BREAKFAST

Poached Egg Sandwiches (open faced)

Poached Egg Sandwiches (open faced)

When you crack into a beautifully poached egg and the yolk comes dribbling down, you almost expect to hear a heavenly chorus.  These simple yet glorious breakfast “sandwiches” are a healthier and easier nod to Eggs Benedict. There’s no Canadian bacon or hollandaise sauce involved……

Buttermilk Bacon Biscuits

Buttermilk Bacon Biscuits

It all started when I decided to try making biscuits from scratch in time for Mother’s Day.  I thought they came out fine, but I wasn’t completely satisfied with the flavor.  This recipe also required me to use a food processor.  I mean, I have…

Easy Breakfast Idea: Avocado Toasts

Easy Breakfast Idea: Avocado Toasts

Bleh.  This week, I was testing a couple recipes and they turned into flops.  Whenever this happens, I can literally hear a sad Charlie Brown trumpet in my head playing, “wah~wah…”  You just feel discouraged, like you wasted your time, ingredients, and energy.  It leaves…

Pancakes with Balsamic Strawberries

Pancakes with Balsamic Strawberries

This week I was literally cutting and gluing handmade cards for my mom and mother-in-law, like a little kid.  This year, we didn’t have much of a budget to spend on them, so instead of buying them generic cards and picking out another kitchen tool…

Nutty Cranberry Granola

Nutty Cranberry Granola

Around this time of year, I get amused by the countless chocolates, cookies, and treats, wrapped in some kind of festive holiday packaging, available at every store. I have to admit, when I’m shopping for gifts, although it is pretty tempting to reach for that…

Buttermilk Streusel Cake

Buttermilk Streusel Cake

Did you ever buy a carton of buttermilk to use it for just one recipe and then you were stuck with the rest of it? That’s what happened to my friend, Janice. She didn’t know what to do with it so she gave it to…