Beautiful morning to you!
It’s a perfect fall day to break out the French press. Unfortunately, coffee just isn’t as good as it used to be. All those months of tea. I guess that’s for the best given my caffeine issues. Tea will remain!
Whipped banana oatmeal made with chia seeds, cottage cheese and banana, of course. Cville Cluster on top with a scoop of melting Barney Butter!
I’m sleeping well again. Mood is back up to perky status. El Leon says hi!
Time for a whole lotta home improvement!
Sweet and Savvy says
I have not been much into coffee lately, either! It is really weird, because it used to be the first thing I reached for in the morning, but I’m now on a Chai tea kick, and it is quite the new addiction! 🙂
Lynda @ Healthy Hoboken Girl says
Excited for you and your home improvement!! Have a wonderful day off in the new house!!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
It really is a beautiful morning! Love the bowl 🙂
Krissy - Shiawase Life says
It’s so nice out! Should be a great day for your projects 🙂
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
I’ve never gotten into coffee, I’m definitely a tea girl!
Enjoy your Sunday and don’t work too hard 🙂
sarah (the SHU box) says
smart move to get off of caffeine dependence now 🙂 i did NOT have fun detoxing from it when i finally found out i was pregnant! (but glad to be off now!!!)
[email protected] says
Have a fabulous day off!
Simply Life says
good morning to you! What does the “whipped” in whipped banana oats mean? Do you stir them in differently?
KathEats says
Yep – check the Tribute to Oatmeal page for the recipe
Dee says
Yum! I miss having oatmeal in the morning! This particular bowl looks divine. 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Glad you’re sleeping well again! Those oats looks delish on this chilly morning.
katie @KatieDid says
I love reading about your coffee phases! It actually kind of intrigues me how the taste can come and go so drastically. I’m a tried and true coffee drinker and think I always will be, but I definitely remember a period when the thought of it made me sick for a few months. Then I jumped back on and haven’t looked back haha. Have a fun day of cleaning and decorating!
Lynda says
I love coffee in the morning. I don’t think it’s such a bad habit and they actually say it provides antioxidants (I think?). Oh well, it’s the least of “vices” to worry about when you don’t overdue, just like anything else. I can’t see giving it up either:)
KathEats says
I think it’s a great habit if you don’t have some of the achy side effects that I have. It IS very good for you. I just can’t handle so much caffeine.
Lynda says
Sorry, I must have missed all of the side effects that you get from coffee/caffeine Kath. That is good that you were able to figure out what was causing the achy side effects. I should have been clearer in my response because I don’t drink any caffeine after the morning coffee, since I couldn’t handle more than that either. Thanks for the reply:)
DkR says
Hey Kath! I don’t usually comment, but I thought you would like to know about the Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival next weekend~ whether for the blog or Great Harvest.
That’s all!
http://cvillevegfest.org/
KathEats says
We’re going to a wedding 🙁 🙁
DkR says
Oh, have fun!!
Sunya says
I am having the same breakfast today but mine has some coconut, butterscotch chips and a little Justin’s honey almond on top. It is cooler and rainy here in Portland today and it is just what is needed. Loving the pics of your new home. Congrats!
vegirl says
I love the El Lion sign!
Cait's Plate says
Yay for sleeping well – I’m hoping to get back to that place as soon as is humanly possible!
I woke up in the best perky mood as well – I think it’s the coming of Fall. Agreed that it was the perfect day to break out the coffee – it was the first thing I did upon waking. I wish I could be a tea girl, but I’m a coffee one through and through 🙂
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Lovely breakfast. Glad you’re getting better sleep, can’t wait for the home improvement details.
[email protected] says
cuuuute~I need to get a chalkboard soon! 😀 I love tea AND coffee, but for staying awake purposes, cofffee is the winner! Have a grreeeeat day!
Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says
Chalkboard art in homes is the best! So creative and always the option to edit! I need one! 🙂
D @ Lifevsfood.com says
Do the chia seeds add to the flavor of the oatmeal? I’ve been having oatmeal for about a month, but have yet to make the journey to chia.
KathEats says
Not really – they are more for texture
D @ Lifevsfood.com says
You’ve convinced me to try though. Appreciate the response.
I grabbed some $10 for $20 wholefood groupons last week – Time for a trip.
Thanks again .
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i’ve been off coffee a few years now but i announced yesterday if dunkin donuts ever makes it to LA i’m back on!
Erika - The Teenage Taste says
Have a wonderful and productive day, Kath! 😀
The Healthy Hipster says
You’ve inspired me to go pick up some tea today, kath! I am certainly a coffee addict, but I also love a warming flavourful cup of spiced tea on a fall day. 🙂
Nikki says
I like both coffee and tea… but really depends on my mood and how cold it is! I love tea when I am cold, or a nice spicy tea in the fall! My favourite right now, Good Earth Sweet & Spicy. Like a cinnamon heart in a cup! hrmm… I’m off to the kitchen to make a cup!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
I am going through the opposite right now….I am looooovin’ coffee!!!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
You sound chipper today. I’m glad you’re getting your sleep! We partied a little hard last night and I see a nap in my very near future. Ya gotta love Saturdays with friends that lead to lazy Sundays. Have a great one Kath!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
Love the El Leon picture. Have a great day!
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
mmm love the melty pb!
not sure if you have a fresh market near you, but if you do, i just got the most fantastic tea! the brand is republic of tea and it is pumpkin spice red. naturally caffeine free and SO delicious!! sipping some now steeped in half almond milk, half water. perfect for a cloudy, rainy fall day.
KathEats says
Oh cool – I’ll look for it!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
It’s a beautiful morning here too. It was the perfect weather for the Terry Fox run!
Enjoy your Sunday!
Penney says
Hi Kath – thought you would like to know about presidential home brewing – http://calorielab.com/labnotes/20110917/obama-home-brew-beer-medal-of-honor-meyer/
KathEats says
Yeah!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Yay for sleep! It’s amazing how something so simple as sleep can have such an affect.
Did you get a bunch of new bowls recently or have these come out of hiding with the move? I feel like I’ve been falling in love with a new bowl every day! 😉
KathEats says
These are sort of new — maybe 2 mos?
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
Oats are looking delicious as ever! I’m glad you’re sleeping better! Lol, I’m still not, back to melatonin for me tonight – full day at law school tomorrow! Now I really want some oats! haha
Rebecca says
I covet your dish collection. Beautiful dishes do make eating so much more fun 🙂
Cassandra says
Those gorgeous pictures are making me crave oats here studying abroad in Istanbul! And I can’t find any!
Shaya (Eye Girl Eats) says
Good luck! can’t wait to see the progress 🙂
Enjoy your ‘day off’ haha!
Karen says
Yay for perkiness! 🙂
(Matt is such a great artist…his sketches always bring a smile to my face.)
Angel7 says
Have a fruitful but relaxing day!
http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/
Lara @TresLaLa says
Love the el Leon drawing! Where is that?
Marcella @ Sweet Marcella says
I have that same coffee press and I brought it out last weekend for the fall! It takes coffee to a new level, even if you are a tea girl 🙂