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Oatmeal 101: a Blab Cooking Show

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Oatmeal 101

Do you know I do a cooking show?

I do and it is pretty cool.  Just me and my friend Chef Dennis–he is in Florida and I’m in Illinois–we meet up on a live streaming platform called Blab.  Since I AM my own production team–hair, wardrobe, make up (let’s be honest here–I brush my hair, slap on some lip gloss and pick out an apron, nothing tricky) BUT the tech part of it is a huge challenge for me.  On Blab you can be in the test zone–this is a place where I do a sound check, lighting and see what my cameras have in the back ground.  (this is crucial because I don’t clean my entire kitchen!!!!)

I was in the test zone for this blab and a guy came on and asked me all kinds of questions about oatmeal.  It was awesome!  He received  one on one food  coaching and I worked out a few glitches in my presentation about oatmeal.  His first question was . . .

Why a Show on Oatmeal?

He went on saying that oatmeal was boring and he didn’t understand why anyone would want to eat it.  I laughed because I get that a lot!  More than what you might know.  Oatmeal is tasteless and boring.  If you feel this way, please change your mindset.  Watch this show and afterwards I invite you to make boring oatmeal!

Watch me here

A super fun show on oatmeal!

My favorites

I have two.  One is Bob’s Red Mill–all of the oatmeals are wonderful but one in particular stands out for me Muesli and I combine that with a local stone cut oatmeal from Baker Miller.  The combination of the nuts and berries of the muesli with the earthy chewiness of the stone cut oats is a perfect combination for me.  Did I mention that it cooks in about 5 minutes?

Plant Based Nutrition Recommendations

  • try out a few types of oatmeal, they are different in texture and flavor
  • add some super fun toppings
  • commit to having oatmeal once a week
  • remember you can easily make a double batch and reheat in the microwave (I do this all the time)
  • google oatmeal and your health concern–be proactive in your health care

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I post photos of my food on my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/reneebaudeskitchen/), Instagram and on twitter . . . follow me there for inspiration!

Be Blessed as you live and cook with L.O.V.E.,

oxox,

Renee

P.S. check out this post about oatmeal!

 

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My favorite vegan!

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I met Gene Baur!  We chatted . . . 

Gene is:

  • compassionate and super nice.  The real deal!  He had a huge line of people for his book signing . . . he spoke with each one, posed for pictures and listened.  It is clear that he LOVES what he does!
  • passionate and smart.  Gene did not speak in hyperbole, rather he spoke of facts and how we can make simple changes to create a huge impact.
  • a thought leader.  “Impossible to live without harm but it is possible to be conscious.”  Focus on health, healing, transformation and trying to do better.” and my favorite quote is “show up.”  Powerful! 

 I have read both of Gene’s books, Living the Farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer, and Feeling Better Every Day and 
 Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food.  I highly recommend reading them–they are uplifting, encouraging, offer positive steps towards a more mindful way of looking at your food, animals and the environment.

 

 

 

https://instagram.com/p/1q2M0POmoz/

 

 

 

Jon Stewart’s interview with Gene Baur is a quick intro to mindful eating!  They speak about how a vegan diet can help the environment, the animals and our own well being.  “We are a passionate group!”  

 

Be Blessed as you make positive lifestyle choices.

 

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Breakfast and Instagram 

I love being blessed by a new day!  Waking up filled with joy of the endless possibilities.  (yeah, seriously I wonder about myself sometimes!)  But that really is how I feel.  Each morning I have a conversation with myself that goes like this:

  • how can I honor and love myself (to be honest this is a new one for me, in 2015 I’m putting myself first.)
  • how can I serve my family to help them be the person God wants them to be
  • please let me be love and light
  • when I fail (often before breakfast) what is the quickest way to get back on track.

Filling up on Compassion

For me, eating a vegan breakfast begins my day without bringing harm to any animals.  I like to start everyday with that practice or intention of loving kindness.  This breakfast is a yummy, yummy way to be compassionate.  I wish all compassion was flavored with chocolate–wouldn’t the world just be happier?

[Tweet “I want to start my day with chocolate-y loving kindness!”]

 

 

Ahh-mazing Vegan Breakfast! Mayan Blend with bananas! So Yummy, yummy in my tummy. #breakfast #veganRenee

A photo posted by Renee's Kitchen

 

 

 Be Blessed as you Eat and Live with L.O.V.E.

oxoxRenee

P.S.  This necklace is the one I wear everyday.  “I am love” is a wonderful reminder of how I want to greet each moment.  I’ve created several different variations for women who feel the same way but have different words to express the same sentiment.