I'm writing to you from my dorm room on the campus of Colorado State University. And in about thirty minutes, I will join my kids downstairs in the dining hall for lunch. For years, I've dreamed of returning to on-campus, dining hall living, and now I'm living the dream for a few weeks. But as… Continue reading Blueberry Muffins
Category: brunch
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Waffles
Years ago when our kids were really little, we started a family tradition of breakfast for dinner on Thursdays, pizza and games on Fridays. With four kids in five and a half years, life was crazy. I needed a bit of structure to help me survive feeding and caring for everyone. Since then, we've adapted… Continue reading Bacon, Egg & Cheese Waffles
Bacon Cheddar Scones
The sun is shining!! And it's presently 64 degrees outside! So I guess it's time for me to come out of hibernation, at least for a few days until winter returns. I've been longing to send some yummy food ideas out to you all, but life. When it snows and temperatures hit 0 degrees and… Continue reading Bacon Cheddar Scones
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade cinnamon rolls are simply delightful, am I right? They make your house smell so good. And the warm, gooey, cinnamon-y bread on a cold [snowy] morning... ummm, yes please! Yes, you can buy them in a tube and bake them and your house will still smell good. I certainly did that for years until… Continue reading Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Meyer Lemon Cranberry Scones
Am I the only one buying up fresh cranberries like they're going out of season? Oh wait, they are!! Good thing I've stockpiled for a good while. Did you know cranberries are very high in antioxidants and have been shown to have anti-cancer effects on 17 different cancers? And lemons are cancer fighters too! Unfortunately,… Continue reading Meyer Lemon Cranberry Scones