Psst… Just in case you’ve been too busy to notice… Next Thursday is Thanksgiving.  And you know that means people will be at your house- or you’ll be at someone’s house- and breakfast will need to be made.  This is a quick and easy option that pleases everyone.  Make it the night before [...]

I’m a huge fan of quiche. It’s one of the most versatile meals I make. It works for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner… Another plus is that you can add veggies or meat to it easily. And my girls love quiche- we call it “cheese pie”. Two of the greatest things [...]

I am a HUGE fan of Scotch Eggs. There is a lovely pub in downtown Des Moines that we visit 4-6 times a year just for their excellent fish & chips and Scotch Eggs. Having actually been in British and Irish pubs I can honestly say that they have a great ambiance and [...]

Sometimes the smallest change can make the largest impact when it comes to your children. There are some days that “eggy toast” (scrambled eggs on toast) is welcomed by my girls. Other days they just aren’t interested.
A couple weeks ago I conjured up a recipe from my childhood: Egg in a Nest. [...]