Early Morning Breakfast With A Cheetah
Clotilde Wilks
Stir the pudding. Stir together the chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract either in a large bowl (for one large batch) or individually in jars. Let it sit for 10 minutes, so it can start to gel. Then give it another stir.
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I have wanted to make the Chia Pudding for so long! Finally made it tonight ! I am looking forward to see what my husband thinks of it, too. He will try just about anything so I am sure he will enjoy it. I know I did with just a little taste..
I made 3 of your recipes for Christmas morning brunch with my 3 adult children and their families, and they loved everything! This was my first time eating chia pudding, let alone making it. Everyone loved it. I had a build your own bar with homemade granola, fresh fruit, and fruit purees. I will definitely be making this often for make-ahead quick breakfasts in the morning or to take for a mid-morning snack at work. Thank you!
I made this Chia Seed Pudding and loved it! I really felt like I was eating something healthy and full of nutrients but was also delicious. I am trying to follow a low carbohydrate diet for weight loss and was wondering about the the carbohydrates in this pudding. Your Nutrition Information Section indicates one serving has 16 gr. of carbohydrates. Would that be net carbs because there is also 9 gr. of fiber which is usually subtracted from the amount of carbs?
Chia pudding is a great way to make morning time easier. Such a healthy and tasty recipe that sticks with you. This recipe can be customized from the type of milk you use to the amount of maple syrup to the toppings.
I haven't raced a 10k in about 15 years. Starts at 8 AM, when should I have breakfast and how much to consume? I raced an early morning 5km a week ago with just a piece of toast and a banana, I don't think that is enough for a 10k. Thoughts,..... no trolls please.
I like a coffee for sure, and usually either a very small whey shake with banana, or a granola bar -- but only because I feel a bit lightheaded if I don't eat a little bit of protein in the morning. I think you don't need any extra nutrition in your system to get through a 10k; your glycogen stores should be way more than sufficient. And personally I'd rather not have much bulk in terms of food sloshing around in my stomach.
Some of the advice sounds logical folks. So thanks. I usually train at lunch time or in the evening. I usually have oats and banana (good old Scottish porridge) and about 3 bits of toast (with a raspberry spread), and a kiwi for breakfast. But I don't usually run for 4-5 hours after this. Oats and bananas are easy digesting but as I've stated I haven't raced this far for many years.
Then we started our walk back towards Kilimanjaro Safaris, and at this point, I was practically itching with excitement for the first attraction of the day. When we reached the bridge to Africa, a Cast Member in safari gear approached us and started a casual conversation with us. She commented that she liked my Lion King shirt, congratulated us on our anniversary, asked us if we were having a good day so far, questioned how many were in our group, etc. This is when I probably should have caught on, but most Cast Members are so friendly that I thought nothing of it.
We were so lucky to have a magical moment the first time we brought our granddaughter to Disney. We were actually standing and debating if the line was too long for the Jungle Cruise. Two cast members came up to us and asked us if we wanted to go to the front of the line and have a boat to ourselves. It was indeed magical.
Visited Blizzard Beach early one Summer day with some friends and their children, and were chosen as First Family. We were all given buttons, towels, first choice of seating area, and once settled in we all went up to be the first ones down Summit Plummet. A very fun experience for all.
When we visited last March we did what we usually do and went to the Makig Kingdom on our first morning there. We decided to travel over using the ferryboat. Once we were on board they closed the gates and told us we were having our own personal boat over that day.
The crew came over to chat and pointed out that the electrical water pageant was on the lagoon for some filming and told us to look out for the blue angels flying overhead later in the morning and that it was the first time ever that they had formation flying ove disney.
Only a small gesture from the crew of the boat but all adds to the magic of disney
After the morning routine of getting ready it was time to get set in the vehicle and head out into the bush before the sun comes out. You always want to be on location with a lion or leopard or cheetah before the sun is up. To get the best shot you need time to place yourself in the best position and constantly observe to foresee what the animals are going to likely do next.
After an incredible cinematic sunrise of the wet green plaines of the Mara we arrived at the Cheetah Boys just about to hunt for their breakfast. Naturally one must try not get in the way of the hunting path so as not to disturb the hunter or the hunted. We kept our distance. Klaus never really needed the hunt picture itself, but within the moments of buildup or the searching, there are classic moments of African pride.
The Cheetahs quickly picked up the pace, dashing this way and that. But they were not fully committed just yet. Cheetahs are day-hunting cats, they rely on speed and agility rather than the element of surprise in the dark. But these boys were still waking and warming up. After a few unsuccessful attempts they lay down again and John got the message that a famous lion was not far away. We opted to leave the cheetahs, for now.
On our way to find the lion, we managed to drive into a mud ditch. Luckily Sammy, a friend of Johns, was close by to help us out. It was actually Sammy that informed John about the Cheetahs, and in turn we told them about our mission to find a famous Lion named Notch 2.
As the sun popped out and the heat came up, Notch 2 decided to take a walk to find a cooler shadier spot. We followed him for a bit. But soon enough the clouds cover came over, a cool breeze and he lay down again. We took this opportunity to give him some space and have a little breakfast.
It took John only a few minutes to locate a beautiful Leopard. She was scratching the bark on a tall tree before finding a lookout perch. Klaus kept saying how amazing is this, we have seen 3 big cats all before 10am in the morning. Some days you drive for hours and see nothing, today we got it all.
Our leopard lady was sitting quite relaxed. We got some great video clips, some-of which are used in the film Safari of my Life, but there was not really a photo opportunity here for Klaus. John & Klaus agreed that this day started off as a cheetah day and so it shall be the place to be. We left again to re-visit the cheetah brothers. More than ever this was a most unusual day for us, moving around like this rather than sitting and waiting for hours on end.
By the time we got back to the Cheetahs they had already had their practice runs complete and were eating the spoils of a successful breakfast hunt. They cleaned off a small Thomson-Gazelle down to the last bone and proceeded to clean each-other, a wonderful display of affection.
"I am one of 26 children. I was born in 1950. I have a grade zero education but with cooking I am grade 12. I want to be winning always, I don't want to lose...I have two wives, at the moment. I am looking for a third wife. I have a girlfriend too, she's my baby chicken...You must do things that you love with love. I think you are ready for my dinner. I love you all I kiss you for free..."
So says chef Sam Nguni, the chef at andBeyond's Phinda Forest Lodge in South Africa. The chef, dressed in traditional Zulu dress clapped with a rhythm until everyone was silent and then delivered a 15 minute introduction speech peppered with anecdotes about how he became a chef, his wives and his food philosophy. He may introduce his food while climbing a tree and he may also share how he helped his mother feed 63 family members while he was growing up.
Phinda's Forest Lodge is one of South Africa's destinations for safari or game drives. We've flown from Cape Town to Durban and driven four hours to reach Phinda. On the way, we pass women selling fruit carrying the baskets on their heads. They rub themselves with red or white dirt which softens their skin and protects it from the sun. We bought bunches of bananas and drove past the shops selling pineapples, rugs and other assorted items watching as the countryside gets more rugged by the hour.
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