Somehow we managed to sleep for 10 hours last night!? We were awoken by a friendly alarm clock: Matt’s brother Andrew calling from New Orleans at 8am to let us know he was on a nice walk home from a night of partying. That wild monkey!
I made a smashing bowl of oats today!!! I say I because Matt removed his oats from the pot before I stirred in the pumpkin. He still says he doesn’t fancy the orange mix-in!
Orange Ya Glad I Still Have 3 Cans Of Pumpkin Mix
- 1/3 cup oats, milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp chia
- Half banana
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin, stirred in at end
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese, stirred in at end
- Hemp Plus granola
- Coconut
- Chocolate Vanilla Almond Butter by Naturally Nutty
I’m not sure where my grandmother got this tea towel – but how appropriate for a foodie!
Kristy @ KristyRuns says
10 hours of sleep!?!? That is amazing, and I am slightly jealous. 😉 Love that tea towel!
Baking 'n' Books says
I got sleep too….but from over-sleeping, which I really shouldn’t do because it is really time that a lot could be accomplished.
I think Matt’s brother had a funner night 🙂
[email protected] says
I haven’t had pumpkin oats in faaarr to long…My Mister is like Matt…loves oats, but just doesn’t ‘get’ the pumpkin thing…So odd 😉 Pumpkin are my favorite…esp. with a bit of cottage cheese stirred in…(my personal fav KERF trick) 🙂
cathy b.
Lea @ Healthy Coconut says
That is a cool tea towel. At first I thought it was a huge notepad and you were going to mention a project that you working on.
I have pumpkin stashed away too, they are actually still available at Target stores.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I can’t remember the last time I slept for 10 hours!
Emily @ One Sweet Vegan says
10 hours of sleep—what’s that? 🙂 I like the tea towel.
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I feel like I’m 80 years old now after hearing about Andrew’s night. Oooh weee!
Clizia says
And I do haha!!!
Lesley says
Haha, I love and hate it when I accidentally sleep so long … but sometimes, we must just need it.
Have a great weekend!! :]
Amanda @ The Hungry Wanderers says
Love the tea towel 🙂
Amanda (The Nutritionist Reviews) says
Looks like a delicious Saturday morning breakfast! I had some maple bacon that was awesome. Have a great weekend!!
Stacey says
I’m jealous of your 1o hours! I waited up until midnight for my [little bit tipsy!] husband to return home after a night out and was awake just before 7am!!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
My husband is in Seattle right now and I got the 12am (Atlanta time) phone call where his night was just starting! I also enjoyed some pumpkin oats this morning. With the cold and rain today, it just seemed appropriate. Have a great day Kath!
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
10hours? Wow, you must’ve needed it!
Aahh I have about 10 cans of pumpkin stashed away 😛 maybe I should bring back pumpkin oats….
Meryl @ Scribbled Musings says
Your oatmeal looks so much tastier than my oatmeal this morning. I should have waited for your post for inspiration, lol.
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i can’t believe i haven’t had pumpkin in my oats ALL WINTER!!!
Jil @ Big City, Lil' Kitchen says
I have 3 cans of pumpkin just chillin’ in my cupboard. I really need to use ’em up!!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Lucky you two for getting 10 hours of sleep last night! That must feel glorioousss
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
Is there a difference between a tea towel and a dish towel? I feel kind of silly for asking this! 🙂 Happy Saturday!
Mom says
Fun question! My mom always called them “tea towels.’ I googled it, and it said a tea towel is a cloth for drying dishes, either linen or cotton. I have a hunch “tea towel” is more old timey. I hope it doesn’t die away though–a sweet expression.
KathEats says
I think a tea towel is used for drying and a dish towel is a wash-cloth like thing you use as a sponge in the sink?
Mom says
Yes, that might be right!
staceyhealthylife says
What a party animal. Coming home at 8am. That totally is New Orleans. I have been their and can relate.
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I love pumpkin in my oats!! 🙂 So sad that Matt doesn’t, though.
[email protected] says
ooh those oats look incredibly rich and creamy, and LOVE the towel how stinkin cute !
jen @ taste life says
Mmmmmm
Natalia - a side of simple says
Your wake up call cracked me up. How “college” of him 😉 That towel is too cute from your grandmother! It’s so kitchen appropriate.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
Even though it is March I’m still enjoying pumpkin oats! However, I had to buy a it on several occasions since the season ended.
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
I love Mardi Gras! Just something about it. St. Louis has the 2nd biggest celebration in the country (after NOLA of course), and it’s going on right this very second, but I’ve been sick the past couple weeks and now that I’m feeling better, didn’t want to spend the morning drinking, so we stayed home 🙂
AJ @ Flowing to Fifty says
I’m with Matt – no orange in oatmeal. Pumpkin pie…yes. Oatmeal…..I don’t think so. Unless there’s enough brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice to pretend. 🙂
Alaina says
I love those long sleeps that help rejuvinate. 🙂
I had coconut in my oatmeal this morning too! I think it’s my new favorite topping. Along with pumpkin and nuts, it tastes like a Thanksgiving side dish.
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Ha! I STILL can’t believe that Matt doesn’t like pumpkin (but then again, I still think that maybe it’s because he’s so loving that he’s leaving it all for YOU! hehe)
And those tea-towels are SUPER adorable! Props to g-ma 🙂
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
That is such an adorable tea towel!! Slash he is a wild monkey, haha walk of shame at 8am:)
Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down) says
Ten hours. So darn jealous! 😀 That must have felt wonderful.
And your oats look spectacular. It’s making me wish I had oatmeal this morning. There’s always tomorrow! 😀
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Ah, the good ‘ol days of coming home from the night before when the sun come up. 🙂 I keep forgetting its Mardi Gras! Need to find a King Cake.
Katie says
Oh Mardi Gras! My fiances friend is in New Orleans right now too, were expecting some funny phone calls from him ; )
That tea towel is super cute!
Tell Karen hello and hope shes doing good : )
Hilary says
Nice name and great way to use up the pumpkin…and LOVE the towel!
Alexa @ The Girl In Chucks says
This reminds me of how sad I am that I was only 19 when I visited New Orleans. I really need to go back there and do it right! 😉
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
That towel is super cute! Jason also doesn’t like pumpkin mixed in with oats — I’m not sure why since he can probably eat an entire pumpkin pie by himself since he loves it so much.
Teresa (Teresa Tastes & Travels) says
That’s so funny! We have the same exact scenario happening over here. I’ve tried telling Chris that pumpkin pie is not a vegetable, to no success.
Namaste Gurl says
I have yet to try cottage cheese in oatmeal! I bet it goes most excellent with pumpkin and nut butter 🙂 I wish I had me some pumpkin, unfortunately I wasn’t smart like you and didn’t stock up when it was cheap in stores….
Jessica - Dinners, Desserts, & More says
I am not a huge fan of pumpkin in oats. I thought I would love it since I love everything pumpkin but sadly the pumpkin in oats was not my thing
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
10 hours sounds glorious! I only got 7 last night, and that definitely wasn’t enough!
Katherine says
Oh wow, I went to Mardi Gras about 100 years ago. I am feeling very old! I would kill for 10 hours of sleep. Maybe it’ll happen tonight. These days I’m lucky if I can stay asleep for 6. Again, maybe an age issue. LOL.
Kristen, Sweetly says
Oh, my. Whether your breakfasts look like spring or fall, they look gorgeous and delicious! I’m so glad I have an open can of pumpkin in the refrigerator. I might have to have a second breakfast this afternoon. 🙂
Sarah says
And I thought my oatmeal was good this morning. I’ve been one-upped by the looks of it:)
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Mmm.. I haven’t had pumpkin oats in FOREVER!!
And about the previous post, CONGRATS on the future baby.. so exciting!!!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
I’m quite jealous of your 10 hours of sleep! Lord knows I could use it!
Shannon (A Better Me) says
That does look like one amazing bowl of oats you have there!
Camille says
I’m so jealous that you still have 3 cans of pumpkin! I miss it so.
Emma says
I am never surprised when someone tells me that they don’t like oatmeal, but I’m SHOCKED to hear your hubby doesn’t like it with all the fancy add-ins! wow!
Amanda @ The Artsy Kitchen says
such a cute towel! And I am full just looking at that breakfast, it looks amazing! Pumpkin keeps me full for HOURS!!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
The party animal phone call…Oh, gotta love it 🙂
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I wish I could sleep for 10 hours at a time! That would be amazing!!
Stephanie says
Those oats are beauty! I’m of the opinion that if your body sleeps for 10 hours…it’s because your body needs 10 hours of sleep.
Sarah @ OneLoveSarah says
Now I need to get some pumpkin. 10 hrs = beautiful
Toni says
Sleeping 10 hours sounds like a great idea! I tend to cap off around 7ish hours! 🙂
Crystal @ Eat, Live, Travel says
That is an awesome tea towel. I am going to have to try and find a towel like that. And that bowl of oats looks so yummy!
Hannah says
I realy have to roast some pumpkin one of these days so that I can replicate this!
Allison @ OneWhiteTulip says
I’m definitely lusting after that tea towel! So awesome for the thinking-challenged-while-cooking.
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I’m with Matt on this; I like oats more without pumpkin mixed in. hehe
[email protected] says
10 hours sounds perfectly amazing, and I definitely jealous! 🙂