Crispy Bacon Pancakes – My New Craving

By Lori Powell

I love a leisurely breakfast on the weekends and my favorite is Saturday brunch. After working all week, it’s such a luxurious treat to stay in bed one hour longer and to lounge around in my PJs after that.

I have to admit I am not such a big breakfast eater during the week and most days, I have a homemade juice of whatever fruits and veggies are in the fridge and/or a hard-boiled egg. However on the weekend, my idea of a good, balanced breakfast is a hit of sweet and savory.

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Some Quick Meal Tips when Company’s Coming

By Lori Powell

Company has come and gone! It’s always such a treat to have guests in your home and every time I do, I learn how to do it at least one step better.

Having company truly is one of the best excuses to get your house in order since it gives you a deadline to get all your ducks in a row…well, at least those that can be seen by the naked eye and are not lurking behind closed doors in the closet.

Just this past Saturday I had eight people over with two of them wee ones with an appetite. The week before, my parents came for a visit so I had a lot of extra mouths to feed.

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Serve a Simple Strata

By David Hu

Strata, similar to a savory version of bread pudding is a great way to use leftover bread. This simple strata combines bread, eggs, bacon and dried plums to make a dish fit for brunch. Or serve it as a side dish for dinner.

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