Breakfast & Brunch Archives

How I Celebrated My 39th Birthday + A Mint Julep Cake Recipe

For my 39th year, I wanted to celebrate! There were multiple festivities, various occasions with friends, time pushing myself past my comfort zone, times dancing like I was in high school again, a special dinner with my partner, and a gathering around our loooong dining room table. We completely filled the table for the first time, and my heart felt full of love and gratitude. Plus, I have a very boozy Mint Julep Bundt Cake recipe for you. Cheers!

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March 10, 2023

Biscuits, Muffins & Scones / Breakfast & Brunch / Gatherings

A Winter Brunch with Maple-Glazed Pumpkin Scones

It feels fitting to share this wintry brunch now and reminisce over the good times we had in my beloved apartment as we simultaneously look forward to the gatherings our new dining room will foster.

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January 25, 2023

Breakfast & Brunch / Christmas / Gluten Free / Thanksgiving

Baked Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

Take the guesswork out of breakfast by making this seasonal twist on baked oatmeal in advance. Simply portion, heat, and enjoy!

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January 10, 2023

Biscuits, Muffins & Scones / Breakfast & Brunch / Vegan

Whole Grain Pumpkin Scones with Brown Butter Maple Glaze (Vegan Option)

Wrap yourself in a cozy sweater, grab a good book, pour a large mug of coffee, enjoy a whole-grain pumpkin scone, and the perfect morning.

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December 9, 2021

Breads, Crackers & Rolls / Breakfast & Brunch / Gifts / Gluten Free / Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Pear Bread with Chocolate Chunks (Whole-Grain & Gluten-Free)

This pumpkin pear bread, with oat and brown rice flours, is a rich, flavorful quick bread that feels like dessert for breakfast. Are You Here for The Food? Pumpkin Pear Bread…

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November 16, 2021

Breakfast & Brunch / Doughnuts / Gatherings

Whole Wheat Apple Cider Doughnuts & Apple Cider Mimosas

This year, in particular, has felt like a whirlwind, but taking time to look up at the trees, and at the warm hues sweeping the mountainside, has helped me to feel more grounded and present. A warm bite of an apple cider doughnut would help too. Cinnamon-sugar mindfulness at its best.

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November 1, 2021

Breakfast & Brunch / Cakes & Cupcakes / Dessert

Gluten-Free Coffee Cake with Browned Butter Streusel

The cake is light enough for breakfast and sweet enough for dessert, but I highly recommend taking an afternoon coffee and cake break, especially if you can share it with a friend.

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April 8, 2021

Breakfast & Brunch / Dessert / Gatherings / Gluten Free / Holidays / Valentine's Day / Vegan

Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding To Celebrate The Women in My Life

This rosy brunch, a precursor to the COVID crisis, was a celebration of a few of the female bonds in my life. It was a celebration of what makes each of us unique and a celebration of what we share. It was my effort to look at my calendar, and my photos, and my posts to see if my values matched my life. Was I defining myself with work, or was I making time to foster relationships? Was I taking action, or was I falsely relying on "someday" and "sometime?"

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March 1, 2021