Happy September! I'm so glad to be back and excited that my prime season is here. September and October are my favorite months of the year. The smoldering summer months have come to an end and it's time for loads of spicy, savory and sweet fall goodness! The moment Labor Day has passed, it's officially... Continue Reading →
the winner: celebratory french toast!
French toast won by a landslide! When I took a poll last week on what our first new home Sunday breakfast should be, I was blown away by the cult-like following of french toast! In my mind, french toast and pancakes are kind of on the same level in the world of breakfast food. But,... Continue Reading →
banana pecan chia power pancake
This is one big pancake. So big that I had to flip with two spatulas. Be hungry or willing to share. It's also an evolved pancake [see below]. It's pretty amazing and your bod will love you for it. I found a recipe many years ago in a fitness mag for a "protein pancake". This... Continue Reading →
blueberry walnut chocolate cinnamon weekend oats
Cinnamon oats are my go-to five minute winter breakfast. They are healthy, nourishing, convenient to store at work, and take only a few minutes to cook. I usually add in some nuts for a crunch and blueberries for a sweet fruit burst. Super easy. Yesterday was the first snow of 2012 in DC. Although it... Continue Reading →
oatmeal chocolate chip pillows
There is something so comforting about baking cookies on a cold winter night. I was definitely in the baking mood last night and chose these sweeties in The Food Matters Cookbook [Mark Bittman]. I love Mark Bittman's recipes because he is a big fan of substitutions and 'use what you have' philosophy. He offers multiple... Continue Reading →
cinnamon pecan pomegranate fiesta!
Happy Friday! I love messy food as much as I love perfect pretty food. And I adore this bowl of messy delish goodness ... It has been my go-to breakfast all week since I opened up these two lovelies on Sunday ... If you are intimidated by opening a pomegranate, see these instructions. Though, I... Continue Reading →
loungey saturday morning café au lait
This morning has been a cozy lounge-fest of magazines and coffee - my absolute favorite combination. It is so relaxing with no phone, no computer and total immersion in glossy mags full of entertainment, movies, holiday party hair, sparkly nails, and gift guides! The only thing that makes this scenario even more delish is really... Continue Reading →