Morning Glories (Recipes)

Banana Walnut Oatmeal

4 cups water 

1 cup steel-cut oats, such as McCann's Irish Steel Cup Oatmeal

1 banana, sliced 

1/2 cup toasted walnuts

Garnishes

Sprinkle of cinnamon

Swirl of raw honey 

Pat of butter 

Splash of almond milk 

Fresh blueberries

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the oats, return to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan, until thick and creamy. Add the banana and cook for additional 5 minutes. Spoon into bowls, top with the walnuts and your choice of garnishes, and  serve.

7 1/2 Minute Egg

1 large egg 

Sabatino truffle salt

Pour 1 quart water into a medium saucepan. Place over high heat and bring to a full rolling boil. Place the egg on a spoon or in a ladle and carefully submerge it into the pot. Reduce the heat to low, set a timer for 7 1/2 minutes,and cover the pot with the lid. Remove the pot from the heat, pour off the water, and run cold water over the egg while peeling it. Pat the egg dry with a paper towel and serve warm with truffle salt sprinkled on top.