There’s something so comforting about a stack of pancakes. In my mind, they literally just feel like the weekend. (However, if you’re a freelancer or don’t work a 9-to-5, you’re probably wondering what is this “weekend” I speak of. I know the feeling!) Regardless, I think we can all agree that pancakes can do no wrong. …
In my mind, pancakes are like the canvases of breakfast food. The simplicity of a basic recipe leaves so much room for customization. Love cinnamon buns? Add cinnamon swirls and cream cheese frosting for cinnamon roll pancakes. Add chopped fruit, dried fruit, or all of the above. If you’re feeling savory, add some veggies and …
When it comes to superfoods, quinoa is the real deal. It’s basically the only plant food that doubles as a complete protein, thanks to all the essential amino acids that it offers. Quinoa is also jam-packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and it’s super versatile to boot. (Is my nutrition nerdiness showing yet?) And while it’s often …
On most mornings, I make a veggie omelette. Other times, I’ll eat banana pancakes (highly recommended!) or a bagel with cream cheese, spices, and veggies. All of them are fool-proof favorites that I can eat every single day. But lately? I’ve been really into crazy French toast recipes. It all started with this gingersnap-crusted French toast …
One of my latest pieces at Extra Crispy had me on a mission to make a week’s worth of breakfast with Trader Joe’s groceries. Easy enough, right? Well, the catch was that I had to spend under 20 bucks. I was able to pull it off by spending $19.50 (on the dot) and even had some …
A lot can happen during breakfast. Lately, I’ve been trying to keep breakfast time to just that: breakfast. Just my food and my thoughts. No work, no email, no phone. It’s harder than it sounds, but I’m finding that it lets my brain relax and (often) wander. In this case, my brain wandered to an …
