These wholesome banana nut muffins were a lifesaver last week. The short story: we went to the US Embassy. The long story… well, that’s coming. If you’re all about the eats, I won’t judge if you scroll right on down to the recipe. The rest of you, sit tight and hold my hand through my…
Make-Ahead Soaked Chia Oats
Most mornings I get up before 6 a.m. My kids wake up before the sun even realizes it’s dawn. Since we start our days early I want to spend as little time on breakfast prep as possible. That’s why my toddler and I eat make-ahead soaked chia oats or a nutritious smoothie almost every morning….
Pancake Recipe Roundup
I love pancake breakfasts. We get out of bed early around these parts since both my babies are keen to bright and early 6 a.m. wake ups. I’ll be the first to admit I’m a morning person and would much rather get up early than go to bed late, but even I struggle to function…
Quick Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Warm, gooey cinnamon rolls are one of my favorite breakfast foods. In university I baked my first batch while living in the dorms with three other girls. Once those pillow-soft rolls with tangy cream cheese frosting met my lips, I knew my roomies would not be offered the pleasure of sampling. Selfish, I know, but…
Wholesome Spiced Carrot Muffins
We ran out of cereal. For Husband, this was a pretty big deal, since he’d been forced to eat overnight oats with Summer and I for three days straight. Oatmeal is his kryptonite. I made wholesome spiced carrot muffins to get him out of his breakfast funk. They’re loads more nutritional than the Lucky Charms…
Homemade Croissants
Homemade Croissants. Pain au chocolat. Things that terrify, mystify, impress. Things that intrigue me, beg me to bake them, taunt me from the recesses of cookbooks and foodie blogs, “Try me, I dare you!” So I did. Homemade croissants have long been on my list of culinary “musts” and have remained there on that list…
Our Favorite Breakfast Smoothie
Summerbeth and I are generally awake shortly after the roosters crow. Yes, we really do hear roosters even in an urban neighborhood here in Costa Rica. Since I’m hardly able brew my cup of coffee with both eyes open at this ridiculously early hour, the last thing I want to do most days is cook…
Apple Cheesecake Breakfast Tarts
Apple cheesecake breakfast tarts have been on my mind since last month when they graced my breakfast table. The buttery, flaky homemade puff pastry decked out with cheesecake filling and brown sugar sprinkled apple slices is just about as good as it gets. These apple cheesecake breakfast tarts can be made in less than 30…
Blueberry Cheesecake Crêpes
I’ve been withholding something from you that it’s time to disclose: blueberry cheesecake crêpes are insanely delish and really must debut at your breakfast table stat. Crêpes might sound ooh la la impressive, especially if you serve them of gorgeous plates, but don’t be fooled. Crêpes are a snap to make. Add a simple topping of maple…
Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe
My great Uncle Jim is popular in his hometown for the incredible sour cream coffee cakes he passes out to neighbors and friends around the holidays. He knows I love ’em so much that he always makes sure I get one, even if it means my mom totes it carefully through customs in her carry-on…
