Good morning bircher muesli

December 16, 2010

bircher

You know, it’s one of these times in my life when I am not able to keep up with everything. House, work, Lulu, nous, Christmas, birthday parties and recent travels. I am sure I am not alone, am I?

In fact, I had forgotten how much energy moving and settling into a new home takes. It’s fulfilling. Exciting. Tiring. But in the end, amazing. We are lucky to have this large space–Lulu loves it, and that makes us really happy.

So what have I been up to? I am still organizing the kitchen and building a prop room where I will have my textiles, cups, bowls and flatware handy. I cannot wait to show you once it is done. In fact, I have so many images I’d like to share: vegetables from my last visit at the farmer’s market, and then the kitchen. Finally for me to enjoy!

kitchen tartine gourmande

Right now, my head is full of dishes I want to cook right there. I will have to be patient, though, because between photo shoots on location, fighting stomach flu over the last few days and life, simply, I don’t have the time and energy to write. I miss it.

But I thought you might still enjoy hearing briefly about what I’ve been up to. And hearing about the breakfast we are eating these days.

Bircher muesli (Birchermüesli). Swiss. Simple to prepare. A delicious contrast of textures. Nutritious food. One of my favorite breakfasts. Just the kind I need these days.

I like to prepare mine with fresh apple juice, my brother’s, or the best store-bought I can find–I particularly love the Fuji apple juice from Red Jacket Orchards. I also like to add blueberries, sometimes with raspberries, choosing fruit according to the season. Always with a grated apple, plain yogurt and roasted nuts.

Maybe that’s something you’ll enjoy too. To be repeated over and over.

I am not sure when I will be able to stop by again. Hopefully before Christmas. Wait, before Lulu’s birthday. I cannot believe she will be already two.

How did that happen?

Bircher muesli with apple and blueberries

4 servings


For the blueberry sauce:

  • 1.5 cups blueberries
  • 3 tablespoons Turbinado sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a pot, combine the blueberries, sugar and water. Cook until the blueberries soften and release their juice. Continue to cook if you like, to reduce for a thicker syrupy texture.

For the caramelized slivered almonds:

  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons Turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • In a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar and nuts and cook until the sugar is dissolved and the nuts caramelize. Let cool on a piece of parchment paper.

For the muesli:

  • 1.5 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

To serve:

  • 1 red apple, cored and grated
  • Turbinado sugar, to taste
  • Blueberry sauce
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Caramelized slivered almonds
  • Plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the oats with the apple juice and cranberries. Cover and let soak overnight in the fridge.
  • The next day, serve with plain yogurt, a grated apple and blueberry sauce and nuts. Add sugar to taste.
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    1. gorgeous bea, how exciting. the light looks wonderful and i love the chalkboard wall, that i hope to complete myself this weekend!

      Comment by nadia — On December, 16th, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    2. Magnifique cuisine !!! Quand j’aurai une maison, c’est une cuisine comme celle-ci que j’aimerai ! Aussi lumineuse et bien aménagée, décorée à mon goût, sobrement. Parfait !
      Et le bircher, c’est tellement bon ! Je fais “travailler” le mien pendant une nuit pour qu’il soit bien onctueux :) Merci de me faire rêver ;)

      Comment by L'étudiante — On December, 16th, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    3. Great colours. I’m very glad I came across your blog. I will stay around!

      Comment by Nikos Nyfoudis — On December, 16th, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    4. Love the light in your kitchen and the blackboard is a cute touch.

      Comment by Anita — On December, 16th, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    5. love the kitchen Bea and can’t wait to see what you will be cooking from there!

      Comment by Aran — On December, 16th, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    6. You are so not alone. It is a full time of year, especially with children. I adore your blog, so nourishing on so many levels.
      Merci.

      Comment by Lisa — On December, 16th, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    7. Your new kitchen is spectacular. So much light! I’m sure you’re going to whip up some pretty amazing food in it. I would certainly be inspired to cook my heart out. I love your breakfast dish. I’m in the mood for blueberries…

      Comment by my little expat kitchen — On December, 16th, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    8. Your kitchen is absolutely amazing! I hope to one day have a kitchen that nice. I love the natural light that comes through. So beautiful.

      Comment by LaToya S. — On December, 16th, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    9. Ohhhh my God!!!…what a great kitchen you have……and you have a Thermomix too!!!…. and an orange KitchenAid!!!!… never thought there were Thermomix in the States…;-)))

      Enjoy your kitchen!!

      Regards from Spain

      Bea

      Comment by Bea Roque — On December, 16th, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    10. Wow, what a lovely kitchen! If your dishes were fantastic before I can’t imagine how georgeous the new will be!
      Congratulations!
      Mònica.

      Comment by Mònica — On December, 16th, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    11. Gorgeous photos and wonderful recipes — a lovely blog you maintain here. Will be around often and looking forward to all that you’ll create in your beautiful kitchen! Happy holidays!

      Comment by Grace — On December, 16th, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    12. I love your kitchen! I live in Switzerland and my daughter eats Birchermüesli every day for breakfast. Minus the nuts, but with different (seasonal) fruits and berries. Your version would be something for the weekend, I guess…

      Comment by Dawn — On December, 16th, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    13. I LOVE your kitchen! Lovely lovely lovely. And look at all those lights!! :) . I’m looking forward to seeing more lovely photos and recipes from the new place.

      Comment by Jenn — On December, 16th, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    14. Your new kitchen looks amazing! Can’t wait to see what goodies you create there! And of course I’m curious to see all the new pictures!

      Comment by Sarka — On December, 16th, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    15. Bientôt 2 ans, déjà…en tout cas ta cuisine est magnifique…

      Comment by bergeou — On December, 16th, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    16. My favorite breakfast! Great photos, such a pretty house. Glad to see the big chalkboard is still a part of the new kitchen.

      P.S. Happy belated 5th anniversary to La Tartine Gourmande, my favorite blog.

      Comment by valérie-jeanne — On December, 16th, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    17. Magnifique, lumineuse, colorée et accueillante. Tu nous donnes envie de cuisiner et de bien vivre :-)
      Bon courage (nous attendons patiemment :-)

      Comment by Edda — On December, 16th, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    18. Beautiful Kitchen Bea, can’t wait to try this breakfast. I would love to get a Thermomix on my next trip home (France), and was wondering if you had any advice on plugging it to US outlets.

      Comment by Papillotes — On December, 16th, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    19. I just love the red printed tasses! I have never had muesli – looks like a good opportunity to try!

      Comment by Brenna [fabuleuxdestin] — On December, 16th, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    20. The kitchen looks wonderful. Enjoy!

      Nisrine

      Comment by Dinners & Dreams — On December, 16th, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    21. gorgeous! I so wish I had a prop room . . .

      Comment by Wendy (The Local Cook) — On December, 16th, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    22. so gorgeous kitchen!

      waiting for your yum bright from here~~~~

      Comment by YOYO love cooking — On December, 16th, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    23. Oh JOY, a prop room! Can’t wait. After seeing a blogger’s pantry, the next thing in order is to see their prop collection.

      Comment by Lexie's Kitchen — On December, 16th, 2010 at 11:04 pm

    24. YES.. I know how you feel, we planned for over 10 years for our dream home…it took three years from the day we started planning, and we STILL don’t have any grass in our yard…eeek…so we have not perm really moved in yet.. you and I have similar tastes. having a room dedicated to props…. and where the natural light comes in all day long… that would be perfect, right?

      I really like the red and white cups… the ames.. chair… I’ve been looking for a black one everywhere = ) as usually.. everything looks super fab!

      Comment by New York City Girl — On December, 16th, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    25. i dnt think u realize how many people are going to want a kitchen just like this! it’s just beautiful! i want one!

      Comment by nicole — On December, 17th, 2010 at 2:24 am

    26. Un bien bel espace que cette cuisine. Ca donne envie d’y prendre son petit dej’ et d’y cuisiner !

      Comment by Vanille — On December, 17th, 2010 at 2:55 am

    27. No, you are not alone ;)
      Ta nouvelle cuisine est vraiment superbe! Bel espace, belle lumière. J’attends impatiemment d’autres photos!
      Et quant au Birchermüesli, je le fais souvent avec du séré aux abricots, j’adore! Mais je ne sais pas ce que le dr Bircher-Benner en aurait pensé ;)

      Excellent weekend Béa!

      Comment by Bea — On December, 17th, 2010 at 3:31 am

    28. C’est Magnifique ! Vraiment, hope one day I can do So…

      Bravo :)

      Comment by Frenchys — On December, 17th, 2010 at 3:48 am

    29. I love your new kitchen !!!Hope you put more photos here soon :-)

      Comment by Sanda — On December, 17th, 2010 at 4:05 am

    30. Lovely kitchen Bea and good lighting.. I know what you mean. We have been pretty busy too with so many things demanding time and attention. Yes, how time flies. Happy Birthday to Lulu.. Hugs..

      Comment by Angela KL — On December, 17th, 2010 at 4:09 am

    31. C’est un de mes petits-déjeuners préférés aussi! Personnellement, j’y rajoute également des graines de courge et de tournesol, pour un petit côté extra croquant en plus :-)

      Comment by Eglantine — On December, 17th, 2010 at 4:27 am

    32. I LOVE your new space. I love all the white, with pops of happy colors, textures and patterns. Congratulations on your new nest!

      From my kitchen in Spain to your corner of the world.

      Katharine
      agirlinmadrid.com
      gastronomy and everyday life in Spain

      Comment by Katharine @ agirlinmadrid — On December, 17th, 2010 at 4:55 am

    33. The kitchen is amazing… everything in it is beautiful… I dream of such kitchens. Happy Birthday to Lulu.

      Comment by Fragolina — On December, 17th, 2010 at 4:57 am

    34. you have a beautiful kitchen!

      Comment by peachkins — On December, 17th, 2010 at 4:59 am

    35. The light in your kitchen is indeed special. It already looks like a very happy and loved place.

      You are right, I always forget how tiring and time consuming moving house is as well – even if I do that all too regularly. But it is rewarding, in the end.

      Comment by Caffettiera — On December, 17th, 2010 at 5:02 am

    36. Oh my.Your kitchen its amazing,and your pictures are,as always,colorful and full of life.
      I wish you,Lulu and P. days with smiles and cookies :D
      Merry christmas,Happy birthday to Lulu,
      and one more time,congrats!
      You blog make my how day shine.

      Comment by Midori — On December, 17th, 2010 at 5:11 am

    37. love your new kitchen and cookery and whish you a lot of energy to do all the things you want to do, but don’tforget to rest. love, riet:)

      Comment by riet — On December, 17th, 2010 at 7:01 am

    38. Tu n’es pas toute seule (sauf que je n’ai pas de magnifique cuisine comme la tienne) on partage les memes imperatifs et meme envie
      Bon courage et bonnes fetes
      A très bientot

      Comment by lauresophie — On December, 17th, 2010 at 7:03 am

    39. Love your photography, and I LOVE museli! Such a great breakfast to start the day… whether you’re skiing in the Swiss Alps or not :)

      Comment by The Food Hound — On December, 17th, 2010 at 8:07 am

    40. I smiled as the morning sun hit your breakfast and for a moment I was there. All is warm. All is bright. Happy week before Christmas Eve.

      Comment by Claudia — On December, 17th, 2010 at 8:53 am

    41. Une cuisine fcnctionnelle et magnifique! Bravo. C’est pas facile les rénos, mais quand c’est fini… aaaaaah….

      Comment by Citron — On December, 17th, 2010 at 9:31 am

    42. Une cuisine fcnctionnelle et magnifique! Bravo. C’est pas facile les rénos, mais quand c’est fini… aaaaaah….

      Comment by Citron — On December, 17th, 2010 at 9:31 am

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    44. Your kitchen is absolutely lovely, so bright and inviting. Thanks for sharing your recipe for Birchermüesli. It’s my favorite breakfast too! I always use what’s in season and since fresh fruit can sometimes be hard to find in the Midwest this time of year, I love to use fresh and dried apples and dried dates. I usually used sliced, roasted almonds, but I love your caramelized almonds. I’m going to try that next time.

      I too have a little one and find myself run down and exhausted this time of year. Don’t forget to take a little time for yourself!

      Comment by Jessie M. — On December, 17th, 2010 at 9:50 am

    45. J’adore ce genre de petit déjeuner santé. Toutefois, si tu n’utilises pas des flocons d’avoine “pure”, il ne peut être qualifié comme étant sans gluten. Arrives-tu à en trouver aux USA? Au Canada, deux compagnies en produisent et on ne s’en prive pas.

      Comment by Miss Diane — On December, 17th, 2010 at 10:46 am

    46. Ta cuisine est GENIALE !!!!

      Comment by Steve — On December, 17th, 2010 at 11:53 am

    47. What a beautiful post! Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful and your photography is stunning!! Thank you for sharing, you’re quite the inspiration.

      Comment by Lisa @ With Style & Grace — On December, 17th, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    48. quelle belle cuisine lumineuse,je trouve ton idee de mettre les ustensiles dans des pots blancs et accroches une geniale idee !combien de temps as-tu mis pour faire la cuisine de tes reves ?

      Comment by christine — On December, 17th, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    49. Hi! I’ve just opened a blog
      http://amarantomelograno.blogspot.com/
      and I added you on my link page…I hope you’ll like it. Your blog is awesome!

      Comment by agnese — On December, 17th, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    50. Yummy! And the kitchen looks amazing! Congratualtions. You must be loving all the space. And a prop room…I can only dream :)

      Comment by Sarah M. Winchester — On December, 17th, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    51. Gorgeous! Where did you get those gorgeous red cups??

      Comment by Kate — On December, 17th, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    52. Can’t wait seeing your prop room, although I know I’ll have a heartache from envy, lol
      Wish you a wonderful time in your new home and many dishes in your lovely new kitchen!
      Happy holidays!

      Comment by Lois — On December, 18th, 2010 at 1:53 am

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    54. Your new kitchen is gorgeous. I love how practical and well laid out everything is. The breakfast looks good too. Feel better soon!

      Comment by El — On December, 18th, 2010 at 9:38 am

    55. Wow quelle belle cuisine! J’en rêve…

      Comment by Gen — On December, 18th, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    56. Simply gorgeous!

      Comment by mademarian — On December, 18th, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    57. Thank you so much everyone. Merci beaucoup à tous pour vos commentaires. I love the space. I feel privileged that we could create it.

      A few answers. I purchased my Thermomix in Canada, and the cups are from Australian ceramist Samantha Robinson purchased from Anthropologie.

      Thank you for the holiday wishes. Happy holidays to all of you. We had Lulu’s birthday party today..what fun to see her so happy with friends!

      Comment by Béa — On December, 18th, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    58. Wow…. lovely kitchen… so spacious… look at the light streaming in..

      Comment by Lisa H. — On December, 18th, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    59. Gorgeous! We just finished our kitchen remodel too. It’s so nice to be done, huh? Your kitchen is beautiful! Congrats!

      Comment by Maria — On December, 19th, 2010 at 8:50 am

    60. Gorgeous kichen and photos Bea! Congrats! Happy Birthday to Lulu, God bless her

      Comment by Rowaida Flayhan — On December, 19th, 2010 at 10:07 am

    61. Bonjour, La cusine (et tout) est très jolie, et merci pour la recette…En attendant bon courage !

      Comment by Sandrine — On December, 19th, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    62. What a gorgeous kitchen… i have also just moved house and we;re still unpacking. It’s been quite traumatic, but we’re so happy. Do share those pics!

      Comment by Koek! — On December, 20th, 2010 at 4:22 am

    63. Wonderful kitchen! I love the colors. Is that a KitchenAid in sunflower yellow? I can’t decide between apple green & sunflower yellow…. Help recommended, ha!

      Comment by Granuaile — On December, 20th, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    64. What an amazing kitchen, what amazing pictures! So full of light and life. Have a wonderful Christmas week. And happy birthday to Lulu! Tiwo years really have gone fast…

      Comment by Sini — On December, 21st, 2010 at 3:17 am

    65. What a beautiful, light and colourful kitchen that is!! The kind of the room I ‘d love to have too! I ‘ll be waiting to see how you will organise the prop room!

      Comment by Artemis — On December, 21st, 2010 at 6:12 am

    66. Thank you thank you all.

      Miss Diane. Oui, je trouve facilement des flocons d’avoine, deux varietes, cuisson rapide et normale, sans gluten. :-)

      Comment by Béa — On December, 21st, 2010 at 9:58 am

    67. May you enjoy many moments of comfort and joy in your new home! I look forward to many magnificent photos with all that lighting.

      Comment by Morgan G — On December, 21st, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    68. What a gorgeous kitchen! And an equally gorgeous breakfast! I keep eying turbinado sugar, but I’ve been so afraid I’ll somehow ruin a recipe with it (much as I did with the stevia. Sigh) – this looks like a great introduction into a new sugar for me!

      Comment by Kristen | Menuism — On December, 22nd, 2010 at 12:28 am

    69. Dearest, I love your style. Thanks for giving me a deep enjoyment this year, I wish you a full recovery of your flu, and a happy, happy new year to Lulu, and to both of you. I am eager to see your prop room!

      Comment by MonicafromSpain — On December, 22nd, 2010 at 2:10 am

    70. Where did you get those lovely, red and white mugs? I love them and your blog!

      Comment by Violet — On December, 22nd, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    71. Those cups are gorgeous; I love the photos on your blog! And that muesli seems like the perfect winter breakfast; I think I had this post in mind when I found myself buying slivered almonds a few days ago. :)

      Comment by Katy — On December, 22nd, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    72. I just love the colors you use and your new kitchen is amazing. Where can I get the pink cake stand?

      Comment by HeLen — On December, 23rd, 2010 at 1:59 am

    73. Beautiful, beautiful….that is all I can say…Looking forward to new posts…:)

      Greetings,
      ana

      Comment by Ana — On December, 23rd, 2010 at 2:47 am

    74. This sounds like my kind of breakfast! I love the different textures and fresh flavors you describe. Happy holidays!

      Comment by Kasey — On December, 24th, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    75. Beautiful photographs, Bea, and the kitchen looks like a dream come true! Love the red Eames chair by the window.

      Comment by Merisi's Vienna — On December, 26th, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    76. I absolutely adore your kitchen. This is my dream kitchen. Hope that you will have amazing memories in this wonderfully designed kitchen. Happy holidays.

      Comment by Gozde — On December, 28th, 2010 at 3:50 am

    77. I LOVE Bircher Muesli and have never made it before. Thank you for this! I made it for my breakfast buffet the day after Christmas. I served it with the blueberry sauce and toasted almonds, along with my homemade yogurt. Raves! I also made your Bûche de Noël. I had to make the cake twice but I’ll ask you about the problems I had with it another time. Regardless, it was a hit also. I love the simplicity and elegance of your recipes.

      Comment by Linda Taylor — On December, 30th, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    78. Magnifique cuisine ! ça nous réserve de belles recettes tout cela… je pense que tu dois être bien inspirée !

      Comment by b comme bon — On January, 3rd, 2011 at 1:11 pm

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      Love this site! Val made this on the Today Show, it was great!

      Great kitchen too!

      Comment by valerie hoffman maine valerie hoffman florida — On January, 15th, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    80. I adore your blog; its where I come when I am craving good recipes–but also where I come when I am craving color! Very beautiful images and I LOVE the chalkboard in the kitchen! Inspiring!

      Comment by ruby — On February, 1st, 2011 at 10:13 am

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