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French Toast | EvinOK

French Toast with Raspberry-Maple Syrup

October 6, 2020 // No Comments
French toast is easy and forgiving. This is my go-to recipes since I was a kid, but I play with the syrup any chance I get. This raspberry-maple combination is popular with my family, but sometimes I use a blend... Continue reading →
Lime Poppy Seed Scones | Bake Knit Sew | EvinOK

Weekday Breakfasts for Back to School Mornings

September 2, 2017 // 2 Comments
School is starting up again and that happens to coincide with when my maternity/parental leave is over and I return to my day job. It has been a memorable summer (and year) with AH joining our family and traveling in... Continue reading →
Vegetarian Spanglish Sandwich | EvinOK

Vegetarian Spanglish Sandwich

August 26, 2017 // No Comments
If you saw this scene from the movie Spanglish, you too may have craved the sandwich Adam Sandler made. It was gooey and balanced, ideal for any time of day. My culinary goddess friend Julianne made it for me. And I... Continue reading →
Easy Breakfast Soufflé | EvinOK

Start Your Day with an Easy Breakfast Soufflé

September 12, 2016 // No Comments
It’s a challenge to cook healthy nourishing meals when time is short in the morning, so my friend Julianne showed me how to make an Easy Breakfast Soufflé. So, here are the steps in photos along with the basic recipe. Easy... Continue reading →
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Cranberry-Orange Mini Scones

June 30, 2015 // No Comments
I love playing around with scone recipes and even though no result can hold a candle to what can be bought locally (especially at Fenn’s Quay), I like to try and my latest experiment is Cranberry-Orange Mini Scones. Cranberry-Orange Mini Scones 4 cups... Continue reading →
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Tasty Treats for Holidays, Parties, or Binge Watching TV

December 23, 2014 // No Comments
How is it already nearly Christmas Eve? I’m putting the last few touches on our holiday, our home, and our gifts. So with the real work done, I get to focus on the last-minute items like baking! Since my son... Continue reading →
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Sweet and Seedy Porridge with Local Honey

September 10, 2014 // No Comments
I love porridge (aka oatmeal) for breakfast or even a snack. Which explains why I am just a little delighted that Autumn weather is breezing into my life with a slight chill in the air. What better way to apologise to... Continue reading →

Croissant Dough Monkey Bread

October 8, 2013 // No Comments
My sister-in-law sent me a link to The Pioneer Woman Cooks’ Monkey Bread after making a batch last year and I filed it away and forgot about it until earlier this year when my friend Tim asked if Monkey Bread could be... Continue reading →

Brunch Bliss

July 20, 2013 // No Comments
LB woke this morning and was all go. He walked into our room chatting, as if to say, “Come on now, what are you doing in bed when you have sunshine outside waiting for us?” So, we got dressed and... Continue reading →
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Brunch in Cork City, Ireland

July 6, 2013 // 4 Comments
Here are the restaurants and cafes in Cork offering special weekend brunch menus. Yes, some are even open early mornings or on Sundays! You can also contact me on Twitter @BrunchCork if you’re on the go and can’t read this... Continue reading →

Dutch Pancake with Apple and Gouda Cheese

February 12, 2013 // No Comments
Amsterdam is the home of picturesque canals, epic historic ships, breathtaking gables, and pancakes! Ok, so the pancakes may not be in the same timeless vein as the others but they are memorable. The first bite I ever had of... Continue reading →

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes for Pancake Tuesday

February 11, 2013 // No Comments
Growing up, Mardi Gras was the night to have pancakes for dinner. Sometimes sausages or bacon too. It was just what we did. As I grew older, it became clear this was not the norm in every American household (but... Continue reading →

Croissant Dough Monkey Muffins

March 11, 2012 // 6 Comments
What says Sunday morning better than a little Jazz music playing in the background while baby LB naps, hubby has a lie-in, and I smirk at the croissant dough in the fridge knowing its destiny is about to be fulfilled... Continue reading →

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