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The sun was just rising, but Bora Bora insisted I take the photo shoot outside for a more familiar setting. He is used to the tropical rainforest, you see, and hates it inside our house (although lately it’s been as humid as a rainforest inside!!)
Today’s oats were rockin’!
Thanks to the latest from NUTTZO! I got a sample of their new peanut free jar. What it’s missing in peanuts, it MORE than makes up for in other interesting add-ins: CHIA SEEDS, hazelnuts cashews, brazilnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds and flax. I think it needs a new name because "amazing blend of crunch" is so much more appealing than "peanut free!"
But I’m telling you, the chia seeds make it. They are small, round and slightly gelled and their texture is just divine!! There’s still the crunch of flax, and the hazelnuts are really detectable and make the flavor of this jar my new favorite. It IS pricey – so treat yourself to a jar once a year and see if you can make it last
The Mix
- 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill 10 Grain Hot Cereal
- 1/4 cup oats
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup milk
- Half banana
- Half tbsp chia seeds
- Pinch salt, vanilla, cinnamon
- Crumbled WHOLE WHEAT Banana Almond Choco Chip muffin from GH
- NUTTZO PF!
Clearly Bora has holes in his head! Might explain his quirky personality…
Clearly I need some Danskos!! But today I’m trying out my Steve Maddens that are kind of like Danskos clogs and are pretty comfy (they do lack arch support though). I’ll be seated this morning during my training, so hopefully my feet can rest for half a day.
Tina wrote about me in her weekly Heath.com article 🙂
Have a great day!!
Alissa says
I *heart* my Danskos- I personally think the shoe footbed is more comfortable for longer periods than the clog footbed, but I have both. I’ve been eyeballing the Naot Sea mary jane, check those out, too!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
Gah, I so badly need to get hold of some chia seeds – they sound totally amazing! And this Nuttzo stuff…do you know if the company plan on some kind of world wide domination? I seriously think England is lacking in the Nuttzo department, we need some of that!!
Have a good day 🙂
Christie {Honoring Health} says
Good luck finding comfortable shoes. I have heard Dansko’s are great but I can never find any that fit just right. I wear loafers most days but I only have to do light walking and stair climbing rather than walking all day.
Marisa (Loser for Life) says
Mmm…Nuttzo is looking so good!
Hope Steve helps your tootsies out today 😉
Veggielady4life says
Dansko shoes have saved my life this year! I can handle 12 hour days, five days a week… and I’m still feeling pretty good! BTW…. I think I’m gonna have to buy some Nuttzo…. every day after reading your blog… I get one step closer… 😉
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
That Nuttzo sounds awesome!
kellyO says
I work in a hospital and have had good luck with Birkenstocks, the clogs, for arch support. Have a good day!!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
I agree with you about the name – when you said Peanut Free I was like ehh.. but then once you described it I need it!!
Amelia says
I wore Dansko’s for years! While they are comfortable shoes, I stumbled upon Merrell’s and find that they are 10X more comfortable on my feet and can wear them all day long, especially moving around in a kitchen. I feel like Merrell’s mold to my feet more than Dansko’s ever did.
I hope you are enjoying your internship. I definitely enjoy reading about your experiences and daily tasks. I’ll be there one day!
Nienke at Revel says
I love your green bowl – it’s my very favourite colour!!
Veronica says
Hi Kath, Just wanted to say that our graduate assistant who is an RD gave our class a recommendation for Dansko shoes. Also, when I job shadowed the clinical dietitians at the hopital, all but one (the guy intern) had on Danskos, they loved them. I havn’t tried them myself though. Have a great day!
Meredith @ Sweat Every Day says
GAH I wish I wasn’t allergic to brazilnuts (randomly just that nut out of all nuts….) because that PF looks awesome!
Sarah @ THE FOODIE DIARIES says
my dad just walked by me looking at your blog, and went, “whoa! cool mug! you should get some of those for the blog!” hahahahaha
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
That a darn good looking bowl of oats 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Your mug reminds me of the Hawaiian episode of the Brady Bunch 😀
Have a great day!
Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says
When I was working on my feet a lot, I loved Merrell’s – they are sooo comfy 🙂
Emily Eats and Exercises says
No way I could make a jar of that last for a year! Does sound delish though.
I definitely agree with the dansko recommendation. I have Mary Janes that I like and also ones (that I like even more) that look a lot like those Steve Maddens. I agree with the person above – I like the shoe bottom much better than the clog bottom.
Hope you get to go shopping soon!
Pam says
Nice shoes! Have never tried Nuttzo, but looks great!
lady bookworm says
I hear that Dansko was recently bought out by another brand and their quality has really plummeted. A friend of mine bought a new pair and within a month, they started falling apart. She said there was another brand similar in form and function to Dansko, but still retains the quality. I can’t remember what it was called, though! You should definitely go to a speciality shoe store and ask a pro. I don’t really wear Danskos, but I like Clarks and Merrills.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
YUM! That sounds really good this morning! I am kinda cheap though, so I may have to try to make something like that! I love all these expensive new products, but seriously, it is hard to justify the expense when you can make similar stuff at home. I guess everyone deserves a treat every once in a while! I hope your feet do better today! It stinks working on your feet all day and not having the right shoes! Rocket dogs are really comfortable, but I don’t know if they have a good “work” shoe. Have a good day! Oh, and Epsom Salt for the feet…makes them feel so much better!
Whitney @ Whitinspired says
Multi nut butter sounds amazing! I feel ya on the whole shoe issue. I work in an office all day and shoes STILL hurt my feet…I can’t imagine being on your feet all day long. It probably takes a lot of trial and error to find something that works!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
When I got my Nuttzo sample, we tore through it so quickly we decided that it was going to be way too expensive of a habit to maintain…and now there’s a new one?!
I love my Danskos for teaching, but found that birkinstock clogs and crocs were just as comfy!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
mmmmmm that nutzo sounds really good! i love the creaminess that peanuts add, but if i can figure out where to get some i’m down for trying something different!
Jenny says
I hope your feet feel great tonight!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
That nut butter sounds great for people with peanut allergies, but I think my love of peanuts > for chia seeds
Stephanie says
Hey Kath,
Just saw this article in the NY Times about food bloggers today, thought you’d be interested:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/07/dining/07camera.html?pagewanted=1&hp
And I happen to be a fellow Davidson graduate, class of ’09 🙂
Kath says
Go Cats!!!
I did see the article – bummed they didn’t mention the ole KERF site!
Morgan @ Life After Bagels says
you know I hear Steve Madden shoes are super comfortable but I’ve never owned any.
rustique says
That Nuttzo sounds awesome! As for shoes, thick and short heel = all day support.
brandi says
that nuttzo sounds really good. do the chia seeds not get nasty after a while in there? they just gel so fast!
Good COMFY shoes: Clarks, Sofft, Borne. They make cute styles and have SO much support/padding.
Diana says
That Nuttzo PF sounds so good 🙂
Have a great day Kath!
Rose-Anne says
I may have to follow your example and get some more comfortable shoes. I run around all day at my job and it’s hard on the toes!
Heather (www.runningwithsass.com) says
cute mug! as a teacher one of my biggest struggles is finding cute, comfy shoes!
Kelly says
Hi Kath! I’ve never tried them but the ladies in my office rave about Sofft Shoes (http://www.sofftshoe.com/). Apparently they’re really comfy and come in all types of styles. I even saw some at Marshall’s the other day so you might be able to get a deal if you seek them out.
JENNA says
when i first bought my danskos i thought they were big and clunky…such ‘old lady’ shoes I was so annoyed i spent so much on old lady shoes…then i wore them for a few days and the next thing i knew i was kickin it old lady style all winter long! Now I think they look cute and they are the most comfy shoes i’ve ever put on!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
I wish my GH had such delicious and interesting muffins. The always have the same three, non fat raspberry, non fat apple cinnamon, and non fat blackberry. They are okay, the apple one is really good. But it’s so boring. Everyone likes healthy muffins, can’t they switch it up and experiment with different flavors.
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
Loving that mug — reminds me of some carvings we saw in New Zealand. Very cool.
Lauren @ Eater not a runner says
I love the regular nuttzo so I’m sure that would be delicious too 🙂
Jo says
sorry this is massively random but was just reading your recipe for your rosemary viniagrette and was wondering if you used fresh or dried rosemary in it? I am assuming fresh?
thanks!
Kath says
I believe it was fresh – we have a bush in our yard. But dried would work just as well.
Amy says
Just wanted to let you know the ‘pricey’ hyperlink is the Health article. Hope your feet make it through the day! 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
That is one big mug of coffee 😉
Have a great day!
Carolyn @ lovinlosing says
All I could focus on was the muffin on top of your oats. I am SUCH a carbaholic!
Jenny says
I’ve been wearing the mary jane’s from ecco. I have a bad hip from a bike accident and I LOVE these shoes. 10 hours standing and I’m fine. They were about $130 in Canada. Best shoe’s I’ve ever bought. And I wear insoles-these fit them perfectly.
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
I get a lot of my work dress shoes from Ralph Lauren or Banana Republic. Ralph Lauren has some good low-heel options, as well as WEDGES. Wedges are my favorite for the office because they give you the height of a heel but with much more support.
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
The Nuttzo sounds pretty darn amazing!!! YUM!!! I would LOVE a jar! Sadly, my nut butter funds are not up to it 🙂
Oooo I loooove Steve Madden!!!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
AWESOME oats mix! And I’m actually quite the Steve Madden fan, so I hope those work a little better for you today!
Jen says
I sometimes walk 5 miles a day across campus several times and down town – in my Dankos, which save my bacon. They also make you stand up straighter and make you taller. And they’re mostly waterproof when the rain here in Oregon is pretty much floating the grass. What’s not to like?
You would probably find them so comfy, they’ll rock your world now, and later when you’re baking. It’s the best $120 I ever spent on my feet.
Clare says
Kath-
Just make sure you get Danskos that are about 1/2 size too big. Your heel is supposed to slip when you walk in them. I got ones that “fit” -and thought they were uncomfortable but wore them for a couple years out of stuborness. Then when I needed to replace them the salesperson told me about the heel slip thing and to buy 1/2 size larger and now they ARE the most comfy shoes ever! Like a massage for my high arches! Good luck!
Natalie says
Must try that Nutzzo…yum! I definitely say either Danskos or Birkenstocks over Sofft or Born or other “prettier” comfort shoes brands. I have pairs of all of these and NOTHING supports the way Birks and Danskos do…the footbeds aren’t just padded to be cushy, but offer real support to your foot and in consequence, your entire skeletal system. And as an added plus, you can beat the crap out of those puppies…they last FOREVER.
Gabriela says
YUUUM – Nuttzo!
I seriously need to try this thing ASAP… Haha!
Delicious bowl of oats, as usual 🙂
I can´t get enough of your crumbled muffins!
Soooo yummy.
Have a great day, Kath!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
Sally from Goodlovefairytales.com says
My Dansko clogs are the most comfortable shoes evah! I have two pairs and am on the lookout for a third. I have run in these things (it wasn’t planned that way – I’m not that weird – just chasing after a dog) and spent all day wearing them with no complaints. They’re pretty durned cute with jeans, too.
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
oooh new nuttzo! thanks for letting us know!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I hate the investment in shoes but if they are something I will wear ALL THE TIME I make the sacrifice. The only summer shoes I have are a pair of flip flops that cost me $65 because they have arch support. I can’t wear any other flip flops due to my back problems. Bite the bullet because you’ll love them even in the bakery.
Jenna says
have a great day 🙂
Sara says
I work in the lab all day and my DR SCHOLLS Habit Gold Flats are the most comfortable shoes ever! They have perfect arch support, yet are cute, not clunky. Yes, everyone else wears Danskos and raves about them, even with their high price tag!
The Nuttzo looks delicious! I still haven’t tried chia seeds yet, I’m still trying to get used to the idea of eating them….
Allison K says
LOVE dansko’s! I have flat feet, and HAVE to have arch support. Sadly, cute flats are out for me, unless I’m only walking like 15 feet at a time. I wear dansko’s everyday to work, and often on the weekends. They have so many styles, that they really can be cute, and SOOOO worth the investment!
Kim says
I waited tables for many years and I found that
Picasso by Troentorp were way more comfortable than Dansko. You should check them out before your purchase! Good luck.
Simona says
Hi Kath! Check out Arche shoes, , they’ve got loats of Mary gane styles! So comfortable !Not sure if you’ve got them in the US though
Jen says
YUM YUM! That nuttzo looks amazing! I love the regular nuttzo, but the peanut free actually sounds better! I will definitely be buying myself the one jar a year :).
Ashley says
That muffin sound ridiculously amazing!! ahhh As does the crazy Nuttzo…I Love all the ingredients that are in it. Yummmm
Christina says
I want some nuttzo! That ingredient list is amazing.
Alicia Offutt says
Just one word for you on the shoe front… *INSERTS*. They are a godsend. I’ve had issues with my feet ever since I earned a stress fracture from a back to back weekends of a marathon and dancing in heels at a wedding. If you can afford custom inserts, they are worth it, and last far longer than any insert you could buy at a store (practically a lifetime). Take any old shoe that has zip for arch support and you could also use a Dr. Scholls or whatever you like that has a nice cupped heel and good arch support. Your lower back will thank you later. On the shoe front a brand that I think is a 10-12 hr shoe is Earth. The shoes run ~100 per pair but since they are leather they last. I wore 2 pairs out over the course of 3 years, wearing them every day. Good luck!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Oh, how I love muffin crumble oats.
I need to look into shoes with better support. I’ve been walking 3 miles in the city pretty much every day in ballet flats. While they’re cute…they’re killing my legs and shins with their lack of support.
Jenn (www.j3nn.net) says
I’ve recently discovered that muffin oats are THEE best oat topping EVER! 🙂
Jenn
foodandfarm says
hahaha, love the title and especially the mug!!!!
Aileen says
I LOVE my Danskos, but I think they definitely bear trying-on, as the arch support doesn’t hit everyone the same way. I have 5 pair — my go-to faves are a mary jane built off the clog mold, they have a back and a strap. They are more comfortable than my beloved Saucony running shoes. I have two pair of heels (different footbed than clogs) which are also super, super comfy. And two pair of backless, clog based sandles which are also fab-u-lous. In all pairs they keep my foot more flat than bent downward at the ankle — so the look is different than what you get in normal ‘dress’ shoes. But it is also one of the many, many reasons they are more comfy. Be forewarned — the versions with closed backs are designed to NOT fit tightly around the heel, and your foot is supposed to lift out of tthe shoe a bit. This, also, is one of the reasons they are more comfy, and bettter for you.
Aileen says
p.s. on the shoes: I started wearing Danskos after back-to-back foot surgeries. They were the only shoe I could find that didn’t really bother me, but provided enough support for my tootsies. Now, I really appreciate that the wide toe box doesn’t squish my toes, and the fit doesn’t irritate my scars. That, and I’m more than willing to spend extra bucks to protect my feet. After six months of post-op, I now try to baby them as much as possible.
kara says
I have to find Nuttzo!!! I must try it soon. Also, for shoes I have some really cute BC Footwear flats that I constantly wear around the office. They are super comfy and really inexpensive since I got them at a DSW.
Tara says
I hate trying to find work shoes! It’s like you can have cute shoes or comfortable shoes, but not both. I’m also short, so trying to find something cute, comfortable, AND with a little height is near impossible. Maybe some shoe companies should send you a few pairs to try out so you an review them for us 😉
Kaci says
I’m trying to find the recipe for the Alliebar but can’t seem to find it on her website. Could someone help me find the recipe–they look good : )
Rachel says
Whoa! You are getting tons of shoe advice so I’ll just let that topic be. Plus, I don’t have anything more to add 🙂
That bowl of oats looks scrumptous this morning! Hope you are having a great day and your training was interesting this morning.
Thomas Lime says
Thoughts on the New York times food blog article (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/07/dining/07camera.html?ref=dining)? Too bad they didn’t highlight your blog. What do you think about the psychologist’s obsessive part, could you stop your blog on a dime?
Kath says
Well I could stop blogging on a dime for myself but it would be the thousands of readers that would keep me from doing it!! I don’t think it’s obsession over the continuum as it is about the people who read and would be disappointed if I woke up one day and didn’t feel like posting.
Jil says
Ohh that nut butter sounds amazing!!
Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble says
Danskos are a must!! I “dealt” with feet pain for years before I finally invested in good shoes. Now that I have, I can’t figure out what took me so long! Best. investment. ever!!! It’s like walking on clouds all day!
Sabina says
I’m a HUGE fan of chia seeds, but I grind mine first (coffee grinder works well). Sure it loses the crunch, but then they don’t get stuck in my teeth. 🙂
Kath, you’re a fan of flaxseed and I notice that you eat it without grinding it first. This is contrary to what I’ve read – that flax should be ground else your body won’t absorb it. What are your thoughts? Thanks!
Kath says
What do you mean I don’t grind them – I DO!
Sabina says
Oooh. My mistake; apologies! The resolution on my monitor must not be that great. 😉
Hannah says
Ahhh, chia in nut butter! Sometimes I think I need to stop reading your blog because I think my skin is turning green 😉