In my family there are few recipes that hold more meaning and versatility than crêpes. I can remember helping my mother make crêpes when I was about the same age as Madeline in the photo above. She would first cook them, then meticulously place a Cool Whip bowl upside down to trim them in perfect circles. My important job was always to eat the edges she trimmed off (I ...
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Bircher Muesli
I worked in the upscale restaurant at a famous resort many years ago. This restaurant was well-known for their brunch buffet and I was puzzled that they would serve something so unexciting in appearance next to decadent indulgences like smoked salmon and Eggs Benedict. That is until I tasted Bircher Muesli. After my first bite, I had a new favorite that I enjoyed every ...
Decorated Eggs- Adorable Chick Deviled Eggs
Last year, when I told my 9-year-old son we were going to decorate eggs, he got excited. He started plotting and planning what he would do with crayons, markers, and food coloring. When I began to peel the plain white boiled eggs, he was visibly surprised. "Mommy, have you forgotten something?" he asked, his tone edged with disappointment. ...
Eggnog Stuffed French Toast
I was recently asked to provide a Christmas morning recipe for a friend that writes for a local newspaper. I shared my overnight oatmeal recipe and pulled out one of my favorite breakfast casserole ideas- Stuffed French Toast. I have been making stuffed French-toast casseroles for years. They are so wonderful because you make them ahead and then bake it in the morning. This ...
Decorating (Breakfast) for Christmas
The morning of December 25th starts early in most households, especially those with children! With the flurry of activities and excitement, you probably don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen but you'll still need Breakfast. Overnight Oatmeal is such a favorite for my kids that we may end up having it for our family breakfast on Christmas morning. I wanted to make ...
