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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Toss, Turn, Tornado

March 29, 2010

Toss, Turn, Tornado

Apparently a tornado may have come through our area last night?

Might as well have because Matt and I tossed and turned until about 1AM. I think it was the coffee at brunch 🙁 I was better off than he was, but I couldn’t sleep because he kept moving!! Needless to say, I set the alarm back an extra hour and canceled our workout. Sleep always overrides exercise! Always!

Good thing because we had plans to bike to the gym together and it poured all night and morning!

‘Twas a good day for a warm bowl of oatmeal 🙂

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Today I made a large batch of oats for my office!! We made them on the stovetop and I’m transporting them in the crockpot. I sure hope they keep their consistency.

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My adjusted recipe for 10 portions came out a wee bit too salty. Hope they don’t notice!

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I put some pumpkin in my bowl, heated it up, and then scooped on what looked like my normal portion size of the whipped banana chia oats.

Topped with Emily’s Cocoa Molasses Granola, coconut butter (totally re-addicted to this!), coconut flakes, and a tbsp drizzle clump of Nuttzo (<– also re-addicted).

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Served in a new Open Sky feature: a Sagaform bowl. Love the design of these pieces! I’m working to get more fun bowls and oatmealware in the shop 🙂

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Also featuring a matching mug. The handle makes the piece!

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Spring Blend!

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Still no signs of froth when we make a double batch 😥

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It all remains in the French press!

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Don’t rock the table…coffee spills

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The Oatmealmobile must be on her way!

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  1. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:21 am

    That’s so sweet of you to make oats for your office pals! They will love it 🙂

    Reply
  2. Meg says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:21 am

    Lucky office pals 😛

    Enjoy your day!!

    Reply
  3. Whitney @ Lettuce Love says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:22 am

    You’re so right! Sleep always trumps exercise. I can’t function without my sleep. I really like that mug and bowl — so cute. Happy Monday 🙂

    Reply
  4. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:24 am

    How sweet of you to make oatmeal! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:24 am

    Wow you spoil your office :p
    I can’t believe you (attempted to) slept through a tornado, that’s amazing! I always thought tornados were like a massive massive deal, cos we don’t get anything of the sort here…it sounds so scary!
    Have a good day 🙂

    Reply
  6. Karla says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:26 am

    Ugh I didn’t sleep at all last night either! I let sleep trump exercise this morning too! Hope you have a good day!

    Reply
  7. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:28 am

    Yum! I wish I worked in your office…

    It’s raining here too and is supposed to all day today and tomorrow. sad!

    Reply
  8. Jenny says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:28 am

    Great oatmeal- hope it’s the start of a great day!

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  9. rustique says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:31 am

    Aww, oatmeal show and tell. I imagine you’d be the most fun to host that.

    Reply
  10. Christina says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:32 am

    Aww, that’s so cute that you’re bringing oatmeal in. You should get one of those little single stove tops at work!

    Reply
  11. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:36 am

    Yeah, if I have coffee past about 11:00, it keeps me up too. Crazy that our bodies are so sensitive like that. And kind of cool 🙂

    Have a great Monday, Kath!

    Reply
  12. Marina says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:41 am

    I hope oatmeal will survive! 🙂

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  13. Joanne says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:43 am

    Too bad you missed your workout – always tomorrow.

    Cute bowls. Good oats. It should be a terrific Monday.

    Reply
  14. Heather (www.runningwithsass.com) says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:44 am

    I heard about the storms up that way on the radio! no fun!

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  15. Mary Frances says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:46 am

    Cute Smiley Face left behind in the French Press!

    Reply
  16. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:51 am

    you’re so right…sleep ALWAYS overrides exercise! your workout would be miserable if you had gone, so good call. you’re so sweet to make oats for your office! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Andrea says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:52 am

    I bet your coworkers will be so happy! Love the combo you created this morning. Coconut is amazing!
    have a great Monday!

    Reply
  18. Daniel says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:53 am

    Last time I had caffeine (4 years or so ago?) I got really hyper for about an hour and then crashed and got very shaky. It’s probably because I had quit soda cold turkey for a year before that and accidentally had one that day.

    I hope your oats turn out well! A special occasion or just something fun and exciting for work?

    Reply
  19. Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl says

    March 29, 2010 at 7:56 am

    LOVE the new bowl and cup!

    Yes, sleep is always most important!! 😀

    Wish I was one of your coworkers- they’re lucky to get your oatmeal!!!! 😉

    Reply
  20. Mae says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:05 am

    Hey Kath, I just had a question Re: your different plate sets. Where do you store the different shapes and sizes of bowls, plates, and cups? I have trouble making anything accesible because everything is different sizes so they get burried. 🙁 Thank you!
    (Oh, and it’s so sweet of you to make oatmeal for your work!)

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    • Kath says

      March 29, 2010 at 1:06 pm

      They do get burried and I have stacks that are falling over. But I just deal and try to re-organized every now and then!

      Reply
  21. Lauren @ Eater not a runner says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:07 am

    Love the matching bowl and mug…..very cute!

    Reply
  22. Mae says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:08 am

    Oh, and one more question (sorry!)… If you have time, could you make a chart with the oatmeal recipe for different servings? It would be such a helpful resource!
    If you don’t have time or don’t want to, don’t worry about it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 29, 2010 at 1:07 pm

      I don’t really have that information – I just do it in my head. Just remember it’s always equal parts oats, milk, water and banana to taste. Just go easy on the salt!

      Reply
  23. katherine says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:09 am

    Your colleagues must LOVE you for bringing oats to them!!

    Reply
  24. Ashley says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:09 am

    Glad you guys are okay after those storms–here in Raleigh the thunder and wind kept me awake for half the night, and I know it was worse over in the western part of the state!

    Also, I love your bright red crockpot. 🙂

    Reply
  25. Paige(Running Around Normal) says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:14 am

    Oatmealmobile bahaha love that. So nice of you to cook oats for your office mates 🙂
    Sorry about the sleepless nights. Hate those…

    Reply
  26. Heather @ Side of Sneakers says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:15 am

    Ah the tornado almost hit us! It was crazy how wide spread that storm was. We were ready to hunker down in the bathroom it got so bad at one point!!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 29, 2010 at 1:07 pm

      OH no!!

      Reply
      • Mary Frances says

        March 29, 2010 at 9:20 pm

        Geeze… really scarry – glad you were OK enough to be back online.

        Reply
  27. Lisa says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:23 am

    Hi Kath, I love reading your blog and seeing all the great recipes you use and meals you create! I live in Ireland so it is hard to get a lot of the ingredients but I have added them to my list for the next time I am State side! I was just wondering what the calorie content would be for the average portion of oatmeal you make for breakfast, including the various butters and toppings? Keep up the great work I look forward to your posts and I will definitely visit a Great Harvest on my next trip for some delicious bread!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 29, 2010 at 1:07 pm

      Hi Lisa! They are usually around 500 calories. Some days a little more, some a little less.

      Reply
  28. skinnyrunner says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:23 am

    So I had french press coffee for the first time this weekend. and it is good! strong but much better tasting than my old coffee pot.

    Reply
  29. Naomi (onefitfoodie) says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:26 am

    awww your the best for making them oatmeal!!! they will LOVE ITTT 🙂

    Reply
  30. jaclyn@todays lady says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:28 am

    Last night I woke up to thunder and heavy heavy rain!! Weather like that makes me feel so cozy!

    I love how you’re bringing oatmeal to your coworkers!!! They’re gonna love it 🙂

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

    March 29, 2010 at 8:29 am

    That is one lucky office! I over slept today. I guess that was my body over riding the workout! Not a great way to start the week for me though…

    Reply
  32. Danielle (Coffee Run) says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:29 am

    That was really nice of you to make oatmeal for the office! It sure beats the usual muffins & doughnuts 😉

    Reply
  33. cara says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:40 am

    I hope the lack of sleep doesn’t get to you all day!

    Reply
  34. Heather says

    March 29, 2010 at 8:44 am

    I hope the lack of sleep doesn’t mess up your day!

    Oatmeal to go sounds delicious – are you bringing toppings? I love that bowl – the red is so pretty!

    Reply
  35. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    March 29, 2010 at 9:13 am

    I hate toss and turn nights. I do that tall the time and poor Hunni thinks I’m a dead fish.

    Reply
  36. Lauren says

    March 29, 2010 at 9:16 am

    The ladies you work with must seriously love you. I hope you brought them some good toppings, too!

    Reply
  37. caronae says

    March 29, 2010 at 9:24 am

    So cool that you made a giant batch of homemade oats for the office. I bet they’ll love it! And you’re right about sleep coming first. Waking up early to exercise WON’T energize me for my day if I am short on sleep!

    Reply
  38. Jenn (www.j3nn.net) says

    March 29, 2010 at 9:36 am

    Cute new bowl and cup! 🙂

    Jenn

    Reply
  39. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    March 29, 2010 at 9:49 am

    Can’t wait to see how your office likes the oats!
    And I LOVE that bowl! I have a serious cute bowl addiction.

    Reply
  40. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says

    March 29, 2010 at 10:11 am

    Why didn’t I think of transporting oatmeal in a crockpot? I totally could have brought oatmeal to my brunch potluck after all….perhaps to the next one 🙂

    Reply
  41. HeatherBakes says

    March 29, 2010 at 10:16 am

    Aww, oats for the office! What a good coworker you are!

    Good call on choosing sleep. You can always exercise later (at least that’s what I tell myself).

    Reply
  42. Beth @ DiningAndDishing says

    March 29, 2010 at 10:32 am

    Oh I hope you do add more pretty oat bowls to your shop…buying cute oatmeal bowls one at a time is one of my fave things to do! And I’m sure if anyone knows a good bowl for oats it’s you 🙂

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  43. Annie@stronghealthyfit says

    March 29, 2010 at 10:48 am

    That’s a very important lesson, choosing sleep over exercise. I just recently learned to go by that and not freak out about it. I think it comes with getting a little older and being more sensitive to sleep deprivation!

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  44. Hannah says

    March 29, 2010 at 11:14 am

    Are the oats for your coworkers to eat, or for you to have on hand at work? Are you taking all your condiments, too? Either way – brilliant idea!

    Reply
  45. Kalli@Fitandfortysomething says

    March 29, 2010 at 11:33 am

    lucky office mates……wish i had you around instead they bring donuts-yuck-well love but not good for me 🙂

    Reply
  46. Amy @ The adventures of a ginger grad student says

    March 29, 2010 at 11:34 am

    I hear you on the sleep before exercise. Last night I had a really rough time falling asleep and then when I finally did I tossed and turned all night, so I canceled my swim for this morning, and slept in a bit longer…though I may attempt that swim tonight, weather permitting. When I woke up this morning there was snow on the ground again, and now it’s freezing rain, I miss the hot spell we had last week where I could go out without a jacket 🙁

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  47. lo says

    March 29, 2010 at 11:54 am

    How good of you to bring a hearty, wholesome breakfast to all those lucky people in your office! If they complain about the salt, you can send a portion of that oatmeal over to me. I love mine a bit on the saltier side!

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

    March 29, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    Glad you got in a full night’s rest! LOVE that bowl and mug set!

    Reply
  49. Kristilyn (singer-songwriter) says

    March 29, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    I don’t even add salt to my oats … I tried a recipe once that had salt and I hated it! Too salty.

    Hope your oats transfer okay!

    K

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  50. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    March 29, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    curious to hear how the oats hold up in the crockpot

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    • Mary Frances says

      March 29, 2010 at 9:25 pm

      Me too… Did you have to add a little more milk or water, or were they just as perfect as when you first made them before putting into crockpot?

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      • Kath says

        March 30, 2010 at 5:35 am

        They held up well with stirring – no additional liquids added!

        Reply
  51. Cole says

    March 29, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    Tossing and turning is never fun. But I am so jealous of the people who get your oatmeal!

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  52. Ellen says

    March 29, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    I love oats with salt…I gre up on them. I typically eat my oats with just salt every morning with a morning star soy sausage patty yum!

    Reply
  53. Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says

    March 29, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    Crockpot oats sound like a great idea! Anxious to hear how they turn out. I live for your oatmeal toppings, Kath!

    Reply
  54. Rose-Anne says

    March 29, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    Ah, such a cute set of dishes! I love red and white together–so crisp and colorful.

    And now I’m feeling a twinge of regret that I didn’t have coconut butter on my oatmeal this morning…that stuff is amazing.

    Reply
  55. Jil says

    March 29, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    Aww, I hate when you just can’t sleep! I agree sleep overrides exercise! The oats look fab and I bet your office will love ’em – the crock pot is a great idea.

    Reply
  56. jessica says

    March 29, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    Hi Kath – I have been adding chia seeds to my stovetop oats right in the beginning when I add the water + milk to the oats. Should I be worried that boiling the chia seeds will reduce the nutritional value of the seeds? Thanks!

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    • Kath says

      March 29, 2010 at 2:22 pm

      Not that I know of. The oats shouldn’t be going above about 200 degrees (just under boiling) and I bet that’s OK

      Reply
      • jessica says

        March 29, 2010 at 3:25 pm

        Oops! I boil my oats!

        Reply
  57. Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says

    March 29, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    What I nice thing to bring your special oatmeal for everyone, what was the occasion?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 29, 2010 at 5:31 pm

      No occasion in particular!

      Reply
  58. Carolyn @ lovinlosing says

    March 31, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    Sleep always trumps exercise for me even thought I like working out in the mornings, I just can’t get up most of the time.

    Reply

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