coffee shop confessions.

Sometimes, life goes beyond food.  It needs to be supplemented in liquid form, with a drink on the side.

Wine, of course, is my favorite beverage, and when the occasion is inappropriate for alcoholic content, I typically stick with water.  I do have one soft spot though, and that is rich, bold coffee.

I blame coffee shops.

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breakfast time.

Morning is my favorite time of day.  It’s quiet, stress-free (well, usually), and full of lots of energizing things:

black coffee…

reading material…

sunlight…

stovetop oats…

[clearly not on the stove]

My version:

1/2 c oats
1/2 c soy milk
1/2 c water
1 banana (1/2 cooked in, 1/2 added at the end)
various assortments of fresh and dried fruits

After cooking, I add:

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