Morning friends!!!
Cool dawn = hot breakfast!
Another tilt-a-whirl Salsabol (now available!) filled with Coach’s Oats, banana, chia seeds, milk, water and some great toppings: Cville Cluster crumbles, Trader Joe’s Fig Butter (AMAZE!) and Barney Butter!
Loving my new bike mug!!
I’m working all day today so that Matt can come home and take a break. And I’m already late!
Bike bike bike bike bike.
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
My bowl of oatmeal looked awfully similar this morning, woop woop! Enjoy your bike ride! I took a killer spin class this morning, it was AWESOME!
katie @KatieDid says
i LOVE the mug, I’m glad you showed it in better light than before. I’m on the hunt for a t-shirt like that linen. I love biking 🙂 Have a good one!
Sally Anne @ PaleoRunnerGirl says
Ditto on the mug! It is super cute! Target has a “I love my bike” shirt but it is BRIGHT pink and definitely not linen!
Ellie@fitforthesoul says
OooOO a t-shirt sounds so cute!! I’m sure there are plenty of cute ones like that design 😉
kaila @ healthy helper! says
i’m having some hot oats today too in honor of the cool weather! can’t wait cause I haven’t had them ALL summer!
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says
Love the cute tilt-a-whirl bowl again and LOVE the fact that oats are coming back!!
Lisa says
I’ve seen that mug. Very cool. 🙂
Hillary says
I found the fig butter at TJ’s last week, and I literally needed to pull myself away from it. I’m afraid that, if I buy a jar, it’ll be gone in under a day ; )
Rachel says
Your fig butter +Barney Butter looks like a team logo. (TP) 🙂
vanessa says
yay for the portlandia shout-out! where did you find your mug? i’m really enjoying the cool air and long shadows of these late summer mornings. definitely my favorite time of year!
Molly @ RDexposed says
I would like Andy Schleck to bring me coffee in that mug tomorrow morning.
Cait's Plate says
I LOVE the mug – I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere. Fishes Eddy maybe? Regardless it’s adorable. My breakfast post title was a result of my mug/bowl as well – haha.
Fig butter sounds just incredible – I don’t know that I’ve ever even seen it but I’m definitely going to look harder next time I’m there.
Have a wonderful day at the bakery – tell Matt I’m happy for him that he’s going to get a rest! Haha
Baking N Books says
You need a smaller bowl – the oatmeal doesn’t fill it up!
Cute mug.
Cassandra says
Omg. That Portlandia clip made my morning! haha
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I love the shape and color of that bowl — it is adorable!
Kerry says
Yum that breakfast looks amazeballs! The best thing about cooler weather is nice warming breakfasts
Cait @ beyond bananas says
Get thOse feet a pedling
Rebekah @ Medicine, Munchies and Movement says
The bike mug and placemat are the cutest ever! I’ll be looking to try Barney Butter next time I’m in the States 🙂
Kelsey @ My Search of Summer says
I want those bowls so bad! And that mug is adorable :).
Ashley O. @ The Vegetable Life says
I love the color red of that bowl! It reminds me of cooler weather and Fall that is right around the corner!
Danielle says
I just bought the TJs Fig Butter last weekend– LOVE IT!! In order of “in love-ness”:
1. TJs Pumpkin Butter
2. TJs Fig Butter (but its a close call for #1 or 2)
3. TJs Honey Apple Butter
4. TJs Mango Butter (disappointed)
Yes, I obsess over these.
Julie says
I was going to ask how the fig butter was in comparison to the mango butter because I was pretty disappointed with it too. I have been adding a little to my plain yogurt to get rid of it and it’s not happenin’. Thanks!
Danielle says
The fig butter is definitely much thicker than the mango (which I found pretty drippy), so be ready for a consistency change. But if you like figs you will love the taste for sure!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Fig butter sounds awesome! I am currently loving fig infused vinegar (not on oats of course!) and now that I know fig butter exists I might have to track down some of that too!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I had no idea TJ’s had FIG butter! I need to make a trip to get that today. I bet it would be incredible with some PB toast.
Sara @ Real Fun Food says
I can’t wait until I’m settled down back in the US and can buy tons of cute dishes like yours. So jealous every day!
Meaghan O'Connor (My Spoonful of Inspiration) says
Your mug, tablecloth, and bowl are all so picture-esque! 🙂 Have a fun day at the bakery!
Chandi says
I LOVE the placemat!!! Where did you get that? Will it be available on Open Sky?
KathEats says
It’s a towel from Oh Little Rabbit’s Etsy store. Not in OpenSky 🙁
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says
A hot breakfast is perfect on a cool morning!
The Purple Carrot says
Fig butter sounds delicious!
Hannah says
I’m so excited. If it’s getting cooler where you are, then it’s getting warmer here. WOOOOT! 😛
Angel7 says
I have never heard of Fig Butter. I will have to get some, because our daughter would probably love it.
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Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Working all day with ME! Woohoo!
Hilliary @ Happily Ever Healthy says
Love the cute bowl! Have a great day of work!
Amy @ The Whole Sweet Scoop says
I love fig butter! Never thought of putting it in my oats though- so good!
Khushboo says
I never normally notice ‘bowls’ but I love yours!!…almost as much as the contents ;)! I actually had the exact same breakfast but strawberry fruit preserves instead of fig butter!
Amy Pea says
Glad to hear y’all (including the bread) are okay up there after the Earthquake.
Still waiting on your BIG news…was hoping to see it this morning. But! Something to look forward to.
Fig butter? You are always giving us interesting (and new to some of us) ingredients…thank you! TJ’s is coming to Texas soon…can’t wait!
Cathy says
TJ’S coming to TX? Dallas or Houston?
Amy Pea says
Dallas first…sadly, Dallas seems to always get stuff first. Houston (where I am) gets no love!
Cathy says
Go figure. I hear so many good things about TJ’s. Hope they come here soon. ( i’m also in Houston)
Lindsay says
I’m in Houston too and have been doing a countdown for TJs. Everytime I go back east to visit family I stock up. I am waiting for a Whole Foods in the Clear Lake area!
Cathy says
The closest WF is Sugar Land. I go to WF on Bellaire. New store in Montrose.
KathEats says
Big news probalby coming tomorrow. It needs a thought-out post!
Cathy says
i’m holding my breath Kath!!!
Liz says
Me too! 🙂
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Love that mug too. New mugs always make me excited for my morning coffee 🙂
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I NEED that fig butter! I love figs, and I especially love the cute packaging of all TJ’s fruit butters 🙂
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Love that mug. I used to b*#@h and moan about bikers (yep, true – but you know how it is in Charlotte. no great bike lanes, and thus they are always in MY way in my car)… but, I just spent last week at the beach, and on a bike. We tooled up and down the island each and every day. I loved it. Nothing fancy, and certainly not done for sport; but we must have covered over 30 miles in just a few days, without even trying.
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Erica says
I’ve been buying this fig jam from our indoor farmer’s market and I absolutely love it. I might need to drive the 50 miles to TJ’s to try their version though!
april says
I know you get asked this a million times-but I have looked for the answer & cant find it:(
How tall are you?
thelittlewife says
(sorry to answer for you Kath.) 5’2″ I believe.
Mom says
Yep.
KathEats says
This is true
Reading (and chickens) says
Yes, WHERE did you get that mug? I MUST have it, or…or…I will…not have it.
KathEats says
A blog reader gave it to me – see my HLS post from Friday night
lynn @ the actor's diet says
ha – my last blog post was all about the tj’s fig butter being out when i went to look for it. YOU’RE TORTURING ME!!!!
lisa @ early morning run says
Is that mug from Fishs Eddy? I just got the same one for my Dad from there! It’s so super cute, I love it! Looks like a great breakfast to start the day!
Ashley@MyFoodNFitnessDiaries says
Another one of those awesome bowls… I like the red color too! Hmm I might just have to buy them all. 😉
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
That mug really is pretty cool. You’re a really good photographer, is photography something you did before you started blogging, or is it a talent that you developed from having a blog? All my blog photos are from my iPhone… Maybe I’ll ask for a new camera for Christmas if my blog is successful! (already asking for a garmin for my birthday… haha).
KathEats says
Thanks!! I’m self-taught from 4 years of blogging 3 times a day. I guess practice makes better!?
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
I love the bike patterns! To cute 🙂
Carrie @ Nutrition By Carrie says
Fig butter? Oh no…I’m in serious trouble! I’m at this very moment eating some TJs pumpkin butter on toast. I think I bought two dozen jars last fall. (No, I’m not kidding.) I love fig jam, so I am going to get myself to a TJ’s stat for some fig butter. (Sadly, I was not a fan of the mango butter. The jar I bought is languishing in my fridge.)
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says
Good wife!! Letting hubby rest!
Danielle @ weightsandmeasures says
I love that mug!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
mmmm yumm!
Love the mug!
The Healthy Engineer says
I think I’m gonna have to start making oatmeal now that I have no meal plan at college. The problem is that I’m too lazy:(
Ashley says
I love + NEED that mug. 🙂 hehe Might have to grab some fig butter next time I’m in Ohio!
Sonya says
I bet crackers, Manchego or a spreadable cheese and TJ’s Fig Butter would go great together! Whole Foods sells a fig spread that is sweeter and not as fig-y and costs double!! Another win for TJ’s!
bitt says
I tend to be out SPOKEn (I’ll go with the theme) but what is it with the love of nut butters (not just you, lots of others) that have so much added sugar and oil to them? Why not just go with a plain variety? Seems like excessive non nutritional additives put in there. I would love to hear your thoughts as a dietician. Knowing full well you use it as a condiment in small portions.
KathEats says
You said it yourself – it’s just a condiment. I don’t think twice about using ketchup with HFCS in restaurants either. Additionally, the ratio of sugar + oil to peanuts is very very small so it’s even less than the nut butter as a whole. I really enjoy all the flavor varieties – I’d get bored eating the same nut butter everyday and I like using them for a good source of fats in my breakfasts.
Lynda @ healthy hoboken girl says
So glad you’re enjoying the mug!!! I’m riding my bike today too!!
Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled says
Totally agree that the TJ’s fig butter is fantastic. I put it on a tortilla with some blue cheese (saw the combo as an appetizer once) and it was amazing. It’s got to taste better in that bowl. Love!
Dee says
oh em gee. fig butter? crap. must get to TJ’s soon!
allpointswhole says
Oh my gosh…looks so good!
Lynda @ healthy hoboken girl says
Lots of great mug talk…yes, it is from Fisherman Eddie’s in NYC!! I saw it and thought Kath must have this!! It’s super cool!
Amanda says
I’ve recently started using chia seeds, and am wondering…do you just put them into your oatmeal whole? Or do you grind them somehow? And do you put them in while it’s cooking, or at the end? My little guy doesn’t seem to like their texture, so I’m thinking of trying to grind them…
KathEats says
Yep whole! But grinding works too
Shari says
Fig butter???!!!! I’m at TJ’s weekly…I’ve never seen this! Is this a recent purchase? Can’t wait to try it!
Julie says
I just bought a bike! I was inspired by the fact that you rarely drive and spent $0 on gas (a few posts ago). I try to bike for entertainment and would love to conquer commuting if it weren’t for so many freeway overpasses – do you just walk your bike? I’ve always heard wayyy too much about people getting hit by cars, but I suppose that’s because I live in Southern California. Eek.
KathEats says
We don’t really have freeway overpasses here in Cville, so that makes it easier! I would never have ridden on the roads in Charlotte – crazy traffic. This is one reason we wanted to move to a smaller city. Cville is very bike friendly, but other cities – not so much.
Namaste Gurl says
Super cute biking mug AND towel– love the biking theme going on 🙂
Cherie says
Wooh! Im glad to be seeing oats again!
Kim says
Where did you get the amazing bike mug? I must have it 🙂