Gingerbread Waffles

Gingerbread Waffles

on December 6, 2013

One of the things I look forward to every Christmas is making a special breakfast to enjoy after unwrapping presents (because with kids, you know you’re opening gifts at 6 a.m. …). We’ve done cinnamon rolls, strata, pancakes, and loaded breakfast tacos.

Last Christmas I received a double waffle iron, so it’s only fitting that this year we make waffles for breakfast, right? I’ve been obsessed with coming up with waffle recipes ever since (like these Beer Cheddar Waffles) and these Gingerbread Waffles are a perfect seasonal breakfast.

Gingerbread Waffles

Every breakfast needs whipped cream, right? Go check out my Gingerbread Waffles recipe over at Food Fanatic!
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DIY Lavender Sugar

DIY Lavender Sugar

on December 3, 2013

Lavender sugar is easy to make at home and makes a lovely gift for the holidays. In November, I always start thinking of San Francisco. You see, I’ve been to San Francisco a few times, but only in November. Twice was for FoodBuzz Fest, where I met quite a few really wonderful bloggers, tasted Brussels […]
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Stuff Your Stocking Giveaway

Stuff Your Stocking Giveaway

on December 2, 2013

Giving gifts is one of my absolute favorite things to do. If money wasn’t an issue, I’d be one of those people dropping gifts in the mail for everyone I know and hand-delivering packages all over town. I know a lot of people think the phrase “better to give than receive” is trite, but I […]
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Butternut Squash Pie

Butternut Squash Pie

on November 22, 2013

No pumpkin? No problem! Butternut squash is the perfect pie stand-in. When I was a kid, we’d spend most Thanksgivings loading up the car and heading to my grandparents’ house in Madison. My dad would insist that we hit the bathroom because there would be no stopping, and nearly every time we stopped 30 miles […]
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How to Have a Small Thanksgiving

on November 19, 2013

Staying home this holiday? Thanksgiving can still be a celebration. We don’t travel for Thanksgiving. Our closest family member lives a 12-hour drive away, and we don’t have the money to drop on airline tickets for such a short trip. Vacation days are precious, and my husband stockpiles them for longer trips rather than a […]
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Apple Cheddar Breakfast Sausage

Apple Cheddar Breakfast Sausages

on November 15, 2013

Make breakfast better with homemade sausages studded with apples and Kerrygold Skellig. Nearly three months later, kindergarten is still a transition. Amid his successes in the classroom, home life is fraught with denied exhaustion, harsh words, and frustrated tears. You could say we’re still trying to find a balance, but when you’re six years old, […]
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SaltWorks Fusion Sea Salts

Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies with Espresso Salt

on November 11, 2013

This post is brought to you by SaltWorks®. Read on for a chance to win a set of gourmet salts, perfect for your holiday cooking! The holidays are steeped in tradition, from whether we put tiny villages on our fireplace mantles to the recipes we serve at family gatherings. I always look forward to the […]
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