Let Go of Those Eggos!!

There is trouble a-brewing in frozen waffle land : There is an Eggo Waffle Shortage. Shocking, I know and maybe a tad frightening for all us mommies  who depend on those frozen miracles of breakfast entrees on crazy school mornings (and weekend mornings too.......so I'm not the "hot pancakes on the griddle type mom....what can I say??)

So if you have noticed an empty space in the freezer section at the market....where normally you would find the "Chocolate Chip Eggo Waffles, and The Blueberry Eggo Waffles," and such.....get used to it. And/or find a substitute for the toaster. Kelloggs has posted this statement at the top of their website:

"Some of your favorite Eggo products are out of stock nationally. We are working hard to fix this short-term issue." 

Will it really be short-term however?  I think not. Kelloggs also has a statement saying that this dreaded waffle shortage could last......ready?.......Eight Months! Ack.

So now you are probably feeling sad for my kids. Frozen waffles for breakfast? What kind of mother feeds her hungry children frozen waffles.

I have just this to say:

Sometimes I let my kids eat waffles for lunch too.,


Thankfully, Kelloggs  understands my angst, and have left these words of comfort as well:


"Eggo is working around the clock to bring everyone's favorite waffles back to store shelves as quickly as possible.  We hope to regain full distribution of Eggo products by the middle of 2010. This is a top priority for Kellogg Company."

I feel better. Top priority . Thank-you Kelloggs!

Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Nutritional experts say that the best breakfasts have a mix of three nutrients-- protein, carbs, and good fats.

Protein found in eggs, nuts and smoked salmon make breakfast stick to the ribs longer-you'll feel satisfied longer.

People that eat a breakfast with small amounts of fat usually eat less overall throughout the day.

The fiber and nutrients from whole grains, fruits and vegetables help you lower cholesterol and maintain a healthy weight.

So here is a homemade recipe for a muesli that combines all three nutrients, and is easy to prepare on those hectic mornings when we are tempted to grab a donut or skip breakfast altogether:

Combine toasted oats with almonds, walnuts, pistachios, dried cherries, blueberries and strawberries. Add a cup of skim milk and drizzle honey on top.

Simple, delicious, and a perfect bowl of nutrition to start your day with.