basicsJust Your Basic Challah Recipe
I baked my very first challah and wasn't traumatized at all! Bread baking success!
brunchFlourless Pistachio Almond Loaf
I made this little loaf last week, on a whim. I was feeling a loaf craving and wanted something moist and just a little bit dense. Basically, I wanted the opposite of light and airy. I wanted a loaf with...
biscuitsFlaky Buttery Biscuit BLT Sliders
Have you guys ever heard of hygge? It’s the Danish word for cozy, but it’s also so much more: it’s feeling, a mood, a warm mug filled with your favorite tea on a rainy day, tucked under a fluffy blanket...
30 minutes or lessLA’s Eggslut: Mashed Potatoes, Soft Coddled Egg and Toast
I have a thing for breakfast foods. It’s kind of ironic though, because I don’t really eat breakfast on a regular basis. I’m more of a start my day with coffee kind of person. I hardly ever take the time...
bakingAvocado Bread: like banana bread, but with avocados
Oh so long ago, back when I was still in high school, my mom came home from work one day clutching a photocopied hand-written banana bread recipe. I wasn’t impressed, but she claimed it was the recipe for the best...
biscuitsSour Cream and Cheddar Drop Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches
I have a thing for biscuits. Or scones. Actually I’m not sure what the difference is between biscuits and scones. Regardless of what they’re called, they’re delicious and I pretty much eat them indiscriminately. I’ll randomly get an intense biscuit/scone craving and...
breakfastBacon and Egg Breakfast Ramen
Sunday Brunch is back, baby! I dropped the ball on that one for a little bit, but now that the weather is cooling off a bit, Sunday Brunch is back with a bang. I absolutely love Sunday brunch and I can’t...
breakfastBreakfast Tater Totchos with Sunny Quail Eggs, Avocado & Chicken
It appears that tater tots are a thing right now. But to me, they’ve just always been one of my favorite ways to eat potatoes. I’m not picky about my potato consumption. I like potatoes in all ways and forms....
breakfastTomato and Egg Breakfast Pizza Recipe
While I was living in Japan, I ate my fill of Japanese foods: ramen, soba, udon, katsu, yakitori, curry, tempura, sushi, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, anything remotely Japanese, I was all over it. But sometimes, out of nowhere, a pizza craving would hit and...
bakingHow to make: Fruity Pebble Pancakes
Are you a pancake experimenter? Usually I keep my pancakes plain (aside from chocolate chips) and let the toppings be as wild as possible. I find that it’s a good compromise if I’m making pancakes for a bunch of people...
breakfastHello Spring! Crispy Coconut Waffles with Mango
It’s Sunday! You know what that means: it’s time for Sunday Brunch. Why don’t you skip the line and make brunch at home this week? The coffee’s truly bottomless, the booze doesn’t have a crazy markup and you can chill...
10 ingredients or lessBreakfast Quesadillas with Broccoli, Cheddar and Eggs
Remember how I said I bought eight heads of broccoli? We’ve finished off the lot and if anything it’s spurned on an even greater broccoli obsession. Seriously, the stuff tastes good on everything! Case in point: these scrambled egg, broccoli...
10 ingredients or lessCrispy Roasted Potatoes with Burrata
The other day I was getting dressed in the bedroom when I overheard Mike singing in the kitchen. Normally he’s quite a decent singer, but this particular song had him sounding like a dying whale and because I’m a horribly mean...
breakfastThe Ultimate Breakfast Poutine: Fries, Crispy Quail Eggs, Cheese Curds and Bacon Gravy
So…I realize Spring is just around the corner and that means that Summer is practically here, which means that people are kinda, sorta starting to try to eat more healthily, but this breakfast poutine happened and I’m going to roll with...
basicsFrico Eggs: Crispy Fried Cheesy Eggs
How do you guys like your eggs? When I was little I was a straight-up scrambled egg girl. And no soft slow scramble either – nope, I LOVED those rubbery scrambled eggs that they used to serve up in those...
breakfastCrispy Cornmeal Pancakes with Honey-Clementine Syrup
I’m going to keep this short and sweet – I’m running a little bit behind on my to-do list! These thin and crispy cornmeal cakes are just the thing when you’re looking for a hearty breakfast that’s full of sunshine....
buying guideWhat’s in my kitchen: Waffle Maker Edition
I decided to start a buying guide, just because so many people ask me what’s in my kitchen. This series started out life as “The Best (fill-in-the-blank)” but some people are a bit fanatical about the phrase “the best.” Here...
entertainingCheesy, Saucy, Crunchy Handheld Two-Bite Mini Lasagna Cups
How was your weekend? We had a stat holiday here yesterday so I spent the weekend doing long weekend things – that is, absolutely no work and lots and lots of eating. Mike and I went to Costco, which is one of...
biscuitsMini Cream Cheese and Green Onion Biscuits and Spicy Sausage Gravy
Please tell me that you’ve stayed at one of those roadside hotels where they offer free biscuits and gravy for breakfast? The biscuits and gravy aren’t that good, but even the sad beds look enticing after hours and hours on the...
breakfastCrispy Crunchy Spicy Jalapeno Bacon Puff Pastry Cheese Twists
It’s the wee hours of Sunday morning and if there’s something I know, it’s that I’m not going to be brunching today. I’m still incredibly jet-lagged (we flew back on Thursday!), which isn’t such a bad thing for us night...
noodlesCarbs on Carbs: Cheesy Spaghetti Bolognese on Crispy Garlic Bread Boats
Hai! I’m really on a roll with the … shall we call it, drunk food lately, huh? I guess there’s just something about winter that makes me want to pack on a little extra for warmth. I know everyone out there...
breakfastThe Ultimate Hangover Burger: Egg in a Hole Burger Grilled Cheese
The other day Mike and I went on a massively long walk. The sun was gorgeously bright, the sky was a brilliant winter blue and the air was crisp but not too cold. It was one of those rambling walks where...
brunchFlourless Meyer Lemon Almond Loaf Cake Recipe
It’s a brand-new year and a brand-new I am a Food Blog! Okay, not completely brand-new, but Mike did do a little re-design, which you can read a little bit about here. The start of a new year usually means...
round upThe Best of 2014: A Recipe Round Up!
I’ve got to say, 2014 has been a wild ride! The end of the year is a time for reflection, so I took a look back through the archives. It’s so hard for me to pick favorites, but if I...
bakingRice Cooker Pancake
If you wander around Tokyo, you’ll start to notice random line ups outside restaurants. People might be politely queuing for that ultimate bowl of ramen, a bag of artisanal popcorn, or (and this is the most likely) a plate of...
30 minutes or lessPumpkin Ricotta Pancake Recipe
It’s Sunday! You know what that means: it’s time for Sunday Brunch. Why don’t you skip the line and make brunch at home this week? The coffee’s truly bottomless, the booze doesn’t have a crazy markup and you can chill...
breakfastButtermilk Waffle Recipe with Bourbon Cherry Sauce
A couple of weeks ago we had houseguests. One of them wanted to head out for Sunday brunch, but I was feeling entirely too lazy to put on real clothes and head out so the only logical thing to do...
thanksgiving75 of Our Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
ALL the best potatoes, veggies, stuffings, salads, breads, biscuits, macs, and cheeses you could ever want!
entertaining5 Easy Baked Brie Recipes
Baked brie has got to be the most crowd pleasing, easiest appetizer there is.
thanksgiving9 Best Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
The best part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers!
french toastHow to Make French Toast
Deliciously eggy French toast with crispy golden brown edges and a creamy custard-y center just begging for a drizzle of syrup.
totoro week21 Halloween Treats to Make
Halloween, but make it cute!
secret ingredientsMatcha
Everything you ever wanted to know about matcha!
meal prepJammy Eggs and Yogurt Breakfast Bowl Recipe
The meal prep train isn't lost in the age of WFM, it's just changed to breakfast.
bread29 Bread Recipes to Bake When You’re Stuck at Home
Craving carbs? Here are 29 bread recipes to bake at home when you have all the time in the world, including 6 recipes that don’t use yeast!
round upSmall Batch Baking in Times of Stress: 11 Small Batch Baking Ideas
Small batch baking is not only the best form of self care, it’s also the best way to ration your precious baking supplies.
link loveFriday Finds 12.20.19
Last Friday before Christmas!!
round upThe Best Part of Thanksgiving is Leftovers
TGIBF: The bestovers you deserve on Black Friday - How to Make Leftovers Bestovers
30 minutes or lessThe Best French Toast You’ll Ever Eat: Churro French Toast Sticks
When you’re craving both churros and french toast, only churro french toast sticks will do.
round up9 Recipes to Cook in March
If you want to cook seasonally in March, get your hands on avocado, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower! Here are 9 recipes to get you started.
round upWhat to Make this December
Looking for some fun party food to make this December? We've got ALL the tasty handheld foods, right here, right now!
round upWhat to Cook in November: Thanksgivingspiration
Here with some Thanksgivingspiration for your turkey day! Here's hoping the turkey's delicious, the sides are amazing, and the night ends in a food coma :)
round upTop 10 Totoro Food Recipes
I love making Totoro food!! It makes me squee every time! Here are my top 10 totoro creations that I wish I could eat every day.
wordsFriday Finds: 12.22.17
The last Friday before Christmas...forget about all the things you need to do and check out these fun links on the internet instead!
round upWhat to Cook in November: Bestovers Edition
How to make bestovers with your leftovers: what to make with your thanksgiving leftovers!
link loveFriday Finds: 10.13.17
Spooky Friday the Thirteenth! Some internet finds for your reading pleasure!
round upWhat to Cook in October
It's cozy time: the season of warm and hearty soups and stews, Halloween treats, and tailgating treats.
Here's what you should be cooking in October.
round upWhat to Cook in September
In season, right now: apples, blueberries, broccoli, cauliflower, cherries, corn, eggplant, green beans, jalapeños, peaches, potatoes, pumpkin, squash, tomatoes, and so much more. Here's what you should be cooking in September.