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I’m trying to channel my desire to make homemade goodies in a bit more healthy direction. These homemade chocolate chip peanut granola bars from Marathon Mom sound like just the ticket. I’m betting that my girl will gobble these right up. That kiddo is MADE of peanut butter. Other posts you might enjoy… Peanut Butter …
I have a weakness for any foods with poppyseeds. One of our local writers, Leigh Anne, makes these beautiful lemon poppyseed muffins:
Yogurt is a staple at our house. I’ve been writing my Healthy Living for Mom column for 5 months now and for most of that time my daily breakfast of choice has been yogurt and granola. But I’m ready for a break. But I like starting my day with yogurt. CONUNDRUM. I was flipping through old …
Think you’ve got a handle on your nutrition? Guess what I learned? These basic nutrition facts are some highlights from my Tennis magazine article – The 20 Things You Need to Know About Nutrition Eating a variety of fruits and veggies is better than eating the same 3 over and over again Eating breakfast can …
Christmas breakfast? Leftover eggnog after the holidays? Need to mix up your Sunday morning pancake? Eggnog Pancakes are here to save the day!
I ran across Mom on Timeout’s post on Frozen Breakfast Burritos and had to try them. I dutifully cooked all the ingredients and assembled them all, splitting them into two groups: one had a little bit of cheddar cheese, and the second had roasted butternut squash and green chile sauce (those are for mama.) I …
Still trying to figure out what to give your neighbors this year? Check out these eight ideas and be the Neighbor Gift Expert! Or, share a link with your neighbor and see if YOU can be the recipient. Peppermint Bark If you’re my neighbor, you know what’s coming. This is my standard neighbor gift. Christmas …
My neighbor, Amy, gave me a big bag of hot chocolate mix one year. Now that she’s moved away, I’m making my own batch to share as a neighbor gift. What’s in homemade hot chocolate mix, you ask? Brown Eyed Baker has a rich and creamy recipe guaranteed to warm up cold fingers. Need a …
Carina has the interesting stories and videos from around the web this week!
I first enjoyed this yummy granola at a cozy bed and breakfast. The bed may have been cozy, but this GRANOLA was the best. I've got the recipe.
I found this oven french toast recipe over on The Pioneer Woman. The great thing about baking french toast is that for a lot of people with egg allergies, when the egg is baked into something it changes the protein and they can tolerate the eggs. That’s the case at our house, so I love …
Twas the night before Christmas and what should you make? Crockpot breakfast. You can wake up to the joys of Santa AND the sweet smell of french toast cooking in your crockpot. This breakfast has easy gluten and dairy free alternatives from Moms with Crockpots. Full post and recipe More recipes on TodaysMama: 10 Best …
Cream cheese, strawberries, almond crusted bread, a little powdered sugar . . . a little slice of heaven! Check out this strawberry french toast recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything (including this french toast): Full Recipe and Post More Recipes on TodaysMama: 10 Best French Toast Recipes Quick and Healthy Meal Tips for Summertime Busy …
Here’s a little sugar and spice for your Saturday morning breakfast: Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Bites from Multiply Delicious and the Williams and Sonoma Cooking Together cookbook. This recipe is perfect to get kids in the kitchen! Full Post and Recipe Williams and Sonoma Cooking Together Cookbook Check out their taste tested collection of recipes for …
Preparing a Vegan breakfast? Check out this delicious Cinnamon-Apple Vegan French Toast recipe. This is also a great recipe for people who have dairy or egg allergies. I have a toddler who has allergies to both and this recipe is perfect for us. Full post and recipe More Recipes from TodaysMama: 10 Best French Toast …
Dude. That’s the first word that comes to mind when I look at this coconut french toast recipe. Coconut, lime leaves, pineapple, this is your exotic french toast recipe to keep on file. This recipe is so exotic and international that they have even listed the ingredients in grams! That’s what I call authentic. (no …
I found this little baked french toast recipe in “O” Magazine about 8 years ago(ish). I’ve had it in my recipe folder ever since. I was looking for something to wow my in-laws with after our annual Christmas tree hunting trip (which usually results in a near death experience in the middle of the mountains …
If you’re accustomed to an on-the-go breakfast, take the cold cereal route, or WORSE, skip breakfast all together, the holidays are the perfect time to cozy up with something delicious in the morning.
Save your calories for Aunt Rita’s Sea Foam, this brunch menu not only whips together in a jiffy, it is light too! Many of the items on the menu can be made ahead of time for less “day-of” stress for the host or hostess.
