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The Best Belgium Waffles
People! The holidays are just on the horizon and that means we can indulge a bit on the sweets and decadent breakfasts. Who am I kidding? We make these monthly. These waffles are a family favorite. They freeze really well and can be popped in the toaster for a quick weekday breakfast. You can serve […]
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Honey Cakes
These are typically eaten for the Jewish New Year to insure a sweet new year. I’m a bit late posting because I wanted to see how well they froze. The answer: perfectly! These would be wonderful holiday gifts too especially in the little loaf pans. Honey Cake Exact recipe from Smitten Kitchen 3 1/2 cups […]
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Peach Crisp
I’ve made tons of crisps over the years. I’ve done all the berry combinations and have always loved how easy they are to throw together. Then, I had this one. You guys, it is mind blowing good. The peaches with the pecans, not to mention the stick of butter. It is perfectly crispy with warm […]
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Eggs in a Spinach Nest
Make this! Make it just for yourself or make it for a family gathering. It is so delicious and comforting and simple and lovely. It says “spring time” on your plate and delivers sunshine to your belly. Eggs in a Spinach Nest (adapted slightly from Smitten Kitchen) • 12 eggs • 2 lbs fresh spinach […]
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Gluten-free Breakfast
I think the worst thing about trying to be gluten-free is breakfast options. I was a pastry every day girl. Now? Well, now it takes a bit more effort. But in truth, it’s delicious. Like cold cuts, pickles and hard boiled eggs. Or yogurt with granola and chocolate sprinkles. But this has to be my […]
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Sunday Browns
One of my absolute favorite one pan breakfasts – this is Sunday Browns. Not only is it delicious and filling, its a great way to clean out the fridge of leftovers or those last 5 cherry tomatoes. All you need are potatoes, onions and eggs as your base. Then get creative. I like to sauté […]
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Banana Bread – the search for a great recipe
It’s getting better, my quest for the perfect slice of banana bread made at home. I have a food memory from childhood of a toasty, banana-y, buttery banana bread slice served at my grandma’s house. I’m sure it was store-bought. But I’m on a mission to try to recreate that memory taste. Today’s recipe is […]
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Scrumptious Breakfast Bars
I found this recipe on Smitten Kitchen. Like she says, it’s a recipe that is really flexible. Whatever your little breakfast heart desires, you can add to these bars (well, maybe not sausage or chicken fried steak breakfast desires but any dried fruit, nuts, seeds, flours…ya’ know, California type breakfast stuffs 🙂 These are perfect […]
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Making Room In the Fridge For Thanksgiving
We often have remnants of veggie odds and ends in our crisper. I’ll usually make a quick soup with the veggies, broth and some thyme and oregano. It’s a family staple. But I thought I’d try something new since I also had a bunch of eggs from the girls (our chickens). This is also a […]
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Strawberry and Rhubarb Jam
Ok, ok. I know. It’s not the season but I’ve been really delinquent in posting and really need to archive this recipe. It’s so damn good! Seriously. Mark this one for next Summer’s jam making extravaganza. Strawberry and Rhubarb Jam Ingredients 3 cups fresh strawberries (chopped) 1 cup rhubarb (roughly 1 stalk) (chopped) 3/4 cup […]
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