Finally! A day in the life at the beach. No make-up, no glam – just sand + fun!
Kanz made us Challah French Toast today!
Cooked in butter because we didn’t have cooking spray
I sipped coffee while he cooked
I had my slice with blobs of Oikos on either side (for protein!), half a mashed banana, some blueberries, some Nuttzo PF and chia seeds!
The challah was good, but I prefer a nutty whole grain slice in my French toast 🙂
I hit the beach turning point this morning. The point where you start worrying about how many days you have left and are surprised by the fact that you have more than you even think. Must be that puzzle relaxing me! 🙂
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says
Whole grain all the way! 😀 Congrats on the video. 😉 I know how frustrating those things can be.
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
a) LOVE the video! You guys have the best accents ever!!
b) LOVE the breakfst – it looks truly beautiful 😛
c) LOVE those cookies from the video…good gracious!
d) LOVE the beach – so empty and quiet looking – it must be SO peaceful 🙂
e) Would you recommend a VitaMix (ie worth the ££?) – my blender broke this morning and I want to invest in a real good one…
d) Good background music – gotta love Gaga!
Kath says
Ha. LOVE the Vita-mix. That’s all I have to say!
Susan says
I agree with Kath. Well worth the money. My friend persuaded me to buy it (she’s had hers for over 10 years) and I’m so glad I did.
Matt says
When do we get to find out the full results of the beer test?
Kath says
Ha! Oops.
It had mixed results. We all nailed like 3/6 samples (we did double blind x2 rounds) but the other 3 were mixed. I think they all tasted the same, but the aromas were different. The bottles were a bit skunked. But I could detect aluminum in the ones most recently poured.
Jessica @ How Sweet says
I hate worrying how fast the week is going at the beach. Try to enjoy! 🙂
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
Panettone makes the best french toast.
Brioche is a good second.
Challah comes a close third.
Robyn @ Frugal 'n' Fit! says
I really wish I could watch videos on my work computer. Must not forget tonight!
That is probably the best looking french toast I have ever seen.
Lindsay says
I love the video! It’s nice to be able to actually put a voice to the words on the page! I really want a vita mix! It looks like it works soo well!!!!! Enjoy the rest of your vaca!
Daniel says
The video was great, it looks like you guys are having the times of your lives!
I find that the thumbs-up being used frequently is awesome – I do that in about every photo I’m in myself, haha.
You should [if you had them] make a bloopers reel of that video, it’d be hysterical. 😛
kaila says
love the video!!! but the question is who one the blind taste test?!?!? lol!
Kath says
Noone! It caused lots of drama
Courtney @ Three Months says
Mmm, that french toast looks delish! Although I have to agree with you on the whole grains issue! 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Looks like you are all having fun! I love puzzles. Definitely a fun beach thing to do! Enjoy your day!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
What a great time! Love the video!
Allison says
Your vacation looks so quiet, serene and relaxing and as I’m watching the video I realized why . . . no one has any little kids. I think I’ve seen you make future references to having kids on here before, so enjoy vacations that are about you while you can:) Vacations with your kids will be fun, but in a whole different loud, non-serene, non-peaceful, exhausting kind of way!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
That breakfast looks great, but I know what you mean about a whole grain bread it’s just more filling and satisfying.
Wei-Wei says
🙁 Can somebody post the link to the video? I can’t see it embedded because I’m in China. Thanks!
Wei-Wei
Nessy says
I enjoyed watching your video! Looks like you’re having a great time! The french toast looks delicious, but I agree that a nutty whole grain bread is the best! Have a great day!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I love the video! Looks like my family at the cabin except we are all on the dining room table with our laptops 😉
Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf says
Mmm. Challah. Never had it, but want to! I also appreciate the nuttiness of whole grain. Not many other people I know do, though. 🙁
caitlin says
cute video. it totally makes me want to go on another vacation. I am going to the Carolinas (South) in a few weeks so I am very anxious!
Christie {Honoring Health} says
Loved the video. I was going to ask about the beer but I see the answer in the comments 😀
Sarah R says
So much fun! I always forget about french toast when I’m trying to decide on breakfast. I love my seedy bread too!
Jenny says
Love the vlog! Enjoy your day at the beach!
Emily says
It is so funny to see you all in real life! 🙂 Your voices are so much different than I thought. Kinda like how you picture radio hosts looking way different than they do, I pictured you guys, especially Kanz sounding so different. Enjoy your vacay!
The Wife of a Dairyman says
It’s fun to hear you guys speak 🙂 Now I can put a voice to the words you write! That french toast looked yummy!
Evan Thomas says
Great vlog! You have much more of a Southern accent than I would have thought.
Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf says
I wanna know how the beer can challenge went!!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i love your adorable accent…it makes me smile 🙂 and i’ve never had challah for french toast before, but it looks heavenly!
Lana says
Definitely a cute accent.
Well done on the video.
(I just recommend scanning and panning a little slower next time…it started to make me dizzy!)
😀
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
How much longer are you there? I love whenever I’m on vacation and I realize I have a few more ays than I thought!
Angela (ohsheglows) says
Love the video! And also the copious amounts of thumbs up that were given. LOL. You and your family are so cute!
I am with you on the canned beer….not a fan. I can ALWAYS taste aluminum in cans!
Sarah says
Hello again, second time posting and I have to admit I am hooked to your blog. So refreshing and inspiring. I had a question though. I also see that you are using Chia seeds and so I went to the store looking for them but no luck. Would you consider them to be the same nutritionally as Flax seeds? And last question is, what is your take on protein? It does not seem that you eat a lot of it, (just the right amount in my opinion) but I am always being told to eat more lean proteins, except I usually am not in the mood for it. How many grams do you aim for in a day?
Kath says
🙂
Yes, I’d consider them as good as flax nutritionally. If not even more because they don’t have to be ground.
Protein is overrated unless you’re growing, healing or a body builder. I don’t aim for any amount of grams, but I do try to have some with each meal (which doesn’t have to be “high protein” foods – can be beans, breads, grains, peanut butter, etc)
Katie @ Healthy Heddleston says
Cute video! I really enjoyed it! The french toast with blueberries looked fabulous too! 🙂
Ashley@thehungryscholar says
Great video 🙂
Challah French toast. I love French toast and attempt to French toast everything.
Camille says
I’ve never had Challah French Toast, but I love challah and I love french toast, so I assume it is a match made in heaven 🙂
Misty Faucheux says
Gotta love beach days! And, the french toast looks amazing. I’ll have to try it. I’ve never tried Challah French Toast before.
emily says
Just throwing it out there; Matt(s) = banging hotties!
Kath says
Ha!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
omg, that looks too good. I just ate breakfast and now am seriously tempted to have a second one including french toast, haha.
Rachel (Two Healthy Plates) says
That french toast looks awesome! Love the video too!
Diana says
Man that French toast looks good! I hate the feeling of vacation almost being over but you have lots of good QT left. Enjoy your beach time! 🙂
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I love just joining you for a fun day. I didn’t expect Kanz to sound like that. I don’t know what I expected but that’s now what I thought. Looks like you are just so relaxed.
Diana says
Eep! The last comment was me! (Diana @ TCL). Not sure why my URL dropped. Lol
Matt says
NOTE ON THE BEER TASTING:
Not a single person was able to correctly identify all three beers in each test. If the taste of aluminum is truly overwhelmingly strong, you should be able to pick it out every single time. This was not the case.
Katheryn says
Great job on the video! It was fun to see you and the family in action and hear all your voices.
Kelly says
Thanks for working so hard on the video! It was great to see you guys enjoying yourself on vacation. I miss Carolina Beach!
Ashley says
Hilarious video! I like when you say that you’re reading + just at the climax but you keep getting interupted 😉 Challah french toast is like top 5 favorite meals of mine! LOVE challah!!
Maria @ Oh Healthy Day says
That beach (and house) remind me so much of my beloved OBX. I haven’t been in two years and my heart aches for it. At least I can live through you 🙂
Challah – YUM!
Chelsea says
I love that you say “oatmeals” for the boys. I, VERY RANDOMLY, had a dream that today was the last day of your vacation and I couldn’t believe it was over so soon. Good thing my dream was wrong!
Sam says
Loved the video! Hope there will be more videos coming up? =D
Enjoy your vacation!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i am surprised at how much i love whole grain french toast these days now too – fluffy white bread/challah doesn’t do it for me anymore!
Lauren says
Fairly new reader to your blog… but it is CRAZY how similar my family beach vacations are!
Thanks for sharing yours!
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
Don’t think about the end! Just keep enjoying it. And breathing in moments. I hate vacation turning points! heh
Marie says
Haha I love the beer test. I’m going to have to agree with Kanz on this one!
shannon (the daily balance) says
great video! you guys are adorable 😉
Hallie says
Thanks for posting the video, even if it was a PITA (pain in the…). I love these little blogger videos because I feel like we get to “meet” the folks behind the words. I’m too chicken to do a vlog…maybe one day…
Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I LOVE challah bread French toast! It’s even better soaked in milk first. 🙂
Jenn
Laura says
really enjoyed your video! looked AMAZING..i would love to go to the beach and stay in a beachhouse! and that view does look pretty spectacular! love your accent;) xx
julia says
Haha, adorable.
Has anyone ever told you you sound like Zoe Deschanel? For some reason it seem like you form your words the same. I know, weird, sorry.
Looks like you had an amazing time! I want a vacation One longer than 3 days. Lol!
I’m jealous, of your ability to be busy– fully– and then relax, fully. I seem to do everything half-assed. I need more discipline, seriously. Haha
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
Ohhh – that french toast looks amazing!!
Emily @ For Sweets Sake says
I love your life…looks like the beach is so much fun! So jealous! Enjoy the rest of your vacation!! 🙂
Ida says
Cute video!
Maybe drinking beer out of the can tastes different b/c you can smell the can? But once it’s in a glass you can’t really tell the difference between bottled and canned.
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
We’ve been making French toast with challah or brioche, and I definitely miss the hearty, whole grain factor. We’re curious about making a whole wheat brioche. I usually end up eating my usual oatmeal first to get in my filling, health whole grains, and then a small serving of French toast a bit later. Breakfast like a king and all that 🙂
Katharine says
Thanks for posting the video Kath! So cute!!! You have such a lovely family. Glad to see you are getting in some well deserved R&R at the beach! Thanks for sharing so much of your life every day – I love your blog!
Kaci Higgins says
I LOVE your video! You all look like you’re having so much fun! I love how close & happy your family is, & it was fun actually hearing all of your voices when describing your day & food rather than reading it. 🙂 You also look fabulous without makeup…best part about relaxing & vacations to the beach!
Margaret says
Hope you are having heaps of fun. I noticed that Matt was using a non stick pan, did you know that using cooking spray on these will loosen the coating after about 12 months, I have already ruined one, I now use a little hand pump bottle of olive oil….cheers
Hannah says
Aww, I can’t watch the video right now! I’ll have to bookmark this page for later!
Mastering Public Health says
This was an excellent post! The video truly brought things to life.
Marina says
Great video, Kath! I love how your family is so good-natured about you making the video 🙂
Mine would be like “stop filming… stop filming… STOP FILMING!!!”
Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says
This is the first opportunity I’ve had to watch the video and I thought it was awesome! You have such a sweet family 🙂