Saturday mornings mean big breakfasts at home. These breakfasts are never planned ahead of time, they are just made up in the spur of the moment based on whatever is left in the fridge at the end of the week. This particular Saturday we were heading out for a day of house (or condo) hunting, […]
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Spring Brunch Recipes
Yesterday we talked about entertaining tips, and today it is time to share the recipes. This brunch menu has a great mix of sweet and savory, and breakfast and lunch – so there is something for everyone. Each dish is easy to serve in small portions so guests can try a little of everything. Recipes don’t […]
How To Host A Spring Brunch
Spring has arrived and it is time to celebrate! Whether you are planning a birthday party, a baby shower, or Mother’s Day brunch with family, these tips will show you have you don’t have to break the bank – or spend lots of time in the kitchen to create a memorable meal and event. The […]
Paleo Strawberry Scones
I love a good scone, they are my favorite food item to order at Starbucks. My Dad however, thinks scones are dry and boring. My Dad also thinks that Martha Stewart makes scones on every episode of her show. That is an entirely different issue though. I was inspired by my recent purchase of almond […]
Paleo Pancakes
Paleo Pancakes made with almond flour and served with real maple syrup are a delightful way to start a Sunday morning. Although I love a good restaurant brunch, during this cold winter I prefer to lounge in my pajamas and have breakfast at home. These pancakes were easy to prepare, and the leftovers tasted great […]
Poached Egg Salad
After two weeks of traveling and lots of dining out at restaurants, it is time to get back to reality. This was the first meal that I prepared when we returned home. Sometimes I just crave greens, and the croutons and poached egg on this salad make it feel like more of a meal. Since […]
Asparagus and Mushroom Omelets
Weekend breakfasts are the best. You may have noticed that we have been eating an insane amount of pasta lately. For that reason, my husband asked for no-carb breakfasts over the weekend. He suggested asparagus omelets and I decided to add some sautéed mushrooms and cream cheese. These asparagus and mushroom omelets only took about […]
Artichoke Omelet inspired by Southport Grocery
My favorite breakfast in Chicago is Southport Grocery‘s Spinach Omelet with artichokes. The problem is that Southport Grocery is so massively popular that there is usually a long wait. Plus it is nowhere near where I live. Fortunately, Southport Grocery’s menu gives you some hints on how to make the omelet; it is described as […]