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You are here: Home / Weekend / Out Of Focus

March 30, 2011

Out Of Focus

I am having trouble focusing this afternoon. I blame the cold, gray weather.

Meanwhile, Matt’s been on the phone for hours!! This morning we met with our contractor. Whew things are going well. We may have a few days delay because of a new roof our landlord is putting on and this blah weather we’re having, but things are moving along. The next big thing for us is getting tons (literally – tons) of equipment here and installed! Hence the hours of phone calls.

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Once we were home from our meeting, I waited a bit for hunger to build for lunch. It’s weird for me to eat lunch without going to the gym first since that’s what I do most days!

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We were out of eggins, so while we were out I stopped into Feast to pick up some – Polyface in honor of Joel!

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New twist on a cheese + jam or jam + egg sandwich = cheese, egg + jam. Parmesan was fabulous in this combo on Great Harvest spelt bread!

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On the side – a fru fru salad. Greens with olive oil, salt and granola for crunch!

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And a few pieces of carrot and mango from the fridge

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Peppermint tea instead of sparkles because it’s freezing here. Feels like February.

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But still a bright lunch.

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I did a bit more grinding. I sure hope I’m not dulling my Vita-mix blade too much! It blended up the steel cuts into Scottish-style oats in just 5 seconds! You’re right, Ashley, better than the Cuisinart. If I had to choose between a Vita-mix and a Cuisinart, I’d choose the Vita-mix!

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  1. Chris says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    Do you have the smaller Vita-Mix container for grinding grains? You are not supposed to use the regular, large one for grinding grains. It may even void your warranty; I am not sure. I love my VM!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      March 30, 2011 at 2:03 pm

      no I don’t have that one. But it worked like a charm?

      Reply
    • Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

      March 30, 2011 at 2:13 pm

      The Vitamix people really pushed the smaller “dry” container for grinding grains – no mention of the warranty but the customer service person said that the wet container is just not designed to grind grains and the blade will dull if I use it for that a lot. I thought it was a marketing ploy, but I got both anyways (since i am gluten-intolerant, I thought I would be grinding a lot of grains) and the blade on the smaller Vita container for grains is pretty different and actually grinds faster than the regular Vita container (and yes, I did a comparison – mine was with buckwheat and quinoa). I would say it is fine to use the regular Vita container if you grind grains just once in a great while, but I really found my dry container a worthwhile investment.

      Reply
  2. Holly @ The Runny Egg says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    I need to try the egg + jam combo! Sounds delicious.

    Good luck with all of the equipment installs/deliveries!

    Reply
  3. Jen says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Love the photos. Being on the phone sucks. I was on hold the other day with the bank – and then transferred to 3 different people!

    Do you make your smoothies in the Vita?

    Reply
    • Allison @ Happy Tales says

      March 30, 2011 at 2:23 pm

      Ugh, that is the worst… being transferred to other people. Sometimes, I’ve been transferred back to people I’ve already talked to — talk about frustrating! But what’s even worse is when all you “talk” to are the robots. Sometimes I just hit zero until I get an actual person!

      Reply
  4. Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    I want a Vita-Mix! I looooove my Cuisinart food processor…. is it possible I would love the Vita-Mix more? I don’t know. 🙂

    Your lunch looks great. I made curried tuna salad today for lunch – inspired by a post of yours from a looooong time ago (the old blog). Yum.
    I have the TJ’s smoked sardines (on your rec), but was too chicken. Went with the ‘safe’ choice today… ha, ha.

    ~

    Reply
  5. Toni says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    can you grind flax in the Vita?? We had an unfortunate flax explosion when I tried to use my food processor. Flax EVERYWHERE!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      March 30, 2011 at 2:09 pm

      I don’t see why not?

      Reply
      • Toni says

        March 30, 2011 at 2:13 pm

        My cuisinart wasn’t strong enough to grind it! I wonder if VM is stronger than a regular FP?

        Reply
        • Jodi says

          March 30, 2011 at 2:22 pm

          I use my coffee grinder to grind flax seed, works great!

          Reply
    • Susan says

      March 30, 2011 at 2:21 pm

      I have flax seeds and I’m unsure of how to grind them.

      Reply
      • faith says

        March 30, 2011 at 3:44 pm

        A coffee grinder works best if you’ve got one.

        Reply
        • faith says

          March 30, 2011 at 3:45 pm

          Opps! I think Jodi and I responded at the same time.

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          • Susan says

            March 30, 2011 at 4:27 pm

            Thanks, Jodi & Faith! I currently use a burr grinder so I’ll have to dig out my old grinder and put it to the test.

            Reply
  6. Ashley (The Vegetable Life) says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    I always use plain old oats in my breakfasts…. you make me wanna try other options too. I might have to hit up the whole foods bulk aisle and experiment this weekend!

    Reply
  7. Ellie@fitforthesoul says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    I think I have the same as Caitlin HTP’s processor–the hamilton beach one? It’s great, but it doesn’t melt things like nut butters. Unless i’m wrong haha. Have a beautiful day! <33

    Reply
  8. Allison @ Happy Tales says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    I would love love love to have a vita-mix one day. It’s on the list of things I’d put on a wedding registry… now if only I were engaged… ha! Maybe one day 🙂

    Reply
  9. Kristi @ KristiAteIt says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    I’m always so intrigued by your food combinations. Hmm…not sure what to think about the cheese, jam and egg. I have done just the cheese and jam and it was delish!
    My mom bought me the Vita-mix last year because she insisted that everyone needs one, and I don’t know what I did without it! I’m in love with that thing.

    Reply
  10. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Such pretty lunch pics 🙂

    I think we’re having the same weather 🙁 Hopefully it will clear in the a couple days 🙂

    Reply
  11. Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    That egg + cheese + jam sandwich looks delicious! It’s almost time for lunch here in CA and I’m starving!

    Reply
  12. Laughter-Loving Stacy says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    I’m glad things are moving along with building the bakery!

    Yay for vitamix! I can’t wait until I can afford one, haha 🙂

    Reply
  13. Mary Catherine says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Hey Kath! How long can you leave overnight oats in the fridge? I usually make a big pot of oats on Sunday and divide them into 5 Pyrex bowls for easy reheating at work all week. With the warmer temps approaching, I’m wondering if I’ll have to start prepping my breakfast daily…

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    • KathEats says

      March 30, 2011 at 4:36 pm

      Just overnight. A few hours would do the trick

      Reply
  14. Mary (What's Cookin' with Mary) says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Next time I make an egg sandwich for breakfast, I’m def adding a little jam !

    Reply
  15. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    I have a Cuisinart that works great for food processing and blending but I’ve never tried grinding any grains in it. Lunch looks great- as usual! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Marina says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    I was just thinking today if jam, cheese and egg make a good combo!
    Looks delicious 🙂

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  17. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Your lunch looks delicious, per usual!!

    Reply
  18. Hannah @ Healthy Whip says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    I love the idea of parmesan on a sandwich! I’m not a huge fan of jam, but you make me want to reconsider!

    Reply
  19. Susan (Oliepants) says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    I have the Cuisinart. I need to start thinking about a Vitamix. The sandwich combo looks so interesting and tasty!

    Reply
  20. Krissy Murphy @ Shiawase Life says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Mmmm I love Morroccan Mint tea!

    Reply
  21. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    I want a vitamix so badly…one day!

    Reply
  22. JenATX says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    “fru fru salad” haha that is a perfectly way to describe that type of salad.. I’m jealous you can eat them; I have to cover mine up in topping because otherwise I feel like I’m just eating leaves :-/

    Reply
  23. Flourchild says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    I hope that yummy lunch gave you some energy! It’s dull and cloudy here too….feels like springmay never get here:0)

    Reply
  24. Heather (heathers dish) says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    I so wish I had a Vita-mix, but my cuisineart will just have to do! I’m thinking if grinding farro tonight…wish me luck!

    Reply
  25. Kathy W. says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    A guy I knew in my 20s used to make jam/jelly omelettes. Turns out it was a tradition in some parts of Brooklyn. You might try that and report back!

    Reply
  26. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I long for the day I can lay my hands on a Vitamix 🙂

    Reply
  27. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    I have both the wet (both the large and small canisters) and dry blades for my Vita. So I have 3 canisters. I never!! use the dry blade one. And 90% of the time I use the large/wet canister. Only use the small one if I am truly grinding like 1/4 c of something which sometimes in raw baking, 1/4 c dry oats makes the difference in a recipe so I whip out the small container for that.

    But in 3 yrs of making raw baked goods and grinding TONS of nuts and oats and almonds into nut flours, I have had no issues w/ blades being dulled. It’s just so much easier to have 1 go-to canister. And worst case scenario, if you do dull the blades, for 79 bucks you can get new container. That’s my logic 🙂

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      March 30, 2011 at 4:36 pm

      Good to hear your blades are good!!

      Reply
  28. Namaste Gurl says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    Egg, jam, and cheese? A combo I’ve most definitely not tried! I guess I just prefer my eggs on the more savory end 🙂
    Love using my vita to grind grains and seeds!

    Reply
  29. Simply Life says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    ooh fresh mango?! it’s been too long since I’ve had that!

    Reply
  30. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    What a perfect example of the simple concept of getting a wide range of nutrients from a wide range of colors – beautiful photos!

    Reply
  31. Alexa @ Simple Eats says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    I just made Mama Pea’s porridge this morning by using this very technique! I loved how my oats turned out, super creamy and thick!

    Reply
  32. Abby says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    It is cold and dreary here too! Rain, rain go away! lol. The cheese, egg, and jam sammy looks yummy! 🙂

    Reply
  33. Lucy @ The Sweet Touch says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    Glad to hear the bakery is still comin along!

    I think no matter how good things go, opening day usually gets moved back a couple of times, but that just gets everyone even MORE excited than they already were to begin with – yay!

    Reply
  34. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    Glad to hear things are going well at the bakery-to-be!

    Egg sandwiches rock.

    Reply
  35. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Ugh, I KNOW!!! It is SNOWING right now in Pennsylvania…I just want it to be spring!!!

    Reply
  36. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Although I love my food processor (it’s probably my most frequently used kitchen appliance along with my stand mixer), I really want a Vita-mix! 🙂

    Reply
  37. Angela (Oh She Glows) says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    I just got some raw buckwheat groats last week and I’m so excited to experiment with them! Already have them sprinkled in a SIAB this moring…amazing. I can’t wait to try her Buckwheat bake too. Yum!
    I have an older blender that I dont care if the blade gets dull so I use that to grind flax and things.

    Reply
  38. lynn @ the actor's diet says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    i had a vitamix fail this morning but i just made a batch of those scottish oats – hoping it works out!!!

    Reply
  39. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Sounds like a busy morning! That lunch definitely brightens things up. 🙂 LOVE all the differnet food groups!

    Reply
  40. Shannon @ My Place In The Race says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    Lunch looks fantastic!

    Reply
  41. Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    I love love loveee your photography! The sunshine today was beautiful, and I cannot wait to try grinding up my steel cut oats! Why did I not think of that?!

    Reply
  42. Natalia - a side of simple says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    Jam and cheese (practically ANY cheese) sandwiches are some of my favorites! Then of course, a good egg sandwich is also a good runner-up 🙂

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  43. Jamie says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    kath,

    Your lunch looks delicious today! Every part of it looks so good mmmmm

    Jamie

    Reply
  44. Kayla says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    I have been wanting to try steel-cut oats and Scottish oats for the longest time, but I never knew that you can make Scottish oats out of steel-cut oats. As much as I love to try making Scottish oats out of steel-cut oats, I doubt my food processor will allow me to. I have a really lousy food processor. How I wish I had a vita-mix.

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  45. Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day!
    Ugh- I know, I hate this weather too! It didn’t go above 49 today 🙁 Boo. Let’s hope it warms up for the weekend! Glad to hear your business is coming along, it’s so exciting to hear the updates 🙂 🙂

    I should really try jam on other things than pb & j sandwiches! Your sandwich looks delicious, and the “fru fru” salad made me laugh 🙂

    Reply
  46. Julie @ Lettuce Choose Healthy says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    interesting sandwich combo! I love it!

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  47. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    I totally just grinded up some scottish oats for a post I’m doing tomorrow! Great minds think alike!

    Reply
  48. Runeatrepeat says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    I’ve heard from a couple of people that the Vitamix is better than a Cuisinart. Noted and now I want one even more!

    Reply
  49. Sable@SquatLikeALady says

    March 30, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    I need a better food processor. Right now I use a blender…which does zilch for grinding oats, etc. Good to know that VitaMix is the one to get when the time comes!

    Reply
  50. Laura (Starloz) says

    March 30, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    i seriously believe fried eggs on bread are the best thing EVER!

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  51. Hilary says

    March 30, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    Certainly is a colourful lunch…and some interesting flavour combos too…would love to give that sandwich a try.

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  52. Jess (Sweet Potato) says

    March 30, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    Your lunch is so colorful! Love it!

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  53. Cindy says

    March 30, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    Gloomy weather makes me sleepy. I have trouble focusing too!

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  54. Cara Craves... says

    March 30, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    Your lunch photos are extra gorgeous and vibrant today!

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  55. rebecca lustig says

    March 30, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    there is something so wonderful about the combination of cheese jam and a hearty bread/cracker! I used to snack on triscuits with cheese and a sliced apple on top when i was a kid haha

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  56. Hannah says

    March 30, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    Granola on salad? What will you think of next? Hmm… I’ve heard of the dry container for the Vita-mix but I’m not actually sure if I can get it in Australia. i didn’t see it on the one site that I could get the VM from here…

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  57. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    March 30, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    It’s been dull, gloomy, dark, rainy, thunderstorm, hail and terrible wind here in Central Florida. Scary experience! But that salad made me smile coz I had mangoes in my salad too!

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  58. Lisa (bakebikeblog) says

    March 30, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    I know what you mean about gloomy weather = sleepy!

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  59. Paige @Running Around Normal says

    March 30, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    That lunch looks fabulous!
    I haven’t used my Vitamix for dry grains or anything yet. I feel like I under utilize it. The only thing I use it for is smoothies! I’ve found most other things work better in the food processor.

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  60. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    March 30, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    I’m jealous of your ripe mango! I tried to have mango in my salad tonight for dinner, but when I cut it open, it definitely wasn’t ripe yet! 😛

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  61. Pei Sze says

    March 30, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Do you think we can grind wheat berries in the wet container?

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    • KathEats says

      March 30, 2011 at 8:57 pm

      Yes, I think so

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  62. Kristin says

    March 30, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    I am moving to Virginia (Fairfax!) in a few weeks 🙂 I’ve heard of Polyface – can’t wait to make the drive out there for a visit! But I thought they only sold their products on the farm? Or is that where you went to get the eggs? If there is a store that sells Polyface products I’d love to know!

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    • KathEats says

      March 30, 2011 at 9:13 pm

      They sell in some stores- there’s a list on their website. My eggs are from Feast

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  63. Pei Sze says

    March 30, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    I will try it out this weekend because I cannot get whole wheat flour from where I stay. Previously I was thinking of getting a dry container but I think what Averie commented is logical. Just use the wet blade and if it gets dull, get a new container rather than getting a dry blade now but only use it occasionally.

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  64. katy says

    March 30, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    i LOVE the look of your ground grains…so pretty (and delicious) looking!

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  65. khushboo says

    March 31, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Such a good brunch sandwich! Can’t wait to try.

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  66. Quisha says

    March 31, 2011 at 8:08 am

    Now that’s my kinda sandwich! I love pairing cheese with jam!

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  67. Lauren @ Lettuce Eat Cake says

    March 31, 2011 at 8:26 am

    What a gorgeous lunch!! I love eating some extra carrots on the side. It really fills me up!

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  68. lee says

    March 31, 2011 at 11:14 am

    I tried unsuccessfully to find this information on the Vitamix website, so I was wondering how you would describe the difference/advantage between a Vitamix and other blenders. Reading through the above comments, it seems like it has a strong following of fans – but I hardly use the blender I do have, so I’m curious about its perks. Thanks! =)

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    • KathEats says

      March 31, 2011 at 12:32 pm

      I don’t know the science, but it’s REALLY REALLY powerful, really lightweight, easy to clean and very very versatile (hence the grains to hummus to smoothies).

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