by Karen on November 4, 2012

Cupcakes are the perfect size for a lot of things. I’ve prepared meatloaf cupcakes in the past and they were a huge hit. It made sense to try something in the breakfast realm. Ingenious but easy and full of possibilities. I added salsa to one of the cups, and avocado with grated cheese to another. [...]
by Karen on June 21, 2012

There is nothing like a good British Cream Scone. I just used cream cheese instead of clotted cream or Devonshire Cream which is English, and a dollup of homemade strawberry jam. You can add raisins if you want, I didn’t. Some other time. So light and fluffy with a tendered golden outside. Once you make [...]
by Karen on June 18, 2012

Can I tell you that I love all shell-fish. Quiche is a cherished dinner at our home, so when it comes summer time I bring on the crab! Oh this is a flawless recipe. You can take the easy route with a pre-made crust. Feeling adventurous, then make my savory pie crust with dill and thyme to enhance [...]

I’m writing this post today because it was National Egg Day yesterday!!! And we just went on a trip to Muir Beach and made our famous Eggies in a Basket breakfast. This so happens to be Juliana’s signature dish. I have always tried to get as much protein into this kid ever since she started eating solids. She never really [...]
by Karen on January 11, 2012

Okay you we can do this the easy way or the hard way, you pick. For me I’ve done it both just depends on how much time I have. Like you would expect making them from scratch always tastes better and the preferred method. These are a big hit which ever way you pick. You can’t go wrong [...]
by Karen on October 6, 2011

Couldn’t pass this one up. I’m always looking for healthier options for my kids and myself. But we all want something that tastes good. I saw this article about the head chef at the White House, Sam Kass. He makes these oat and fruit bars for the Obama kids. Tasty little treats that you can make with so many variations. Both my [...]
by Karen on September 26, 2011