soak:to lie immersed in liquid (as water): become saturated by or as if by immersion Soaking is a magical thing. I love the idea that things can drastically improve by just sitting in liquid. This idea of idle productivity is particularly appealing to me right now, as I am procrastinating on typing up this MASSIVE […]
Tag: brunch
vanilla bean ricotta donuts
This is the ideal brunch recipe. When you’re lazy, sleepy, and expected to whip up a storm, these come together in one bowl, and are done and dusted within 20 minutes. Unlike Aunt Jemima’s, these emerge from the kitchen to ohhs and ahhhs. Plus they look oh-so-elegant when served with chocolate sauce and lemon wedges. […]
blueberry french toast casserole
We have been enjoying the last few days in Point Reyes, CA — soaking up the serene, rural atmosphere away from the bustle of San Francisco. Thankfully, the house where we are staying has a well-stocked kitchen, and I had the opportunity to make this leisurely breakfast to enjoy before heading out and exploring the […]
carrot cake pancakes
So I told you about that huge bag of carrots sitting in my fridge? I’ve been going to town making all sorts of carrot treats, like carrot cake Lara bars, carrot muffins, carrot cake granola, and a big ol’ carrot cake. But I was forgetting about one of my favorite kinds of cake… pancakes. These […]
caprese breakfast tartines and zucchini fries
These caprese breakfast tartines speak for themselves: crunchy herb bread from the local bakery, slathered with homemade herb butter, fresh basil, juicy tomatoes, golden, bubbly melted cheese, and topped with a perfect sunny-side-down egg. I like to serve them with a side of perfectly crunchy, herb-y, Parmesan-y baked zucchini fries (one of the French-fries classier […]