I do my very best to honor all food related requests at home. After all, it is what I do best. However, as people-pleasing to the palate as I am, I’m also a bit hard-headed (ahem) and like to twist and turn and do things MY WAY. So, upon receiving multiple requests related to the tremendous success…
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This time of year it is particularly important for me to have something super warm in my belly to start off the day. As I whisked together the ingredients for this rice pudding-custard of sorts, I was also warmed by the childhood memories of snowy mornings spent spooning up heaping bowlfuls of Mom’s made from…
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Brian is obsessed with Ireland. OBSESSED. “Everything is better in Dublin,” he reminds me on a daily basis. (and read with his best Irish accent). I agree. Green pastures, open fields, and the idea of the Great Green are quite appealing. BUT, the weather – the cold, cold, COLD, weather and gray skies somewhat turn…
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You know the saying, “you can’t judge a book by it’s cover,” or “looks can be deceiving?” Well, I’m here to remind you that appearance really isn’t everything. While this little breakfast treat looks rather unappealing, do not be fooled. It’s spectacularly flavorful and quite delightful. Just be aware – it may most certainly “explode”…
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Start your morning off right. With “cake” right? “Baby cake!” “Good morn’, Daddy.” And I said, “What do you want for breakfast!?” The four-year-old has the ability to see through and find the wrong thing. The child saw through my body what was behind me. She saw the chocolate cake. She said, “Can I have…
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Well speaking of the great firmament, these little clouds of creation are truly heavenly. Light and airy meringue clouds filled with the ooey gooey delicious sunshine orange of the yolks. And it’s so very easy. Eggs in Clouds 4 eggs ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded (totally optional) Florida Sunshine sea salt (of course, we are…
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I’m on a ch..chi..chia kick these days! The morning sliminess seems to be satisfying some sort of need, particularly when coupled with the hearty deliciousness of farm fresh eggs. It sounds pretty strange, I know. Yet, strange texture and flavor combinations are the name of the game when it comes to my life. Firm chia…
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Simple Sausage Stack Breakfast can be simple. Breakfast can be amazing. Why not make it both? No recipe required for this simple and amazing breakfast! Muffin tin poached eggs and a little Applegate breakfast sausage, topped with some leftover Scent of Cilantro Dressing, and you’re all set! Stack it up. And enjoy!
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Sometimes life is consumed by a “party of one,” and other times this great existence calls for a true “party.” This means that when it comes to poached eggs for more than just a single plate ~ things can get complicated. Truly. The daunting task of perfectly poaching some ooey gooey deliciousness, and keeping all…
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Even though I’m not in a position where I need to routinely leave the house early each morning, I still seem to find myself rather rushed. ONE of us has out of the house employment, which requires a bit of punctuality. At this time in my life, I do not. That said, I still like…
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