Spinach & Tomato Frittata

So I was going through my crisper the other day to try and clean it up before I start storing Christmas dinner ingredients in there when I noticed I had a bunch of spinach leaves thisclose to going bad. I also found half an onion and a few vine tomatoes on their last leg. This could only mean one thing – time to make a veggie frittata.

Cranberry Bars

In an effort to save money this Christmas, I have decided to bake and sew and create gifts for friends and family. As a test, I made a batch of cranberry bars to see if they’d a)come out well and b)be easy to package as gifts.

Grits & Sausage Bake

I love the idea of quiches and other baked dishes for breakfast. I found this recipe for a grits and sausage bake on the back of an old shool box of grits. Cheesy, crumbily and deliciously satisfying (my husband performed his signature fork lick after the first bite), this dish is perfect for larger families or anyone entertaining a few friends at Brunch.

Breakfast Cookbook Gift Guide

With the new focus on this blog being all things breakfast, I wanted to do a round-up of some of my favorite breakfast-related cookbooks. Some of you may be thinking, “why pay for an egg recipe when I can just get one off the Internet for free?” Well, because cookbooks are a sure-fire way to retainrecipes. I can’t tell you how many recipes jotted down on a slip of paper or saved as a bookmark that I have lost for good. Also, cookbooks are awesome (hence the name of this blog!) and are usually full of drool-worthy pictures . So, stop being a cheapskate and buy a book for yourself or the foodie on your gift list.

(The Big Book of Breakfast – another edition to the best-selling “The Big Book Of” series. )

Triple Berry Loaf

Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries come together in unison to make this fluffly, delectable breakfat treat. Perfect with coffee or tea, this quick bread helps the mornings linger a little longer – and it’s low fat, I think.

Testing and Techniques

I am testing out my twitterfeed but also wanted to hip you to a great crash course on some popular cooking techniques over at the San Francisco Chronicle. They teach you how to do everything from breading to folding to making a roux and there are videos too! So if you’re a novice, a little rusty, or a culinary snob looking for something else to criticize, check it out.

Also, if you haven’t noticed I changed the blog template and will be adding a new header. This blog will focus exclusively on breakfast and brunch items since a)they are my favorite and b)a general food blog is just too unfocused. So from here on out we will be playing with all things breakfast-y and helping you find neat and inventive ways to enjoy the most important meal of the day.

Whole Grain Buscuits w/Gravy

Who doesn’t love biscuits and gravy? I took this traditional treat and added a dose of *health* and fiber by using whole wheat flour.

Eggs Benedict w/ Crab & Spicy Creole Mustard

*Sorry for the low quality picture*

This recipe is from an episode of G. Garvin’s show ‘Turning up the Heat”.

Gifting Streusel Loaves

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe for Cherry Pecan Streusel Loaf and love the idea of gifting them even more. Martha really is perfection, isn’t she?

Popovers

Popovers are light, hollow rolls made from egg batter. Popular in Europe, they make an appearance in America during brunch at high end restaurants but you can make them at home yourself because they are so easy it really should be a crime.  However, the trick is to make the perfect batch of popovers without collapsing them.