I rarely have time to bake and with the summer heat wave that we've had there hasn't been much motivation to turn the oven on. Last week the stars aligned in my kitchen that helped me use up items in my pantry while creating a special birthday treat for Taylor, my right hand gal at Kuzak's Closet. I was about to throw a few overripe bananas in the compost bin when it dawned on me that I should turn them into something great like a muffin or bread. I'm happy when those creative moments hit my mind, it was as if ... Keep Reading >>
Beach Day and a Simple Quinoa Granola Recipe
One of our fabulous estate sale shoppers invited the entire Kuzak's Closet gang for a day at the beach. The original invitation came around May and we decided to finally take him up on it a few weeks ago. (I think my recent trip to Michigan inspired me to relax more). It was such a relaxing day that now I am wondering why we waited so long. I see many more beach trips in the future! I have to be honest, I've lived in California for 6 years and this was the first time I spent the day at the beach. Sad isn't it? We all ... Keep Reading >>
Cinnamon & Pecan French Toast Casserole + Some Sweet News
Today's post is short and sweet (literally). I am sharing a quick recipe for simple cinnamon & pecan french toast casserole. It's one of my favorites because you can put it together the night before, handy if you are entertaining house guests or hosting an afternoon brunch. It's sticky and sweet and may put you into diabetic shock but it's worth it. Here is the recipe... ... Keep Reading >>
Baby Spinach Frittata with Sweet Potato Hash Crust
Hi There! Today I am just sharing a quick recipe. In my weekend wrap-up post I told you that my husband tried this great recipe for spinach frittata with sweet potato hash for breakfast on Sunday. My friend Erin asked for the recipe on Instagram so I thought I would share. It is from the Sprouted Kitchen cookbook, a new favorite in our house. Enjoy! Baby Spinach Frittata with Sweet Potato Hash Crust Ingredients 8 eggs 1/2 cup milk Sea salt and black pepper 2 small sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon ... Keep Reading >>
Mini Carrot Cake Muffins
TGIF! I hope you all are ready for the weekend, I know I am. I had a really busy week organizing and for the first time since our home was robbed I spent the week home alone. I was a bit nervous but our new alarm system and my guard dog Harper put my mind at ease. My husband was working on a project at the New York Google office all week. Lucky guy, I would have loved to tag along like I did last summer but the trip came up at the last-minute. It was his last week working as an IT auditor, he recently took a new job at the ... Keep Reading >>
Breakfast for Dinner: Crustless Quiche
Eggs are not my favorite but they have become a staple in my new low carb lifestyle. It is much easier for me to stomach them for dinner than for breakfast so I have been trying new recipes once a week to jazz them up. ... Keep Reading >>
Muffins Worth Waking Up For!
When I saw this recipe in Cooking Light last month I was so confused. How could a muffin recipe with chocolate chips ever be light? I love espresso and and chocolate and this recipe is a great way to enjoy the fantastic combo first thing in the morning. This recipe is really quick to make, no mixer required! ... Keep Reading >>
Very Berry Coffee Cake
If you find yourself grabbing a snack from Starbucks from time to time (or way too often like me) you have probably tried their very berry coffee cake. It is definitely one of my favorites and last week I tried to recreate it at home. I found this recipe online and I hope you give it a try, it will make the perfect snack for your kids lunches and a special breakfast treat on the weekends. ... Keep Reading >>
Pumpkin Pecan Sticky Bun Muffins
I can always count on finding a new recipe in my Southern Living Magazine, those Southern ladies always know how to win my heart! You might be wondering why I subscribe, if you have been reading my blog for a while you know that I have lived in the Midwest and the West but never the South. It was a gift last Christmas from my brother Nick and his wife Kelly and I really like it. ... Keep Reading >>