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Banana Bread with Peanut Butter Glaze

August 26, 2015 by Allison Hudson

Why did I bake banana bread today? Oh, because the heat came on this morning… that and, it is easily the case that having homemade baked goods on our counter helps home feel warm and familiar. We are getting there as far as settling into our new digs, in no small part thanks to repeated cooking and at last, baking. This batch of banana bread includes something I rarely if ever use: a glaze topping. Typically I opt out of […]

Categories: Baked, Breakfasts, Muffins & Quickbreads • Tags: Baked, Banana Bread, breakfast, Coconut, Food Photography, Healthy Baking, Homemade, Low Sugar, Peanut Butter, Photography, Recipe, Snack

Fig & Greek Yogurt Toasts with Almonds & Honey

August 5, 2015 by Allison Hudson

I’m happy to say that the contents of our kitchen should be here (in our new home in SF) in less than a week’s time. That said, we are already going on a longish stretch with no proper kitchen set up to speak of, with all due respect to our car-camping pot, pan, sharp-ish knife, titanium sporks and scrub brush. So it will be a true joy to unpack our gadgets, utensils, plates, placemats, baking supplies, measuring cups, et al. […]

Categories: Breakfasts, Snacks, Toasts • Tags: breakfast, Figs, Food Photography, Greek Yogurt, Healthy Snacking, Mission Figs, Photography, Recipe, Slivered Almonds, Strained Greek Yogurt, Toasts

Make Ahead Monday: Rolled Oats with Greek Yogurt & Mixed Berries

May 18, 2015 by Allison Hudson

With rain in the forecast today and tomorrow, combined with the particularly warm and humid weekend, this week’s make-ahead presented an unusual challenge in that I wanted it to be cozy-ish but not piping hot. (We climbed in the Gunks – (New Paltz, NY) yesterday in spite of hot and sticky conditions and the thought of even boiling water for traditional oatmeal was a non-starter while I was prepping this last night!) Here, rolled oats are ‘soaked’ in Greek Yogurt […]

Categories: Breakfasts, Oatmeals & Mueslis • Tags: berries, breakfast, Food Photography, Healthy Breakfast, Lean Protein, Make Ahead, Oatmeal, Photography, Recipe

Make-Ahead Monday: Mixed Berry Scones

May 11, 2015 by Allison Hudson

Lately I have such a hankering to bake! Even though the weather’s warming up I just really enjoy it, I think because even amid all the chaos a day (a week, a month, life) can bring, baking requires weights and measures, plus patience, and for me lends an actual sense of calm! Also, it’s fun to layer new ingredients and combinations on a foundation of general baking knowledge to expand the skill set. And if I’m being honest, I just […]

Categories: Breakfasts, Muffins & Quickbreads • Tags: breakfast, Buckwheat Flour, Food Photography, Healthy Breakfast, Low Sugar, Make Ahead, Mixed-Berry, Photography, Scones, To Go Breakfast

Raspberry Sunflower Smoothie

April 26, 2015 by Allison Hudson

I can’t stop with the micro greens lately! This smoothie makes delicious use of them. It’s raspberry – mango base compliments the earthier flavor of Sunflower micros perfectly, creating a subtly sweet nutritional powerhouse. Have a great day!!!

Categories: Breakfasts, Smoothies • Tags: breakfast, Coconut, Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Start, Micro Greens, Non-Dairy, Paleo, Papaya, Preppy, Raspberry, Smoothie

Paul’s Perfect Poached Eggs

April 23, 2015 by Allison Hudson

Aren’t poached eggs just the best at times? It’s amazing that what’s one of the simplest of dishes – an egg boiled in water – can be so comforting, satisfying, delicious and nutritious all at once. We buy them by the dozen for a few dollars, but are also willing to shell out multiples of that sum if the mood for eggs strikes us while out for brunch. It does seem like the ones we order in restaurants can be […]

Categories: Kitchen Tips • Tags: breakfast, Classic Breakfast, Cooking, Cooking Techniques, Easy Recipe, Food Photography, Healthy Breakfast, Kitchen Tips, Photography, Poached Eggs

Chocolatey Chia Pudding with Strawberries & Hazelnuts

April 20, 2015 by Allison Hudson

Monday morning means we’re talking make-ahead breakfasts that will start the week off strong without sacrificing flavor or fun, and as such we kicked this week off with Chocolatey Chia Pudding. By using unsweetened cocoa powder and topping with hazelnuts, we’ve updated what has been flavor-wise for me one of the most life enhancing foods – Nutella – for a certifiably healthy breakfast. Along with strawberries, cocoa offers antioxidant benefits, but perhaps even more importantly on a Monday morning is […]

Categories: Breakfasts, Oatmeals & Mueslis • Tags: breakfast, Chia, Food Photography, Hazelnuts, Healthy Breakfast, Make Ahead, Make Ahead Breakfast, Nutella, Omega-3, Photography

Fresh Herb & Goat Cheese Frittata

March 16, 2015 by Allison Hudson

It’s week four of new breakfast Mondays and confession time, this classic but new-to-our-kitchen morning meal was *not* made in time for the early departure today! That’s because yesterday we had quite the baking marathon and it was only after planning today’s breakfast, late last night, that I realized we were down to two eggs. But its premise of partial make-ahead and all around quick to pull together was intriguing enough though to make me want to follow through. […]

Categories: Breakfasts, Proteins • Tags: breakfast, Easy Breakfast, Easy Recipe, Egg Frittata, Quick Breakfast, Recipe, To Go Breakfast

Spring Training Granola

March 12, 2015 by Allison Hudson

The pros and cons of March are an oft debated topic in our household, and I’d say for good reason. The days are a little warmer, to the point that some – many of them are inviting enough to head out sans layers, overcoat, hat and gloves. Outdoor rides may be accomplished without neoprene booties (or in my case, may be accomplished at all) and of course we have Daylight Savings. On the flip side, the later sunset can trick […]

Categories: Baked, Breakfasts, Granola • Tags: breakfast, Breakfast Granola, Food Photography, Granola, Granola Recipe, Hazelnuts, Healthier Granola, Olive Oil Granola, Recipe Makeover, Sweet and Savory Granola