Three out of the four of my kids have started school as of today. My oldest starts tomorrow, which means he and I got to spend part of the morning together without any of his siblings around. That kind of one on one time rarely happens around here, so it’s a pretty special thing. Of course,…
Category Archives: Breakfast
Bed and Breakfast Style Peach Crunch Muffins Recipe
My attempt to re-create a Peach Crunch Muffin recipe we had at a Bed and Breakfast in Martha’s Vineyard was a success! “He said no! He said no? Did he really just tell me no to my request for his Peach Granola muffin recipe?” My husband looked at me like I’d gone crazy. “Yes, I’m…
Inspiration {Recipe: Hash Brown Avocado Breakfast Wrap}
A tasty breakfast wrap featuring California Avocado slices and a hash brown patty. Inspiration strikes in the strangest of places sometimes. I’m one of those people who always keeps a notebook and pen by my bed because I can write the absolute best blog posts in my sleep. When I wake up I try to…
Pistachio Avocado Quick Bread and a Giveaway!
Diamond Pistachio Nuts and Avocados come together for a tender and flavorful quick bread. The other day I was feeling a bit full of myself, bragging about my love of baking and how even the summer heat doesn’t keep me from turning on the oven. Then, I went into my kitchen and whipped up a loaf…
Coffee Tuesdays with Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spreads
Recently, I started hosting a weekly coffee hour for friends at my house. It has been a really great chance for anyone who needs a quick break in their morning to come over and relax for a bit while catching up with friends. I’m calling it “Two Handed Coffee Hour” – inspired by a blog post…
Sharing Mother’s Day {Recipe: Double Chocolate French Toast}
A very special Mother’s Day breakfast…Double Chocolate French Toast made with King’s Hawaiian Bread. This year, Mother’s Day is extra special for me because I get to share it with Leah! Yes, friends, Leah’s birthday is on Sunday and my baby… whom I’m sure I just brought home from the hospital yesterday…is turning 5! How this…
iStir Crock-Pot Giveaway CLOSED {Recipe: Homemade Granola}
A healthy and simple granola recipe made in the slow cooker and an iStir™ Crock-Pot Giveaway. The giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Ginger Riggins, the winner of the iStir Crock-Pot Giveaway. Something strange has happened in our house. My “ice cream three times a day and a Snickers bar for breakfast” husband has turned health…
Happy REAL New Year {Recipe: Chocolate Almond Muffins}
A wonderful Chocolate Almond Muffin recipe featuring Slivered Almonds from Diamond Nuts to celebrate the start of the REAL new year. Happy New Year, everyone! Oh, I know I already wrote a happy new year post, but this time I want to wish you all a Happy REAL New Year. You know, the new year…
Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe
A simple and filling Overnight French Toast Casserole recipe is a wonderful dish to serve guests! Are you all ready for Thanksgiving? As you can guess, knowing what a non-planner I am, I haven’t even gone grocery shopping yet! I’d better get on the ball, right? Actually, Thanksgiving around here this is year is going to…
Connect Through Reading {Recipe: Banana Beignets}
Today I’m sharing a special Connect Through Reading post – it includes a really fabulous Banana Beignet recipe – but it’s special for other reasons! I have to give you some backstory first, though. About 9 years ago I was working from home doing a job I hated. I was working as a recruiter for…
