Downtown Brunch
Around noon, my mom and I headed downtown Orlando to grab brunch. One of my favorite restaurants in downtown is called Hue. It’s a trendy little dinner spot (read: expensive), but I’d heard it had a very reasonable breakfast menu.
I ordered the Hue Scramble #1, which was scrambled eggs with asiago cheese, bok choy, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and other veggies. Plus Southern-style Homefries:
Boy choy tastes amazing with eggs! I must repeat this at home. It gave it a crunchy texture.
Plus, a buttery roll:
After our meal, we walked about 0.25-mile to the downtown farmers’ market to look at jewelry and other knick-knacks. My mom was really impressed by the selection of jewelry and bought her friend a set for her birthday.
I ended up buying some all-natural, vegan Apple Butter. I tasted the Pumpkin Butter, and it was AMAZING, but they were all out! I was so disappointed – must go back next week for Pumpkin Butter! This Apple Butter was sweet and crunchy, and it was a nice substitute.
We spent about an hour relaxing on the public picnic tables and watching all the people and doggies. My mom and I like to make up stories about people as we watch them. It’s a family habit to gossip about strangers (the stories aren’t all bad, though!). It’s a fun way to pass the time.
I also played with Pebbles the Pug:
On the way home, we stopped at some stores and went on an Operation Beautiful posting spree:
That Apple Butter is screaming my name! I think it’s time for some toast….
Hope your day is fabulous!
Posted by: Caitlin 26 comments
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
That brunch looks yummy. And apple butter!
Glad you’re having a good day with your mom!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Making up stories about strangers, what they are doing and who they are is so fun! I love people watching and always wind up rolling on the floor laughing over the stories we make up! Looks like a great day with your mama!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Love your brunch dish! Asiago is my new fave for scrambled eggs; it has such a great flavor punch!
Such a nice afternoon with your Mom!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
I’ve never been a big fan of apple butter, but I love that it was homemade! The jar is so pretty.. sounds like a lovely Sunday!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Good ol’ homefries are always the best
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
I love Hue, it is a bit pricey but SO GOOD! Lake Eola has a pretty good Farmer’s Market, there is a guy that has the best “whole wheat” bread every. =)
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
can’t wait to hear about hoe delish the apple butter is
jenna
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
That brunch looks so good! Especially that roll!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Bok choy + eggs sounds lovely; I had never thought of that combination before!
Looks like a lovely mother-daughter day!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Ha, my mom and I’s favourite activity together is people watching too! We went to Mexico a few years ago and spent a week on the patio of the same bar just watching the street go by. It was awesome
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Do you find it necessary to track exactly how far you walk even if it’s just for fun with your mom? I sometimes have to tell myself not to keep track of distances because I get a little obsessed with numbers. Do you ever think that counting distances/calories can be negative?
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caitlin Reply:
October 25th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
well i think counting calories and counting mileage are two different things. i don’t think either is necessary negative, although, of course you can get obsessed with either!
but its important to count mileage because you should never increase your weekly base too quickly. it’s important to keep track when you are training for a marathon because too high jumps can lead to risk of stress fracture and over use injuries.
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Oh my gosh, Pebbles the pug is SO FREAKING CUTE!! Look at that faceeee
I love little doggies. My race yesterday was a doggie event, so there were hundreds of cute dogs dressed up in costumes… I should’ve taken more photos in hindsight.
Looks like a beautiful day and a fun market.
I think I’m due for an Operation Beautiful posting spree!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1703763_1703764_1810730,00.html
thought of you!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
i love the farmer’s market at lake eola! it’s one of my very favorite things about orlando!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
You and your mom are way too cute!!
Sounds like you had a great day, and I love the Operation Beautiful pics:) I just posted a race recap on my blog – where I wrote an OP on my bib:)
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
The apple butter does sound SO good. Yum.
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
It’s been forever since I’ve had apple butter – it sounds absolutely perfect for the fall!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Bok choy is definitely not a veggie I would have thought to add to eggs. Must try this combo.
And apple butter is amazing!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Yay I had brunch today as well, it was delish, the only thing was that I slept in, was rushing and forgot the camera
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
breakie looks so good! sounds like a fun day
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
I got some pumpkin butter this weekend, but I’m already thinking I need to go back for some apple, ha ha! Glad you enjoyed your day
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Bok choy in eggs… what a fun idea
Looks like a great way to spend a Sunday!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I love that you and your mom make up stories about strangers! I absolutely do that too with my boyfriend. It’s so amusing!
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on Oct 25th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
That is so funny that you guys make up stories about people as they go by – man I’d love to be there to hear one of your stories … I bet they are hilarious!
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