Nothing major, just breakfast
We decided to go to the gym first thing last night, so we set the alarm for 7:30 and were on our way by 8. Since it was warm out and the skies were mostly dry, we biked. I did a nice 30 minutes on the Stepmill with Health and then pullups, pushups and abs at the end, followed by our bike ride home. Nice way to start the day! I think if I had my choice of a routine to follow for the rest of my life I’d prefer a yoga, oatmeal then workout schedule, but whenever I workout first, it’s always so nice.
So on the way home the husband pronounced a craving for eggs. While I was already excited about oatmeal, poached eggs on his amazing bread did sound appealing, so I agreed.
We used Karen’s microwave method to poach the eggs – a splash of water in the bottom of a ramekin and cook on power level 4 for 60 seconds. Our microwave is slightly different and we tried a few different time/water combos on our 3 eggs. It method worked perfectly – too perfectly, as my egg was overcooked (to my runny yolk standards). I think had we let it “rest” instead of giving it 10 more seconds it might have worked. But it was a quick and easy alternative.
I had half a bosc pear with my egg as well as a nice yogurt dish – my oatmeal compromise. Underneath the Kashi GoLean Crunch is a tbsp of pumpkin butter.
I love having a later breakfast because it means I need fewer snacks throughout the day, but it does mess with my eating schedule a bit. I am totally full now so I don’t know when I’ll have lunch – perhaps around 2? But the thought of it now is unappealing!
We’ve got another murky day out there. Today is the husband’s last day off, so we’re hoping to spend time together at home today. He’s working the rest of the week (including the weekend) and next week I’m back to my classes 😥
Those of you back at work today – I hope your workday goes by fast!
Erica says
It is gorgeous today! Your breakfast looks like art- just lovely!
fitforfree says
I’m with you on the yoga/breakfast/workout schedule. Too bad we don’t always have free mornings 🙁
Enjoy your day!
VeggieGirl says
Lovely breakfast – good compromise 🙂
Enjoy your day with Matt!!
Tanya says
I 2nd the lovely looking breakfast. I’m getting workout music now & getting inspiration from all you bloggers who already did your workout for the day and then it’s time to hit the gym
Tina says
Pretty breakfast pics!
Back to the grind!
Mel says
Your egg look good, despite the non-runniness of the yolk.
Have fun with the husband today!
mg says
Your breakfast looks great! I’ve actually never had a poached egg before.
If anybody’s interested, I recently started a cooking/baking blog as I experiment and try to learn to cook for my husband of 7 months 🙂 Check it out if you get a chance, I’d love to hear anyone’s thoughts!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
I usually eat a late breakfast with a 2 pm lunch. You are right, it does lead to less snacks, but it just always feels a little off. Oh well, we do what works, right?
Have a great day!
WendyF says
i would not have guessed that egg was microwaved. Do you cover the egg? I loved poached eggs and eat something similar, I add a little spinach or arugula under my egg. It’s been in the 30’s at night here, but I like cold weather 🙂
Christin S says
yummy! I loooove poached eggs on toast! I really love eggs benedict but it’s just a special occasion treat for me now because of the hollandaise…
what are the little green specks? did they add to the taste or was it just for color?
Best wishes and happy new year!! 🙂
Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) says
Yep, it’s back to work for me today. I love when I get a workout before breakfast. Great way to start the day, and I have trouble fitting it in otherwise. Have a good Monday!
rhodeygirl says
the microwave!!!! how smart. karen has a great method it seems. i have still not been successful in poaching eggs, so i look forward to trying that method.
we did register for little poaching cups from crate and barrel though, so hopefully someone will want to buy them for us and we can do it that way. they say it is really easy to use.
enjoy your last week of freedom!
Rose says
I like the quick and easy method of poaching an egg – will have to remember that in the future (I will admit that I had to google ramekin just so I knew what exactly you were talking about!) 🙂
Enjoy your day off with the husband!
Madison says
wow that egg looks perfect!! cool method!
Biz says
Great looking eggs! Where your go to is oats, mine are eggs!
Enjoy your day together while you can!
Amanda says
Today is back to the workday grind, I mean routine :), for me, so I’m vicariously enjoying a leisurely day thanks to your energetic and delicious posts! Weather is all relative. It’s 30 with sunshine in MI, so I’m taking it as a sunny victory.
Sara says
What a great compromise! You’re breakfast looks delicious and that’s a great way to cook your eggs. I cook them like that all the time. 🙂
Tina Tait says
I’m missing the sun in Atlanta too. My body just needs it to be happy. Thanks for all the inspiration as always. I thought of you this morning when I got out of bed and went straight to the elliptical!
Meg says
Enjoy the time with the husband!
K says
Thanks for the microwave tips! I hate cooking so anything that can be done with the micro is A+ in my book 🙂
Marissa says
I had no idea you could poach an egg in the microwave. Now I know 🙂
Ashley says
I wish my classes started next week instead of tomorrow! 😛
Marisa says
mmm… delicious breakfast! Enjoy the last relaxing day with the hubby!
Danielle says
I’m back to work today and I’m feeling so sluggish. What a long day it’s been already and it’s only 1/2 over. Enjoy your last day of vacation with your husband!
zestycook says
Great looking breakfast Kath…. the thought of eating right now is unappealing to me as well…. just had a root canal.
zesty
Moran says
Have a good time with the husband!
Allison K says
Lovely looking breakfast!
It’s snowing buckets here…ugh. I envy your weather! Maybe i can convince my husband we need to move to the south!
Jess. says
Hope you and the husband enjoy your last day together!
I always enjoy eggs as a nice alternative to my usual carb centered breakfast 🙂
andrea andrea's eats says
Your breakfast looks good. I don’t think I have ever had a poached egg. I should try it.
Have a good day.
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Shelby says
I’m liking the look of that pear, yum yum!
Mandy A says
ladies – question for you all who have found the mini larabars…
WHERE are you finding them? lol I’ve checked every grocery store and target here… along with whole foods & trader joes… I can’t find them anywhere 🙂
thank you!!!
Mariposa says
enjoy the last day off! im back tomorrow as well.. lol what gives??? why cant we have a whole month off work?
Ash says
ok i have not commented in forever but I found these new granola bars @ the store today and had to tell some people….
Kashi has a new line of fruit and grain w/ 3 flavors…
dark chocolate coconut
pumpkin pie
dark chocolate raspberry
These are not even on Kashi’s website yet and I can’t find anything about them in a google search. I found them @ Super Target..I got the dark choc coconut, can’t wait to try the pumpkin pie!
Sarah says
I’ve tried the pumpkin pie. It’s actually a little spicier than I’d prefer. The bars are TINY, too–much smaller than their TLC granola bars. I’m not sure I’d buy these again.
But I do highly recommend their new frozen dinner “Mayan Harvest.” It’s quite flavorful, even though it fills up my appetizer plate and nothing bigger for 340 calories. Enjoy with a side dish, I guess.
Kath says
WendyF ,
No, I did not cover the egg.
zestycook ,
So sorry to hear about the tooth! Yikes! Hope things start getting better for you up there 🙁
Mandy A,
The mini Larabars are not sold in stores – I HAVE NO IDEA WHY – because tons of people would buy them!!! Most of us have snagged them from races we’ve ran (mine were at the Jingle Jog, but only there b/c of the Thunder Road Marathon).
Ash ,
Thanks for the head’s up!! Those flavors sound awesome – I’ll keep my eye out.
K
faith says
hey kath!
so is this like the year of the egg or something? i admit i have been out of comission fora few days but did i miss something…poached egg fetish here at KERF and i woke up to a fridge full of egg whites of my roomies as well :p do ya’ll have the special poached egg pan, its what i grew up with and my step dad swears by it…looks like this: http://www.amazon.com/Farberware-20839-Specialties-Egg-Poacher/dp/B0007KQZS4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1231206135&sr=8-2
also, im proposing a KERF adopt a blogger/reader program. ch is just too gosh darn lonely and you guys need a personal barista when you start your early mornings again :p
hope all is well!!
Christine says
Kath, check out this Nordicware microwave container for poaching eggs. I got mine at Target, and it works well. Having the cover allows them to steam for a minute or two after you finish cooking. http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-2-Cavity-Microwave-Poacher/dp/B00004W4UR/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1231208958&sr=8-2
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