As you know from the other recipes on our blog, I love all things related to brunch and weekends. I feel strongly that Sunday mornings were made for freshly baked quiche, warm cups of coffee, and lazy snuggles on theRead More
I love a classic brunch Bloody Mary. However, this cocktail has been missing from my life since the start of COVID-19 (I know I’m not the only one). I’ve never attempted to make my own Bloody Mary at home butRead More
This Tomato & Avocado Eggs Benedict recipe has been on my “list” since I baked my first batch of Simple & Easy Breakfast Biscuits. To be honest, Eggs Benedict has always seemed like a difficult recipe to make so IRead More
My husband recently stumbled into a corner of the internet that I didn’t know existed… fancy scrambled eggs (I don’t know why I’m surprised). Gordon Ramsey, Anthony Bourdain, and Ina Garten each have their own “best scrambled eggs” recipes outlinedRead More
I am so fortunate to have a mother-in-law that makes and shares delicious dishes and desserts with us. Shout-out to Susan for all the yummy recipes! After receiving this gorgeous 12-inch porcelain cake stand (affiliate link) from Sweese, it seemedRead More
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been frantically searching for all of the best pumpkin-themed recipes. The months of October and November are here for a very limited time, so I feel the need to squeeze ALL of the deliciousRead More
Ask anyone in my family and you’ll know that my Mama makes the best cheesy grits. One of my favorite smells from the kitchen is a bubbling, buttery, ooey-gooey casserole filled with grits. It’s incredible! These grits are one ofRead More
Earlier in the year, Nielsen-Massey Vanilla challenged me to #BetterMyBake. Through that experience I learned how to make homemade pretzels. While my original recipe featured sweet Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels with Vanilla Frosting (ugh, they are so good and still oneRead More
The weather in Chicago has been heating up and I’ve been looking for ways to cool down in the kitchen. For me, the easiest way to do this is with a quick and easy breakfast smoothie each morning. This particularRead More
I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for savory, potato-based breakfast dishes. Hashbrowns, hot skillets, and burritos are my consistent go-tos on any brunch menu. Knowing this, it was only a matter of time before I tried creatingRead More
Kneading dough by hand. Is there anything more therapeutic? Aside from relieving stress, kneading dough by hand (as opposed to using a stand mixer) has several baking benefits. Kneading dough by hand improves gluten formation and prevents your dough fromRead More
