Just as the first fall of snow brings magic and excitement, the last bit of snow has its own share of excitement and games. At least at our house. The last bit of snow brings a mix of emotions, especially on a year, like this one, where snowfall has been so minimal. Even as the weather grows warm again, our prayers continue for the needed moisture to keep our western region safe from fire and drought. Yet even this year, there is still that mix of emotions we feel every year. There is an undeniable excitement for spring, for more…
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This Sourdough Cinnamon Roll recipe will become a cherished favorite with a dough that is lightly sweet, fluffy, and easy to work with, wrapped around just the right amount of spice and sugar. It says “yum” in every mouthful. A Search for THE Recipe I love making cinnamon rolls. There is just something cozy about spices mixed together with butter and rolled around sweet bread. I mean… yum! Several years, as our growing family went from three to four, I determined that we needed to create traditions. Among my list of yearly to-dos that I hope will someday become cherished…
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Fall is in full swing. The leaves have changed color and the air is getting crisp. It’s firewood cutting season. It’s hunting season where I come from. And that means that it’s peppernut season at our home. Though Peppernuts might be a Scandinavian favorite around Christmas time, fond memories of firewood getting and hunting trips have me craving these spiced bites of goodness as soon as the weather turns cold. No hunting trip would be the same without a pile of peppernuts tucked away in your coat pocket as you trudge through the snowy mountains. Nor would a long, cold…
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When it comes to breakfast, our family meal planning looks a little different. In fact, it is more like meal theming than meal planning. Figuring out what to make family for breakfast – something that is healthy but also quick – is not a struggle I like dealing with five minutes after I roll out of bed. That early in the morning my brain is already having a hard time dealing with the reality that sleep time has ended, and to throw the puzzle of what to have for breakfast at it so soon after coming out of a slumber…
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Rather than a smoothie recipe followed by dozens of links to other smoothie recipes – this article is all about building a list of your favorite smoothie combinations for you to hang on your fridge or add to your cookbook to inspire your own smoothie creativity. We are on the downhill slope of June, now, and it is hot, hot, hot in the Rocky Mountains. When we get to this time of year – when summer weather descends, and you wake up feeling uncomfortably warm and know it is only going to get hotter as the day goes on –…
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This Backwards French Toast is backwards in more than one way. Not your typical French Toast breakfast, but one that will leave you wanting to eat it again. Eat with syrup or without, this breakfast is simple and sweet in the best of ways. A little over a year ago my husband treated our family for breakfast at a local restaurant. As a family always living on a tight budget, eating out is a rare occurrence. But of course when we do get the opportunity, especially as a planned outing at a sit-down-restaurant (as opposed to a quick zip through…
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This is a Basic French Toast recipe, but with an added secret ingredient to give it a deeper flavor. Just five simple ingredients that whisk up in minutes for a solid and delicious morning breakfast. I am a breakfast lover. I love almost every breakfast food offered on the menu at any local café. But hands down my all time favorite breakfast is Basic French Toast. Perhaps it is the simplicity of taking a mere slice of bread and turning into something delectable. Or that the eggs and bread make for a solid stand-alone meal. Whatever the magic is, there…
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These Sweet Breakfast Crepes are quick and easy to make on even your busiest morning. Their light and elastic texture are perfect for wrapping your favorite fruits, berries, butters, and jams. Perfect for a delightful morning wrap on your way out the door, or a delicate sit-down meal. Oh, and did I mention they are easy?! Growing up in rural Idaho, crepes were certainly not a meal that ever made it onto our breakfast table. In fact, I am quite certain the first time I ever heard the word “crepe” was from one of my older sister’s friends telling my…
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This is one of our family’s favorite ways to eat leftover rice. It tastes great as an evening snack or for a delicious breakfast. Leftover rice soaked in milk with a splash of vanilla, honey or sugar, and some seasoning – it is simple comfort all in a bowl. Most rice pudding recipes call for dry rice that is soaked in milk and baked for an extended period of time. This method for making rice pudding uses leftover rice, significantly shortening the time it takes to have this treat on your table and ready to eat. Not only does it…
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A whole wheat version of our basic pancake recipe, these pancakes are delicious and nutritious all in one bite. Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and a whole lot of yummy goodness all over. We eat a lot of pancakes at our house. When asked what we should have for breakfast as a toddler, my oldest always said (and I mean always) emphatically “pancakes!” Pancakes on Monday. Pancakes on Tuesday. Pancakes on Wed– well, you get the idea. We ate a lot of pancakes, and we still do! Though I have to say our weekly breakfast routines have…





