We’ve upped the protein on our morning toast and it’s a really great way to start the day. It is also perfect for camping/eurovan.
Onto a slice of toast spread about a tablespoon of your favorite peanut butter. Then peel and slice a banana, about ¼ inch pieces work great, and spread these out on top of the peanut butter. Finally we sprinkle it with cinnamon.
Its a pretty good way to start the day.
This is not a complaint. Winter has arrived, shortening our fall . This morning the temperature was 3º.
Seems like a good time to look for a new winter cap.
A trip to REI is the easy part. The hard part is going through the huge selection and finding the right one.
There are lots of different factors that go into hat selection but one aspect of hat buying is getting JQ to model silly looking hats.
We both had a good laugh … albeit at JQ’s expense. However, in the end we found a good fit, nice color and great price. Everyone was happy.
Dogs in general and border collies specifically thrive on routine.
In the case of border collies, if you don’t give them a job, they will create one.
Our morning routine is to walk the neighborhood path ending at the park for a game of fetch.
Typically we head out the door about 7:30 a.m. When our day has a bit slower pace, Tip still starts prepping for the walk about 7:30 a.m. The longer the delay, the stronger the encouragement from our border collie. He has a very good internal clock and very little patience.
During our most recent trip to Hood River’s Fruit Loop we came upon an unexpected discovery.
Italian Plums.
I know the perfect recipe for these babies … German Plum Cake (Pflaumenkuchen).
Italian Prune plums are ideal for cooking. Their flavor becomes more complex through baking and they have a lovely texture.
This yeasted cake is typically made on a baking sheet and is a perfect vehicle for Italian plums. The cake itself is not overly sweet. Now add a layer of tart, juicy plums and a touch of cinnamon sweetness via streusel and this is one of my personal favorites.
There are a few challenges when trying to eat healthy and pack lunch to go. Looking for a treat to accompany that sandwich, my inclination is to throw in a couple of Snicker bars.
Instead, we load the compartments of a bento box with almonds and dates.
Then a second box is loaded with sliced apples, only there is a twist on these slices.
Core the apple, split it in half and I like to cut off the ends, just too much skin. Spread a thin layer of cinnamon on a piece of paper towel. Set the flat half of the apple on the cinnamon and coat it. Then cut into ¼ inch thick slices.
Prepared this way and stored in a bento box, the apple doesn’t seem to brown and is a really great snack.
