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 …
Dutch Baby Recipe – Another Reason to Love Your Skillet
I contemplated calling this post "How to Make a Dutch Baby" but I couldn't do it without dissolving into a giggle fit. You see, when a Dutch man and a Dutch woman love each other very much....Right? I have absolutely no idea why it's called a Dutch Baby but rest assured you're going to love this recipe. Disclaimer: No Dutch babies were actually harmed in the making of this Dutch Baby. There's nothing I love more on the weekend than keeping the cereal in the cupboard and …
The Great Cinnamon Bun Taste-Off
We have a birthday tradition in our family … and of course it involves food! You get to choose a special treat breakfast. For the past three or four years now, my son consistently has chosen cinnamon buns for his birthday. I’ve always been a little scared of making anything with yeast except for pizza dough. But I ventured into bread-making this year and my confidence is at an all-time high. I decided that I couldn’t take the risk on the day of his birthday to …
