Morning!
Mmmmm I had such a good sleep last night. I think one of the best things about living in Northern California is the ability to sleep with your windows open all the time, something I never have done before growing up in South Florida. Last night my room was chilly, my down comforter was soft and I slept like a baby. Love it. I really didn’t want to get up this morning but remembered I had to cook the beans I had soaked overnight before my meeting! (yes, cooking beans is my driving force to get up in the morning. I’m special).
Oats in a jar was my reward! Check out that steam!
I used 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup soymilk, 1/2 cup water, 1 banana, pumpkin butter, drizzle of maple syrup and….almond butter, of course.
Agenda for today includes:
- Write new True/Slant article
- Meeting at work
- Trader Joe’s for basics
- Farm stand for produce
- cook/recipe writing
- yoga
It’s going to be a GORGEOUS day!!
Courtney
October 20, 2009 at 8:29 amI love it…beans are what get you up in the morning!! You ARE a foodie!! :>
Can’t wait to see what the beans are going in…homemade soup?!
Courtney
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Estela @ Weekly Bite
October 20, 2009 at 8:31 amThere’s actually something very comforting about cooking a big pot of beans! Especially when it’s cold out….
Have a great day 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite
October 20, 2009 at 8:32 amThere’s something comforting about cooking a big pot of beans! Especially when it’s cold out 🙂
Have a great day 🙂
christie @ honoring health
October 20, 2009 at 8:35 amJenna, have you ever cooked beans in a crock pot? They always turn out really well and you just let them cook all day.
Have a great day!
Estela @ Weekly Bite
October 20, 2009 at 8:38 amThere’s something comforting about cooking a pot of beans 🙂
Have a great day !
Evan Thomas
October 20, 2009 at 8:39 amI love sleeping with the blinds up. Windows open in NE might be a little much.
Gabriela
October 20, 2009 at 8:40 amSomething about sleeping with the windows open and waking up to a cold room always feels energizing and fall-ish 🙂 Have a great day!
Michelle
October 20, 2009 at 8:40 amthe cold crisp air is the best part of living in the Northwest. Enjoy.
Diana
October 20, 2009 at 8:42 amHmmm, oats 🙂
Have a great day Jenna!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
October 20, 2009 at 8:42 amI love sleeping with the windows open!!
Jil
October 20, 2009 at 8:43 amThere’s no better feeling than snuggling under a super toasty comforter in chilly weather. 🙂 Gotta love it.
chandra h
October 20, 2009 at 8:47 amhahaha omg i just cracked up at “yes, cooking beans is my driving force to get up in the morning. i’m special.” my boyfriend & I always state the quirky things we do and then say “i’m special” or “we’re special.” 😛
so glad you love life in northern cali so much. have a wonderful day! 🙂
♥
Mama Pea
October 20, 2009 at 8:52 amI too am a windows open kind of girl, but I have a wussy husband who sleeps with an electric blanket on his side of the bed. When we were trying to have kids, I totally forbid its usage. And yes, I’m leaving comments about sperm count. I’m classy like that.
Have a GREAT day!
Sarah
October 20, 2009 at 8:53 amLooking forward to the new article on True/Slant. Have a great time at yoga!
Shannon (The Daily Balance)
October 20, 2009 at 8:59 amLOVE when I can sleep with the windows open — I sleep so much better with FRESH AIR!
Here’s to a productive day 😉
Marisa (Trim The Fat)
October 20, 2009 at 8:59 amI’ve never cooked beans from scratch! That’s awesome that you got out of bed for it!
Enjoy your beautiful day and have fun shopping at TJ’s!
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)
October 20, 2009 at 9:09 amI have definitely cooked beans from scratch before going to work. Once I was late meeting a friend for an early morning run and my excuse was – “So sorry – my pinto beans took longer than usual!” Haha. Usually I don’t eat them for breakfast, but it’s always nice getting the prep work out of the way 🙂
MelissaNibbles
October 20, 2009 at 9:09 amI wish I lived in a neighborhood where I could sleep with the windows open…a girl can dream!
DDB17
October 20, 2009 at 9:20 amI live in Florida and I wish I could sleep with the windows open!
elliot
October 20, 2009 at 9:32 amJust a note to let you know how much I appreciate your blog. It’s been inspiring to follow you through your California adventure and see how boldly you manage all the trials and tribulation. I’ve also gained some fantastic foodie tips from you: 1) hot sauce on salad w/hummus ROCKS! 2) oats in a nut butter jar are heavenly. Thanks for sharing.
Meg
October 20, 2009 at 9:40 amCalifornia sounds absolutely glorious – as do the beans & oats 😛
Enjoy your day!
Meg
Sarah @ See Sarah Eat
October 20, 2009 at 9:40 amI have got to get some pumpkin butter! I keep looking for it at the stores and I haven’t found any yet 🙁
Running Betty
October 20, 2009 at 9:42 ammy oats in a jar always overflow all over the microwave. Tips?
In Tampa Bay you can sleep with windows open this week! Yesterday high of 75 and today 80. Had a great 8am run in 65 degrees today! Long sleeves in St Pete!
Stephanie
October 20, 2009 at 9:44 amnothin’ better than when the weather is fit for sleepin’ with the windows open, sighhhh I love that! unless they are constructing a daycare across the street from your house, in which case shutting the windows before 7am is necessary unless you plan on waking up at that time haha :/
Beth @ DiningAndDishing
October 20, 2009 at 9:44 amafter seeing this almond butter/pumpkin butter combo on your blog for days now i finally had it for my breakfast this morning – you’re right – delish!! more simple than i’m used to but suuuch a good combo :O)
Mama J
October 20, 2009 at 9:48 amSo jealous of your NorCal weather and your Trader Joe’s access. Enjoy every minute!
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries
October 20, 2009 at 10:01 amWhat a beautiful steamy shot 🙂
I think we are wearing the same nail polish right now haha. OPI Siberian Nights?
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca)
October 20, 2009 at 10:06 amWow – you must go through almond butter fast!!!
Paige (Running Around Normal)
October 20, 2009 at 10:06 amSounds like you have a wonderful day ahead of you! That’s awesome you can sleep with your windows open all the time. I love it!
Have a great day!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini)
October 20, 2009 at 10:14 amSounds like a fabulous day is in store! Anyday with yoga is a good day =)
Enjoy!
Chloe (Naturally Frugal)
October 20, 2009 at 10:25 amYou’re a busy bee! I’d love to hear more about your job and what it is exactly that you do for the winery, it seems so interesting!
BethT
October 20, 2009 at 10:25 amMmm, what kind of beans? I just bought a new kind, myself: http://bit.ly/3ymweL
brandi
October 20, 2009 at 10:27 amsounds like a fun day 🙂 i love big down comforters when it’s cold outside my bed!
Jenna
October 20, 2009 at 10:29 amlove the oats in a jar!
jenna
Matt
October 20, 2009 at 10:53 amI’ve been sleeping with my windows open too. It is nice to have the room nice and cool while I am nice and warm under my comforter. It does make it hard to get up though!
D
October 20, 2009 at 11:05 amJenna I’ve been following your blog for about a year or so and I love it. I’m sooooooo jealous you moved to Healdsburg. (I’m from Windsor but now live out of state) You have to try Willi’s Wine Bar. There’s also a great meditation place across the street from the Raven.
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale
October 20, 2009 at 11:11 amI love sleeping with the fresh, cool air breezing in… especially when you’re all snuggly under a comfy duvet!
Emily (A Nutritionist Eats)
October 20, 2009 at 11:51 amThat sounds like a perfect day!
Susan
October 20, 2009 at 12:06 pmSounds like a wonderful day you have planned – and steamy oats in a jar is no better way to kick it off 🙂
Lauren
October 20, 2009 at 1:03 pmSometimes I wake up and thinking about what I need to do to prep for dinner. It is what foodies do! I must try the oats in a jar sooon…i must!
Janna (Just Flourishing)
October 20, 2009 at 4:44 pmDon’t worry, beans get me up in the morning too. Haha. But really. I love beans 🙂
I still have not yet tried the famous oats in a jar. But my new jar of Barney Butter is running out fast… so I may get to soon!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
October 20, 2009 at 7:27 pmThere’s something about a beautiful day that makes even the most trying circumstances doable. NYC was spectacular today as well. Apparently, good weather is bi-coastal today.
I tried your oats in a jar a couple weeks ago, and it was great. Almond butter from every angle. Plus, it’s an incredibly resourceful way to use up those hard-to-scrape-out remains of nut butter. My Grandma would give you a thumbs up for that, she’s a frugal lady who experienced her childhood during the Great Depression.
Looking forward to your new article!