I woke up without an inkling of hunger this morning (maybe because I enjoyed a cookie after posting last night!?) and decided to hit the pavement while I had the urge to run. ‘Twas a good one! My Garmin battery died not a mile in, so I don’t know how far or long I ran, but I was pooped by the end. I’m guessing from past runs it was about 6 miles.
After a shower, I was ready to eat!
Daisy Cottage Cheese sent me a half-year supply to review yesterday!! I heart cottage cheese, especially with pumpkin in oatmeal (mmm…putting that on the “to-make” list) and my newest invention was Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad. I’ll be eating a lot of it these next few weeks!! So please note that if you see cottage cheese, it came as a free sample from Daisy.
PS. I also think that Daisy has one of the best jingles out there. My all-time favorite is the Morris Jenkins jingle – I sing it all day long and drive Matt crazy! – but Daisy is my second favorite!
Daisy is sponsoring a Freshen Up Your Fridge contest to encourage folks to replace unhealthy foods in their house with fresh, all-natural ones. A grand prize winner wins a year’s supply of cottage cheese, a Whirlpool fridge and a visit from an RD (hey, that could be me someday!)
Looks like my fridge is already freshened!
Daisy went into breakfast –
- ~3/4 a cup of 2% Daisy cottage cheese sprinkled with cinnamon
- ~1/2 cup Quaker Oatmeal squares
- Yesterday’s other half grilled peach
- Some malted barley (which is so good and crunchy, but kind of hard on the teeth
) - A few cinnamon almonds
- A dollop of Ginger Rhubarb preserves
- A dollop of Naturally Nutty Chocolate Butter Toffee peanut butter
I promise there was cottage cheese on the bottom! I really liked the Daisy kind, which I’d never had before. It had none of that sour fat-free taste that some have and was super creamy. I have some 4% to try too, which I imagine will be even creamier.
+ Tazo Chai tea
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Here’s a message from my friend Snakey who is very smart:
If folks are still seeing the old blog, it’s probably because the Domain Name Servers (DNS) they are using haven’t been updated yet. Most of the time, the default settings are to go to your ISP’s [internet provider’s] DNS locations and ISPs suck at updating theirs sometimes. I use OpenDNS, it’s free, they are secure and I have had nothing but great success with them. Here’s how to get set up using them:
https://www.opendns.com/start/
I say or you can call your ISP and tell them to update them for you!
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Today’s to-do list is short but loaded:
- Laundry
- Pack
- Write
Hope to have at least 2/3 done by lunchtime!
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Thanks for posting that contest!!! My fridge could definetely use freshening…I’m going to check it out for sure.
I love putting some cottage cheese on a sweet potato…this post makes me want one for lunch! Thanks for the inspiration.
Courtney
Adventures in Tri-ing
HAHA! Now I’m going to be singing the Daisy jingle all day long!
Breakfast looks soooo yummy. I love those cinnamon almonds. My sister had them when I visited her in Atlanta and I was IN LOVE.
The Daisy jingle gets stuck in my head a lot. Can you believe that I don’t like cottage cheese? I haven’t found a brand/type that I like yet, but I loved it as a child.
Hi Kath!
I just wanted to report that per your suggestion, I called my ISP (AT+T) to ask why I could no longer connect to your site. As I explained, I have not been able to access your blog at all – old or new – since the server change. Well, sure enough AT+T rejected any notion that they were responsible for the snafu. Finally, after being transferred to the third level of tech. support (oh, the lengths I will go to keep my katheats blog reading routine intact!) the problem was resolved. It’s not clear what specific action produced the change, but all is fine now. So, I just wanted to reiterate your message to folks experiencing similar problems. Many thanks for your help!
Katie
Pure deliciousness!! I love cottage cheese so can’t wait to see all the creative ways you use it in the following weeks.
do a dollop. do do a dollop!
Pumpkin + cottage cheese oats are my favorite!
Is that the jingle that goes: “do a dollup, do, do a dollup…of daisy…”??
haha…I find that jingle highly annoying!
Sympathies to Matt!
i have that same cup Kath! i ate my breakfast from it today!
I love cottage cheese! My favorite way to eat is on crunchy crackers with cherry tomatoes and black pepper sprinkled on top.
Wow that’s a lot of cottage cheese!! I’m sure you will come up with more creative uses for it. Enjoy your day!
haha my husband and I sing the daisy jingle ALL day after hearing it!!
I think the texture of cottage cheese turns me off a little. Your breakfast still looks great though!
Awesome combination. Will try it ASAP!
Well that really say ASAPA. “As soon as paycheck allows!”
good luck with the todos!
I may need to try cottage cheese again. I just haven’t had good luck with it!
Oh yum I love cottage cheese. I can’t wait to see how you use it all!
Dang, that is a lot of cottage cheese!
What would you do with a dollop, a dollop… hee hee
Holy cottage cheese, batman!
I am a big fan of cottage cheese as well! My tum and I aren’t getting along with dairy these days but I always make sure I “save up” my dairy allowance to allow for some CC
Cottage cheese is one of those foods i feel like I should like, but never know what to do with… Given your new supply, I’m guessing we’ll be seeing lots of ideas for awhile!
True story: When I was little my mom got me to try cottage cheese by explaining that it was “what Miss Muffet ate”. (it is!) I was a sucker for nursery rhymes.
Yum I love cottage cheese! Lucky you! I prefer the fat free kind and I don’t know why … something about the skim milky taste i just LOVE. I am in love with ice cold skim milk but I hardly drink it.
-muffy
Wow, that is a lot of cottage cheese!
I love that Daisy cottage cheese song jingle!
I am just starting to run and improve the way I eat. Can you give me an idea of how many calories were in your breakfast? My biggest problem is not that I eat crap (which I rarely do), it is just that I overeat because I love food. Your breakfast looked tasty and yet, the bowl was not barren. Just trying to get some good ideas to fill up but not take down my days worth of caloric intake!
Hi Kath! Just made Maple and Blueberry Infused Pumpkin Spice Pancakes using your Oatmeal Pancake recipe as an inspiration–they came out awesome! thank you thank you!!
Wow, that is A LOT of cottage cheese! How will you be able to eat it all before it goes bad??
That is a TON of cottage cheese!! What are you going to do with all of it?? I can’t wait to find out!
Wow..that is a lot of cottage cheese! Also you have the cleanest fridge I have ever seen!
Have a great day!
This sounds really weird, but I like making whole wheat toast and putting a couple spoonfuls of cottage cheese right on top (open faced), with salt and pepper and some times a slice of turkey. mmm
Kath – with all the high impact running..do you have some must do routines? like special shoes, knee exercises etc?
Thanks for sharing your blog Kath! I found you through last night’s Current recommendation.
My little family of three has made the commitment to stop eating fast food, but otherwise we have the most difficult time deciding what to make for dinner every evening. Our 8 yo daughter will enjoy making these recipes with us much more than spending time in the drive-thru lane!
Your site is chock full of the food knowledge and inspiration we’ve needed. What an excellent resource!
I used to love cottage cheese, but I haven’t had it in a long time! Definitely a yummy breakfast with all those ingredients. And thanks for posting that contest link! I’ll have to check it out.
it’s been so long since i’ve had cottage cheese. i love it but i try not to consume too much dairy but i may have to get some on my next shopping trip. breakfast looks wonderful!
I am sorry to report I can no longer read your blog, as I have died of fright from those pics of that spider. Please hide the photos behind something!
I love the Daisy jingle too! I also used to love the Barq’s jingle where they spelled out the soda name.
How much whey is in the Daisy cottage cheese? I really like extra dry small curd 4% where there is virtually no whey at all. The only brand I have found I like is Michigan and then only some batches of it, others are too wet and I give them to my husband. I know, I am really picky about cottage cheese, I barely like it.
Ok, I’m so not into cottage cheese! I used to be but it just hasn’t been appealing to me recently. I am hoping that your gigantic supply and inventive uses of it inspire me to jump back on the bandwagon!!
I need to look for the Daisy cottage cheese! I eat Breakstone’s now. Your breakfast looks quite good
Have a wonderful morning!
Kath,
I used to count calories as well and since getting married have stopped. However, summer is the hardest time for me because we attend a lot of parties, bbqs, and go on vacation. I have noticed my clothes getting tighter and I am beginning to think it is largely due to my alcohol consumption(which used to not affect me when I counted). However, I am not sure I want to resort back to counting because I was so restrictive! I am just wondering if you ever feel as if you want to return to counting and if not how have you learned to drink more in moderation if you have friends or people you are out with who don’t?
Wow, that’s a lot of cottage cheese! Yum. Daisy is my favorite brand.
Hey Kath,
Try mixing your cottage cheese with yogurt and granola! It’s awesome! One of my favorite breakfasts! Packed with protein!
Your breakfast bowl looks UHmazing today!! Totally jealous of your 1/2 year supply of cheeeeeeeze =) Funny thing – Our scale batteries died a few weeks ago and it hasn’t really bothered me. I think the scale is a pretty annoying device! However, last night, out of curiosity, I replaced the batteries and had dropped 3lbs from my normal stalled out weight. The daily checking and noticing up & down a lb. or 2 is so annoying..apparently I have figured out how to stay balenced scale free! =P
I don’t like cottege cheese and I REALLY wish I did because my new meal plan (aka diet) calls for it quite a bit. It’s so good for you! Can’t wait to see what you do with that stash
Dude…how are you going to eat all of that cottage cheese before it goes bad??
I love that jingle too
That is a lot of cottage cheese! I bet you’re going to get super creative with it!
Lucky you! I actually had no idea Daisy made cottage cheese. I’ve had their sour cream, but I’ll have to keep a lookout for the cottage cheese!
Hey Kath!
Just wanted to pass along a great healthy alternative to an alfredo sauce that I tried last night!
per serving:
1 laughing cow cheese wedge
2 tbsp sour cream (I used greek yogurt)
2 tsp parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to tase
Put it over whole wheat linguine with broccoli and chicken .. it was great!
Oatmeal cottage cheese pancakes recipe:
http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/2009/08/10/no-way-cottage-cheese-in-pancakes-yes-way/
I haven’t tried it, but it looks super yummy!
oh… you made me so jealous of your half year supply of cottage cheese!!!! I love those!!!! ;D
I haven’t had cottage cheese in forever and now I am craving it!
I miss cottage cheese so much! I desperately need to find a vegan recipe for it.
Katie ,
Oh I’m so glad you got it fixed!!! That’s two success stories from calling ISPs directly.
Ashley ,
LOL
Jennie ,
Here’s how I would break it down:
150 – cottage cheese
75 – cereal
50 – peach
25 – jam
75 – 2 tspish PB
25 – barley
50 – almonds
25 – milk in tea
=~450
Kristen ,
Glad to hear it!
Lainie ,
It doesn’t expire until 10/05!
Sandhiya ,
I actually don’t run that often – 2-3 times a week max and usually for 4-6 miles (which really isn’t that much). I do go to a running store for my shoes and have been lucky to have strong quads/legs for knee protection. Remember I had foot surgery though, so I’ve had my share of problems which I’ve remedied with a reduction in running frequency.
Jenny ,
Welcome!
Alexa ,
Sorry about the spider!
I think it’s probably heavy on whey because it was pretty liquidy.
Katie Davis,
I have wanted to go back to counting a few times when I feel frustrated, but I know that I don’t NEED to and I usually just cut back on things and still see results.
As for alcohol with friends, it’s very touch to overcome the “I’ve got to be drinking to have fun” mentality, but I’ve found just a few times of NOT drinking that much showed me that I could still have a good time and I felt sooooo much better in the AM. So trial and experience taught me. I still overdo it sometimes though.
Kath
I feel like I have been hearing about cottage cheese SO much recently! I can’t wait to see all your uses for it… Maybe it’ll give me motivation to get out and get some of my own!
holey moley that’s a lot of daisy! i agree their jingle is awesome! i miss commercial jingles….
That is a crazy amount of cottage cheese! How long is it good until? My husband would love that … he’s such a cottage cheese fiend! I’ve never been huge in the stuff, but I’m sure if he had his way, we’d have a fridge stocked like yours!
K
I’m ALWAYS running late from running too!
You mustmustmust try cottage cheese mixed with garbanzo beans – it’s a stellar combo!! I’m kinda jealous of your new stash
My oh my, that is quite a load of cottage cheese.
I adore CC and eat it every morning. I love the creamy but chewy texture and also the added protein it provides. (Especailly after a morning run, great for muscle recovery)
My favorite way to eat….on a slice of toast with a little jam. Delicious!
I’ve worked at Morris-Jenkins for 7 years, thanks fo putting our jingle in such excellent company as the folks at Daisy! Love your blog too, my favorite is a little apple sauce in cottage cheese. It sounds/looks a little gross but is quite delicious.