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We started off this first morning of vacation with a hearty brunch of eggs, sausage and a freshly blended smoothie.
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We started off with
Hans' All Natural chicken, fontina and garlic sausage. It has a very clean ingredient label and is delicious. We did a bit of pan-frying and then a final steam with a bit of water and a lid to finish them off while keeping them juicy. Check out the open range in this kitchen with a vent in the middle rather than above.
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While we pan-fried the sausage, we peeled a few oranges and grapefruits for a smoothie.
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The Vitamix, a new addition to the Foodspiration kitchen, came out to blend the whole fruit (sans peel) into a fresh fruit smoothie. With the addition of few raspberries and a kiss of honey added to take the bitterness off of the grapefruit, the Vitamix turned them into a thick and vibrant smoothie.
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We'll be exploring how to make more ideal combinations this week and to see what this Vitamix can do!
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Justin made the usual scrambled eggs with goat cheese after wiping out the frying pan. There was just enough flavor left to make the eggs extra delicious.
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And brunch was served. We are now sufficiently fueled to go in search of some local ingredients for more inspiring meals. Some bike riding and pilates are also on deck...