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I felt well enough to make pancakes this morning – a big step from yesterday’s tears in bed.

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Banana Coconut pancakes on le menu! When I add mixins to pancakes, I put the batter in the pan and then add the toppings. They stick inside for the flip and then gently sear on the other side until it’s time to come up for eating.

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On the side, I decided to try out this date syrup. After my pancake at Guglhuph this weekend, syrup sounded good. Guess what it tastes like? Dates! It was really thick – like molasses. I couldn’t even finish it all because I only needed a teeny drop on each bite. This would be excellent in place of brown rice syrup or molasses in recipes.

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Minty tea. [Can anyone else say the word “minty” without thinking of Conan’s candy cane!?]

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You know how I told you that I haven’t skipped a day without a shower except for a camping trip in youth group? Well yesterday was a first! So that’s what I’m off to do!

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  1. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    I tried date syrup at a little boutique in NYC and loved it – was too scared to try to carry it home on the plane though – I didn’t want it confiscated. I agree it would make delicious granola!

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  3. Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says

    Um, we are mug twins. Got that a couple of weeks ago from Anthro along with a teal/turquoise 50’s-style bowl. I swear, I could LIVE in that store.

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  4. Elisabeth says

    Glad you’re feeling better today and a good, hot shower will make you feel even better. That’s my favorite relaxation activity 🙂

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  8. Melissa @ HerGreenLife says

    I’ve always enjoyed pancakes with a small bit of syrup, rather than doused in it, even as a kid. Our latest “syrup-y” experiment is sorghum — kind of light a light molasses or a dark honey, and fun because the sorghum is grown locally!

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  9. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    wow what a delicious, comforting breakfast! that date syrup sounds amazing. i hope today is a better one than yesterday for you!

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  10. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says

    Never heard of date syrup but you can bet I’ll be looking for it! When I hear Minty I think of that holiday ice cream commercial that say “oh minty, minty, minty, I made you out of….mint.”

    Glad you’re feeling a little better.

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  11. Krissy @ Make it Naked says

    Glad you’re feeling better. Seriously, with the shower thing? That’s true? You make me feel dirty 🙂

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    • KathEats says

      Yeah because they only take 2 minutes! In all fairness, I was sick yesterday so getting in was the effort of an hour 🙂

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      • Krissy @ Make it Naked says

        I’m so impressed. I hate showering. I need to learn to take a 2 minute shower and then maybe I’d do it more.

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      • janet says

        girl! It takes at least 2 minutes to rinse shampoo/conditioner out of your hair! which by the way makes me want to not like you =) you shower everyday & your hair still looks healthy/shiny all the time?! genetics, must be genetics!

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  15. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    I’ve never heard of date syrup before, but have really been getting into infused oils and balsamic vinegars. I posted about them a while ago (http://bit.ly/si3Q3U) and my absolute favourite of the 48+ flavours available is the maple balsamic. It is so delicious that you can literally put it on pancakes – I know it sounds crazy, but I’m totally not joking. There’s even an extra virgin olive oil that tastes like butter, and it’s completely dairy free. When you mix the 2 together… oh my.. I promise, you’ll be thinking pancakes! Not sure where it’s available in the US but I’m really happy that one of my fave local stores stocks it!

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      • Emily G. says

        Me too – I can’t go a day without showering or it will look like I slicked Crisco in my hair. Sometimes it’s even greasy towards the end of the night – no idea why! I WISH I could skip showers lol

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        • Logan says

          Showering or a bath are my favorite part of the day! I start and finish my day with showers! Can’t go to bed dirty and need that clean feeling when I go to work too, plus my hair would be a sight if I didn’t wash it in the morning. Every morning! I am a bit overboard on being clean and am the same way about brushing my teeth multiple times per day.
          Glad you’re better today. Those pancakes look terrific!

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  20. HRCK the Herald says

    I’m sorry you’re not feeling well– tears in bed ain’t no fun. I hope you get back to fighting shape soon!

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  22. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    Oh, I hate going to bed dirty. I’m a shower freak! The night we lost power during that snow storm in October was the only day I can think of that I’ve missed a shower and I felt so gross I wouldn’t even let myself sleep in my bed so I spent the night on the couch. haha!

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  27. Kinley @ Better Off Barefoot says

    Glad you are feeling better! Hopefully that trend continues! And for some reason on first glance, I thought those were teddy bear head pancakes for some reason?! I must be delusional or something – lol…

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  28. Ida says

    Now that you’re all squeaky clean just wanna say, I LOVE YOUR BLOG, I check in daily and enjoy it a lot. Feel like we’re good friends even though you don’t know who the hell I am. And……….you’ve turned me on to the whole world of blogs and I’ve learned a lot about things that interest me. Geeeeez, we got 4 posts yesterday and you were sick. Luv it!

    Now, if you could just teach my daughter (who is 20 and home on college break) to take 2 minute showers instead of 30 minute whoppers, my life would be complete! 🙂

    P.S. My husband also thanks you for his SEXY oatmeal which has improved considerably thanks to you. Used to be plain and boring, now it’s tres SEXY!!!!!! ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

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  30. Danielle says

    I think you really took the criticism for your breakfast post well yesterday. It seems like you took it all to heart and today’s breakfast post has a lot more content. I’m sure it’s not easy to hear that people are bored with your blog, but at least their comments were well thought out and offered ways to improve. I have to say I agreed with them, but I’m glad you seem to be taking the right steps to make it better. Hope this trend lasts!

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  31. Renee says

    This morning was a pancake morning for me, too, but with roasted apples! And I just wanted to let you know that seeing the enthusiasm you have for every meal is part of what got me back to blogging recently:) Thanks!

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  32. Mary Catherine says

    Mornin’ Kath! I got Kimberly Snyder’s “The Beauty Detox Solution” yesterday and am already half way through it. Her theories about what and HOW we eat are fascinating to me. She says that Food Pairing is just as important as the foods we eat because certain foods digest easier when paired together and others digest better when eaten before a meal (fruit, for example). According to Snyder, if one were to eat chicken and then an apple for dessert, the fruit can’t get through quickly to the small intestines so it just sits in your stomach for hours, fermenting. Someone who eats fruit first gets more nutrition from the apple and uses less energy digesting the meal. The whole time I was reading I kept thinking, “What would Kath think about this?” Have you read her book? What are your thoughts on Food Paring?

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    • KathEats says

      I feel that for MOST people, this isn’t an issue. Think about our ancestors and how the human body evolved. If the cavemen had to eat an apple first or they would get GI distress, I’m sure nature would have come up with some way of making us crave apples before meats. There are millions of people in the world who don’t combine foods in any shape or form and are happy and healthy. To me, this epidemiological evidence suggests it is not important. As they say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

      But some people do have very sensitive GI tracts and might benefit from experimenting with food combining. Her science may be slightly true, but I think our organs were designed to digest whatever foods we could get in whatever combination as efficiently as possible.

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      • Christena says

        Interesting, Kath! I have always kind of thought the same thing, but I have zero formal education in food or nutrition, so it is nice to hear from some one with the background to have an educated opinion on the issue.

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  34. Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says

    Glad you’re feeling a bit better today!
    I add the mix-ins into the batter after it hits the pan too- it allows for equal distribution AND variety (I like to add different things to each pancake). Never tried coconut though… I’m on it!

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  35. Mom says

    Love that black bowl. And I think you were a good morning egg (pun somewhat intended) to even get the energy to publish a breakfast post yesterday!

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  36. Jody says

    I agree with Danielle even though I didn’t comment yesterday. I was getting a little bored with the content (although I loved the Jamaica review). I’m sure it’s not easy to hear all of the criticism. But it was nice to have what felt like a “real” breakfast post rather than just a few pictures of oatmeal. I hope you’ll continue to use the constructive criticism and make some changes.

    I’ve been a long time reader of your blog and many others. Some of the blogs I’ve read have gone from 3 posts a day to one and I still love reading them and often find the content is better. Just a thought. Quantity does not always equal quality and maybe it would be a better use of your time to put together one really good post a day.

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  38. kevin says

    hey, been checking out your blog for months, good stuff always, used a couple of recipes here and there, but your reference to conan’s minty just made your equity soar!!! keep up the good work!!!

    -kevin

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  40. Victoria says

    Kath,

    I have been reading your blog since the beginning, and I wanted to share that you always bring a smile to my face! Through the years, I have been inspired to try new food items (i.e.sardines,smoked salmon, chia seeds 😉 ), run my heart out, after watching you train for the half-marathon, and been enlightened on opening a successful business with Matt! You have inspired me in so many ways, ultimately driving me to return back to graduate school to get my Master’s in nutrition! I look forward to reading Blog and admire your success!
    🙂

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    • Danielle says

      Speaking of jumping to conclusions Kristen, I think by saying you picture them all being miserable in their own lives falls under that category too.
      I do not post there but have read the forums, if they left those kind of comments on most of the blogs they talk about they would swiftly be deleted (not talking about Kath in this instance, since she obviously did a good job responding yesterday). Most of their criticisms are valid, and I have seen a great improvement of some of my favorite blogs since that forum began.

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  44. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    Glad you’re feeling better, Kath. And are able to tackle a shower today 🙂 I know you must have been sick if it was one of the only times in your life you didn’t get your daily rinse in!

    That date syrup..wow, that would be fun to cook with in raw/nobake treats. I bet the flavor is fabulous!

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  48. Emily says

    I can’t get into dates so much… I like larabars, but not plain dates… I guess they take practice to eat? lol…

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  49. Karen says

    Happy to see you’re getting back to your spunky self so soon, Kath!

    I love homemade date paste and use it as a sweetener, but date syrup sounds more indulgent/richer. Intriguing nonetheless.

    I’m sort of obsessive re. taking showers post my daily workout as I find the warm water a great muscle relaxant. But, I certainly don’t do it for my hair’s sake – it behaves best with washes 2 – 3 times per week.

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  53. Cait's Plate says

    This reminds me that I haven’t had a date in FAR too long. I really need to pick some up. I have date sugar laying around…I wonder if I could make that into some form of syrup??

    Glad you felt well enough for pancakes!!

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  55. Lexi @ Cura Personalis Foodie says

    Well enough to make pancakes? Definitely must be feeling better to make such scrumptiousness 🙂

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  56. ab says

    for anyone interested, there is a code out for FREE shipping at organics are for everyone on 2 jars of date syrup or more that is good until saturday:
    musthavenow

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  57. Rob says

    These look fabulous.
    Would you have a gluten-free version available?
    I’ve been substituting brown rice flour for wheat flour, and recipes have been working out so-so.

    http://questorganic.com/questions/gluten-free

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