When Sister went to Stockholm she learned all about “Fika,” which is like tea-time, but with coffee and pastries and every 3 hours (at least that’s how I heard it). In an effort to be more worldly, I think we should adopt this tradition. And since we’re getting fancy, let’s go ahead and make someRead more
Easter morning we have a potluck breakfast at my church. This year mom and I debated what to make all week, we wanted something that would be easy to make ahead of time, would be healthy and vegetarian, and couldn’t be too fussy to heat up. So we tried out this recipe I’d printed outRead more
Breakfast is probably my favorite meal of the day. I’m always hungry within at least an hour of waking up. Baked oatmeals are one of my favorite breakfasts. I’ve done quite a few variations and love the texture the oatmeal has, which, in my opinion, is so much better than stovetop oatmeal. I typically makeRead more
Do you ever have food phases (technically called “food jags”)? I occasionally go through phases, especially with breakfast. Like the baked oatmeal phase (pumpkin, banana, apple, strawberry-banana, cranberry apple pecan, banana walnut, zucchini) and I also went through many months of fruit/yogurt/granola for breakfast. Recently, however, I’ve been uninspired by breakfast. I have a fewRead more
These are a few of my favorite things. Baked oatmeals are a favorite go-to breakfast for something a little extra special for company or for making ahead. And of course you can’t go wrong with banana bread! So this combo definitely caught my eye. The bananas in this caramelize and add a deep richness thatRead more
This granola is a subtle celebration to fall. Served with yogurt or milk, it makes a great breakfast or snack. While it’s not overwhelmingly pumpkin flavored it has a warm spice that goes well with the colder weather. This is also the first granola recipe I’ve seen without coconut…anyone know why granola always has coconutRead more
Candied nuts are a delicious treat. I really like making them to add a fun punch to a salad. Paired with pears, gorgonzola, and/or cranberries, these candied nuts are a wonderful addition to salad. Make your own balsamic salad dressing and you’ve got a wonderful restaurant-grade salad. Candied Walnuts 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 TbspRead more