Check out my progress on CoW
For the uninitiated in Caroline-speak, CoW refers to one of the most glorious hot cereals known to Man, Cream of Wheat. It’s no secret that CoW is a favorite here at the Broccoli Hut. Indeed, some of you may recall that I desperately sought the help of my readers in locating whole grain Cream of Wheat last summer when my local grocers stopped carrying it. My love of Cream of Wheat traces back to my childhood when Mumsy would make me a piping hot bowl of the delicious mush every morning before school. Sigh.
Anyway, I recently received a notice from the CoW folks that they were offering free samples. Obviously, I seized the opportunity for some gratuitous good stuff and sent in my information for a sample. Lo and behold, it arrived today:
I’ve never tried the “Healthy Grain” line of products before, so some breakfast excitement awaits me in the future. What, you mean breakfast doesn’t excite you?
What products have you tried for the first time recently?
Alright, I have a test to study for, so let’s get to the grub already.
For some reason unknown to me, I have been neglecting my jar of coconut butter for many moons. Remember my enthusiasm for this stuff last summer? I put it to good use this morning as a topper for pumpkin-banana oat bran.
Amidst my study session, I took a quick pita break. Love this combination!
Once dinnertime rolled around, I made a ginormous batch of tortilla soup, topped with a perfectly ripe avocado.
With that, I bid you adieu. Be back tomorrow—it’s almost Friday!
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
i love CoW
i had it for the first time this summer, and fell in love! i sould buy some!
Does cream of wheat taste similar to oat bran? I guess clicking on that link you have above would help answer that perhaps.
There was a fabulous tortilla soup at the place I worked this summer–I miss it so much! Did you put broc slaw in there? You would…hahaha
How can you neglect the coconut butter?! That stuff is like crack
I’ve actually never had cream of wheat! Is it like wheat flour?
Those oats look yummy! Haha hmm I cannot even answer that question because EVERYTHING I ate today was new! I’ll share some reviews tomorrow!
This post made me last…because we call it C.O.W. in my family, too! In fact, it’s one of our family favorites…we always have it for dinner (weird, I know).
*this post made me LAUGH not last haha
I haven’t had cream of wheat in ages… I think that might be my next grain pickup! Love it.
evvvvery meal looks great! love those garbanzos. i have NEVER had COW!
cute doormat from the prev post
and i used to eat tons of Cr of Wheat as a kid. i find out as an adult, i need to be gluten free..ha!
coconut butter and oil = my newest love, behind nooch and maca of course!
wooo… those cream of wheat look good! I still need to find them somewhere to try it!
I got that sample too! I love how, well, creamy CoW is. Hope your test goes well!!
I’ve never had tortilla soup! It’s always made with chicken stock in restaurants, so I guess I’ll just have to make my own.
I only just figured out what CoW is called in the UK- I LOVE that stuff! We call it Ready Brek… I haven’t had it for ages.
Need to try coconut butter next tip I am in the US!
I haven’t had CoW in ages mmm your bowl of oat bran looks wonderful! have a good weekend!
Your tortilla soup looks delicious!
I have been loving the Glalaxy brand granola (Not Sweet Vanilla)! SO good and I just signed up for my CoW sample! Thank you for the heads up
I am waiting for a sample of the cream of wheat too, will see if I like it or not, I have never had it.
Funny about the cow. I worked at a chocolate shop and “cow” there was one of our confections, which was composed of chocolate, orange and walnuts!
Ana
FREE SAMPLES! I have never tried CoW, btu I love that you call it that
happy friday caroline!
Hmmm, this Chow has never had CoW – hahahaha! It’s always intrigued me though. And yes, breakfast does excite me. I could have oatmeal, oatbran, eggs, toast, english muffins, etc. any time, any day of the week. Love that tortilla soup! And the way you arranged the avocado…it was beautiful!
Errr…. Eliie, nope, unfortunately Ready Brek isn’t COW- its a mixture of oats and oat flour… what you would be looking for is semolina, that staple of the school cafeteria
Hope your test went well Caroline, not long now, then you can put your feet up as a graduate!
Hi Caroline! Glad you got your free sample! Hope you like the new Healthy Grain! If you need help finding Healthy Grain or the Whole Grain cook-on-stove, go to our website and e-mail our consumer affairs department. They or I can help you find it if we know your general area.
Thanks for the post! BTW, we call it CoW here too!