One would expect that once your kids rolled into their teens that they’d be fairly self-sufficient at preparing their own meals, but nooooooo. Left to their own devices they make the worst choices. Case in point; breakfast at my house. For years, I laid down the law that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. I woke up extra early to make bacon and eggs, yogurt and berries, muffins and smoothies—whatever it took to fuel their bodies and brains. Once I felt I’d modelled a good …
Baked Pancakes Are a Thing and We Couldn’t Be Happier About It
What are baked pancakes? This is always the question when someone asks me for easy breakfast or brunch recipes and I tell them baked pancakes. Whether you’re trying to avoid spending tons of time flipping pancakes or are hosting a brunch and need something kid-friendly, baked pancakes are perfect. Don’t get me wrong, there will always be a special place in my heart for made-from-scratch pancakes. One of my favourite memories is sitting at my grandmother’s kitchen table watching …
The Art of the Smoothie Bowl
My girls are Instagram/Pinterest/YouTube addicts. You know, normal teens. So when they came to me with the latest food craze "we just like totally had to try," I almost burst out laughing. What was this life-altering dish? Wait for it. A smoothie bowl. Me: Isn't that just a smoothie in a bowl, instead of a glass? Them: No Mom! *eye roll* It's a smoothie in a bowl, with fruit and nuts on top. It's very Tumblr. Me: *blank stare* Okey dokey then. If pretty food …
This Freezer to Oven French Toast Will Knock Your Socks Off
I have opinions about French toast. Passionate opinions some might say, because to me French Toast is one of the world's most perfect breakfast foods. I'm going to share a Freezer French Toast recipe with you today that is SO good you'll probably love me forever. Just sayin'. But first, let's talk about the most important ingredient. Perfect French toast always starts with Challah. Yeah, yeah, I hear you. It should start with French crusty bread you say, because after all, it is …
Vegan Breakfast Recipes Everyone Will Love
On a recent drive to the cottage my university aged daughter and her friend announced, “Guess what? We are going to try eating vegan!” My daughter's friend has had digestive concerns since she was a little girl and my kid is an adventurous eater who loves animals so, I support their choice. I really do! But let’s face it, it wasn't going to be convenient. At least not that weekend. My plans of tossing a bunch of chicken on the bbq on Friday night and using it creatively throughout the …
