October 3, 2012

Breakfast for Two


On Sunday, Joshua and I packed up some breakfast and hit the beach for a little morning date. Just us, a flock of seagulls and pelicans (also there for breakfast), the soothing sound of crashing waves and a glorious sun rise. Okay, and also a few passersby who smiled at us and sighed how cute we were with our little blanket and bagels. 


On the mini menu we have....


Cinnamon crunch bagels and homemade pumpkin spice cream cheese (recipe below)


Orange apple cider and a bowl of grapes and blackberries.



It was such a beautiful morning and I'm so glad we were able to wake up early enough to see the sunrise, which can be difficult on a weekend morning. But I this was worth it. I'm thinking this would be lovely weekend tradition. Now, if only this long distance thing vanished.

Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Recipe

8 oz of cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup of pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons of brown sugar
2 tablespoon of maple syrup
1/2 tablespoon of honey
1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Mix the cream cheese, sugar and syrup, then add pumpkin, spices and vanilla. Refrigerate and enjoy!

33 comments :

  1. I love most of all that you brought glass and wooden dishes! What a lovely picnic.

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  2. perfect picnic. perfect scenery!

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  3. These pictures are seriously so gorgeous. Your breakfast looks like it was a romantic dream!

    -Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  4. This is the ultimate romantic date! :)

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  5. I love that you had breakfast on the beach. That is SO sweet and romantic. The view is gorgeous and the food looked delicious!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  6. Wow this is so romantic. Everything looks so perfect, its like a dream actually.

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  7. Oh, I also love having little picknicks with my boyfriend. I bet you two we're just two cute :D! And all the food looks yummy.
    Hey, thanks for your comment, it really means a lot. You have a great blog.

    xx
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  8. oh wow it looks beautiful by where you had your pic nic, pretty romantic too! :D

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  9. This looks so perfectly romantic!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  10. These photos are stunning. What a romantic setting!
    I also love that pumpkin spice cream cheese recipe! Genius! Why didn't I do this before?! Thanks for sharing!
    xo,
    nancy

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  11. LOVE THIS! the pumpkin cheese cake sounds delish! And the orange juice looks so pretty with the waves in the background :) Sounds like the perfect date!
    xoxox

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  12. So beautiful! What a great way to start the day.

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  13. Wah, those cinnamon bagels look delicious!! And this is ever so romantic - that's great you guys got to do this! Heehee, I think I like the holder for your orange juice the best - it's so simple and rustic. I love it. (:

    X i x i a ❥ thisisxixia.com

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  14. How incredibly thoughtful and adorable

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  15. Ah goodness, this is fantastic, and really quite lovely. What a beautiful way to spend time with that special someone!

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  16. Wow!! Definitely going to make this... I am on a pumpkin anything kick right now ;)

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  17. yumm pumpkin cream cheese sounds delicious!

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  18. !! I'm not even sure where to begin -- this is so lovely in every way!

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  19. This looks like a beautiful location, I bet it was a lot of fun.

    Whiskey for Breakfast

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    What a gorgeous country :)

    Chanel'ette

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  21. How perfect does your picnic by the beach look! You've inspired me to go on a picnic now.

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  22. wow! this looks absolutely perfect. and the recipe sounds delicious, too. beautiful photos.

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  23. a picnic breakfast on the beach is pretty much one of the cutest things I've ever seen! I love your photos of it as well!

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  24. Gorgeous photos ! Two love birds having picnic in the beach is so romantic...

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  25. But what a wonderful way to make the most romantic things out of your time together! I really have something to learn there.

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  26. This is so romantic. I've ever always wanted to try having breakfast on the beach.

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  27. this is jaw dropping wonderful.

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  28. This is too precious! :)

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  29. So lovely! I can't think of anything better than a picnic on the beach:) Great photos!
    xo
    Alison

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