Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
How are you holding up through the pandemic? My husband and I are both only partially vaccinated, so this year's Easter celebration was held outdoors. We lucked out with perfect…
Quick Pumpkin Muffins in a Pinch (Vegan)
Our most recent company breakfast was on Halloween this year. When the signup sheet went out, I put down that I would bring "something high carb", with the assumption that…
Cardamom Citrus Salad
A few weeks ago my husband's aunt and uncle were hosting a casual family dinner while my husband's grandmother was in town to visit. They had all of the bases…
Homemade Waffle Toppings: Brandy Apple Compote, Coconut Whipped Cream, Sugared Strawberries, and Blueberry Compote
Some friends recently got married, and one of the things they registered for was a waffle iron. When my husband heard this, he expressed his envy to them, because he…
Broiled Grapefruit
Ohhh how I love grapefruit! For a good six months of the year, eating one is my first order of business when I get to the office. Personally, I peel…
Breakfast Enchiladas
While trying to figure out what kind of brunch masterpiece I was going to impress everyone with, I decided that I should probably serve some real food, too. Since I…
Blueberry Cheese Danish
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed a post about the fantastic pastry I made for brunch a couple of weekends back. At some point on a…
Tropical Banana Bread
We've gotten much better at purchasing just the right amount of produce for the week (even when it's Costco sized), but somehow I once again found myself with a couple…
Vegetarian Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
After my grandpa passed away we stopped doing a big extended family Thanksgiving, so my mum started doing a smaller scale dinner with just our nuclear family. This meant an…
Cookie Butter (from any cookie!)
I've never been one to hop on the decadent spreads bandwagon. For me, there's something that feels wrong about the idea of spreadable cookies - pureed carbs mixed with fat…
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Every year at my work we do a company breakfast and pajama party. We've had it catered in the past (though I've been known to bring something anyway - any…
Quick and Easy Gluten Free Peach Crisp
Similar to Mother's Day, my husband and I were lucky enough to spend Father's day morning at my folks' place for breakfast, and the evening at his folks' place for…
Creamy Coconut Chia Pudding with Bananas
When putting together the menu for Mother's Day, I wanted something yummy, but also super healthy and nutrient rich. I was about to dig out my cookbooks when I remembered…
Lemon-Strawberry Coffee Cake
I hope all of the mamas out there had a fabulous Mother's Day! My husband and I were lucky enough to visit with my family in the morning, and his…
Vanilla Granola with Quinoa and Chia Seeds
Every morning, my husband and I wake up a little early to chat over coffee and breakfast before heading off to work (... though since this weekend it has mostly…