I thought I'd share a bit about my latest breakfast obsession; steel-cut oats. Usually I just stick to yogurt, but since fall has kicked in I've been craving something warm and comforting in the morning. Oatmeal fits perfectly and steel-cut is even better, it's nutty and chewy, but not tough. While it does take ages to cook, it reheats well in the microwave, so I make a big pot on sunday for quick weekday breakfasts.
The fun part is topping it- I favor dried fruits and nuts, like the cherries, pistachios, almonds, and pecans
shown. Blueberries, cranberries, and hazelnuts are also delicious. I
always top it with honey as well. Lately I found myself thinking about how to incorporate some vanilla in as well. So, I scraped out a vanilla bean and stirred it into a half cup of honey. I can't believe I never thought to do it before, it's so simple, but so unbelievably good. It's the new staple in my pantry, I can't wait to try it over ice cream.
