Muffin Man
On a lazy Sunday, there's nothing better than lounging around in pajamas and baking homemade muffins for breakfast. These pumpkin chocolate chip ones are my favorite since they're full of flavor and...
View ArticleBrunch and Beach
I'm definitely what you would call a creature of habit. I like to reserve my Sundays for multiple naps (seriously - one in the morning and one in the late afternoon), long strolls to get coffee and...
View ArticleLemon Ricotta Pancakes
When I was little I loved the ritual of Saturday morning pancakes. The buttery smell wafted through the entire house and was a guarantee that the rest of the morning would be spent indulgently lazy and...
View ArticleHomemade English Muffins
At brunch this past weekend, I ordered my usual Eggs Benedict, but noticed something new on the menu: it came with a homemade English Muffin. I wasn't sure if I'd even notice the difference, since it...
View ArticleHomemade Granola
I like the idea of granola, but often find the texture stale, and the flavors cloying and artificial. I've wanted to bake some from scratch for quite some time, but I wasn't convinced that it could...
View ArticleBreakfast Pizza
Last week I shared a picture of a breakfast pizza (here) that I ordered at a little cafe by the beach. It was unconventionally wonderful, with the allure of a classic dish made appropriate for the...
View ArticlePancetta Waffles with Peaches
Waffles (with not-so-healthy toppings) used to be my go-to meal every time I went out for breakfast. There's nothing wrong with whipped cream and strawberries, but it pretty much guarantees that the...
View ArticlePain au Chocolat
This is the ideal breakfast for cold mornings when a bowl of cereal just doesn't cut it. I followed an abbreviated version of the classic Pain au Chocolat (recipe here), and they still came out tasting...
View ArticleCinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are one of my favorite indulgences, and this past weekend presented the ideal time to whip up a batch. Saturday morning was dark and damp, and the smell of these in the oven made it...
View ArticlePancakes with Rum Syrup
Certain foods simply make me happy and pancakes pretty much top that list. I'm not sure if it's the fluffy consistency, the way they make the entire house feel cozy, or the fact that I associate them...
View ArticleBaked French Toast
French toast feels like home. It reminds me of foggy mornings, thick blankets, and entire days spent by a fire. It brings with it such nostalgia - not from childhood, per se, but when I was back home...
View ArticleCaramelized Onion and Pancetta Quiche
I like to think of myself as one of those hosts that's perpetually cool and calm...but it's usually not the case. I wake up annoyingly early (as in 6am without an alarm everyday), so if I'm having...
View ArticleHomemade Bagels
September 11th always creeps up on me. Even saying the date out loud feels raw and prickly, even though I couldn't have been further removed from the events that took place eleven years ago. I had just...
View ArticleApple Yogurt Coffee Cake
We almost always have apples in the house - they're an afterthought, of sorts - an item that perpetually appears on our shopping list year-round when we go to the farmers' market each Sunday. They...
View ArticleDutch Babies
My love of pancakes has been documented before (and once again here), but it wasn't until recently that my taste has veered away from a traditional buttermilk cake into the thinner (and infinitely...
View ArticleBlueberry Crumb Coffee Cake Muffins
My love for baked goods has been well documented, but I've never been particularly drawn to coffee cake. It always felt like something I'd eat when I was a grandmother, playing Bridge. But whenever you...
View ArticleStrawberry Buttermilk Scones
Closing out the summer is always a little bittersweet, especially with the loss of seasonal berries. Using up the last basket of flavorful strawberries, I followed this scone recipe from Tartine. They...
View ArticleApple Cinnamon Pancakes
Nearly every weekend I have this fantasy that I'm going to spring out of bed, bounce into the kitchen and whip up a batch of amazing pancakes. In reality, I typically (crankily) flop out like a drunken...
View ArticleClassic French Toast
I've spent many weekend mornings at a little spot known as The Griddle Cafe. It's the kind of place that's both crazy and comforting. The mobs of people waiting to get in can be nuts and the people...
View ArticleBest Oatmeal Ever
It's not that I'm exactly against oatmeal, but anytime I order it for breakfast, I feel like I'm being punished. More often than not, it takes on a mushy texture and not-so-great flavor, which is...
View ArticleElevated Egg McMuffin
Few things bring me more pleasure than a perfectly crafted sandwich and I'm not embarrassed to admit that I think the McMuffin is one of the best. While it's hard to improve on the original, M Street...
View ArticleToast: Four Ways
Living in Los Angeles, I see my share of food trends, early and often. The ubiquity of gluten-free/vegan/juiced/non-GMO food is so common, it's no longer a trend but part of the regular menu at many...
View ArticleFrench Toast Fingers
Everyone has their go-to brunch dish and for me, it's French Toast. However, if I'm serving more than one person, I often find myself spending half the time in the kitchen, making fresh batches every...
View ArticleSmoked Salmon Frittata Bites
I typically prefer my eggs "over medium," served with a side of greasy hash browns and some hearty sourdough, but these bite-sized smoked salmon frittatas are undeniably cuter than the standard diner...
View ArticleThe Best Blueberry Scones
Scones are one of the few pastries that elicit strong opinions from people and I think that's because they're deceptively tricky to get right. For years, my husband equated eating one to filling his...
View ArticleBlueberry Coconut Smoothie
I know a lot of people that don't eat breakfast and are able to function normally. I'm not one of those people. If I don't have a pretty substantial meal early in the day, I'll be a useless mess around...
View ArticleBreakfast Taco Bar
Most weekends we'll go out for brunch at least once, since it's my favorite meal. I typically order things I don't normally make at home, like french toast, poached eggs or most recently, the breakfast...
View ArticleJam Filled Corn Muffins
I've always found corn muffins better suited on a plate with barbecued chicken and baked beans than alongside my morning cup of coffee. But this Barefoot Contessa recipe, which pipes them full of fruit...
View ArticlePumpkin Pancakes with Chocolate Chips
When G and I moved into our house, one of the selling points was the nearly untouched range that had a griddle built in. Naturally I decided that every weekend would feature at least one pancake...
View ArticleFoggy Friday Morning
Last Friday was one of those dreamy foggy days that makes everything feel a bit cozier and more fall-like. We spent a quiet early morning at home and then drove out to Venice for the opening of Blue...
View ArticleSpinach + Feta Quiche
Sunday brunch is, quite simply, the best meal of the week. Whether heading out to a bottomless mimosa-soaked continental spread, or baking buttery pastries to serve with seasonal jams, the vast amount...
View ArticleFarmers' Market Brunch
I recently hosted a brunch at our place for a few friends, assisted by our food contributor Gaby. One of my favorite things about living in L.A. is the abundance of farmers' markets. It's long been a...
View Article13 Breakfasts You Can Make in the Time Your Commute Would Normally Take
In our pre-quarantine existences, breakfast sometimes (okay, often) took the form of cold cereal eaten at our desks, a banana lathered in peanut butter on our way out the door, or a quick cup of coffee...
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