• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • The Reading Nook
  • The Happy Place
  • Recipe Index

Dine and Dish

Food blog with family recipes

October 30, 2012

When No One’s Watching {Recipe: French Toast Monkey Bread}

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly
Jump to Recipe -

There are things I do when no one is watching that I’m not so proud of. Today, I took a giant swig of my coffee creamer.. by itself… WITHOUT the coffee.

I couldn’t help it though. Have you tasted the International Delights Cold Stone Creamery Sweet Cream coffee creamer? Holy cow, that stuff is good. I mean really, really good.

I’ve also been known to take a nibble of KerryGold butter, by itself. We won’t get into that now though.

Back to the creamer, meant for coffee…

I have it bad for the creamer. So bad that I knew I couldn’t have it around or I would be sneaking drinks of it, without my coffee, more often than I’m willing to admit. But, what could I make with coffee creamer to eliminate its temptation? That was the question.

As I was pondering, my mind went back to the time I made Eggnog French Toast. That was soooo good. And coffee creamer is kind of like eggnog, right? It’s thick and creamy and flavorful. But, I didn’t want French Toast. I wanted Monkey Bread. So I did what any normal person would do and made what I am calling French Toast Monkey Bread, and used my International Delight tastes so good it should be illegal coffee creamer to up the ante on this creation.

This Monkey Bread isn’t actually toasted…but each piece is dredged in a thick and creamy egg custardy situation, with cinnamon and brown sugar and all that’s good in the world.

Who knows what you’ll do when no one’s watching with something this good around?

Naturally, this can be made with regular whipping cream instead of coffee creamer (but why would you?). I topped mine with a buttery brown sugar mixture, but I wonder what would happen if you used a maple syrup concoction instead, for a more “French Toast” topping flavor? I’m going to find out soon and will let you know!

Also there’s a regular, non-“French Toast” version of Monkey Bread recipe over here.

Print Pin

French Toast Monkey Bread

A unique twist on an old favorite - French Toast Monkey Bread! Great for breakfast or for snack!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream or International Delight Cold Stone Creamery Sweet Cream coffee creamer
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons vanilla
  • 2 cans of Pillsbury buttermilk biscuits
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • Powdered Sugar if desired

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 12-cup fluted tube pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Whisk together cream, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla.
  • Cut each biscuit into quarters. Dip each biscuit in the cream mixture and place in the fluted tube pan. Continue until biscuits are all coated and evenly distributed in the pan.
  • Combine the butter and brown sugar and pour evenly over biscuit pieces.
  • Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown and no longer doughy in center. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
  • Turn upside down onto serving plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar; pull apart to serve. Serve warm.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly

Filed Under: Breakfast, Previous Tagged With: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, food, monkey bread, recipe, snack

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Miriam @ overtimecook says

    October 30, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    Monkey bread has been super high on my to-bake list for a while now. I love this version, definitely going to be trying it!

  2. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    October 30, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    Hahaha, I’ve been known to eat butter plain too, when it’s good no accompaniment is needed. This looks amazing!

  3. Crystal @ Crystal's Cozy Kitchen says

    October 30, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    I tend to take a swig of whipping cream every time I use it (my excuse when caught is that I have to make sure it isn’t bad… but I always smell it first so that isn’t the issue.)
    I love creamer too and they make some great flavors – however since I don’t drink coffee, I use it in my hot chocolate – instant hot chocolate flavors! I’ve been trying to get away from sweet treats, but I am VERY tempted to try this one ;).

  4. Marla Meridith says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:53 am

    Oh my this treat looks amazing!

  5. Les in NE says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:08 am

    Pinned! This looks awesome! I’ve never made monkey bread before, but I’m eager to try this recipe. Yummm!!

  6. Joanie @ Zagleft says

    October 31, 2012 at 6:49 am

    Oh goodness…this looks so good! I’ve wanted to try monkey bread for a while and this is how I’ll make it.

  7. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    October 31, 2012 at 7:54 am

    Great idea! I love that this is quick and easy too. YUM!

  8. Ali | Gimme Some Oven says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:23 am

    I LOVE this idea!!! Our family makes monkey bread for holiday mornings each year. Bookmarking this to mix things up this year – looks amazing!

  9. Aggie says

    October 31, 2012 at 8:45 am

    I can shamefully relate, though mine usually has to do with potato chips or massive amounts of crackets & cheese. My weakness.

    This monkey bread (& that creamer) sound sinful – yum!!

  10. Di says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:15 am

    When I read your comment about loving the coffee creamer, I immediately thought of a post on the KAF blog a month or two ago. It’s a take on bread pudding, but uses cake and flavored coffee creamer. http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/easy-cake-pudding-recipe

  11. Deborah says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:17 am

    I don’t normally have coffee creamer on hand, but I’m thinking it would be worth picking some up just for this. I love this idea, and it’s gorgeous!!

  12. Naomi says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:22 am

    My mother in law makes amazing monkey bread. This is JUST the motivation and encouragement to whip us up a batch! Thanks, K!

  13. Carrian-Sweet Basil says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:23 am

    This sounds wonderful!! And I love knowing your secrets!

  14. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:30 am

    I am in love with this recipe! Completely brilliant if you ask me. I headed back home to KS this weekend and would love to whip this up for the family. Thanks for sharing!

  15. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:39 am

    Love the name of this post!!! I think we all do things when no one is watching. Mine typically involves a spoon, a jar of peanut butter and orange blossom honey…..

  16. Gina says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Sounds great to me Kristen!!

  17. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    October 31, 2012 at 10:12 am

    Gosh, I haven’t made monkey bread in so long. And now I’m craving it. It’s just so easy and a delicious treat. I think I’ll whip one up tonight!

  18. Denise says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:18 am

    I have stayed away from using canned biscuits because there is always this ‘funny or phony’ taste. Maybe they’ve improved over the years or I’m just too picky. Anyone else have any experience with a too salty or ‘something’ is off’ kinda thing? I’m truly interested. I’m tempted to try this….but still a little skiddish.

  19. HomeMadebyTZ says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Delicious!

  20. HomeMadebyTZ says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Delicious!

  21. A Thought For Food says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Looks awesome! And I too have been known (well, maybe not… I try to be discreet) to eat pieces of KG butter (it’s just so darn good)… but, seriously, I want this monkey bread. So fabulous looking!

  22. Pat Wogan says

    October 31, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Y-U-M-M-Y!

  23. Kathryn says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    The photos in this post are stunning Kristen and this french toast monkey bread hybrid looks absolutely delicious.

  24. Mandie @ Oh So Decadent says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Well this is probably the most delicious thing I have ever seen in my entire life. Nothing better than French toast and monkey bread. Amazing!

  25. Denise Cottrell says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    I have stayed away from using canned biscuits because there is always this ‘funny or phony’ taste. Maybe they’ve improved over the years or I’m just too picky. Anyone else have any experience with a too salty or ‘something’ is off’ kinda thing? I’m truly interested. I’m tempted to try this….but still a little skiddish.

    • Kristen says

      October 31, 2012 at 11:24 am

      Hi Denise – I grew up on canned biscuits so I don’t notice that taste, but it might that I’m just immune to it!
      For most bread, I love to go the homemade route, but for some reason with Monkey Bread I’ve always just used canned. Here’s a great recipe from Baking Bites for homemade Monkey Bread that includes a dough recipe. Hope that helps! http://bakingbites.com/2009/01/classic-monkey-bread/

  26. Cassie | Bake Your Day says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    This is so fun – a great way to use creamer. Gorgeous, too!

  27. JulieD says

    October 31, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    I love this, Kristen! It’s so beautiful!!

  28. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    I love monkey bread and what a great spin with a French toast-coffee creamer! YUM!

  29. MaryEllen Hendrickson Malloy says

    November 1, 2012 at 12:43 am

    OMG – nice to know there are other real people who do things like that! But to admit it, and in print? You have moxie!

  30. MaryEllen Hendrickson Malloy says

    November 1, 2012 at 12:43 am

    OMG – nice to know there are other real people who do things like that! But to admit it, and in print? You have moxie!

  31. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says

    November 1, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Oh girl, I’ve stuck a finger or two in softened Kerrygold butter… no shame in that! 😉

    This monkey bread reminds me of my aunt Mildred. She always made monkey bread when we’d visit and we would gobble it down in no time!

  32. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says

    November 1, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Monkey Bread is on my Recipe Bucket List. This one looks FANTASTIC too!

  33. Angie says

    November 1, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    How beautiful! I love monkey bread, it’s perfect for sharing!

  34. Shaina says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    I love this nontraditional use of coffee creamer. What a divine monkey bread!

  35. Jeff @ Cheeseburger says

    November 2, 2012 at 6:35 am

    This french toast monkey bread looks so delicious and lovely. Perfect for a nice and fulfilling breakfast.

  36. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    November 2, 2012 at 9:33 am

    My family is gonna love this, thanks!!

  37. Peggy says

    November 2, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Can’t wait to make this over the weekend!

  38. Angela Pemberton says

    November 2, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    what a fun breakfast dish…and you are too funny about all the creamer 🙂

  39. Marly says

    November 6, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Love this recipe! I can’t wait to give it a vegan spin and try it on my family.

  40. Tara @ Unsophisticook says

    November 6, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    Oh, that almost looks too pretty to eat! But I totally would…

  41. Kerrie Karwoski says

    November 9, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Thank you for posting about the creamer-I thought only I was capable of that sin 🙂 Its bad and I mean really bad 🙂 buttermilk too 🙂

  42. Whitney Schmale says

    November 12, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Oh my this sounds dangerous!!! I just bought some Shatto eggnog, I may have to try it!

  43. Michelle | Taste As You Go says

    November 14, 2012 at 7:27 am

    I just made Monkey Bread for the first time this past weekend for my sister-in-law’s baby shower. I had it in my head that it was some complicated recipe and was pleasantly surprised by how quickly everything came together! It was such a hit that I know I’m going to be playing around with Monkey Bread — haha — in the future. Can’t wait to try your version!

  44. Leeza says

    November 20, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    I see tons of comments about how good it looks or sounds, hasn’t anyone made this yet?

  45. Amy Kristie says

    December 17, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    will dipping each piece in cinnamon sugar work as well? as opposed to pouring it over the dough.

  46. SK says

    December 24, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Do I have to use the specified pan? What if I don’t have that specific size and shape?

  47. Laura says

    March 16, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    not sure if someone asked this or not. But where did you get the plate from that the monkey bread is sitting on? It’s lovely.

    • Kristen says

      March 17, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Hi Laura –
      It’s actually from an At Home America Party I went to. It’s the top of a cake stand 🙂
      Kristen

  48. Jessica Corwin says

    August 12, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    Can. Not.stop.salivating. 😉

  49. Lori says

    December 24, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    I made this dish last year and both kids declared it a new Christmas tradition. I will be making it again tomorrow. Do you think I could prepare it a day ahead then bake the next morning?

    It is so delicious that I handed out recipes all day yesterday. I can’t wait to hear back from my friends and co-workers.

  50. Lesley says

    January 29, 2014 at 1:47 am

    Thanks for ths recie, it looks and sounds fantastic, another amazing recipe to add to my ‘must try’ .

  51. Sally says

    April 24, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    Hi. We all like monkey bread at my house. However if u put it in a 13×9 pan it’s soooo much better because then every bite gets the good sugar and butter stuff on it. But of course u would cook it less time Can’t wait to try this one!

  52. Ariel says

    May 17, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Wow! Delicious! I’ve never tried monkey bread before but I think your recipe is going to be a great way to start! Can’t wait to make this next weekend! 🙂

  53. Bob DeMallie says

    January 17, 2019 at 11:02 am

    Any nutritional information on calories?

  54. Stacey Medina says

    December 16, 2019 at 4:20 pm

    I’m going to make this for a work event….. but think I’m going to substitute Maple Sugar for the brown sugar – I’ll let you know how it goes!

Trackbacks

  1. Internet Kitchen: Friendsgiving! | Macheesmo says:
    November 2, 2012 at 6:00 am

    […] French Toast Monkey Bread – Tiny pull apart breads that you can eat for breakfast? Yes please. Also, they are so small that nobody will notice if you have a few extra… unless you eat all of them by yourself. (@ Dine and Dish) […]

  2. This and That | Two Peas & Their Pod says:
    November 8, 2012 at 2:27 am

    […] 6. We are on vacation so that means we can eat decadent breakfasts every day if we want. I think tomorrow calls for French Toast Monkey Bread. […]

  3. News You Can Use | November 23 says:
    November 23, 2013 at 8:20 am

    […] This French Toast Monkey Break looks super delicious and just might be seen on our table Christmas morning. @ Dine and […]

  4. Kerstrecepten - Lekker en Simpel says:
    December 5, 2014 at 5:07 am

    […] Recept vind je op Recipe at Dine & Dish. […]

  5. 47 coisas maravilhosas para comer na manhã de Natal - Pensar Acreditar says:
    July 21, 2015 at 7:06 am

    […] dineanddish.net […]

  6. Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe - Dine and Dish says:
    December 11, 2019 at 10:58 am

    […] French Toast Monkey Bread […]

Primary Sidebar

About Your Hostess

Kristen-125Hi friends, I'm Kristen! Mom of 4, Ambassador of Happiness, Coffee Lover and Connection Seeker. Come say hi! Read More…
Facebook    Twitter    Pinterest    RSS    Email Updates

Don’t Miss This!

Spicy Habanero Grilled Pineapple Shrimp Recipe

Spicy Habanero Grilled Pineapple Shrimp from dineanddish.net

My Book Recommendations

Connect Through Reading: Oh My Heart

Fault In Our Stars by John Green reviewed at www.dineanddish.net

Footer

food  FOOD

My love of how food connects people together runs deep. Explore a decade worth of Dine & Dish recipes, from sweets to savory as well as classic family favorites. Food lovers will want to check this out. Bon Appétit!
Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta with Spinach and parmesan cheese

EXPLORE FOOD

travel  TRAVEL

"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've always had a serious case of wanderlust, and traveling and exploring new places continues to be one of my favorite things. Come explore my favorite places with me!
5 Great Ways to Maximize Your Time at Walt Disney World Parks

EXPLORE TRAVEL

life  LIFE

More than just a food blog, Dine & Dish has always been a place where I've shared what's happening in our life. These life posts tend to be my absolute favorite blog posts. Come get a taste of life as it happens in our house!
broken plant pot on the floor with dirt

EXPLORE LIFE

happiness  HAPPINESS

I believe that in order to live a happy life, you have to make happiness happen through implementing simple things that make you happy into every day. Here are a few of the things that bring me happiness - I hope they do you too.

EXPLORE HAPPINESS

Open
New ink inspired by a quote in my friend @andiemmitchell amazing memoir “It Was Me All Along”. 

I tend to be an all or nothing person and look at long term and get overwhelmed instead of just taking things one day at a time. I’ve said her quote to myself multiple times a day for years. Now I’ll have a permanent reminder. 

The full quote: “Can you do it today? Can you make it through today without bingeing? Just today, and tomorrow we’ll reconsider?”

I need to go back and get a couple missed spots filled in but I love it. Thanks Rob at @irezumitattookc 🎉

#typewriterfonttattoo #tattooinstagram #inspiringtattoos #quotetattoo #gentlereminder #wordstoinspire #wordstoremember #wordstoliveby
Open
My snow and mountain loving, free spirited, book reading, laugh inducing, amazing friend @mountainmamacooks wrote a cookbook. It’s beautiful and just so perfect! I’m sharing all about it on the blog today and I also gave her Crispy Kahlua French Toast recipe the double dip treatment.

Find the recipe and get a peek into her book over on Dine & Dish! (PS I miss you tons, Kelley!)

#apresallday #frenchtoastrecipe #brunchideas #cookbooks #mountainmama #skiingislife
Open
Here’s a fun fact I heard on the radio several years ago…October 5th is the most popular day to be born (9 months prior is New Years Eve-ish). 🎉 

Happy birthday to all my many many birthday twins out there! It’s the big 4-8 for me…although this past year as a Covid long hauler I feel like I’ve aged 20 years in the past 1. But things are looking up! I’m excited for the next 365 days of my life. I’m blessed and so thankful to still be here, chugging along.

This picture is from last week when @kellykdoyle and I were visiting colleges in Colorado. If I have any followers with ties to @coloradostateuniversity or @cuboulder I’d love to chat! 

#october5th #birthdaytwins #gardenofthegods #birthdayweek #coloradosprings
Open
I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

#loveoneanother❤️ #parentingteens #momofteens #anxietyawareness #backtoschooloutfit #changemakers #parenthood_moments
Open
These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

#smallbusinesslaunch #clothingbrands #teenentrepreneur #launchday #launchparty #teenbusiness #shopsmallbusinesses #proudmoment
Open
I was a “houseplant lady” before the pandemic, but I think since the pandemic I get to add the word “crazy” to that title. So. Many. Plants. I’m not mad about it!

This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

#plantmomlife #crazyplantpeople #houseplantlove #monsteraperu #pottingmix #plantobsession #plantcollectors #plantsmakepeoplehappy
Open
Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

#westbottoms #tinygreenhouse #plantfamily #pandemicprojects #shoplocalkc #happyplants #plantvibes #summerofyes
Open
Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
Open
Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
Happy birthday @ella.r.doyle 💕💕💕 We love you!
Open
I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

#farmlifeisthebestlife #chickensofig #barnlife #iwantitall #hensofinstagram #citygirlcountrygirl
Open
I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

#plantladyisthenewcatlady #plantladylife #plantcuttings #newplants #etsyshopping #shopsmallbusinesses #plantloversofinstagram
Open
Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

#pinkflowers🌸 #happyday💕 #touchingbase #spreadhappiness #thursdaytherapy #lifecoachforwomen #springflowersmakemehappy
Open
Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
Open
Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
Open
J is for...jam!
.
My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
.
I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
.
.
#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
Open
It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
.
Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
.
.
.
#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
Open
I is for Inspiration!
.
The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
.
With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
.
If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
.
.
.
@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
Open
H is for...high!
.
It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
.
I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
.
.
 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
Open
G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
.
.
#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
Open
F is for...food photography.
.
This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
.
Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
.
.
#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
Follow on Instagram
For our site policies, click here.

Copyright © 2006-2023 Dine and Dish | design by Feast Design Co | Wordpress VPS