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Oats for Breakfast
Ever since I went snowboarding in Wisconsin Saturday in 5 degree F. temps, I've been suffering with a cold and fever. But today I feel on the mend. Still weak but the worst is over. Anyway, hot oatmeal seemed like a nutritious energizing option on this cold winter morning.
I just took what I had in the kitchen, some carrots, ginger, brown sugar, and steel-cut oats. I also sliced some oranges on the side and added raisins, cardamom, and milk, to the hot oatmeal.
I have to admit, it really hit the spot! I feel good now. :D
Berries Galore!
There is a sale on berries this week so I stocked up on some of my favorites. Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. I really can't think of a better treat to chase away the winter blues. I love to mix them with yogurt like this brand of Skyr Icelandic Provisions yogurt. I like it because it's low in sugar, high in protein. I also don't like fat-free so this is also not fat free. I love all the flavors I have tried. I especially like the vanilla with real specks of vanilla bean and plain. Without a lot of sugar some plain yogurt is very sour. But these are more mild. (I am not paid to promote these. I just...
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