Is Christmas seriously next week? Seriously?!
This is the first Christmas that I’m not going home….instead, my parents are coming here for a California Christmas 🙂
This morning, had some grapefruit—
I love grapefruit and prepare it the way my mom always did for me—letting it sit overnight with a squeeze of honey on top for sweetness.
A cup of greek yogurt with a cup of Kashi Go Lean, pom seeds, raspberries and a drizzle of agave!
I’m letting my cereal digest a bit then I’m going to hit the gym then back home to write all day. Determined to be productive!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
December 14, 2009 at 7:38 amI can’t believe Christmas is so close, either.
Evan Thomas
December 14, 2009 at 7:39 amThat bowl looks fresh and delicious
I can’t believe how fast this month is going by! I’m losing my head in finals
Rosey Rebecca
December 14, 2009 at 7:41 amI can’t believe Christmas is next week either. My boyfriend and I don’t have any decorations in our apartment because we’re going to our families’ houses for the holidays. The only time I feel like it’s about to be Christmas is when I go to the mall.
You’ve inspired me to let a grapefruit sit overnight and add honey to it. I’ve been trying to like them! This may work!
Caroline
December 14, 2009 at 7:43 amWow, I definitely didn’t realize Christmas was only a week away. It never really feels like Christmastime until I come home from school.
MelissaNibbles
December 14, 2009 at 7:43 amI love your fruity breakfast. YUM!
skinnyrunner
December 14, 2009 at 7:45 amive never heard of sitting grapefruit out with a sweetner but it sounds like a perfect idea!
glad to hear your fam is going to be celebrating christmas califonia-style!
Janna
December 14, 2009 at 7:45 amI had a very similar breakfast! Was totally craving fruit and yogurt.
Same here, can’t believe it! How is 2009 almost over!? Wha? 🙂
Mary (Food Fit and Fun)
December 14, 2009 at 7:47 amThat’s great that your family is going to California for Christmas!! I bet you are so excited to see them. I am also in shock that it’s already next week! I am still in school until Thursday…definitely not enough time off before Christmas!! I need time to relax, bake & eat cookies, and shop ! hahaha
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)
December 14, 2009 at 7:49 amOn Saturday I went to a recipe demo and dessert tasting at the French Culinary Institute and everything on the menu contained grapefruit and chocolate. It was amazing! I have new found love for the ruby red fruit 🙂 I’ve heard that broiling it with a bit of sugar is delicious.
Jenna
December 14, 2009 at 7:53 amthat breaky looks great! have a very productive day!
jenna
Suzanne de Cornelia
December 14, 2009 at 7:54 amChristmas is a week away?!
Naomi (onefitfoodie)
December 14, 2009 at 7:55 amohh great idea with the grapefruit, I bet overnight the honey really gets into all teh crevices and nooks and crannys and makes it so delicious!
enjoy your day!
VeggieGirl
December 14, 2009 at 7:58 amUm, definitely just used that same bowl today for my cereal – same color and everything 🙂
Writing all day for me too!! Good luck, my dear.
Liz
December 14, 2009 at 7:59 amChristmas is next week?! News to me…:-p. Hope you’re productive today, I hate when there is pressure to be productive!
Carolyn
December 14, 2009 at 8:00 amI just got some grapefruits from the church youth group. I’ll have to try the overnight thing, maybe with some agave nectar?
Matt
December 14, 2009 at 8:07 amThat is awesome your parents are coming for Christmas 🙂
Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen
December 14, 2009 at 8:13 amThese pictures are GORGEOUS! Also, I really enjoy my grapefruit with a light sprinkling of raw sugar on top…I like the crunch it makes! 🙂
christie, honoring health
December 14, 2009 at 8:15 amI know, it is totally crazy to me that Christmas is next week. This year has totally flown by!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie
December 14, 2009 at 8:16 amI’m in love with grapefruits this time of year. Since I’ve been eating them each winter for a bit they now make my nostalgic for Christmas.
Shannon (The Daily Balance)
December 14, 2009 at 8:17 amHere’s to a productive day!!!
Ashley
December 14, 2009 at 8:28 amHmm, maybe I would actually like grapefruit that way? For some reason I have never been able to really get into it. I am in SHOCK that xmas is NEXT week…Since moving out to Colorado time has FLOWN by. Have a great week!
Whit
December 14, 2009 at 8:30 amIs grapefruit not the best stuff ever or what? I am currently in love with it again. Ah, my yearly love affair with citrus.
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini)
December 14, 2009 at 8:38 amI can’t believe it’s almost Christmas either!!! It doesn’t feel like it with this 80* weather!
So glad your parents are comin’ out to visit for Christmas. What a fun way to spend Christmas. Can’t wait to read all about it =)
Wishing you a very productive day, J!
theemptynutjar
December 14, 2009 at 8:40 amThat sounds nice for you Jenna 🙂
Karla
December 14, 2009 at 8:40 amChristmas is coming up soon! I can’t wait!
Hope you have a productive day! I’m sure you will!
Estela @ Weekly Bite
December 14, 2009 at 8:43 amI can’t believe next week is Christmas! Time is flying by at light speed!
Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run
December 14, 2009 at 8:47 amI can’t believe Christmas is nearly here too! Pretty, RED breakfast.
Susan
December 14, 2009 at 8:50 amI can’t believe Christmas is next week too! It kind of makes me a little sad.
I have to try that with the grapefruit – it looks major yumbo!
Marisa (Loser for Life)
December 14, 2009 at 8:53 amChristmas? So. not. ready. Any votes to push it off until January 25??? Anyone?? 🙂
Mackenzie
December 14, 2009 at 8:58 amYour breakfast looks so refreshing! Definitely unlike the Florid weather right now 🙁 You’re not missing too much weather-wise right now! Hahaha.
Vanessa (Last Night's Leftovers)
December 14, 2009 at 9:13 amOh damn, Christmas IS next week. =|
Katy @ These Beautiful Feet
December 14, 2009 at 9:30 amI am not a grapefruit fan but that sounds interesting. Do you let the honey soak in overnight or add that in that in the morning? Grapefruit is how oats are(were) to me. I wanted to like them because it’s super healthy but I can’t! Well, tomatoes and oats are starting to really grow on me. I will have to try this overnight honey grapefruit thing. 🙂
Kristen @ Change of Pace
December 14, 2009 at 9:35 amAhh don’t remind me! I can’t believe the year is almost over. Where in the world did it go?
katelyn
December 14, 2009 at 9:36 amhi jenna!
i just wanted to let you know that i love your blog! it’s one of my faves and i read it everyday. your approach to food and exercise is so balanced and refreshing, and i really like your positive outlook on everything.
good luck being productive today! i’m trying for the same thing…we’ll see 🙂
-katelyn
Marissa
December 14, 2009 at 9:49 amI bet honey and grapefruit taste great together. I will have to try it!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope
December 14, 2009 at 10:11 amOMG, that breakfast looks fabulous! I just tried grapefruit for the first time recently and didn’t really like the taste, but I should try it with your honey method.
Chelsea
December 14, 2009 at 10:28 amHopefully we’ll have good weather for them!
Britt - Runnerbelle
December 14, 2009 at 10:31 amCrap, I seriously just had to look at the calendar…… it really truly is only a week away! Um I need to start shopping, I don’t want to be stuck in all the traffic and craziness. I must shop online tonight and hit up my downtown, gotta keep some of it local. 😉
Julia
December 14, 2009 at 10:35 amThanks for the honey&grapefruit advice, will try that. The grapefruits here are even less sweet than those in Florida, so it’s a great idea:)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca)
December 14, 2009 at 10:41 amI swear Christmas came faster than usual this year!! I am not ready yet!!!
sassy molassy
December 14, 2009 at 11:20 amWhen I read your post title, I mentally said “It is NOT the week before Christmas.” Then I promptly looked to my wall calendar and thought, “holy crap, it is!” Thank goodness I did a majority of my xmas shopping this weekend!
Megan (BitesoftheApple)
December 14, 2009 at 11:32 amI LOVE LOVE LOVE grapefruit and have been seriously craving one lately!! I wanted citrus so bad yesterday I was afraid I had scurvy 😀
I satisfied my craving w/ an orange, but I def want to try the honey trick…usually I just eat it plain!
hungryforbalance.wordpress.com
December 14, 2009 at 11:37 amWhat a beautiful and festive looking breakfast! I love colorful meals!
Light Delight with TouTou
December 14, 2009 at 11:54 amthat’s a very fulfilling and energetic breakfast!! love this combination ;-D I just wish my stomach won’t protest for cold food in the morning :p
Lauren @ louisianagrown
December 14, 2009 at 12:53 pmAre yall having warm-ish weather right now? Very summery looking breakfast!
Megan (BitesoftheApple)
December 14, 2009 at 12:55 pmHaha i just read that and was like, oh silly Jenna, Christmas is not next week. BUT IT IS. INSANE.
Leah
December 14, 2009 at 3:10 pmThat breakfast looks so good! I love raspberries!
Jil
December 14, 2009 at 3:17 pmI know I cannot believe Christmas is so close! Ahh. That is such a good idea, letting the grapefruit sit out with honey. I just might have to try it! The yogurt looks so good too!!
Julie
December 14, 2009 at 9:58 pmWatch out! Your cereal has a notorious reputation for room clearing gas that lasts for hours and hours. Many a blog post has been made on this topic. And many people have written to Kellogs/Kashi looking for answers (it’s specific to Kashi Go Lean Crunch). So if you tooted during a down dog this afternoon, you know the culprit. I hope you’re one of the lucky few immune to Kashi GoToot Crunch.
http://www.pleasegodno.com/archives/20-1-cup-Kashi-GoLEAN-Crunch-+-12-cup-milk-Endless-stomach-churning-gas..html