More Oatmeal Photos
Another day, another photo of oatmeal.
I have to admit, however, this bowl of overnight oats was quite delicious. I used Almond Breeze instead of my usual soy milk, which gave it a nice, light, almond-y flavor. Plus, changing it up made my morning oats a little more exciting! 
In the mix:
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup French Chocolate Mad Hectic oatmeal
- 3/4 cup Almond Breeze
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
- Dried cranberries
- 1 big scoop of Barney Butter
Ok, so oatmeal photos get a little boring, but I know you’re not sick of pug photos!
Organic and Biodynamic Wines
For the locals…
There’s a great event coming up at Gordon’s Wine at the end of the month: Organic and Biodynamic Wines. Let me know if you’re interested in going, and perhaps we can make it a blogger meet-up! (FYI: The previous blogger meet-up event at Gordon’s was postponed to the fall.)
Question of the Day
Carrots ‘N’ Cake is getting a facelift in the next few weeks, so I’m hoping to get some feedback from my readers before its debut. Feel free to add your 2 cents!
What do you like about the current CNC? What would you like to see changed? What would make CNC a better blog?
Tags: Gordon's Wine, Organic and Biodynamic Wines, overnight oats
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs — July 12, 2010 @ 9:04 am
I never get tired of oatmeal pictures, I could look at them all day
It is the best food after all!
I think CNC is super – the only thing I would change would be when posts are tooo long, cos then I forget half of what I just read when it comes to commenting! Hardly a big issue though
Angela (ohsheglows) — July 12, 2010 @ 9:14 am
I’m not sure if this is just me and my weird computer, but for some reason I have a huge blank white space at the top of each post so I have to scroll down quite a bit to see your new post. This only happened since your blog troubles though…Id be curious to know if it is just an issue with my computer or if others experience it too.
I think your blog is awesome…I have always loved the layout of each post and how they are clearly defined by breakfasr, snack, lunch etc. =)
jessica — July 12, 2010 @ 9:16 am
Sometimes I have a hard time viewing cnc on my blackberry. Either pictures don’t load properly or the site doesn’t come up at all. Don’t know if there is anything that can be done about that!
marie — July 12, 2010 @ 9:17 am
I would prefer if there was more than one post on the homepage. I don’t read every day, but I read every post, and I hate having to click on the “oldest” button after each post. But other than that, it looks pretty good to me already.
Jessica — July 12, 2010 @ 9:24 am
I know that this isn’t quite the feedback that you’re looking for, but I think that your blog is great already! I have a hard time imagining what would make it better. One thing (which is very small) is that it’d be nice to see multiple posts on one page, without having to click the “Older entries” link. Thanks for all your hard work!
Barb Giglio — July 12, 2010 @ 9:27 am
Enjoy your blog already, can’t wait to see the upfit! Now off for a bowl of oatmeal!
Bekah @ runtrackmind — July 12, 2010 @ 9:33 am
I always enjoy when one of my daily reads gets a facelift, but as far as content you rock! Oh, and no we never bore of seeing that cutie pug face.
Katy — July 12, 2010 @ 9:38 am
I think most things are great, too, but I would agree with another reader that more than one post per page would be even better. I like reading everyday, but don’t always get a chance and I’m not inclined to click on the previous page to see what other tasty recipes you’ve come up with. Although perhaps you’d prefer that we don’t know all of the details of your day ALL the time.
Rhea (Greek Feaster) — July 12, 2010 @ 9:38 am
Ok, maybe this is a bit ambitious, but I would love to see a CNC reader forum! Sort of like what Dooce did.
Also, count me in for the Gordon’s wine night! I looooove me some wine, and maybe I could learn a thing or two about organic/biodynamic processing
Jessica @ How Sweet — July 12, 2010 @ 9:40 am
I’m agreeing with Angela above – when I click on your post in googlereader, it won’t open, and then I have to hit the ‘home’ button, which gives me a giant white space at the top. I thought it was just my computer but I guess not!
I think your blog is fabulous, Tina! Keep doing what you’re doing!
Burbsbabe — July 12, 2010 @ 9:41 am
Love CnC! Only suggestion deals with being able to read old posts. I noticed on some blogs you can click on an archived month and all the days of the month pop up in calendar form. Then you can click on an individual day (rather than having to start at the end of May and clicking backwards to read each entry). Just a thought. Keep up the great work!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) — July 12, 2010 @ 9:41 am
I could never get enough oatmeal photots! Almond Breeze is seriously the best! I am having it in my oats now too! Have a great day Tina!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers — July 12, 2010 @ 9:44 am
@marie: i love your blog & i agree with this completely! i definitely click to “read more” but would prefer scrolling down.
Estela @ Weekly Bite — July 12, 2010 @ 9:48 am
I love your blog, but I agree that it would be great to see more than one post on the home page
The Nifty Foodie — July 12, 2010 @ 9:51 am
I’d love more recipes!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine — July 12, 2010 @ 9:51 am
I think archiving is the only thing that frustrates me on a lot of the bigger blogs…I sometimes go back to holiday/event entries for ideas, and it’s annoying when the archives start at the end of the month and you have to click back! And I agree with several of the other commenters that would like to see more posts on the home page. Makes it easier to catch up! I do love the color scheme though
Adrianna — July 12, 2010 @ 9:55 am
Have you considered an option for mobile users as part of the facelift? Sometimes I use my phone to read and it takes forever for the large pictures to load (for example trying to find the post on organic foods and what the terms mean when I was in the grocery store) so it was hard to find the content again because my screen is so small. Or maybe an option where you can still see the pictures they are just smaller files and tinier.
Also I really enjoy reading your blog everyday but I have to say I would enjoy more pug pictures, he’s just so cute!
Kelly — July 12, 2010 @ 9:56 am
I love your blog and have been following for months and months. I can see the point in the comment above mine about having more posts on one page. However, this doesn’t really affect me because I use Google reader, which is awesome!
RhodeyGirl — July 12, 2010 @ 9:56 am
I think your old posts get lost. Sometimes I want to go back and see one your memorable posts (special days, fun events, excellent recipes) but they are difficult to find. What about having a small section on either sidebar with your favorite 10 posts of the moment or something like that? The small featured posts on the left sidebar just isn’t doing it for me
For the same reason I really enjoy when you link back to older posts.
Last, I think having one post per page is limiting. It is fun to scroll down and see 2-4 posts per page. I know you changed that just recently due to your blog issues, but I would love to see that come back. It is sorely missed.
Jamie — July 12, 2010 @ 9:56 am
I absolutely LOVE CNC and as a new reader, I only have one suggestion! I’d love to go back and read ALL of your old posts, but as another reader suggested… I can only go to the end of a month and work backwards! I’d love to read them start to finish!!
Jill@MySoCalledHealthLife — July 12, 2010 @ 9:58 am
Two things I don’t tire of: oatmeal or puppy pics!
The Wife of a Dairyman — July 12, 2010 @ 9:59 am
I really like your colors but one thing you might think about changing is maybe not scrolling down so far to get to your content. Can’t wait to see your new site:)
Brittany @ A Healthy Slice of Life — July 12, 2010 @ 9:59 am
I love all your pics! Maybe more than 1 post on a page?
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday — July 12, 2010 @ 10:00 am
@Angela (ohsheglows):
I don’t have this problem at all. It could be your screen formatting.
Daisy — July 12, 2010 @ 10:08 am
you have ELEVEN tabs at the top of the site. when I was a new CNC reader I was overwhelmed! Do you really need 11? OK maybe you do! haha. Maybe it was those combined with all the other “stuff” happening on the sides of the page. This is just me personally (I think my blog is fairly plain) but I love a cleaner, simpler look as opposed to adds and information OVERLOAD. (agani mere suggestions cause you asked.) Obviously I think the content and pictures are fantastic and that is what I foucus on when I visit!
Lindsay — July 12, 2010 @ 10:08 am
Hi! Love this blog the way it is! The only frustration I’ve ever had is that some of your old photos do not show…for example, on your wedding recaps, I can’t see most of the photos.
Heather (Heather's Dish) — July 12, 2010 @ 10:13 am
i like how easy it is to navigate…i never have questions on where to find things!
kate — July 12, 2010 @ 10:15 am
Love your blog, just wish there wasn’t so much white space from the top to your posts (maybe its my computer though, but ut seems to happen on my blackberry too). Keep up the good work!
Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly — July 12, 2010 @ 10:20 am
@Angela (ohsheglows): I have that same white space on the top of mine too!
Rebecca — July 12, 2010 @ 10:28 am
Love the pug photo! I played with one yesterday and fell in love with its ugly face. I think I need one.
I love the layout of your blog. I don’t have the white space that everyone is talking about. Maybe it’s the internet browser they’re using. I use firefox.
I would love to go to the wine event! I live in Albany, though. My bf and I were thinking of planning another trip to Boston, so maybe we can plan it around that date.
Kelly — July 12, 2010 @ 10:29 am
More cooking and recipes!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape — July 12, 2010 @ 10:38 am
I will never get tired of oatmeal pictures, lol. I love that bowl you used! I’ve seen it on here a lot and always think to myself, “that is so cute!”. Where did you get it??
Tina — July 12, 2010 @ 10:40 am
@Liz @ Tip Top Shape: Here’s the story! http://carrotsncake.com/2009/05/new-old-bowl-doga.html
Beth @ DiningAndDishing — July 12, 2010 @ 10:40 am
I’m a big fan of Carrots n Cake, but to be honest the one thing I haven’t liked just lately is how much product promotion takes place! I understand it’s a way to make money, but I would enjoy seeing more food/life posts and less adverts
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Lori — July 12, 2010 @ 10:48 am
I love your recipes and that you actually live life and don’t obsess about every morsel you consume. You show your readers a healthy balance and share bits of your life to make your blog fun!
Cynthia (It All Changes) — July 12, 2010 @ 10:50 am
I love the pug faces. He’s like a little old man with that face.
It’s hard to find archived topics and stuff using your search bar. Also there are lots of stuff on the sides that is distracting. And I know you have updated what you do for exercises but you haven’t really updated your exercise pages so that would be great for those of us looking for variety and especially dealing with injury.
Lisa — July 12, 2010 @ 10:53 am
I love wine! That tasting sounds fun!
Kelsey Geist — July 12, 2010 @ 10:54 am
I love CnC! I read everyday and look forward to it. One thing… when I try to view your older photos of the wedding or anything actually, they do not come up. I can see current photos your post but anything archived is unable to be viewed. Thank you for making my day exciting!
Kelly — July 12, 2010 @ 10:59 am
Never get tired of the pug pics! And I love CnC the way it is!
Shanna @ shannalikebanana.wordpress.com — July 12, 2010 @ 11:04 am
How I wish I lived closer to join in on the wine event! Right up my alley.
As a new blogger, I think yours is great! It’s slower loading than some other blogs, but I’m not sure if that can be fixed?
Carolyn @ lovinlosing.com — July 12, 2010 @ 11:07 am
I also get the big white space at the top!
Sara — July 12, 2010 @ 11:08 am
Great picture of murphy!
I also think it would be better if you could see more than 1 post on the front page…but other then that- I think everything is great!
Run Sarah — July 12, 2010 @ 11:09 am
I’d love more recipes and maybe a dedicated Murphy page?
Laura — July 12, 2010 @ 11:12 am
I do enjoy reading CnC and it’s fun to see Boston through your eyes (I lived there until I was 12!). In the spirit of constructive feedback, I do agree with #34 about the heavier than usual promotions, reviews, etc. The blog has felt a little more “salesy” lately.
Wei-Wei — July 12, 2010 @ 11:13 am
I agree with Freya – this is the case with a lot of my favourite blogs, the posts are way too long! Oh, and about a slightly controversial discussion in the comments a while ago… I would actually prefer less giveaways as such. I know blogging is also a way you make a living, but sometimes I just want YOU.
Wei-Wei
Amber K — July 12, 2010 @ 11:30 am
Personally I LOVE oatmeal photos. They make me drool. =)
Hmm…it is hard to think of good feedback. I really do enjoy your blog. The only thing that bugs me is when I click on the title I have to scroll waaaaay down on the page to get to the blog. I don’t know if that is how it is for everyone, or just something funky on my computer.
Kelsey (Nourishing Noshes) — July 12, 2010 @ 11:36 am
I absolutely adore your blog! Like others have mentioned, being able to view more than one post per page would be nice. Also, what about a few more, “A-day-in-the-life-of-Mal” posts. I’ve always enjoyed the posts you made about his eats and how they differ/are similar to yours!
Kathleen — July 12, 2010 @ 11:38 am
I have a huge blank white space at the top of each post also so I have to scroll down quite a bit to see your new post. It wasn’t like that until the big trouble you had and when it switched, I had the issue with scrolling down. I thougght it was just me but it looks like I am not the only one.
jenn — July 12, 2010 @ 11:41 am
I love the current site, the photos are great, so are the recipes, the only thing I might suggest is a list of links to your favourite blogs. Keep up the great work!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] — July 12, 2010 @ 11:43 am
I really really like the current layout of CnC, though it’s probably because it’s all I’ve know. I loveee the green & orange… a lot. Perhaps simply the sidebars a bit and change up the font? =]
Happy Monday!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] — July 12, 2010 @ 11:53 am
*simplify
courtney — July 12, 2010 @ 11:53 am
i will never get sick of pug photos!! it’s funny because i am a doxie lover at heart, but i think i am becoming a pug lover all because of C&C…when i move to a place where i can have dogs i might need to get one of each:)
meghan — July 12, 2010 @ 12:05 pm
I haven’t been here that long, but I love the picture of the little carrot cake cupcakes at the top. I think if you change it you should keep something like that.
Mari — July 12, 2010 @ 12:06 pm
Loved seeing a Murphy update today!!
Anya @ Fitness & Sunshine — July 12, 2010 @ 12:09 pm
Hmm I love modern designs for blogs.
I think though that for a food blog the colors would have to be appropriate. Just my 2 cents 
I looove almond milk in my oats. Makes them creamier but still light.
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — July 12, 2010 @ 12:13 pm
honestly, tina, i love your blog just as it is and wouldn’t want to see a thing changed. but i guess if there was one thing to add, maybe a forum for your readers? maybe even organized via location – i know you have a lot of longtime fans (like myself) who have started blogs inspired by you so they could do meetups…
Stacey @ Tipping the (Kitchen!) Scales — July 12, 2010 @ 12:14 pm
Don’t worry, I’ll never get bored of looking at your oatmeal photos because I love the stuff! Can’t think of any major changes to suggest for your blog but like others have said, more than one post per page would be good.
Dana — July 12, 2010 @ 12:18 pm
well i’ll be one to say the oatmeal and pug pictures never get old
i think the blog is great, obviously i can’t miss a day without reading! any suggestions i guess would be maybe more of the quick/easy recipe for 1 or 2 ppl , love those… more on your fashionista side?! love how you are more practical and looking for a deal for those of us who are tight with our money! more discussion on the psychology, stigmas, fitness incorporated with eating, health, and well being etc . . . i don’t know 
Have a great day!
Maren — July 12, 2010 @ 12:42 pm
I love carrots n cake, and it’s a blog I read almost every day (sometimes twice a day). The one thing I have trouble with is finding your old recipes. I love so many of the things you make but like your 3 minute oatmeal raisin cookie, is really hard to find. PS I never get tired of pug pictures!
Danielle — July 12, 2010 @ 12:49 pm
It would be nice to have the option of a mobile website to look at on phones. I can view your website well with my IPhone, but some other blogs have a mobile option that pops up that I like.
Wendy (Give Love Create Happiness) — July 12, 2010 @ 1:25 pm
Good luck with the changes! Can’t wait to see them!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman — July 12, 2010 @ 2:07 pm
There is no such thing as too much pug. Just to add one more say: I don’t get the white space in any browser. I use Firefox, but I just tested it in IE and didn’t have a problem there either. It’s OK on my work PC as well as my Mac at home. So it must be an individual computer thing.
Christie {Honoring Health} — July 12, 2010 @ 2:10 pm
Just chiming in on the white space, when I click over from google reader, I have to end up clicking the home page link in order to see the post which is frustrating. I would probably comment more if I didn’t have to do that.
Maegan — July 12, 2010 @ 2:27 pm
I would not change anything! Please Please do not take the recepie section away!! I love love love it!!
LC @ Let Them Eat Lentils — July 12, 2010 @ 3:56 pm
This is so minor, BUT, as a reader, I really appreciate it when you can easier click to the previous post or the next post. Either have a back/forward button at the top of the post, or at the bottom. Seriously, it is like the most important thing to me
Tina — July 12, 2010 @ 4:00 pm
@LC @ Let Them Eat Lentils: There’s an “Older Entries” and “Newer Entries” link at the bottom of all of my posts.
Rachel — July 12, 2010 @ 5:01 pm
I really like the current design and color scheme of CNC, but as others said, it would be nice to have more than one post on the front page.
Nikki — July 12, 2010 @ 5:12 pm
I agree with some of the comments about there being a lot of product promotion lately. On the positive, I wouldn’t mind more recipes in the recipe page!
Staceyhttp://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ — July 12, 2010 @ 6:14 pm
Your site is already amazing but being able to quickly see other posts by scrolling down.
Therese — July 12, 2010 @ 7:07 pm
It looks like other people feel the same way… more than one post per page would help. Especially in the archives! I was bored one day and trying to read back to when the blog was newer, and it was frustrating to click on the Month in the Archives but come up with the last post of the month and I had to keep clicking back to get to the first one…
Lindsay Perrone (goodiesgalore) — July 12, 2010 @ 7:22 pm
I would love to go to a blogger meetup at the wine event.
Jen — July 12, 2010 @ 9:02 pm
I have the same problem as Angela! It doesn’t happen all the time, but every once in awhile…again, this has only happened since you said you have been having issues.
I would love to go to the wine event!
Erika — July 12, 2010 @ 9:14 pm
I have to agree wtih the above mentioned suggestions – I hate the excess white space. I also hate having just one post per home page visit….I’m not one to click links forward or back, drives me nuts…..I also am not a big fan of all the product mentions lately…THis isn’t you personally, but since alot of the food bloggers that I read are all included in these giveaways and getaways, I get bored reading the same thing and seeing hte same photos…..I also like the idea of archives having a calendar that I can pick the date to view vs having to start fromt he end of the month and find my way back….search function isn’t very helpful either, but all in all still love my visits…..:) Keep the colors easy on the eyes,,,,and keep it simple…I do love that
Oh, and definitely k eep the pug 
Emily @ Beyond The TextBook — July 12, 2010 @ 9:25 pm
I love reading your blog, and while I think it’s great, I’m excited to see that it could actually be GREATER!!
Also, though I know nothing about biodynamic wines, I would be interested in going to the tasting!!
Emilyeatsclean — July 12, 2010 @ 10:14 pm
I heart Carrots’N'Cake!!! Since your blog got hacked, when you tag old posts [like your wedding and honeymoon] the pics on those old posts don’t show up. Also, it would be nice to see more than 1 post on the homepage. And for some reason I have to scroll down really far to find your post. Can’t wait to see what you’re gonna do to your blog!!!
Jess — July 12, 2010 @ 10:40 pm
Like pretty much everyone else, I love your blog and read it everyday. I do miss your blogroll though. It seemed to disappear and it was a nice quick way to access other great blogs too. Will that be making a return?
toni — July 12, 2010 @ 10:50 pm
these are just a few repeats, but ill put in my vote. I’d love seeing more than one post on the front page, as well as the return of the blog roll – and earlier someone mentioned a dedicated “murphy” page… hes so darn cute! seriously, if im bummed and see a cute pic of that pup it totally brightens my day =)
Taryn — July 12, 2010 @ 11:03 pm
I would LOVE to come to the organic wine event at Gordon’s, it would be great to make it a blogger event! I’ve taken classes on organic and biodynamic wines before, and it’s really interesting stuff! And as for CNC, it’s pretty fab right now
Hannah — July 13, 2010 @ 12:30 am
CNC would be a better blog if there were more interntional giveaways
Yep, I’m selfish 
In all honesty, I love your blog the way it is!
Hilda — July 13, 2010 @ 1:17 am
I don’t mind the single post to a page, but when I have to catch up after a few days, it’d be nice to have the “Oldest”/”Newest” buttons at the top so I don’t have to scroll to the bottom of every post. Otherwise, everything is great!
TK — July 13, 2010 @ 7:28 am
I would like more than one post per page. If you think it makes the page too long, you can truncate the posts so we have to click “read more” to see the longer post.
JessicaE — July 13, 2010 @ 10:25 am
I love the blog Tina!
P.S.: to everyone who spoke about the blogroll: I missed it too; but you can get to by typing ‘blogroll’ after the last slash in the url address
Julia — July 13, 2010 @ 3:50 pm
Hi Tina! Love the blog! Also, wanted to mention I’ve signed up for that wine tasting. Looks fantastic (happens to be good content for my own blog, fun!)!
Lisa — July 13, 2010 @ 4:30 pm
Hi Tina! Big fan, and honestly, I don’t think you have to change anything! I like the simplicity of the blog (white background, only 2 primary colors, like-sized photos…)
Keep up the good work!
Arlene @ Adventures in Weight Loss — July 14, 2010 @ 1:54 am
That’s how I make all my overnight oats. Love ‘em with almond milk!