Popping in for some chit-chat this morning. And to share this amazing sandwich I had for breakfast!!
First off, I can’t even tell you how much I love Survivor right now. My two friends Hillary and Ellen and I are OBSESSED. Like so obsessed we get together 4-5 nights a week to sip hot tea and watch together (luckily we all live close by). Sometimes one of us gets so enthralled that we have to keep going and get ahead of the others. So far I have watched Seasons 7, 10, 11-17, and the 4 most recent ones on TV in real time. We now have a Google Doc to help manage our obsession. It’s amazing. I secretly want to apply for the show, but I don’t think I could leave Mazen for 40 days. Maybe when he’s in upper elementary school : ) I also have a glorified impression of Survivor and think that 2 nights of going to the bathroom outdoors and seeing a wild snake or spider would have me crying for home. I would mostly be in it for the challenges, which look so fun! My friends and I think there should be a Survivor resort where fans can check in and live with pretty minimal comforts and participate in challenges during the day. Only Survivor geeks would actually pay to do that!
Another obsession of late: playing soccer. With each game I love playing more and more (probably because I’ve gotten better at it!). Soccer is one of the selfish reasons I am not ready to get pregnant again. I don’t want to give it up just yet. I’ve been guesting playing for some of the other teams in the league just to get in more field time. I have the world’s best husband who loves hanging out with Mazen on Sunday mornings and totally supports my love of the game. In fact, I think they cherish their solo time as much as I do since Matt doesn’t have as much time alone with M during the week. Soccer is by far my best workout of the week –both mentally and physically. I have reached 20,000 steps on the Jawbone on some of those bonus game days.
Since my Celestial Seasonings trip I jumped head first into a pot of tea. I am now addicted to a cup of their Sleepytime after dinner every night. I don’t think I’d had it before the trip, but I’m hooked on its minty herby aroma and swirl in a teaspoon of honey.
The Bath and Body Works pumpkin candles. Particularly Pumpkin Pecan Waffles and Pumpkin Cupcake! These guys make my house smell incredible!! My friend Seamane gave me the set last fall, and I happened to be at the mall this week and saw they have them again this year. Best candle I’ve ever burned!
Now…back to this sandwich.
Soft Virginia roll // melted cheese // fried egg // cinnamon apple
Y’all know I’m not the biggest savory breakfast girl. About as savory as I go is bacon from time to time. Maaaaybe a spinach omelet at brunch. But one morning cheese sounded good. We had a yeasty Virginia roll in the bread basket, and I sliced up some apple, sizzled some butter, sprinkled on cinnamon and this sandwich was imagined. Everything is cooked together in one pan – the egg in the middle with the cheese on top once it’s set and the apples in butter along the edges.
Happy Thursday friends!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
Looks delicious! I’ll have to give that one a try!
Lindsey @ SimplyLindsey says
I love the flavor combination of apples and cheddar! Your breakfast sandwich looks amazing! I used to be a huge Survivor fan and wish I could go on the show…but I don’t think I’d last 24 hrs now! Haha.
Linda @ The Fitty says
Ah, so you like cheese and sweet things? 🙂 my friend once ate a cheese and jam on a biscuit and I was so bewildered by the combination!
I’m a savoury breakfast girl, but sweet breakfasts are still just as appealing. I live for bacon!
KathEats says
Cheese and jam is the best!
Cara's Healthy Cravings says
That is some serious Survivor love, what dedication you all have! I used to watch it way back when, but it has slipped off my radar.
I am way more of an oatmeal breakfast girl, so i might be tempted to save this yummy sandwich for lunch. Mmmm! Love the sweet and savoury action.
Simple Green Moms says
We are already hooked on your pb&j egg breakfast sandwich… definitely have to try this combo next! =) thanks for sharing!
Amy says
I love apple grilled cheese – now I’ll have to add eggs to the mix!
Tonya says
I love the conversational tone of this post! LOL! your personality shines through! 🙂 (NOT saying it doesn’t in your other posts. Just sayin I like the conversational tone of this post. LOL) and I appreciate the quick sandwich recipe. Never thought to add apples but this sounds good and I will try it.
Mom says
I thought so too! Like how she just kind of spat out what she’s thinking!
Erin says
Agreed! A refreshing change of pace that ended up feeling like a fun quick chat with a friend! Loved this one, Kath!
lindsay @ lifting in lilly says
i love this post! that sandwich looks amazing and i totally hear you about having soccer be one of the reasons you’re not ready to get pregnant again! it’s totally ok to be a little selfish, the time will come when you are ready 🙂
Audrey says
I agree with Tonya! It’s nice to have a more “diary”-like posting discussing your obsession with Survivor!!! 😉
Chelsea @ TableForOne says
Yum. Love the combo of apple and cheese. Also, I totally feel you on the tea. I found a new rooibos tea from Celestial Seasonings that is so very yummy. I have a mug every morning instead of my usual coffee.
Steph says
I like the conversational tone too! And I can’t believe you haven’t watched season 1 yet. It is a classic.
Kavi says
Savory or sweet… my eternal brunch dilemma. The best solution is splitting entrees with a like-minded buddy! I think you would be AWESOME on Survivor! Maybe they will have a season featuring famous bloggers 🙂
Elyse says
I am always up for a sweet and savory combo, but especially breakfast! I will definitely have to make this!
Jodi@prairiekuchen says
YUM!!! I think browning the apples is an awesome idea – wished I would have thought of that 🙂
http://prairiekuchen.com/2014/10/bacon-egg-apple-sandwich/
Laura@SneakersandSpatulas says
The Bath and Body Works candles are the best! I’ve been burning their Salted Caramel candle this week and it smells so good! It has the rare ability to make the entire house smell yummy and the scent seems to last even after we’ve blown out the candle!
Caitlin @ Happy 'n' Hungry says
I was way into “Survivor” during the first few seasons in real time! I would watch it with my parents. It’s the first true reality show I remember taking in.
That sandwich looks amazing. I love pairing apples with savory things! Yum!
joelle (on a pink typewriter) says
That looks amazing! You had me at “soft Virginia roll.”
Kay says
That little bun makes your breakfast sandwich so precious.
I love pairing sweet and savory in the morning. Makes me feel more full, or more satisfied or something. 🙂
Catalina @ Shades of Pink says
I love savory breakfasts with a sweet twist, like adding this cinnamon apple, what a great idea!
Pat says
My niece in Maine went to some sort of event put on by a former Survivor participant which I think involved challenges. I’m not a fan so didn’t pay too much attention to the detayls, sorry. 🙂
KathEats says
Ooooo events would be fun too!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
Celestial Seasonings tea is the best! Their nutcracker tea is one of my holiday favorites.
emma says
I loved the Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Cupcake candle, but then I splurged on this one from anthro: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-candle/28520153.jsp#/
GAME CHANGER!!!
I seriously crave the smell while at work and look forward to putting it on when I get home. Even my husband thinks to light it b/c its soo good! I also think it lasts about double the time as the B&BW ones so not as pricey as it seems! I’m waiting for the holiday gingerbread one to come out!
KathEats says
Oooo going to look for that one!
Alex says
Mmmm a breakfast sandwhich sounds good right about now! What a quick and easy breakfast with a different twist at the same time.
Alyssa @ Whole Food Body and Mind says
I love Celestial Seasonings tea! Especially sleepytime Vanilla.
Kimberly says
I enjoyed this post too! It seemed more like the KERF of days of yore. Food mixed in with your everyday life.
Katie says
Oh man, I love Survivor, too. My friend thinks it would be really fun to do *if* it weren’t on TV. I think that’s how I feel about it, too! I agree it’s way harder than it looks. Sometimes the cameramen get closer and you can see how the contestants all have a zillion bug bites and cuts and scrapes — it’s nuts! And it’s so easy to forget how little food they’re eating!!! I think that would be the hardest part for me; I just don’t do well without food. When I get hangry, I start feeling like total crap.
One fun idea — my friend and I always bet on who will win (no money, just glory) after the first episode. We often pick our top 2-3 including a winner. It’s fun to compare notes after we make our picks, and it’s nice to have rooting interests. Are you enjoying the current season so far??
Katie says
Also, I went to this place called Urban Putt last week, and one of the holes was JUST like this: http://cdn.blogs.sheknows.com/realitytvmagazine.sheknows.com/2011/03/Matt-vs-Krista.jpg
I immediately went home and told my fellow Survivor-lover about it. It was so fun to pretend I was on Survivor for just a little bit 😉
KathEats says
That’s cool!!
I’m enjoying the current seasons, but I’m actually not a fan of the Blood v. Water style as much as regular old individuals. I feel like the cast this time is kind of weird!? Yes – the bug bites would be awful.
Laura says
Great post – it too reminded me of the old KERF days – love that! More Kath is always a good thing : ).
We’re huge survivor geeks too – when we finished watching all the US versions, my sister brought me dvd’s of the Australian, South African and UK versions for my b’day. Best gift ever! I fantasize about playing but would never apply. I’m not a girly girl but dealing with all those bugs – especially spiders – Ack!
KathEats says
WOW – so there are more seasons to watch from overseas!?!? I’m not sure if I’m happy or overwhelmed hearing this!!
Candice says
FUN POST!!
Becca says
Loved the tone of this post as well! I commented last week about feeling overwhelmed by all the sponsored posts as of late so this post totally made my day! So great.
My mom is a huge Survivor fan. She’s watched every episode since the first season as they all aired live! I only watched seasons 1-4 and then got off the band wagon but she’s a true fan since the beginning.
Tricia @ A Couple of Dashes says
I like your idea for a Survivor resort! I’m not even a huge fan of the show and I think I would be interested in going there. Who doesn’t love a good challenge with the comforts of home afterwards? haha!
Heidi says
Goodness! I still have all the episodes from the current season stacking up on my PVR ’cause I’ve been too busy to watch them. Jealous that you’ve had time to go back and re-watch old seasons, I always thought that would be a fun thing to do! 🙂
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
Hi Kath, great dish! How about adding it to the Food on Friday: Cheese collection over at Carole’s Chatter? Cheers
Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says
I have a cup of sleepy time tea every.single.night. I think I love the routine of it just as much (if not more) than the actual tea itself.
Jessica says
Have you ever considered doing an urban adventure race? They have them all over. You run around a city solving clues as part of a team. At each checkpoint, you have to do a challenge – I’ve eaten bugs, solved logic puzzles, jumped off statues, done a Marine-style workout, pretended to dive into a fountain, and lots of other silly things…all in costumes. My friend and I do a race every year, and it’s a blast.
Here’s the one we’ll probably do next year:
http://xperienceadventures.com/
KathEats says
That does sound cool!
Lisa @bitesforbabies says
It makes perfect sense…the French eat cheese and fruit all the time!! This looks amazing! I went out on a whim once and made a grilled cheese sandwich with sliced apple…and my kids loved it! I was actually surprised! lol!
http://www.bitesforbabies.com/recipes/green-apple-provolone-grilled-cheese/
Mallory says
This post epitomizes what I love most and have taken from your blog over the years: easy and creative breakfast ideas! Your blog is where I’ve discovered what have become my favourite breakfasts; banana whipped oats, overnight oats, smoothie in a bowl with toppings, egg and jam sandwich, and now this one! I read your blog first thing in the morning and knew that’s what I was going to eat for breakfast that day. 🙂
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
Oh heck yes! This sandwich looks so delicious!
Glad you’re enjoying soccer! If I ever visit C-ville again, I’m gonna actually have to watch you play 🙂
KathEats says
Haha!