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Blueberry Johnnycakes

I recently told my mom that one of my favorite dinners growing up was when we’d have ‘breakfast for dinner.’ Typically, it was warm scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, pancakes, or waffles. The novelty of it, and the fact that syrup was involved, made it delightful. My mom laughed, because she made this meal at […]

Posted 17 July 2010 | blueberries   breakfast   comfort food   kid stuff   seasonal   simple dinners | Comments (4) Tagged: , , ,

Blueberry Boy Bait

With a name like Blueberry Boy Bait, how could anyone (male or female) resist? Although with two sons, a husband, two boy cats and a boy dog, boys are the LAST thing I need to lure to my home. I’m full up on boys. Maybe I can lure a nanny or housekeeper? Perhaps Mary Poppins […]

Posted 12 July 2010 | baked goods   blueberries   breakfast   dessert   seasonal   vegetarian | Comments (2) Tagged: , ,

Tropical Frappés

This is the beverage I served with my brunch last weekend. It was not quite as healthy as my usual green smoothies, but it was delicious and a lovely peach color. It was meant to be an upscale Orange Julius. Notice the fabulous reusable glass straw – we’re using a lot of straws in our […]

Posted 31 March 2010 | beverage   breakfast   kid stuff   vegetarian | Comments (2) Tagged: , , ,

Huevos Rancheros

Chef Rick Bayless is coming to town the weekend of April 17th. I’m a big fan – and more on these goings on later, but in the meantime, I’m in a Mexican state of mind. Huevos Rancheros, presented in single-serving crocks, seemed like the right mix of elegant casual for our weekend brunch. You can […]

Posted 29 March 2010 | breakfast   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments (1) Tagged: , , ,

Jam Doughnut Muffins for Brunch

We had friends over for brunch today that we hadn’t seen in quite some time. They were kind enough to drive almost two hours to see us, so I felt compelled to give them a good meal. We ate, talked, and had a lovely morning. Here was the menu: Jam Doughnut Muffins Tropical Frappés Huevos […]

Posted 27 March 2010 | baked goods   breakfast   comfort food | Comments (4) Tagged: , , , ,