Category Archives: Breakfast

Greek Yogurt with Figs and Honey

When I’m in a hurry, my go-to breakfast is yogurt with a bunch of toppings thrown on top. I wasn’t in a hurry this morning but I still made a bowl. Sometimes, I crave disorder. The funny thing about making … Continue reading

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Liège Waffles

The first winter that I lived in France, I went to Belgium for a week for Christmas break. I spent most of my time drinking beer, gorging myself on chocolate, and eating waffles. I grew up thinking that Belgian waffles … Continue reading

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All the Latkes

If you would have asked me a year ago if I’d be frying 50 latkes in December, I would have laughed in your face. My, how times have changed. I’ve always celebrated Hanukkah, even though my level of dedication varies. … Continue reading

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Mixed Berry Chia Jam

I woke up this morning and wanted to make chia jam. So, I did. I didn’t have the patience to use a real recipe so I improvised. Traditional jam requires more cooking time, and I don’t know about you, but the … Continue reading

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Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal with Pear

Two updates: First, it snowed. Second, I made this oatmeal. Winter weather started in St. Louis this weekend. Friday morning, ice started pelting down. By Saturday, people were slipping and sliding down the road. I avoided the worst of it … Continue reading

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Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Spinach

#tbt to the best eggs I’ve ever made in my life. Oh wait, that was today. These eggs are out of control good. They make you scream words that you never thought that you’d scream in your kitchen. Unless, that is, … Continue reading

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Maple Walnut Oatmeal With Peaches

I wanted to make this oatmeal during the summer, but it seemed kind of heavy for 100 degree days in D.C. I’m glad that I saved it until now. For most of us, peaches aren’t in season. But I found … Continue reading

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Berries

Ricka-ricka-REMIX. I made lemon ricotta pancakes around this time last year. But I think I got lazy at one point in the recipe and didn’t completely whip the egg whites into soft peaks. The pancakes were still good, but they … Continue reading

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In Defense of Crunchy Peanut Butter

Some people think crunchy peanut butter has an attitude problem. I think it’s misunderstood. I grew up eating only smooth peanut butter, the Jif and Peter Pan variety. I never missed crunchy peanut butter because I never knew that it … Continue reading

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Caramelized Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl

Whenever I think of peanut butter and bananas together, I think of Elvis. The King was a fan of the combo and I can’t say that I blame him. What’s better than salty peanut butter with sweet bananas? A: Salty peanut … Continue reading

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