Morning!
This morning I did something I haven’t done probably since college. I woke up early, ate breakfast, then went back to sleep for two more hours. It was awesome.
Breakfast was at 7:30 and was oatmeal for a change!
+ a hard boiled egg!
For the oatmeal I used 1/2 cup oats with 1/2 cup vanilla soymilk + 1/2 cup water. Fresh blueberries and Peanut Butter & Co’s Cinnamon Raisin Swirl pb to top!
Twas a big pillow of peanut butter, that’s for sure!
And then after I ate I snuggled back with Ryan and Dexter and didn’t wake back up till 9:30! I guess my body needed the extra sleep?! I’ve got a big week coming up!
I’m off to do a quick 2 miles on the upstairs treadmill then officially start the day.
Question: in preparation for my final interview next weekend I was thinking about doing a series of separate wine posts this week. I’m interested in not only learning more myself, but also finding out what YOU all are drinking. Any thoughts?
Amy
July 12, 2009 at 10:29 amYeah for sleeping in! You deserve a little R&R!
Madelin @ What is for breakfast?
July 12, 2009 at 10:32 amHi Jenna, here in Australia I tend to drink Sauvingon Blanc, sometimes with Semillion as well. For reds we drink a lot of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvingon. The wines we drink are mostly Australian and New Zealand Sav Blancs. I had a Nappa Valley Pinot Griggio when I was in Hawaii last year though and I loved that!
Christie @ Quit Your Diet
July 12, 2009 at 10:34 amAwesome that you got some extra sleep!
I like white wines over reds and even like blushes, sometimes but not white zin 😀 My favorites are pinot grigio, chenin blanc and savingnon blanc. A series on wine would be awesome!
Lauren (Runandrejoice)
July 12, 2009 at 10:36 amAs an everyday wine I am loving Cavit’s Pinot Grigio, it is inexpensive and pairs perfectly with lighter summer meals. Columbia Crest’s Two Vine label is awesome with red meats. Both of those are really inexpensive but REALLY good, and what I tend to drift toward on my college budget, but still want a quality wine! I say YES to a series of wine posts, I love good reccomendations because there are SO many choices.
katie s
July 12, 2009 at 10:40 amGreat idea!! And I bought a bottle of Murphy Goode this weekend to finally try it– so good!! So I would definitely like to learn more!!
Mara @ What's for Dinner?
July 12, 2009 at 10:51 amI love the wine post idea! I’m a huge fan of reislings and Gerwersturmeiners (or however you spell it!) There’s something about the sweetness that I love. I’m getting into reds slowly…
SO glad you got the extra sleep! You probably really needed it!
taybero
July 12, 2009 at 11:05 amGlad you got some much needed shut eye! My favorite wines are off-dry or dry white wines, but I do love Chateau St. Michelle’s Reisling. For every day wine I drink a lot of Barefoot.
Melissa
July 12, 2009 at 11:14 amI would LOVE for you to do posts on different wines this week… I’m more of a beer and champagne drinker (I guess its b/c I don’t get my bubbles any other way– no soft drinks for me!) I would love to hear about different wines so I can finally buy some without going into it blindly. 🙂
Erin
July 12, 2009 at 11:20 amMy favorites are Toad Hollow pinot grigio and Bottega Vinaia pinot grigio! I also really like Cakebread chardonnay.
Matt
July 12, 2009 at 11:21 amLucky you got some extra sleep! I was up at 5 for an 18 mile run. I am wide awake now!
Rebecca
July 12, 2009 at 11:24 amDefinitely do posts on different wines!! I would love to read that!
Gald you got to sleep in. I slept in myself this morning (I haven’t been able to sleep past 8 lately) Your oatmeal looks fun!
Deva
July 12, 2009 at 11:32 amDefinitely do posts on wines! I would love to read them.
Maria
July 12, 2009 at 11:38 amI think that would be a great way for you to learn more about wine (although I personally couldn’t help you in that department, since I don’t know anything about wine!).
Yay for lots of sleep! Sunday mornings are glorious for them…good thing my church service is in the afternoon 😉
Mmm oats look delicious!!! Was it overly filling for you as usual?
Becca
July 12, 2009 at 11:44 amPlease please please do wine posts this week! I love wine; drinking it, buying it, reading about it. Be sure to try something from Oregon or Washington wine country! Yum.
Jess
July 12, 2009 at 11:50 amYou totally deserved that extra sleep. That sounds great right about now haha. Love your oats!
<3 jess
Shelly
July 12, 2009 at 11:55 amI think separate wine posts would be a lot of fun!!!
Julia
July 12, 2009 at 11:56 amSeparate wine posts sounds very cool!
Megan (Runner's Kitchen)
July 12, 2009 at 11:56 amGoing back to bed after breakfast on the weekends is one of my favorite things! How do you like the cinnamon raisin PB? I’ve seen it in stores, but have been a bit hesitant to try…
Kim
July 12, 2009 at 12:28 pmMy favorite wine is the Spanish white albarino (especially by Nora.) For reds, definitely malbec or tempranillo by Trapiche! And you cant go wrong with Barefoot for light, drinkable everyday wines. Looking forward to your upcoming posts!
MarathonVal
July 12, 2009 at 12:42 pmGreat plan Jenna! I love riesling, rose, and cabernet savignon. My favorite wine is from the Central coast of CA, or from the Olivery Winery in Bloomington, IN, my college town!
Brianne
July 12, 2009 at 12:52 pmHey Jenna!
Since moving to the Bay Area I have been exposed to TONS of amazing wines. Right now I am in love with Stanza Riesling, which is from Monterey, CA (1 hour south of where I am, and 2 1/2 hours south of Healdburg).
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope
July 12, 2009 at 12:57 pmLoving all that PB!!! Perfect way to engergize for the day! YUM! 🙂
Leah
July 12, 2009 at 1:57 pmUm, yeah, that HB Egg looksk amazing. I think I need to go make soem immediately.
Kellie
July 12, 2009 at 9:08 pmJenna, I am late joining this discussion, but I am SO EXCITED you are going to do some “wine blogs” :0)… I am learing what I like (merlot’s are my fave so far) but I am very intimidated when I am thinking of taking wine to a party…. what wine with what food, just because I like it will everybody else, etc….
ANYWAY…. i will be staying tuned for all you have to say!
Bev
July 12, 2009 at 10:15 pmLove the wine blogs. Right now I have a glass of Smoking Loon Merlot from California . It is a very nice in expensive wine. Best of luck with the interview 🙂