAUNTS my dog whenever he’s in the window.
so delicious; I love the toppings you incorporate
I think they spied the “Mickey Mouse” theme you had going on with your plates. How sneaky of them…
Ah, I feel sorry for you. I can’t imagine life without my naughty and handsome cat. I think there are a couple kinds of hypoallergenic cats…I don’t think they’re all really expensive. Maybe if you looked into it more…
gorgeous kitty!
I’m also super allergic to cats! My parents got two and now have to make them stay outside when we come to visit. They’re so cute, which it makes it really difficult not to pet them!
Love that breakfast!
The best shot? The one where the cat is looking up at the camera.
Tabby cats rock
Also I second Red Barn coffee.
Aww cute! I’m allergic to cats as well – the second I get around one I look like I got punched in the face. :/
I’m new to your blog, totally entranced, and totally wondering: HOW ON EARTH do you eat so much and look so good? What do you do? Really, I mean, do you work out 2 hours a day? I can’t believe the quantities of food you eat! Amazed, and hopefully I figure out your secret. I’ll be checking your blog whenever I have time. Love the photos.
It’s not as much as it seems!! Real Food means you can eat more than if you’re eating more calorie dense stuff. And I need 1800+ calories to live healthfully, so when you’re eating good quality food, it takes a lot to reach that number. I also don’t really snack!
That’s alot?! I actually find it’s not a lot especially for being so active. But everyone is different so you have to do what works for you
Wait until you read some more … for every person who thinks Kath eats too much, there’s someone who thinks she eats too little!
You’ll get some great food ideas here!
I love your pretty bowls! Caitlin on HTP has something similar in the shape of a Maple Leaf (I think). Makes the picture even more ‘quintessential’ (spelling?!).
If you really love cats maybe you can get lucky and find a hypoallergenic cat at an animal shelter. If you can find fancy dogs there i don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to find a fancy cat. Just a thought…
We had our breakfast at the patio today and it was blissful
Love the signs of spring!
I wonder why they’re called English muffins…in my entire life I’ve never met anyone who eats them here in England!! lol
meow!
Oh goodness! Is he alleric to dander from dogs, too?! Or just cats…
I used to be pretty allergic to cats when I was kid growing up. But somehow I grew out of it. Still have yet to own a cat though, I’m totally a dog person (i mean, obviously… i created my blog about my pup afterall… ha!)
English muffins are great for breakfast! Hehe
We have a cat that comes around everytime we eat outdoors too! He likes to climb on my lap and sniff my plate…I’m not to fond of that, though 
I had a gluten-free chocolate goat cheese brownie at our farmer’s market last year…. sooo amazing!
This looks like the best breakfast ever! I’m so jealous!
I love that the pic of the oats + english muffins taken overhead looks like a hidden mickey =D also, a big fan of when you feature local products in your post because they inspire me to go out and try them!!!
I am so jealous of a) chocolate goat cheese and b) whole wheat cinnamon raisin English muffins! I wish I lived next to that bakery too…yummmmm
I’m allergic to cats too.
Love your plate and bowl!
Ah! That looks like one of the best breakfasts better! Aside from the half block of chocolate I ate for mine, of course
That orange kitty really wants to be your friend, and part of your family.
Aww the kitty is so cute!
I am allergic to cats and everything else under the sun and allergy shots have made a huge difference. It is immunotherapy, so sort of a homeopathic approach to treatment. Not sure if it is something Matt wants to consider, not necessarily to get to the point that you can own a cat, but to improve his quality of life when he encounters one. It is a big commitment- usually weekly shots for years. When I am off my allergy meds now, I feel how I used to fell ON them, if that makes any sense.
Haha, maybe you could get the hairless cats!
Looks.So.Good.
I used to be super allergic to cats until I started getting allergy shots. Now we have two and I’m totally fine. Has Matt ever thought of doing that?
What do you put in your coffee? It always has an interesting colour to it and I am curious.
Just a tbsp or so of 1% milk
chcocolate goat cheese sounds m-azing! your breakfast looks fun and delish.