I slept for 10 hours last night! Had tons of dreams too. After getting up at 6 to run two days in a row, I was thankful for the extra sleep.
Matt and I were supposed to spend today going on a biking adventure and mowing the lawn – but it’s pouring
We made a delicious oat bran breakfast. This is actually Great Harvest 9 Grain cereal, but it’s mostly oat bran with bits of the 8 other grains (I found some millet and suspect there’s also amaranth, barley, bulgur, etc.)
The mix:
- 1 serving 9 grain blend (1/4 cup), 3/4 cup water, half banana, pinch salt
- 1 tbsp raisins
- Sprinkle flax
- 1/3 Quaker Simple Harvest Dark Chocolate Chunk, crumbled
- A few almonds
- Small scoop Chocolate Vanilla Almond Butter
My mom gave me these stylish French placemats she though would be “good for the blog”
Some coffee –
Stay dry! 
See y’all for lunch!
jennifer says
Lovin’ the big mug for coffee!
Greta says
I love those placemats! Did she tell you where they were from?
Kath says
Greta ,
They were a gift many years ago and she’s had them for ages, so I don’t think they are traceable.
K
JENNA says
such a cozy morning 🙂
Beadie says
I really like that place mat!! Oat bran is my latest love.
I am having a cute giveaway on my blog today!!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
I love the placemats!! She’s right, they’re quite “good for the blog.”
Moran (The Running Addict) says
Cute place mats!
It’s wet here too – staying indoors!
Run Sarah says
Love your new placemats!
rhodeygirl says
cute placemat!
Kara says
Ick on the rainy weather! It seems like the sky doesn’t want to make up its mind!
Shawna says
Hi Kath, I am an avid KERF reader and have been for probable aclose to 2 years now, I do comment every so often…
I have noticed over the past few months that as much as your posting/blogging style hasn’t changed (and doesn’t need to, it is great!) all of the comments have become about the house/furnishings/clothing and less and less people are talking about food, recipes, advice and sharing their habits, opinions and questions.
I love reading the blog but have less and less interest in the comment section. By no means is this meant to be harsh because obviously I can simply just not read the comments, I am just curious if you have noticed this and maybe, why?? I used to enjoy the conversations that went on here!
Shawna says
Sorry for the typos there!
Allison K says
LOVE those placemats! (I just wrote blogs instead of placemats!)
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Gotta love a good night’s sleep! I slept well last night too =)
Breakfast looks yumzzz and I love the new placemat. Oui oui…
Yah, I took French for four years and that’s all I got!
Sharon says
Love the placemat!
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
Woohoo for 10 hours of sleep!! 🙂
Great placemat! Much character! Good looking breakfast too! 🙂
for the love of peanut butter says
I really like the placemats, Kath!
Oh She Glows says
I must know where those placemats are from!!!! J’aime la francaise beaucoup!! 🙂
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
Your mom is so funny with the “for the blog” action. My mom actually has been trying to get in on the writing action. Yesterday she kept saying, “Oh you should say this on the blog!” which was usually followed by some terribly unfunny joke.
In other words, it was JUST LIKE my blog.
Leah @ simply Fabulous says
I’ve been having strange dreams lately. The other night i met a blogger at starbucks and 2 nights ago i had twins! Lol. Enjoy your day!
Bec says
10 hours of sleep is amazing! Love the new placements!
Kailey (SnackFace) says
Aw I love that your mommy thought the placemats would be great for the blog, which she’s right. They’re awesome. My dad (surprisingly) gets into my food photos whenever I’m home. He makes sure everything is set right and that nothing is in the way. He also won’t eat until I finish taking my pics, and I’m like, Dad, it’s alright!
Christina says
Your oats look delicious, as usual! Still so jealous about that chocolate vanilla almond butter though. Yum.
Angie says
LOVE the placemats! And, LOVE 10 hours of sleep- I think that is often one of the most overlooked important areas of a healthy life! It is something I constantly strive to get more of!
Kath -thanks so much for sharing- your meals are always so fun and they inspire us to try new things! Love the cereal mix today!
Help Meghan Run says
I’m jealous of your 10 hours. 😉 Tasty oat bran bowl, and I love the idea of using part of your big bar stash as breakfast toppings!
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Jess says
Mmm…I like the Quaker Simple Harvest bars. Crumbling them over oats is a good idea.
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says
10 hours of sleep sounds divine! I’ve been SO tired lately…and have been compensating with extra caffeine 🙂
Hallie says
That placemat is so cute! I seriously need some blog-worthy dishes…but I’m afraid if I buy one more item for the kitchen, my boyfriend will have a heart attack…he always asks, “where are we going to PUT this stuff?” 🙂
Cinemarie says
Love the placemat!
Il est génial! Ta maman avait raison – il est parfait pour ton blog:)
Marissa says
Love the place mats!
Linda says
I wish there was a Great Harvest locally as I miss their breads and now it looks like they’ve expanded to cereals. I’m originally from the Midwest and remember going there for honey wheat bread. I thought it was a family owned business and didn’t realize it was a chain.
Michelle Hisae says
I’ve been having lots of dreams for the last week! It’s called a sound night’s sleep. 🙂 Love it!
Heather says
Sorry to hear that the rain is messing with your plans, but it sounds like you got a great night’s rest! You and Matt should just take the day to relax instead. 🙂
Awesome placemats! I agree, they are definitely blogger-friendly. 😉
K says
I’m liking the place mats! Tres chic 😉
Glad you caught up on your sleep!!
Runeatrepeat says
I like the placemats!
skinnyrunner says
cute placemats, how funny that your mom thinks of the blog, what a great ma.
Melissa says
I wish I could get that much sleep every night!! 😀
Jenny says
haha i adore your monster coffee mug :).. hope the weather clears up for you!
leatitia says
I love the placemat – j’adore le napperon! Where did she get it – Où l’a-t-elle acheté?
Lauren says
looks tasty!! you are so creative with what you eat. my breakfast this morning was a bowl of cheerios!!
Casey says
I want those placemats!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
the placemats are adorable!
Emily says
don’t forget to grind your flaxseeds to be able to absorb all the omega 3’s!
Kath says
Shawna,
Since you say my writing style and content haven’t changed, then I have no explanation for the change in comments. It seems there are still lots of food comments to me! I had been cooking a little less creatively as the semester came to a close, but I don’t know otherwise.
Sarah (lovINmytummy),
My mom says that ALL THE TIME!! Hahah.
Emily ,
They were ground – just coarsely.
Kath
Shawna says
Hi Kath
I hope I wasnt the least bit insulting, I think you are great. I just noticed a change in focus on the comments, that is all. Thanks for addressing it though 🙂
Mom says
Sarah and Kath,
That’s because we mothers are ALWAYS right!
ri'chele says
RE: less comment action I do know my mind is on redecorating and cleaning. As is typical with seasonal changes.My own kitchen is turning out simpler dishes as the semester winds up, and the days grow longer.
Niki F says
The placemats are SWEET! Good taste, Kath’s Mom! 🙂
Marianne says
Now those are some placemats even I’d use 😀 Your mom gets a thumbs up for picking them!