I had to incorporate the baguette I bought yesterday into my breakfast this morning. I contemplated poached eggs. I love when the creamy yolks soften the tough bread. Perfect for dipping. Because I tend prefer sweet to savory most mornings, I decided on pumpkin custard French toast.Baked Pumpkin Custard French Toast with Maple Syrup, Greek [...]
Thanksgiving is a week away! WOOH! Let’s talk cranberry sauce.Apple-Orange Cranberry Sauce Cranberry sauce is a necessary condiment on any Thanksgiving table. Growing up, we always had cranberry jelly. You know, the one that comes in a can and has lines around the sides. I’m not going to lie, I still love that stuff. A [...]
“It must be Monday. What a dumb day.”-Shania Twain I’m not trying to be “Negative Nora” but Monday can be difficult! The weekend fun is over, and it’s back to the grind. Luckily, a crazy Monday can always be remedied with satisfying food and a glass of wine. Or maybe it was two glasses of wine .Chicken [...]
Sometimes I do crazy things. Like buy an 8-pound Butternut Squash or cook an entire head of cabbage for one person. Last night, the veggie section of my refrigerator was about to explode and required immediate attention. I planned to make a pasta toss, however; cabbage in pasta didn’t sound appealing and I have two [...]
Stir-fry: It’s as easy as chop, sizzle and serve. Spicy Lemongrass Stir-Fry with Tofu, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach and Jasmine Rice. Hermann J. Wiemer 2008 Riesling. I made this amazing jasmine rice with garbanzo beans about a week ago and to my surprise it has been holding up in my refridgerator quite well. I had [...]
Peanut butter and jelly. My two best friends. Why not make it in cookie form? It is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month after all! I can’t think of a better way to end my day than with a little PB&J.Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup [...]
Words can not describe how special Sundays are to me. My dad made fluffy pancakes doused in real maple syrup. Growing up, he always made me a special silver-dollar pancake along with my fluffy mound. He remembered this and surprised me with a little cake on top. This made me smile.He also made extra foamy [...]
I love bonfires. Tonight ended fireside with family.There was a mish mash of food along the way.I slept in today and had a late morning breakfast. I scrummaged the kitchen and wound up with bowl of Greek yogurt, almond butter, strawberry jelly, banana and cinnamon.Followed by an extra foamy daddy special cappuccino.Where there are cappuccinos, [...]
On Wednesday when I admitted to having 7 jars of peanut butter on hand, I had NO idea that November is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month. How I did not know this is a mystery to me, and I am ashamed. I like to think that I have a special relationship with peanut butter. My [...]
It’s no secret. I love peanut butter. I always have and always will. My tastes have changed over the years. I’m a tried-and-true crunchy gal, but once upon a time I had an affinity for creamy. I love it in all forms. In sandwiches, topping oatmeal, in ice cream, candy or heck…it’s perfect by the [...]
