Thursday, November 11, 2010

Back At It….Again

Happy Veterans Day! I would like to send out a great big thank  you to all veterans who have sacrificed their lives and families to keep us safe.
Today I didn’t something that I haven’t done it a long time, something that has been long overdue! And I am so happy to say that I am back at it!
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I put my sneakers back on and went for a walk and can I tell you I wasn’t the only happy camper, the dogs were thrilled! Unfortunately, I haven’t kept up with my running schedule since the girls have gone back to school and I miss it terribly. I’ve decided to put it on hold until the spring since I really can’t give it 100%. Bummer…but I have re-committed myself to getting in a workout everyday.  No excuses!!! lol
After my walk I was greeted with Kailey and her patriotic breakfast!
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Now if I can only get my youngest to eat like this, I would be one proud Mom! Smile
This morning I was in the mood for something warm and soothing so I made up a batch of Apple Cider Steel Cut Oats.
I forgot to add the apple cider for this pic, what a dope!
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On the stove bring 3 cups of apple cider to a slight boil and add 1 cup steel cut oats,  1 chopped apple and 1 chopped pear.
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Add 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
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and 1/2 tsp of pure maple syrup
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Cover and cook on low for about 15-20 minutes.
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Scoop some out
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add some walnuts and enjoy!
My house smells like one huge apple pie! Mmmmmm
I can’t wait to re-heat some of this up in the morning, it’s a perfect way to start the day!!
You can actually prepare this the night before and cook it in a crock pot on low,  now that’s something to wake up to!

15 comments:

  1. Yay on the walk. And that oatmeal sounds great.

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  2. Good for you for getting those sneakers back on. Even if the running has to be on hold, it's good to get the exercise. I bet the dog was extremely happy about it!

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  3. I am not a huge oatmeal fan, but I can almost smell the apples all the way over here!! YUM.

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  4. Good for you getting back out there! The hardest thing is getting back into the swing of things. Oh and can I just say how amazing that oatmeal looks!? I'm def. picking up apple cider tomorrow!

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  5. Great looking breakfast! I need to get my butt into gear with a workout schedule...but this time of year I find it impossible!

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  6. Hi Kristy!
    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I LOVE steel cut oats, and with apple added in, that bowl looks just heavenly. I'll be checking out your blog from now on!

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  7. Now if I could just like oatmeal....

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  9. How much steel oats are in this? I didn't see it in the recipe unless I'm a dunce and missed it. They look great!

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  10. @Debbi, I used 1 cup of steel cut oats! :)

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  11. I love the crock-pot idea...what a wonderful smell to wake up to. And not having to make breakfast is a plus too!

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  12. I'm totally going to make this soon. Yum

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  14. both meals look fantastic! I've never made oats on the stove, crazy, right?

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