Berry Sweet Things

I’m still all smiles thinking about Friday’s blogger meet-up. Woke up all happy and smiley, and then became even happier and smilier after making this breakfast (Though it looks a little overdone in the photo, I promise it was absolute perfection): Caramelized Challah French Toast with Peanut Butter & Bananas (serves 2): 1. Heat skillet [...]

Honey-Nut-Cherry French Toast

Delicious bread is key when making perfect french toast. Cranberry walnut bread from Four Worlds Bakery in Philadelphia was the star of this sweet and scrumptious breakfast. Honey-Nut-Cherry French Toast (Serves 2): 1. Pre-heat skillet to medium-high heat. 2. Toast 2 T pecan halves in skillet until you start to smell them. Remove from skillet [...]

Peanut Butter Banana French Toast

I love bread. And I ESPECIALLY love Ricki’s whole wheat challah bread. It’s the perfect raw material for making diner-worthy french toast. Start your 2010 off right with this delicious breakfast (Ricki’s challah is optional and highly recommended!). Peanut Butter Banana French Toast Ingredients to serve 2: 2 egg whites 1/2 cup skim milk generous [...]

Ice Cream, Ball Games and the Psychology of Cravings

Why can’t weekends be five days long and weeks be two days long? Sounds fair, right? I hope you all had a wonderful fall weekend! Here’s my recap: On Friday night, Carter and I made a black bean and roasted vegetable salad (page 226) from the American Heart Association’s One-Dish Meals cookbook. This is a [...]

The Tastes of September

I’m so happy you all enjoyed my “Who Needs Pumpkin Pie?” post. There are obviously lots of pumpkin fans out there! Here’s my pumpkin that I put in our window last night to celebrate the first day of fall . . . with a Bed, Bath & Beyond battery-operated tea light inside that changes colors. [...]