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Kelsey and I started the day a little too early for our summer schedules: 7:30! We had plans to meet in the living room for a yoga class We did 30 minutes of Power Vinyasa #1 from YogaDownload. Short and sweet. I’ve missed yoga, but I’m finding my attention span for it has waned. We just made plans to go to one of the studios from our yoga retreat now that we have more time.
After yoga, Kelsey made me this da-licious french toast!!!
She bought this loaf from Heather’s Artisan Bakery in Columbia, SC. Can we say DOUGHY!?
She sliced the bread and soaked it in an egg, milk, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg mixture for about 5 minutes per side. (See Bites + Bowls later today for more info!)
Probably the best French toast I’ve ever had!! We smothered it in a little of Naturally Nutty’s newest flavor: Chocolate Vanilla Almond Butter, which I was sent to try out, and a few Cranberry Pecans from OhNuts.com.
This stuff is AMAZING!!!!!!!
Kelsey also caramelized some grapefruit slices in a dry pan with brown sugar. It made the fruit all plump and sweet – yum!
Lastly, a little bit of pear + blackberry in flax.
I made Cappuccino Fudge coffee
And thanks to Kelsey for doing the dishes for dinner and breakfast!!! She’s so cool
We’ve got another gray day here But that sounds like a good day to read!
Later gators!
Jordan says
Wowwwwwieeee that looks AMAZING.
Lisa says
Now I know what to do with my grapefruit tomorrow morning!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
that french toast looks DELISH! droolworthy 😉
Have a great day!
Jennifer says
That french toast looks SO good!
tina says
Oh my! That French toast looks good!
Jennifer says
That brekkie looks awesome! I also found my attention span for yoga has waned… how sad!
Yussy says
French toast looks so good! Yum! And the grapefruit!!!! Such a great idea!
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says
Carmelizing grapefruit sounds devine. I bet it really cuts down on the tartness and brings out the fruit’s natural sugars, yum. And your comments about the flexibility in an R.D.’s lifestyle really resonate with me. I’ve been thinking about going back to school for my R.D. or a masters in public health and I love reading about your classes and projects!
Weekly Bite says
What a great looking breakfast!! Very colorful and appetizing 🙂
Allison K says
yumm..that looks like AMAZING bread!
Beadie says
Amazing breakfast!
Nicole says
Fabulous breakfast! Way to go, Kelsey!
Hangry Pants says
I have my sleeping bag and toothbrush packed for the next sleep over.
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
What a fun and yummy morning! Gotta love sleepovers =) Especially with friends who like to cook!!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
Seriously, can I come over for breakfast with you and Kelsey?? I make a mean latte!
megan says
kath, did i read earlier that you put oatmeal in smoothies? does it change the texture or do they blend up well? how much do you put in? dry or cooked? thanks!
Nicole says
Looks delicious! I have been reading your blog for a while now and finally decided to comment. 🙂
You always have the most interesting combinations in your meals, I really enjoy it. In fact, after following blogs for years now, I’ve decided to create my own (it’s in the works and I’m not sure what took me so long in the first place). I love cooking and food in general so why not share it, right?
Meghan (Making Love In The Kitchen) says
What a delicious day!
Jennifer says
Ooh that french toast looks divine! I can almost taste it!!
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
I can only imagine how good that french toast tastes! It looks divine! It’s so nice to have a friend to cook something so fabulous!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
That bread is a work of art. Seriously.
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
WOW! So, can you eat the rind of the grapefruit then?
sue says
omg! i need a kelsey in my life! that bread looks ah-amzing!! and caramelized grapefruit is just so genius. i love it!
LT says
Y’all are too cute 🙂
Kailey (SnackFace) says
Ok. This is the most beautiful, luscious, decadent but healthy breakfast ever! I need to have friends who make brunches like this. I haven’t had a sleepover in forever! You and Kelsey are adorable with your yoga date in the morning, too. 🙂
Kori (All Things B.) says
I’m having a love affair with french toast lately, so this post is right up my alley 🙂 Enjoy your downtime Kath- You’ve EARNED it!
Sara says
What a great friend! That french toast looks delicious.
JENNA says
I’m craving French Toast now!! This breakfast looks truly amazing.
Have a great lazy day! 🙂
If anyones intrested I’m having a Greek yogurt give away over at my blog.
Help Meghan Run says
Oh my gosh french toast looks amazing. I might need to make some soon…
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Angie says
Oh – my gosh- the bread is beautiful…and love the fudge coffee too…You are making me miss my college days!
scoop says
I love how you enjoy food in moderation. I would have eaten all 3 slices!
Moran (The Running Addict) says
Wow this looks SO good and SO sweet!!
brandi says
what a beautiful breakfast! I love good french toast.
The almond butter sounds amazing. I need to find this stuff!
Michelle Hisae says
Oh man, those look SOOOO good! Time to whip up a batch some weekend…
Run Sarah says
What an amazing morning meal – love the grapefruit idea!
Niki F says
Oh my, that breakfast looks like a delicious dessert! I’m hungry! 🙂
Leah @ Simply Fabulous Now says
Wow! Breakfast looks awesome!!!
K says
That loaf looks AHHHH-mazing! What a fantastic breakfast!!
Christina says
Chocolate vanilla almond butter – omg! I hope it comes out soon, I love Naturally Nutty products!
Heather says
Wow, that french toast looks amazing! I can’t wait for Kelsey to post the recipe. I love how you topped it with nut butter and pecans… so yummy!
Have a lovely, relaxing day!
Brittney says
That french toast sounds amazing!
HeatherBakes says
Nice breakfast!! I don’t even usually like french french toast, but that looks fabulous… impressive carmelized fruit, too 🙂
Marisa (trim the fat) says
That is some decent french toast! Kelsey rocks!
Danica says
Wow – I seriously think I just drooled on my computer reading your post. that is some amazing french toast!
Have a fun “summer” day!
Amanda says
Delicious! OOH a yoga retreat sounds fabulous – I definitely prefer classes in an actual studio as opposed to at home. It makes such a difference for me!
elizabeth says
Hi Kath, I hope you are enjoying some relaxing time. I have been trying to find your video on grilling vegetables, but have not had success. Can you help me out? I saw it a couple of weeks ago and it is great! Thanks. Elizabeth
Cat says
Heather’s Artisan Bakery is the BEST! I buy her seeded sourdough all the time and it is amazing!!! Was this her blueberry bread or are those raisins?
Danielle says
Oh my those breakfasts look good! I’m definitely having French Toast this weekend.
Amy says
French toast is my absolute favorite indulgent breakfast!! The vanilla almond butter sounds amazing too!
Kath says
megan ,
I usually add a quarter cup. I add them raw, which makes the smoothie taste doughy. I don’t think it changes the texture very much. You can add cooked oatmeal too, which is awesome but more work.
Nicole ,
Thanks! Good luck.
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats,
No, I didn’t eat the rind, but Kelsey does sometimes!
elizabeth ,
Go to YouTube and search for grilled veggies Kath Eats – it’s with all the rest.
K
Erin says
I think yoga is best practiced 1x per week, and that’s it. More than that, and I get bored.
Beauty of a breakfast!
Michelle says
wow….can i say just how jealous i am??? That really is the most amazing looking french toast ever! Especially since it came from that beautiful loaf of bread!!! I can’t imagine how tasty it is to put vanilla almond butter on french toast. Yummmm!!!
Emily says
wow, that bread looks amazing!
i find that i have weeks where i just don’t have the attention span for yoga (ahem, last week). i haven’t quite figured out why that is?
enjoy wednesday!
Dee says
Whoa! I’ve never been a french toast fan, but I’d eat THAT!!!
Jewels says
cant wait to hear your take on “Naturally Thin” I had the same impression, overall not the best but a few awesome points that stuck
Casey says
My mouth was WATERING looking at that French toast! YUM!