breakfast-and-brunch

Biscuits, Soft & Fluffy

I can’t rave about these biscuits enough. As we eat a ton of biscuits here in the south, it was only appropriate to take the time and consideration to perfect this recipe. They are as omnipresent as sweet tea and this particular recipe bakes up fluffy, tender, and pillowy biscuits with a flaky crust that..read more

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Korean Sweet Potato Bread {Easy}

With all the baking going on for the holidays, it’s nice to give yourself a help out sometime. This week alone, I’ve committed to 2 pies, 2 dozen rice cakes, 5 dozen cupcakes, and some surprise extras too, I’m sure. These Korean sweet potato breads are accessible for even the busy week of Thanksgiving so..read more

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Chocolate Pumpkin Pancakes {With Salted Caramel & Whipped Cream}

These are probably my favorite sweet indulgence at breakfast right now. They have golden crispy edges, a fluffy custardy center with melting shards of dark chocolate, swirling into a sinful sticky mess when draped with salted caramel sauce and topped with a fluffy dollop of vanilla scented whipped cream. httpv://youtu.be/w16-xw194m4 5.0 from 4 reviews Chocolate..read more

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Kabocha Squash Porridge

Growing up, this was one of my mama’s favorite soups. When the leaves began to fall, you could bet that a big pot of this would be simmering away on the stove top. I didn’t really appreciate it then {opting for more conventional and boring soups of the chicken noodle variety} but now, I can’t..read more

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Chai Tea

One of my favorite things about Autumn is the cozy blanket of spice and warmth, not just provided by a pair of fuzzy socks but from the wealth of spices that nature has to offer. A steaming mug of chai is the perfect swirling mixture that is just enough familiarity wrapped up in the novelty..read more

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Steamed Korean Egg

My love for eggs has been well documented here. Its versatility never ceases to amaze me. This Korean steamed egg dish was something my mama would whip up for us when she didn’t want to fuss around in the kitchen but provide us a hearty and satisfying meal. It can be eaten alone or as..read more

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Kale Blueberry Chia Smoothie

I have long professed my love for this smoothie. It’s part of my daily routine and helps me feel good all day. I’ve never been one to gravitate towards coffee or energy drinks (though I’ll do a decaf latte once in awhile, I’ve never really consumed either and the latter never). I know, love, and..read more

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Zucchini Muffins/Bread

This year, our garden is providing us with an abundance of zucchini and summer squash and grilling them alongside our meat is an easy go-to option nearly every weekend, but when I’m craving an altogether different way to enjoy them, I like to whip them up into something sweet, like this zucchini bread. Softly spiced,..read more

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Honey Banana Bread

When I was a kid, we’d smash together 2 pieces of white bread with a thick smear of honey and stuff it all with sliced bananas. Now as an “adult,” I tend to gravitate towards more responsible whole grains but this bread just gives me plenty of reason to reminisce and happily nosh on one..read more

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Crêpes {St. Patrick’s Irish Creme}

When I think of green, I think of that fun time I had eating green eggs and ham on Dr. Seuss day in grade school, the green movement that’s all the rage, and emeralds. Green is good (apparently) so I decided that for St. Patrick’s day, I’d start off the weekend right with these Irish..read more

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