In our house it wouldn't be Christmas morning without Bubble Bread. I make this bread just before heading to bed in great anticipation of Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve. I'm always exhausted, but this simple breakfast dish has become a tradition I wouldn't miss for the world. Bubble Bread only takes a few minutes to prepare, then you leave it on the counter overnight. On Christmas morning, I pop the bundt pan of goodness in the oven ...
Summer Squash Frittata
My friend Lulu is one of the best cooks this side of, well, heaven. She's got a knack for all things food related and can turn simple ingredients into masterpieces. More than the food she serves, though, her kitchen embodies the meaning of home. We've spent countless hours, with Littles spanning all ages, at barstools pulled up to her center island sipping hot chocolate, testing out-of-this-world recipes, decorating gingerbread houses, ...
How to make Homemade Kefir
What is Kefir? Kefir (pronounced kee-fer) is a cultured milk, similar to yogurt, that originated in the Caucasus Mountains in Eastern Europe. Known for it's intense health benefits, kefir is a favorite source of live probiotics. Probiotics are essential for a healthy gut—they fight the bad bacteria and boost the good ones which results in a stronger immune system. Kefir is also high in protein, Vitamin B, and calcium. I just ...
Delicious Grain Free Waffles
One of the benefits of weekend mornings is the bonus of quiet time I have to myself. I never imagined the day would come when one, much less all four, of the Littles would sleep through breakfast. The Littles aren't so little anymore. Last weekend I re-read the cookbook Against the Grain. After six weeks of Thanksgiving through New Year's celebrating, my body is craving cleaner, healthy fare. I was intrigued by Danielle Walker's ...
31 Days: Outrageous Hospitality Begins At Home
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:9 Well, I blew that one. A couple weeks ago, I shared with Husband and the Littles around the supper table my intent to host 31 Days of Outrageous Hospitality. Get this, not twelve hours later I was bitching about breakfast. Nice, huh? I don't remember the exact words I said as the Littles arrived sleepily in the kitchen hoping for something warm to break the overnight ...
Avocado Coconut Cream Smoothie
I love instagram. It makes me all kinds of happy to see and post fun pictures. Snapshots tell mini stories that would otherwise go unnoticed. Or forgotten. Posting on instagram is much easier than blogging. For example, I wanted to share my favorite new smoothie recipe with you. So I took a photo of my avocado coconut cream smoothie this morning. The photo is awful. It was still dark outside, the automatic flash went off, it's out of ...
Kristin’s Granola Balls
It's full-on spring sport season around here. Lacrosse and track keep the older three Littles running full steam ahead and me running in circles! Snacks are of the essence and these easy, no bake granola balls are our go-to favorite. Perfect pick-me-ups in carpool or on the way to the field for practice, these healthy bites of energy keep us all in good spirits for the busy days of spring. In totally un-related news {except that I ...
Healthy Green Smoothie Recipes
Husband bought a juicer. He's like a kid in the candy store, except in this particular store the candy is of the kale, cucumber, beets, and parsley variety. Every morning I watch him carefully concoct a rich blend of color and nutrients into a tall glass of juicy perfection. I haven't tackled the juicer yet, but so far Husband has shared his morning creations and I can tell you I'm hooked. My favorite juice so far is a dark green blend ...
Christmas Morning Cream Biscuits
Every so often the dairy fairy brings me a pint of whole cream straight from the farm. These are very happy days. I would be content to sip the rich cream from the jar with a straw, but decided to spread the deliciousness around a little. These creamy (literally) biscuits are so simple and delicious. The Littles gobbled them up warm from the oven. I made them on the smallish side—using the rim of a glass jar—perfect for little hands ...
Banana Vanilla Oatmeal
Littlest is particularly fond of oatmeal. She loves overnight oatmeal and baked oatmeal. Now that she's in kindergarten she's eager to show off her measuring and mixing skills. Banana vanilla oatmeal is currently her favorite way to make breakfast for herself. If you have little ones in the house, let them experiment with this easy breakfast recipe. If not, don't be intimidated by the required kindergarten skills - you can do it! ...