One spring, I flew to Michigan for a short retreat. The hostess planned a fantastic itinerary for us and filled each day with a variety of workshops, relaxation time, and amazing meals. (We were a group of food bloggers, after all!)
The first morning, she booked a reservation at a local brunch spot downtown, situated a few blocks away from our hotel, and we walked over in the overcast, slightly drizzly weather. A warm and cozy atmosphere greeted us as soon as we slipped through the door, with bright yellow walls, exposed brickwork, and tile mosaics covering the pillars lining the main dining room, and a waiter led us to a table in the center with a gorgeous view of our eclectic surroundings.
He brandished menus, and we read through every option. Each one sounded more tempting than the last — especially to someone as indecisive as me! Omelets, scrambles, quiches, breakfast sandwiches and wraps… Plus an assortment of pastries, pancakes, and French toast. What should I pick??
Although “one of everything, please!” felt like the only right answer, I managed to narrow it down to a single choice. The waiter scribbled down our individual orders, yet he returned moments later… With a gigantic cinnamon pecan roll for us to share — topped with a towering scoop of cream cheese frosting and a generous dusting of powdered sugar — completely on the house. Somehow, he intuitively knew the way straight to our hearts!
Eventually, he carefully set down each of our entrées before us. We all requested something different, so the table ended up covered with almost half of the menu! My meal came with a side of thick, creamy oatmeal filled with fresh blueberries, yet I almost forgot to eat any… The sweet people and lively discussion about our next fun event distracted me!
I recently found photos from that fun brunch while nibbling on a cookie after dinner, and that magical moment served as the inspiration for these healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies! Yes, my mind can work in random and mysterious ways… Combining memories from the past with present day actions and packaging them into one delicious sweet treat!
Soon, the oven hummed as tempting aromas swirled through my kitchen, just like the ones from the farm-to-table restaurant on that chilly Michigan morning. Yet this time, I had no other distractions… So unlike with that bowl of hot creamy oatmeal, I definitely didn’t forget to eat any of these cookies!
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