Don’t you just love the breakfast buffets offered at hotels? Years ago when we had the pleasure of visiting Paris and Provence and again this year Italy, the mornings were always off to such a great start when you had a hot cappuccino or steaming cup of coffee, ice cold orange juice and so many…
I love it when the stars line up… and you finally meet the person you’ve been hearing so much about. Is it fate or an inevitability when some paths cross? They say Calgary is a big city with a small town feel.. and if you’re at all part of our food scene, you would…
What a Great Experience and to meet a “Food God”!!! You were making me hungry listing all Aviv makes and bakes – yummers:) I have to add some food experiences to my bucket list – for me it would be learning how to make cheese. Have a Great One!
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Hello Smidge, what a great opportunity and thanks for sharing the excitement. When your happy the whole room lights up and so does my computer screen, so to speak. Calgary is a long ways away but if my travels ever take me there, you are the first person I would call then if time the “Food God”. Take care, BAM
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Looks like it was an awesome evening!
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What a wonderful evening my friend 
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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I’M SO EXCITED FOR YOU !!!
What an excellent story !
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Lucky you! Since part of Priscilla landed in my kitchen I’ve become obsessed with bread. I’m heading to the kitchen soon to start another batch
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Now that sounds a great time! Baking anything in a group would be fun, in and of itself. Doing it in a group led by someone who so loves bread baking would be a real treat, Barb. I’m so glad you were able to take advantage of the opportunity. Thanks for letting us tag-along.
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Barbara,
Another fantastic post. Yes florescent lighting can be a pain, but you did it justice just the same. It could be the colour of the lamps that are being used. It has to be the light source. If I remember some of your prior shots didn’t have any tinge like these so it has to be the lamps.
Enough of the techie stuff, back to the subject at hand, your photos told the story very well.
I like the way you use soft lighting for many of your pictures it gives them a touch that only a women can do. They are soft and very easy on the eyes and for your food shots it makes one want to devour the subject.
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Our most popular artisan baker is Paul Hollywood (he of Great British Bake-off Fame) – He’s a Liverpudlian (at least he’s Scouse) and a fairly intense chap – when he tells you your bread is not good on that show, you take notice!
Oh I wish I could sign up for one of his classes. Making bread is a favourite of mine, there is nothing like the smell of bread baking to make a house feel like a home. It looks like you had lots of fun! Rhoda x
What a great story Barbara, thanks for sharing it with us. I wish we would have known about it when we were in Calgary a couple of years ago to visit my nephew (who has since moved back to the Big Smoke). It’s wonderful that you were also able to participate in the class with The Man himself. Bread making is such an art and it’s such a honour to be taught by a professional.
I just wanted to mention that the links in italic in your text are very very light on my screen (I have a 24″ iMac), to the point where it’s difficult to read.
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Thanks, James.. I did use a vintage filter for effect, it was the blurry hands, but that’s part of an action shot I guess:)
Hey, thanks, Eva.. I think I’ve fixed the problem. There’s so much extra fiddling in the beginning:)
Oh wow! What a lucky girl you are. How I wish I was a fly on the wall in that class! I can only imagine how amazing this must’ve been. I’ve been using Celia’s Priscilla and absolutely loving it. I’ve baked so many loaves now, I can’t stop. I’m excited to see how yours turn out I’m sure they will be fabulous like everything in your kitchen! And I’m loving the new site design!! xx
What a wonderful opportunity! Thanks for sharing this with us…did you meet him then (she says, tongue in cheek) or did I miss that bit?!
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Ahhh Smidge a night to remember! A gathering of like-minded souls, eager and open to watch, to listen, to observe, to dig one’s two hands into wet dough, to play, to eat, to share – it’s like the best that Kindergarten was!! What a wonderful opportunity for you (& the others) to learn from a good man whose passions led him into an enterprise that fulfills his own heart and other’s needs! Just Beautiful!!! xoxo
What a wonderful opportunity and experience. I am looking forward to seeing your creations from Priscilla’s offspring. Have your named him/her?
What a awesome evening and such an inspirational story as well! Will you be sharing any of the recipes here (like the pizza dough)? It sounds like a truly amazing time.
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Oh, Norma, it’s a big dilemma here. My daughter thinks Jarome (as in Iginla) would be cool.. but Jarome, son of Priscilla? Well.. we shall see:D xx
As I was reading your response, spree.. I was thinking the very same thing. It’s back to child’s play, but with so much more science involved. Oh, and practice, lots and lots of practice.. not that I’d mind that:D xx
Heehee.. yes.. we met him (tongue in cheek.. and on bread:D) xx
I’ve been reading about Priscilla in your kitchen, Emilie.. is she still Priscilla when you have a portion of her.. or does she get renamed every time?xx
What fun! A big group, an artrist sharing his passion, and edible results! Fun!
It was great reading this. This week I baked Hot Cross Buns for the first time. Previously, I had never made any kind of bread product so I’m really enjoying learning about it. Thank you.
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I read this post on the bus the other morning when I was trying to get to school in a snow storm. It was the perfect way to start yet another day in the boulangerie! At school, we have a saying: a day without bread is like a day without sunshine…
I would really enjoy meeting and learning from Aviv. I love to bake bread and would gain so much from this experience. What a lovely way to introduce us to someone who apparently has quite a generous spirit!
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What a wonderful experience. Watching someone with passion do the thing they love is a real treat! Thank you for sharing the experience with us
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I shall be brief today.. As I draw up this post.. the ambrosial aroma of baking red orbs pervades my kitchen.. salaciously assaults my senses and entices my hunger… Only.. it isn’t apple pie, it’s something much more salubrious.. quite simply.. it’s “The Best Granola” I’ve ever made.. While I’m quite fond of the many…
Ha! I just posted a vegan gluten-free granola recipe today too! Mine has similar ingredients but without applesauce. It sounds delicious with the applesauce. That’s a great recipe you found! I’m obsessed with granola..I’ll try this next time!!
Well it sure looks delicious Barbara. I look forward to hearing about your Paris adventures with David
Sounds wonderful – however, the curmudgeon in me has an allergy to the sudden 21st century outbreak of food intolerance and allergy when so much of the world suffers extreme hunger.
This looks heavenly my friend I could dive right into it 
For breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Looking forward to your new header
Cheers
CCU
He absolutely must invite you to dinner! What a great looking granola with wonderful ingredients. There’s nothing better than making your own xx
That granola seems to have brought out your flamboyant side Smidge. Love David and his book. Must try this based on your recommendation!
It’s so satisfying eating your own granola – and you can customise it to exactly how you like it. Yours looks so good !
Yum, I’m definitely trying this! Thanks for bringing such beautiful deliciousness into the world with your lovely blog. Can’t wait to see what’s in store next .
Oooo yummy Smidge! This sounds fabulous! I hope your daughter liked it 
Looks delicious!
The granola sounds delightful Smidge! I’m eager to see the changes that are coming to your blog, although it’s so lovely already it’s hard to imagine what you could do to improve upon it. I follow David’s blog but I haven’t read his books yet. They’re on the reading list for my convalescence!
Mmm, yummy granola! Love the flavor mix in this one, though I would have to put butter on mine. Look forward to seeing the changes you have planned and yes, the technical stuff can be daunting, especially when all you really want to do is make some granola.
haha we all seem to be on the granola wavelength recently, Smidge! I used maple syrup & coconut oil in mine, and I adore the flavor combinations you ahve going on here. xx
!!!!! Needed this! I love granola, but my recipe…well I’m tired of it. I am crazy about the flavors in this, thanks so much!
I love David’s book, it’s perfect in every way. Like his blog. Like his ice cream book. I’m a big fan of his for sure
This sounds yummy! Thanks, Smidge. Good luck with your change-over.
Granola’s not my kind of thing, but it sounds like a good recipe
Gosh, Barbara… I wish I had seen this yesterday! You know, this Brazilian is locked at home due to a snowstorm, we cannot go anywhere, so we did some grocery shopping yesterday after work, and like most people in town, we now sit at home and watch the heavy snow fall. I don’t have the ingredients to make this (I have oats, but not enough almonds, no seeds). Too bad… it would be a perfect day to bake a batch (sigh)
I’m a bit of a hippy that way:D
Oh, dear.. at least you have a little souffle to delight in:) I hope you’re not snowed in for long. Will you miss work?
Thanks, Robin, it won’t be for a while yet. xx
Ha ha – I didn’t mean anything like that, I just don’t eat breakfast
Like everything he makes.. I’m so envious of any one who just does what he did! Some day when we’re both retired, we’ll live in Paris, for at least a month:)
I was thinking of coconut oil but for went with Agave because I seem to have acquired too much of it, lol. I think coconut would be wonderful. ‘Tis granola season, for sure! xx
How are you doing, Mar? I just can’t get over that you’ve had this happen.. it’s hard on everyone, but for those of us who type and blog, it’s doubly tough!
xo
She did, she’s not vegan, but gluten-free.. at least as much as she can:)
I’m a bad vegan, I eat honey! I loveee honey. This granola looks delicious!
Believe it or not, even after all of your gorgeous granola recipes, I still haven’t made it! My fear is that we’ll (read I’ll) devour it before it has time to cool and be put into storage. And even if some sneak into the container, it would grow a voice and call my name relentlessly like that damn ice cream does! Your blog is beautiful, Barbara!
well that souffle was made a couple of weeks ago, I tend to write posts and schedule publication for later. Yes, we cannot go to work. University closed today it is too dangerous to try and drive. I hope I can get to the lab tomorrow, though.
This recipe comes at the perfect time. I wanted to try to make different flavors of granola or possibly my own bars. I will definitely try out this recipe.
This looks hearty and delicious!
Ambrosial aromas, salaciously assaulting the senses! Such wizardly ways with words you have dear Smidge! As delightful a post this was (is) I’m left a tad lugubrious, Eeyoreish in fact that search up and down as often as I had the patience to do, I couldn’t locate those red orbs, the aroma of which pervaded your kitchen. xxx
Oh.. It was the scent of apples baking from the applesauce in the recipe:) hugs!
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My daughter loves granola and yours have all her favorite items in it, making a big batch for her.
Oh THOSE red orbs! xx
I haven’t yet tried the applesauce in granola maneuver, but I have seen it several times now. I’ll try it one of these days…
Sounds excellent!
LOL! I will join you in France for your dinner date!
I loved Davids book and I have all the ingredients in my pantry to make his granola, I just haven’t got around to it yet. So pleased it is a winner, I am inspired again to try the recipe.
love the new changes on your blog!looking forward to see your new header!
You already had some great granola recipes posted the last time! but it’s great that you have a new one, a gluten free vegan one to share with all your vegan readers, I’m sure they will appreciate it!
Homemade granola is always best! I’m sure you’ll be enjoying this one.
I’m still a bit shocked too, Barb! Fortunately I’ve discovered an excellent voice dictation function on my Apple laptop (which I just got for my birthday in January and is proving to be a godsend). That’s really helping me continue to be able to keep in touch and also do some writing (While lying on the couch and keeping my left arm elevated; sitting at my desk would be quite difficult right at the moment).
Yummy and GF!! Looking forward to seeing the changes. All the best!
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes! For a quick post you sure did cover a lot of ground. I’m not much of a breakfast kinda guy but your granola sounds like a great snack. I have Lebovitz’s “Perfect Scoop”. Like I need an ice cream book! Good luck with all of the modifications needed to self-host and I can’t wait to see the new and improved Smidge!
Now isn’t that a handy function? It might even help a blogger catch up on her reading:) Take care of yourself!! xx
I love granola, and have only made my own on a couple of different occasions. I’d love to try this recipe. I like to take my granola and put it in my plain yogurt, and this would compliment that well! I can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with for a new look to your your header. I have always thought your blog is beautiful, so I can’t wait to see what it will be like now! Thanks to you I’m now following Lebovitz’s Pinterest boards. I’lll look forward to getting to know him!
Veganized or straight up I never turn down granola.
Hope you’re having a great weekend!!
There are so many good granola recipes out there…I feel like I’ve got to try them all! . I can’t wait to see what’s coming on your site (although I love this current version of just a smidgen), especially your new header.
Hope your weekend is off to a great start!! I’m spending some time this morning catching up here…
Good luck taking things to the next level, my friend.
This looks delicious; especially with applesauce! I definitely will try this recipe!
Barbara could I tempt you to try a sugar/ oat vegan/gluten free version of granola that I’ve been playing with at the moment? Sprouted buckwheat is the clincher and it really is the bees knees…although no bees knees were harmed. Granola of any sort is an absolute favourite round these parts.
You sure could! It’s always great to experiment, is the recipe on your blog? xx
And eat our way through the month…..right?
What a fabulous dream!
This granola looks delicious. Applesauce can help to keep it healthy without added sugars. Thanks for sharing.
my little bambina is a downtown working girl for the summer… she’s learning to be frugal, so she brings her own lunch ♥ it’s always a challenge for me.. er, her to come up with a something new that isn’t { ugh } a sandwich or { again! } a salad ♥ sometimes you just…
I like all of the Italian flavors you have used in these, Smidge.
Yummy looking little cakes to have with salad! I’ll have to give them a try.
Thanks Smidge for the quinoa recipe! The look so delicious I would have difficulty stopping at one.
Very nice take on quinoa… I love this type of “portable lunch” that stays in the fridge patiently waiting… I confess that once I tried to do something along those lines using couscous – didn’t work. I ended up with stir fried couscous (sigh)
Hope you are having a great weekend, Smidge…
They sounds excellent!
These look like the perfect lunch, smidge! A nice alternative to a salad or sandwich and healthy too. Your daughter is lucky that you make these for her so she can, ahem, make her own lunch.
These sound lovely and I am gathering ideas for “portable” foods to pack for our 2 day drive to the UK next week…so if I can get hold of some quinoa I´ll be giving them a go!
Your bambina is a lucky downtown working girl.
Looks delicious – so creative when it comes to cooking – I need to find that:) Happy Saturday!
These parties look and sound delicious – burger time anyone?
Another beautiful post!
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This honestly looks amazing. I just bookmarked the recipe…thanks for sharing!
How exciting! (on both counts). These look delicious.
Such a nice use of quinoa! You know, I only ever just boil it and then mix it into a salad or something. It’s so fun to see other uses…. really inspirational. I bet the parmesan is absolutely awesome in this as well!
Awwwww! What a good mommy
Oh I like this recipe a lot! Thank you for sharing Smidge, these are perfect!
Have just finished lunch and remember having to move my quinoa packets twice to get to other ingredients 
! Somehow have not used for a week or so: what a wonderful recipe to try now! I have used the grain in lots of forms, but never made patties. I may work from home and not need a ‘portable’ lunch, but, oh boy am I looking forward to these !
These look so cute! I have yet to make quinoa patties, your recipe looks really good for those
Always looking for ways to use quinoa, this is a great idea! Wonder if I can bake them instead of skillet cooking, I guess they may not brown so well:)
I love these! They are great with such variety of add-ins and they actually hold together really well–great portable lunch idea! Maybe with a smoky peach salsa….?
I have only cooked quinoa a few times and always in a boring salad. I like your spin on a portable lunch. Tomorrow of course she will be putting in her requests for all of her work buddies as well for more quinoa patties.
I eat a lot of quinoa, but only as a fluffy salad or side dish. I just love the sound of these patties, Smidge! I would love to make these for a tasty portable work lunch, but if I do, I’ll need to bring more to share, I just know! Debra
Hi Smidge, I know exactly what you mean. Trying to help these young adults with their lunch considerations isn’t easy. These quinoa patties look gorgeous and would be utterly delicious and obviously, these are very good for you. Wonderful that you go to the trouble to make something so fabulous for your daughter. xx
I have yet to taste quinoa… Your patties looks delicious Smidge.
Mandy
Awe you’re such a good mom, Smidge. These patties are awesome; I’d eat them with a Lively fresh pesto or even a creamy blue cheese dressing.
You refer to your daughter as una Bambina and then you fix patties that include organo, basil, garlic, and parmesan cheese. If you’d have used beef instead of quinoa, I’d have suggested we get DNA tests before trying to figure out how you got separated from the rest of us Bartolini.
I’ve only just bought quinoa for the 1st time last week, so, I’ve got some experimenting to do before I start making patties. Still, I can definitely see myself making these in the not to distant future. I’ll probably be ready to give ‘em a try about the time our DNA tests come back.
We’re at the lake.. and so far so good, Sally! I hope you are too:D
Hahaha.. yes, open the fridge door and remove lunch and pack:D
I hope you like these as much as we did:D
I was thinking they’d make good burgers:) xx
Ahhh… yes, the “Mediterranean Connection”, there is one in fact:D However, my family is Irish (alas.. that makes me just a “lass”) but my husband’s mom was born and raised in Malta… a wee island not far from your much larger country. I guess they make ‘em “piccolo” in Malta… Dave’s mom is a petite 4foot “something” and my daughter is tinier than me.. ringing in at 5’2″ Having said that.. one should never mess with a tiny girl with “Maltese Connections”..
Yum! I have not heard of these creations. They do sound delish!
They look so light – perfect for a lunch as you won’t want to take a nap afterwards! Lucky daughter I say
I understand how it feels, trying to come up with new lunchbox ideas. These are great! I would love to have them with some melted cheese over the top. Do you think I could attempt this with broken wheat or semolina? I love the name piccolo patties, by the way.
I was thinking of adding some farrow.. I think the key is to have the eggs so it would be worth a try. The cheese sounds heavenly:D
Cute and sweet !!!! Those patties I could have a couple just now. Like your new look of your blog. Something has changed here … it was always been stunning, but it’s looks more “naked” now and I like it..
Looks so adorable AND tasty. Not to mention healthy! Nice work!
Yum! I can’t wait to try these! I just ran across a coconut breakfast quinoa, as well. I will let you know how that one turns out.
Your wee lass is a lucky one! These look light and positively delicious. I’m wondering about forming the patties and then freezing, uncooked so to have them on hand for one of those occasions when inspiration goes missing. A good fresh salad and these patties of yours would always be good!
Great twist on the traditional seafood patty!
These look right up my alley – and I always get in the lunch rut, too!
I’ve never seen anything quite like these Smidge, but they look absolutely delicious.
thank you for stopping by. what a lovely blog you have… and this recipe sounds awesome. only one problem… I could not stop eating these, making their healthiness vanish
Wow, I can’t help drooling. I just love patties
Well done Barbara !
If you submitted your piccolo quinoa patties photos to Food Photography , I’ll bet this will make you on the featured home page.
Gosh, you have made me sooo hungry !
Love Quinoa and these look fantastic! I love the idea of pairing them with a salad. What a lovely summer lunch or even light dinner. And as always, your photography is beautiful!
jeez… missed these in July too. These are a great idea. My daughter loves quinoa. I’m thinking I might also try cutting in a little ground turkey. We are always looking for new basics. She’s only eating poultry these days.
If you want your little Buckaroos to grow up big and strong enough to rastle a wild pony or two… serve ‘em up a stack of these healthy flapjacks with fixins like bacon, hash browns and maple syrup then put on them western duds and head on down to the Calgary Stampede Grounds for some rides…
And were you wearing those great boots while cooking these? YeHaw!!!
These look delicious and healthy…thanks!!!!
Mmmm…looks delicious!
Yeehaa!
I’m gonna cook me up some!
Heehee.. Yes’m!
Seriously wish I was with you sharing in all of this this week.
Mandy xo
Your photos are enticing.
Sadle ‘em up cowgirl!! Loving the idea of big fat pancakes for breakfast
I was going to say Yeehaaa but Val beat me to it. Hey, I´m going to say it anyway…yeehaaa! Love pancakes, really should make some again soon
That looks awesome. And I even have a little buckaroo to try it out on!
Cowboy boots, flapjacks, Buckaroos, and a “Yes’m”. My but you’ve taken this stampede thing to heart — or is CTV running a Bonanza marathon?
Your blueberry flapjacks sound terrific, Barb, and I really need to make myself some. Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, flapjacks are a great meal and I don’t serve them often enough. But, if Alberta Barb says to make ‘em, I reckon I oughta.
Yeeeeeeha! Love those buckaroo pancakes! Great choice for today’s blog party! The guests will need something to stick to their ribs after dancing and mingling all day!
My lil’ buckaroos would love these flapjacks! And I think I’ll call them flapjacks too. They’ll get a kick out of that.
Hahaha.. I remember Bonanza!! Who was my favorite.. Hmm.. Not Hoss.. I think it was Little Joe because he reminded me of my dad:D I think I’m Stampede crazy because I haven’t been around for it for so long.. It’s like everything old is new again! You get on up here and we’ll show ya’ll around and make ya some flapjacks!!
I’ll send em right on up to you.. You’ve got the best instructional dance video:D
WOW!
Hahaha! I am glad you liked the silly video!
Mmmmm! I knew those pancakes would be delicious!
Being a “pancake” lover (Easterner), I’ll have to try these. Thanks for the recipe, they sound great.
I did!! You are a great dancer:D
I was born on pancake day (Shrove Tuesday). Those’ll keep your Lil’ Buckaroos going!
Thanks! I am truly embracing my dorkiness! I may join my 20-year-old daughter (who is on CU’s dance team) and attend a new pop dance class. I guess they teach pole dancing too! Hahaha! I don’t think my arms are strong enough for that, but can you imagine that video?? Hahaha!
Delicious. Love pancakes and I’m always looking for a great recipe. Visiting from Susie’s blog:)
I stopped over from Susie’s blog because I can’t turn away from a post about food! Great recipe!
Stopped over from Susie’s blog!
Oh, wow, am I glad I found you! This is wonderful! Love pancakes.
Great Post – you could eat these anytime of the day – BONUS! Have a Beautiful Day:)
Even thought I don’t make them enough I love pancakes. Good luck with developing the gluten free version.
Yum! Looking forward to the gluten free recipe I love pancakes, especially on a Sunday morning!
Weird! See flapjacks are like granola bars where I come from but these sound so delish I’m gonna try a vegan version with oat milk and flaxmeal egg replacement. I have blueberries so breakfast tomorrow sorted, thanks!!
So totally good looking my friend, these pancakes look gorgeous! I love their name
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Both of my guys love pancakes, so I’m thinking I need to give these a go.
OOO those look good. BEAUTIFUL blog. Thank you to Susie for sending me here.
Looks like the perfect recipe for all the energy you need to get through Stampede, Smidge! And perhaps a beer or ten.
Oh my! These look so yummy Smidge. And I just love your plate! Sounds like you’re having a wonderful time with the events this week. Yay!
Those sounds fantastic! Very hearty.
I’m loving this Stampede theme!
They look delicious! Pancakes are one of my favourite things to wake up to
What gorgeous flapjacks. They’re making me feel very hungry. I would love a stack of these right now with the lemon zest, blueberries and maple syrup – delicious! xx
Well.. you’re just the luckiest!!! You should be allowed to have pancakes every day then!
Hahaha.. we’re Westerners.. and love ‘em too:D
I found your blog as well:D Happy to be following you, Stacy!!
I’m following you now as well.. your pups are adorable!!
You’re quite the prolific author!! I’m happy to be a new follower:D
You too xx
I’ll need luck.. the batch I tried were dreadful, so I gave up.. for the time being!
Different places have different names for the same dish:D That’s awesome and occasionally confusing;) Good luck with the vegan version.. let me know how it goes!!
Hahaha… yeehaa!! Right back at ya’!! xx
Thanks CCU
Thanks.. happily following you now:D
Yes.. the beer.. someone’s gotta do it, it might as well be me?
oh yummy! A perfect breakfast Smidge :0
These sound wonderful! I love buckwheat, and I think the addition of spelt would make these really special. One of my favorites is ‘breakfast for dinner’ and these would fit into that plan just beautifully! They look so good in your photo! Debra
Very healthy! These will be good for Mr Misky. Thanks!
Great post! Love the idea and the pics!
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Yee haw! How is that line dancing coming along? Have fun flipping those Flapjacks. They sound healthy and yummy.
you are really a champion blogger. great work and always a lovely comment stream Cheers!
Yum! Sounds like you’re enjoying the festivities! Have fun!
Nothing like breakfast with a theme. Makes it taste much better. I just popped in from Susie’s blog party.
I’ve just restled me up some ponies and could use me a good tall stack of them flapjacks, missy! Thank you…that’s a mighty fine recipe! xoxo
Hahaha.. Thanks, spree.. I’ll try to find me some ponies for ya’ll and we’ll go on a little trail ride…
I see you like these with all the trimmings too, big smiles here!
Thanks Sarah.. I love collecting “flow” blue plates:D
We used to have breakfast for dinner regularly at home when I was a little girl. Nothing could make me happier!
Not very good on making pancakes, but this I have to try someday .. same with Wendy’s ricotta pancakes. This looks so good.
I love that these have spelt and buckwheat flour! That means they are healthy for me, right?
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What a great recipe! I’ll have to try this!
Have a great weekend!!
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Good morning! This seems like a variation on Bircher muesli that I make quite often. It’s delicious, and I like the look of your recipe with the fresh berries. Bring on summer and Bircher muesli!
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That sounds wonderful! And such versatility. Lovely pictures as always, Barbara! ~ April
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I remember exactly the first time I had Bircher Muesli, it was 1989 in Zurich. My hubby had a business meeting and the fellow he was meeting with sent his wife to show me around. We became fast friends and continue to see the husband (they are sadly divorced) to this day. The Bircher Muesli was made with grated apples and whole grapes (they were seeded grapes) and dried fruit (a variety). I don’t add any sweetener to my recipe because I find the apple is enough, but if I were making it for children I would follow your lead with the honey. I also choose the healthier breakfasts when on vacation, it’s an easy meal to really button down on the calories. But I have to warn you, I once saw them making Bircher Muesli in Movenpick downtown and instead of yogurt, I saw them pouring in cream…not so healthy.
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a healthy breakfast, fresh, light, full of good things and one that stays with you. (til that big pasta lunch with wine…and gelato.
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This recipe looks so lovely, I can’t wait to make it. I happen to love this sort of breakfast as well- I need to make it more often. I’m inspired. Beautiful photos too. I want to eat in your kitchen! xx Em
I tried muesli for the first time when I started working at TJ’s a couple years ago. NOTHING would beat homemade though, this looks delicious.
I didn’t realize muesli was this easy, and that you ‘re supppsed to put milk and yogurt in it! When I visited Germany few years ago I saw a lot of dry muesli at the buffet table with flavoured yogurt on the side
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Easy, healthy and delicious. Love all the added fresh berries and toasted almonds.
Aaah, this reminds me of the bircher muesli I ate and loved when I lived in Switzerland.
This muesli sounds both satisfying and refreshing, with the fresh touch of apples and lemon juice. And your photographs are lovely!
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Smidge, this is a wonderful recipe. How gracious of Viviane to allow us to have this excellent Muesli for our own breakfast table! I love, love, love a good Mueseli, but I have never made my own. I will now! I agree that traveling can be a difficult time to stay with more balanced eating. I think you found a way to achieve a good balance!
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Wonderful recipe for breakfast. That’s definitely on my list to make, and I’ve taken note of your quantities warning:)
Fresh and Italian … great combination – always had muesli for breakfast before, but now I prefer fresh fruit salad or greek yoghurt with honey. I think I have eaten too much muesli through the all years, but I love this post and your photos make everything so much I “want it now”
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I love hotel breakfast buffets. It seems that once in that setting you are totally within your rights to eat a breakfast 10 times the size of your usual breakfast. And I always start with bircher muesli. Like you, I should make my own xx
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I always took full advantage of the hotels’ breakfasts when in Europe. Lunch, then, was usually left to chance. I will say that we, on this side of The Pond, could learn a thing or two about street food. When home, I’m not much of a breakfast person This muesli, however, could make a believer out of me. It really does look delicious, Barb.
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