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pumpkin pancakes with caramel syrup and pecans
December 2, 2011 – 10:25 am | 19 Comments
pumpkin pancakes with caramel syrup and pecans

These pancakes are quick, easy and delicious – with or without the homemade caramel syrup!

Crunchy Cinnamon Topping in 2 minutes
November 19, 2011 – 11:24 am | 17 Comments
Crunchy Cinnamon Topping in 2 minutes

A crunchy cinnamon topping you can use for any number of delicious desserts!

the BEST egg casserole
August 23, 2011 – 6:51 pm | 6 Comments
the BEST egg casserole

My favorite egg casserole, plus 12 great reasons to eat your eggs!

the stuffed french toast waffle panini
October 3, 2010 – 1:41 am | 17 Comments
the stuffed french toast waffle panini

When Alan and I first met, we lived in Newport Beach, CA  – a place filled with great breakfast joints.  Our favorite was Side Street Cafe, a tiny and adorable little pancake house where all …

4th of July Recipes
July 3, 2010 – 1:36 am | 7 Comments
4th of July Recipes

Hey guys! Here are a couple of 4th of July recipes that are perfect for barbecues! Have a great weekend!
Fourth of July Recipe – Red, White & Blue Cooler (non-alcoholic and great for kids!)

Sweet Potato-Chicken Hash and Poached Eggs with Green Chile Hollandaise
April 8, 2010 – 8:00 am | 11 Comments
Sweet Potato-Chicken Hash and Poached Eggs with Green Chile Hollandaise

One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever eaten!

now that’s some twisted bacon!
March 13, 2010 – 6:10 am | 21 Comments
now that’s some twisted bacon!

Two simple ways to make bacon better. You can thank me later.

chocolate bowls…and a bit of chocolate orange mousse
February 21, 2010 – 10:04 am | 20 Comments
chocolate bowls…and a bit of chocolate orange mousse

To make these easy chocolate bowls, you only need chocolate…and balloons!

Peach-Pear Crisp
September 22, 2009 – 6:35 am | 7 Comments
Peach-Pear Crisp

Oh yeah, Fall is here!  And there’s nothing better than the start of fall desserts – especially crisps and cobblers!  What’s special about this one is that Alta, from the fabulous food blog Tasty Eats …

Blueberries on the Bottom Cake
September 11, 2009 – 7:44 am | 9 Comments
Blueberries on the Bottom Cake

After a personally long and difficult week, I woke up this morning resolved to return to my usual positive, outgoing self. I was reading through this beautiful post from Katie over at “goodLife eats” …

Orzo Pasta with Shrimp
August 10, 2009 – 6:35 am | 8 Comments
Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

A refreshing dish – perfect for your Memorial Day picnic!

nana’s oatmeal pancakes
July 29, 2009 – 8:35 am | 22 Comments
nana’s oatmeal pancakes

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Period.

mac ‘n cheese for grownups!
June 12, 2009 – 7:28 am | 8 Comments
mac ‘n cheese for grownups!

Comfort food.  Admittedly it’s best on a rainy, dreary day – and since that’s all we’ve had around here lately that’s what I’ve been craving.  Macaroni and cheese is one of my favorites – if …

refreshing strawberry limeade
June 3, 2009 – 6:11 am | 5 Comments
refreshing strawberry limeade

24 limes.  That’s how many limes lost their juicy little lives in the lime-juice bath massacre in my kitchen.  The strawberries were innocent bystanders, but they were necessary casualties.  (the carnage) ———>
Limeade seems to be …

Johnsonville Brat Throwdown!
June 1, 2009 – 9:23 am | 10 Comments
Johnsonville Brat Throwdown!

I’ve been eating brats since the day I was born.  I was born and raised in WI, where it’s practically a legal requirement to raise your kids on bratwurst and sauerkraut.  They’re sent to school …

mango banana smoothie – it’s what’s for dinner!
May 7, 2009 – 8:05 am | 10 Comments
mango banana smoothie – it’s what’s for dinner!

Freshly squeezed orange juice, fresh mango and banana blended with organic honey-flavored yogurt fresh from the dairy farm.  Yeah, it’s what’s for dinner.  Or at least it could be, if you’re into thick, delicious healthy …

flavored butters
February 4, 2009 – 10:28 am | No Comment
flavored butters

There are very few things on this planet that I enjoy more than butter.  Mixing herbs, spices or jams right into it and serving a pretty log just makes it that much better.  This is …