Strawberries are still ruling my life. And I’m hoping to go picking this week! Must.make.it.happen.
I woke up super thirsty and super hungry today. Makes me wonder if I should be waking up at 3am to satisfy these needs! But nah, I need the sleep more.
I made a lovely bowl of yogurt, banana, Whole Foods Honey Bunches, strawberries, banana, chia seeds and sunflower butter.
Served with a short dark & handsome mug of Irish Breakfast Tea.
After this post, I have one more blog post to write, then a trip out for a few items for dinner, then bakery fun [work], then a long conference call in preparation for a panel I’m speaking on at BlogHer Food and then yoga! All simple tasks lined up in a row for a complete day – how I like ‘em!
chelcie @ chelcie's food files says
that yogurt bowl looks delicious! strawberries have been SO good lately I can’t wait to go strawberry picking as well!
Cait's Plate says
Strawberries have pretty much ruled my life since last summer. I’m so glad they’re officially back in season now because nothing beats fresh!!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
I used that same spoon to eat my oatmeal this morning! 🙂
Do you have any recommendations for where to go strawberry picking near Cville? I am planning to go this weekend too!
KathEats says
I am researching this right now! A blog friend recommended this place, but it’s an hour away, so I’m not sure if I want to drive that far: http://seamansorchard.com/so_strwberries.html
Lara says
you can always go to chiles in crozet. if you want a no-spray option, liberty mills farm in somerset, or miller farms in locust grove. i have never been to either of these (just saw it posted on pnoc). we have our own little snacking patch here that the kids love (if you walk by you can have a few and some salad greens too)! i have also heard that new branch farm is no-spray (although not with a pick your own option, they are at saturday farmer’s market). we belong to bellair csa and they have a no-spray pick your own this week.
KathEats says
Thanks for the info!! I believe that Chiles sprays. I just found Liberty Mills and New Branch. Thanks!
KathEats says
PS. I’m walking by this afternoon …probably around 2pm…will text!
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
I definitely understand your hesitation on the car time. Still, if you make a day (or half-day) of it, and really load up on berries, it might be worth it, especially if the place is using organic practices, not spraying, etc. (conventional strawberries are #3 on the “Dirty Dozen” list of foods to buy organic).
If you have space in the freezer, strawberries are relatively easy to freeze. Just cut the stem out and freeze the whole berries in freezer bags. You can pull out local berries to add to smoothies or make fruit topping for pancakes and waffles all year long. If you don’t have time to pick your own, but still want a larger quantity, you could ask vendors at the farmers’ market about a discount for buying an entire flat of berries.
KathEats says
I’m doing more research….it looks like they spray. I may have found an alternative though.
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
I still want to try sunflower butter – your blog posts always remind me of the things on my “to try” list!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Sounds like a full but very productive day ahead! I wish I was going to Blog Her Food this year.. it was in my original plans, but then I decided that I’d fly to Vancouver this August for the Lululemon half marathon with one of my long-time girlfriends so blog conferences had to be put on hold. Hoping to make it next year though! Have a great day Kath!
Kavi @ Lab to Fab! says
Breakfast of champions!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Your yogurt cereal bowls always look so satisfying! 🙂 Good luck with the conference call!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Sunflower butter is soooo good with strawberries! I wish there was a place to pick berries near here. Maybe time for a trip outside the city!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
I remember going strawberry picking when I was in summer camp! Haha I actually didn’t like it because it hurt my back, and we had to make sure to have enough for strawberry shortcake for the whole camp!
Amanda @flecksofgreen says
The color of those strawberries makes my mouth water just looking at them! I think I will add strawberries to my grocery list today!
Catalina @ Cake with Love says
I love strawberries too, I bought some this weekend and they were so sour, the only way to fix that was eating them with whipped cream!! I also love picking them, my grandparents have a big garden and they grow all the veggies and fuits so I rmmeber as a child I always was so excited fpr the strawberry and cherry season to pick them fresh and eat right away!!
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
I so want to try the sunflower butter…have to drive into the big city to locate some though! Bummer! Have you tried the crunchy version?
KathEats says
Yeah! I prefer smooth though
Jasper {crunchylittlebites} says
soon it will be blueberry season and I might be mildly addicted to picking blueberries!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I had chocolate strawberry oats this morning! Definitely started my day off right! I hope you have a great one Kath!
Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) says
Yum! Makes me crave some strawberries. I would wake up hungry during pregnancy, usually around 4am, so I would keep a snack bag of dry cereal next to the bed and just take a few handfuls so I wouldn’t have to get out of bed! 🙂
Yussy says
Great… Now I’m craving strawberries!!! Thanks Kath! 😉
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
Breakfast looks good. Do you usually have a snack in between breakfast and lunch?
KathEats says
Rarely. But almost always between lunch and dinner.
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Strawberries are a totally acceptable obsession 😀 I’m jealous that you have somewhere near you to pick them!
mary @ minutespermile says
I can eat peanut butter on just about anything, but yogurt is where I just can’t seem to make it happen! You are the ultimate mixer.
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
isn’t it the best when work and fun are synonymous?! those strawbs look delicious as ever!!
Roxanne says
Such a long list of ingredients in such a small bowl! I love the way you add the “kitchen sink” in your breakfasts!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Ooooh have fun strawberry picking and hope you can make it a reality! DO IT! 🙂
Alyssa (pb and oatmeal) says
Making jam out of strawberries is always a fun part of the picking too!
Sarah @ Fresh Living says
Your breakfast looks both beautiful and delicious as always!
Lyn says
I have GOT to get to the Farmer’s Market tomorrow!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Tasty looking breakfast bowl!
jojo says
Sounds like a busy day.
I see that you had a good fuel before you get started! 🙂
Cailin says
You cannot beat a good cup of Irish tea! What brand do you drink? If possible, I think anyone who likes tea should try and get their hands on Barry’s Gold Blend. What real Irish lads and lassies drink!
Your yogurt bowls always looks super yummy! Do you always use plain Greek yogurt?
KathEats says
It was Golden Moon brand 🙂
I mostly use plain with a few Siggi’s flavors thrown in (disclosure they sent us some flavors to try at the bakery, but I also do buy theirs when I’m in the mood. Orange + Ginger is my fav)
Andrea @FrSeed2Stomach says
Seriously contemplating BlogHer! Have you written any posts about your experiences in the past?
KathEats says
Yeah, check my Blog Events page!
Annette @FitnessPerks says
sunflower butter is amazing!!!!
KathEats says
Agreed! I have a hard time diversifying these days 🙂
Janice says
You always make your breakfast look so delightful! I cant help but wonder… do you ever get tired of putting a picture up everyday and such? I always wonder how you have the time!
KathEats says
Not really 🙂 The photography and editing is my favorite part of blogging. Writing comes with a bit more challenge.
Jen says
I’m guessing she has the time since it’s her job! 🙂
Maria@Sinfully Nutritious says
Loving the fresh strawberries too. Today I made Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, vegan, low calorie, gluten free, and totally delicious. They are debuting on my What I Ate Wenesday blog post tomorrow! Can’t wait to share them.
kristin point says
When I was preggo I always needed a night time snack!!! It was so annoying to get out of bed and get a piece of toast w pb or ab or mug of cereal but I needed it!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Sometimes I wake up at 3 am because of my hunger, so I have to go to the kitchen and make a snack. It happens even when I have a snack before bed. It’s so annoying!
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
Almost strawberry season here — I can’t wait! They look scrumpdillyicious! 🙂
Angel7 says
I am going to call our local farm to see about strawberry picking. Our daughter loves to pick blueberries with me, so I am sure she will love picking strawberries as well!
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