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Ever since I went snowboarding in Wisconsin Saturday in 5 degree F. temps, I've been suffering with a cold and fever.  But today I feel on the mend.  Still weak but the worst is over.  Anyway, hot oatmeal seemed like a nutritious energizing option on this cold winter morning.   I just took what I had in the kitchen, some carrots, ginger, brown sugar, and steel-cut oats.  I also sliced some oranges on the side and added raisins, cardamom, and milk, to the hot oatmeal.   I have to admit, it really hit the spot!  I feel good now. :D

There is a sale on berries this week so I stocked up on some of my favorites.  Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. I really can't think of a better treat to chase away the winter blues. I love to mix them with yogurt like this brand of Skyr Icelandic Provisions yogurt.  I like it because it's low in sugar, high in protein.  I also don't like fat-free so this is also not fat free.  I love all the flavors I have tried.  I especially like the vanilla with real specks of vanilla bean and plain.  Without a lot of sugar some plain yogurt is very sour.  But these are more mild.  (I am not paid to promote these.  I just...

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