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Comfort Food: Oatmeal
Few things say comfort food better than oatmeal. It warms you up and provides energy to sustain you through mid-day. I like to pack it full of crushed/chopped walnuts and fresh blueberries. Walnuts for a good supply of protein and about 10% of your daily required iron. Blueberries are high in vitamin K, manganese and vitamin C. Blueberries also provide anti-inflammatory benefits. For added richness, I add a pat of butter, some brown sugar and cinnamon. Finish it off with a splash of milk on top. If I feel a chocolate craving coming on, I add some cacao nibs. Yum… For me, traditional oatmeal is better tasting than the instant…
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Classic Blueberry Muffins
Comfort food and Sunday morning pleasure. These classic muffins are satisfying and full of flavor yet simple to make. Why go out and buy muffins full of additives when you can easily whip up a batch of these? I make them in Texas-size muffin tins for a hearty breakfast. The secret to this recipe is buttermilk. Use the full-fat, natural buttermilk. Line muffins tins with paper or foil liners – this ensures a perfect release and no aggravation due to blueberries stuck to the tin. Pre-heat oven to 400‘F/204 C 1 cup fresh buttermilk 1/2 cup butter melted 2 eggs 1 – 1 1/4 cups freash or frozen blueberries 2…


