Food, Travel, Life
These Banana Crunch Muffins are a favourite of mine because I like a little crunch in my muffins. Plus they have just a hint of cinnamon in them. These are delicious warm, but also freeze beautifully. Wrap these Banana Crunch Muffins individually for snacks or school lunches. Banana Crunch Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 …
I posted this recipe for Rice Krispie French Toast when I first started Life in Pleasantville. I didn’t like the original picture and the title was less than search friendly. Also, I got this recipe from a friend and couldn’t remember where she got it from originally, so I wasn’t able to hand along proper …
By Candace Derickx Creamsicles are one of my favourite frozen treats. Vanilla ice cream wrapped in an orange popsicle layer. Delicious. And so, so bad for my backend. Because of this unfortunate consequence I gave them up years ago. I have not, however given up on this amazing Creamsicle smoothie. It tastes just like the …
I love my cast iron skillet. It is, bar none, my most favourite thing in my kitchen. This French Toast is soaked overnight in the fridge then fried up golden and crisp in the skillet. Overnight Skillet French Toast 1 french baquette, cut into 1″ thick slices 1 1/2 cups half and half 4 eggs …
I love baking all the treats for my family’s lunches. The best way to ensure that I’m not standing at the oven daily though is to bake in large quantities and freeze in portions for quick lunch-packing in the morning. This recipe makes 24 muffins and one loaf. I love nuts in zucchini bread but …
My kids can not escape the house without breakfast. Ever. I don’t even mind making it everyday for my children, but sometimes I like to have things made in advance just to make the mornings a little easier. Like the first day of school for example. The first day is always crazy trying to adjust …
I hate coffee. I love coffee cake. I’m a total conundrum. Sour Cream Coffee Cake 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream (can use light) 1/2 teaspoon baking …
My good friend Heather, from Globetrotting Mama, was in town for the Social Capital Conference this weekend. I asked her to join us for breakfast today before she went home. She said she would, but only under one condition. That I go to absolutely no trouble at all for her. Fine. I told her she …
