It's confession time, I don't really like things with banana in them. Without the banana texture, the flavor by itself tastes foreign. But that changed with these Banana Bread Waffles! Banana Story Time Have you ever had a banana-flavored candy? Or used Banana extract? It smells similar to banana, but it never tastes quite like it. There's always something chemical about the flavor. That's how I taste whenever someone offers me "banana" flavored anything. You don't quite trust it. The ...
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Easy Breakfast Waffles with Cherry Marmalade
Saturdays are for late breakfasts as a family. And nothing is more important than sleeping in and enjoying some really good breakfast that doesnt take all morning to prepare. In that spirit, enter Easy Breakfast Waffles with Cherry Marmalade! It started on Mother's Day brunch, when we were both with a client event that none of us had more than a moment to spare for breakfast for three days. Seriously, we slept 9 hours in 4 days. So in the days after, we do waffles! And nothing ...
Breakfast Croissant Sandwiches
These Breakfast Croissant Sandwiches take you straight to the south of France, to a little cafe beneath a mountain! A little raspberry jam, brie, and prosciutto come together to compliment the buttery croissants for a gourmet take on breakfast sandwiches. Taking the time for Breakfast One of my favorite ways to wake up on Saturdays is to cook a nice breakfast for my family. Where we have more time to spend with each other and enjoy the company while we make plans for the rest of the day. ...
Creamy Shrimp and Grits
Creamy Shrimp and Grits is one of those dishes that speaks to your soul! In terms of comfort food, it's hard to beat! You get really sweet and tender shrimp, rich creamy grits, with unctuous helpings of cheese and for a kick, some hot sauce! I cant begin to tell you how much I love this dish. Even among the Lowcountry- in the South, there are different approaches to it. Among South Carolina and Georgia, it's seen on breakfast and lunch menus, but down by Louisiana, you can see it more as ...
Blood Orange Marmalade
This Blood Orange Marmalade recipe helps you dress up whatever dish you're making. From desserts to salads, to cold cuts and bbq, it's incredibly versatile! Since it's not overly sweet and slightly tart and bitter, it feels more adult, and by extension carries a more complex flavor profile. So it's been a while.... It's so good to be back to writing! We took a hiatus because life happened, Alicia and I got engaged! And we moved out! All within 2 weeks, which required tons of planning, ...