Pancakes are usually made when we have the time to linger over breakfast (a rarity on a farm), have houseguests, or if it just happens to be a rainy Saturday. We’ll make extra, to be enjoyed cold with a bit of jam, as a mid-afternoon treat. My pleasure in making these is the fact that…
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Dutch Baby
For a few summers when in my teens, I was fortunate to be taken along to the Okanagan for a few weeks to babysit. Besides spending hours on the beach and boating, I soon took over the morning breakfast ritual. Out behind their cabin was a wood oven with a ¾” sheet of steel for…
Parmesan & Bacon Strata with Spinach
This is my very favourite Strata. To be honest I’ve never been a fan of Stratas in general. Ones I’ve had in the past tend to have too much cheese, too much sausage, and left me feeling overfull. To fix this, I thought it best to figure out the right ratio of bread, egg, &…
Popovers
We’re not much of a family for pancakes. Occasionally we make a batch of waffles, maybe twice a year. However these little treats are a family favourite. Easy to put together, then nothing to do but leave them to cook in the oven. They have a steamy, custardy center, which is perfect with a spoonful…
Polenta & Veggie Slice
A warm breakfast without eggs or gluten is easy to do ahead of time by making this savory polenta slice. It makes enough for 4 good-sized servings, and has enough of a nutritional punch to keep you going for several hours. Simply reheat it either by using the microwave or gently frying in a bit…
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