Category Archives: breakfast

Carrot Cake Scookins. Are they Scones, Cookies or Muffins?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

Who cares? These were waiting for me when I arrived home from work, made by The One Who Loves Creating in the Kitchen as Much As I Do. They are a cross between a scone, a cookie and a muffin, … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Coconut Smoothie

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Christmas holiday breakfast. Easy. Do you have a favourite smoothie recipe? Please share it in the comments below so we can all benefit. 1 cup cranberry juice 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (from carton, NOT canned) 1/2 cup plain greek … Continue reading →

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Nuts . . . and Squirreling Things Away

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

One of the first food blogs I started following way back when was Deb Perelman’s Smitten Kitchen. It has an inexplicable charm, likely because of the balance of her passion for all things food-related and her light-hearted wit. Reading her … Continue reading →

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Sweet ‘n Salty Breakfast: Toasted Quinoa on Yogurt

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

I am officially sick of my daily breakfast. I have the same thing every day: oatmeal with psyllium, walnuts, blueberries, and cinnamon. Cholesterol-lowering perhaps, but it is boring. When I spotted this recipe on food52, I knew I had to … Continue reading →

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Laura’s Granola

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

The sky is the limit with this one. Use whatever combinations of grains, seeds, nuts, or dried fruit you like. This one is Laura’s specialty. Mix together 5 cups rolled oats 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 … Continue reading →

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