Is it old new yet? Because it’s not old news here. Nope, pumpkin season is just getting started! Still working on my 6 pound can. It’s about 1/3 of the way gone : )
Today’s mix
- 1/4 cup Scottish oats (steel cut pulverized in the blender to nearly a flour)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/3 cup milk, 1/2 cup water
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin, stirred in at end
- Few tbsp wheatberries, stirred in at end
- Pinch ground cloves, pinch all spice, sprinkle cinnamon, grate of fresh nutmeg
- Fig butter + Barney Butter on top
Friend For The Ride
My mom finally started a blog! Her niche is women’s issues, specifically menopause. The blog is part memoir, part humor, part idea exchange for women both young and old. Today’s topic: Cravings! Hope you’ll check it out : )
Mom has a blog. Sister has a blog. Dad……?
Rain is coming down…again. But the forecast looks good. Tomorrow I’m going to visit my grandmother and mother in Maryland, so I’m hoping for sunny skies soon!
Molly @ RDexposed says
The bears need a blog! My bear says he’s ready to guest blog for them any day. Their blog tagline: Always Feeling Stuffed.
KathEats says
Ahhahah!
Mom says
Love the name of the bears’ blog!
Chad @ thebreakupnote says
This is one of the most inventive bowls of oatmeal I’ve ever seen.
Khushboo says
Ohh that breakfast looks delicious, and such a pretty color- very Halloween-ish especially with the fig butter on top!
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
That overhead view of your tea (?) is so smooth and glassy it doesn’t look real!
KathEats says
I promise you it was 😉
Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf says
Yay for family with blogs! Both my sisters have had blogs in the past. One of them actually still keeps one. 🙂
Pumpkin is most definitely NOT old news here! They’re just barely showing up, but they’re coming with a vengeance! I also just discovered that Lubbock (the closest large town/city to my town) is absolutely OBSESSED with all things Halloween! I’m a very lucky gal. 😉
J @ Ess and Jae V2.0 says
Awesome about your Mom’s blog. Yay! I’ve just turned 50 and am approaching (very slowly, I hope) this topic. My sis and I started a blog about being 40+/50+ and we’ll look to your Mom for guidance. My Mom can’t remember any of it — she’s 80+!
Mom says
Cute about your mom. That’s partly how I got going. Lots of my friends can’t remember a thing. Good luck with the blog and keep in touch.
J @ Ess and Jae V2.0 says
Thanks! We definitely will. And we want to hear the good AND the bad. Tell it like it is.
Katie says
So cool about your mom having a blog now too! The bears need their own blog next ; )
Loving the pumpkin breakfast!
Happy Monday! xoxo
Mom says
The bears are working on it, but they need to finish soccer season first.
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
I second Chad’s comment. Bet it was pretty yummy
And congrats to the girl’s of the family for blogging. 🙂
Karen says
Go, Mama Kerf! I’m excited to see the entry of a new voice for the Boomer demographic!
Hilliary @ Happily Ever Healthy says
That is so exciting about your moms blog! And your post reminds me that I am out of pumpkin and need to stock back up on it! I miss pumpkin oats in the morning!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
That’s great your mom started a blog – how fun! Her background was the same one I initially used when I started on WordPress. 🙂 And pumpkin is never old news here…mmm love it!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Your oats look fantastic! 🙂
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I’m forwarding this to my mom! She’ll love it, going through that “stage” herself right now 🙂
Anna @ On Anna's Plate says
Pumpkin can’t be old yet…it’s only three days into October 🙂
How cool that your mom started a blog too! Y’all are a blogging family for sure 🙂
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
Yum this looks great! Maybe you should change the blog name to Kath Eats Pumpkin 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Lovely pumpkin props this morning Kath! That’s so great that your mom started a blog too! I’m going to head over and check it out now.
Angela @ PattycakesnPancakes says
I checked it out yesterday. She had me cracking up. I’ll make sure to follow. 🙂
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
YAY for Mommy blog!! I’m glad she’s decided to start one.
Your oats this morning look awesome! I bought 4 cans of pumpkin yesterday, woop woop!
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
Love that your family blogs! My hubby has one too though it’s more of a site: www.themansguidetolove.com
Each day they show a video of a guy giving advice about love. They’re being turned into a book, a movie, & my hubby has even been interviewed as a “love expert” for Oprah.com!!!
KathEats says
Oh how cool!!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Those oats look delicious! I am craving pumpkin oats! Good thing I was able to find some canned pumpkin. I really need to stock up. 🙂
Lauren says
Ok, pumpkin oats for breakfast it is! Congrats to your mom, that’s awesome.
[email protected] says
Good for your mom, there’s always time to try something new in life. And pumpkin never gets old.
Kristina says
Honestly, does pumpkin EVER get old?
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Your mom’s blog is so cute!
Cat @Breakfast to Bed says
If my dad had a blog it would be like the old guy down the street who scares kids for fun…in written form.
Elisabeth says
Way to go, Mom! 😀
Daria says
Do you use the vitamix blender?
KathEats says
yup!
Cait's Plate says
Haha – the family that blogs together sticks together 🙂 My sisters both have blogs too – it’s so fun to be able to talk “blog things” with family 🙂
Your breakfast looks incredible. I cannot wait for my move to be over to so I can break open a can of pumpkin and add it to my oats!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I couldn’t imagine working through a 6 lb can! I had to get a 1 lb can (there were no normal sized cans at my grocery store? 🙁 ) and while I love pumpkin it just feels like sooooo much! More baking in my future I guess! 😉
Angel7 says
The blog world is contagious in your family, that is, all but your dad 🙂 Maybe he will soon get the bug 🙂
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Deva @ Deva by Definition says
Your breakfast looks so yummy! I am hoping to get a can of pumpkin at the store this week – I want to try making pumpkin-dipped french toast!
Caitlin says
I never get sick of pumpkin!
I will also have to introduce your mom’s blog to my mom…since she is now being introduced to the lovely menopause. haha
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
yay for a new blog!!
love the endless pumpkin, kath! i will never get sick of it. despite the chilly chicago temps, i sipped on a delicious pumpkin pie smoothie this morning. YUM!
Casey @ Pocket Full of Sunshine says
Aw trips to see family are always the best. 🙂 Enjoy it Kath!
genevieve says
This looks absolutely wonderful. I love the idea of adding fig butter, too! Never would have thought of that one. I’m so happy it’s finally really fall! Pumpkins, cider, and scarves. Whats not to love?
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
a 6 pound can?! Holy smokes. That is awesome!
I want pumpkin oats soon now…. 🙂
Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says
Pumpkin never gets old!
Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled says
Your family are blogging crazy! What a great outlet for your mom and I’m sure there’s a huge group of women out there who would benefit from here experiences. Good for her!
I must get more of that fig butter. It’s so good on oatmeal!
Mama Pea says
That cup of coffee looks so gorgeous I could cry.
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Congrats to your mom! I like her blog’s niche. Sounds like a great read. 🙂
TeenyLittleSuperChef says
That’s so neat about your mom starting a blog. She has the same layout and background that I use. I look forward to reading what she has to say. And to answer your question, no pumpkin oats is not old yet. It NEVER gets old. I could eat it every morning. By the way, do you cook your wheatberries before adding them in or are they totally raw. I would think you would need to cook them, right?
Mom says
Kath’s sister Laura found it for me. We thought it went well with the roller coaster theme. Looks great on your blog too!
Katelyn says
I love the photo of your cup of tea! (I’m assuming it’s tea since you’re on a tea kick, but it almost looks like coffee!) I’ll definitely check out your mom’s blog–thanks for sharing! 🙂
katie @KatieDid says
Gosh I was on the brink of giving coffee a rest because I haven’t been craving it as much lately, but that gorgeous seamless cup has possibly made me change my mind. Darn!
dana says
Sorry if you’ve already addressed this, but how are you keeping all that pumpkin from going bad?
KathEats says
I eat it quickly! (not kidding..)
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
NEVER tired of pumpkin. And that’s so great for your mom, I’ll definitely check it out! She’s going to have some serious stats her first day blogging!
Maria says
I have also been on a pumpkin kick. Actually, more of a all types of winter squash kick. Butternut squash soup, stuffed acorn squash, sweet potato pumpkin smoothies…and the list could go on.
Thanks for all your inspiration. You are a very special and gifted person who brings joy to many people.
Rachael says
The pumpkin oats look amazing (changed my life when I first read about you eating them!), and congrats to your mom on her blog. It would be perfect reading for MY mom…I’ll pass it on for sure 🙂
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Matt needs a brewing blog!
p.s. I read some of your moms blog last week and it’s so funny!
KathEats says
He HAD a brewing blog but he dropped the ball and eventually let it go to the internet compost 🙁
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
aww bummer! I know my bf would love to read his brewing adventures now that he’s home brewing.
Hillary says
I took your lead and made some cottage cheese/pumpkin oats last night. They were to die for!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Pumpkin never gets old for me either. If I had a 6 lb can, I would happily eat pumpkin oatmeal everyday until it was gone! 😛
Congrats to your mom on starting her blog!
Mom says
Thank you ALL for checking out my blog and for your kind words. Those of you who are younger, please tell your moms!
maggie says
I have been eating pumpkin in my oats every morning for past 2 weeks. I add blueberries instead of banana. What is barney butter?
KathEats says
It’s an amazing roasted almond butter
Mel says
Great to find your mom’s blog! If I should ever get tired of pictures of bowls of oatmeal (as if!) your mom offers up a (cute!) bowl of unused tampons! Awesome!
What a blogging legacy. Y’all must be beaming!
Mom says
Just saw this. Fun comment. My own mom is mortified. Glad Kath isn’t too!
JenATX says
love the additions of the mini pumpkins in the pics… buying a mini pumpkin in October for my bedroom was always one of my favorite traditions growing up 🙂
Meghan @ Day-to-Day Crazy says
I love that your mom started a blog, that is so awesome.
Also, those tiny pumpkins are too cute.
Kristen Waby says
Yummy brekkie! Congrats to you Mom! I love her page design 🙂
Ali says
I wish for October to stay forever if we’ll be getting this kind of dishes. Look so delicious *drooling*