It’s true. This post is about porridge. You may be thinking…”Ok, earth to Allison, this is 2010 not 1824. Who’s eating porridge these days?!” Porridge is actually another term for oatmeal or warm breakfast cereal, and it’s a traditional food in Northern Europe. When you think of porridge, do you think of the childrens’ story [...]
Posts Tagged ‘fruit’
sweet porridge
Posted in breakfast, fruit, tagged breakfast, cinnamon, fruit, nuts on October 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
brussels sprouts salad with a perfect grilled peach
Posted in fruit, gluten-free, main dish, salad, side dish, veggies, tagged fruit, gluten-free, main dish, salad, side dish, vegetables on August 26, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Guess what… I was a Brussels sprouts virgin until I was in my early twenties. Is that strange? Is that too much information? I figured since we’re all friends here, it was safe to openly admit my “first-time.” Well, my first-time was lovely. I really enjoy eating those round, green sprouts! In fact, I could [...]
pear tart, oui oui!
Posted in dessert, fruit, tagged cinnamon, dessert, fruit on July 15, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Yesterday was Bastille Day! History lesson!! Ah hem…Bastille Day is a French national holiday and it commemorates the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. The Bastille was a prison that symbolized King Louis XVI’s absolute and arbitrary power. The people of Paris did not like their King and did not like him sending [...]
berry easy cinnamon rolls
Posted in breakfast, fruit, tagged breakfast, fruit on July 10, 2010 | 8 Comments »
Ok Ok, I know I just did an entry about breakfast. This is clearly a sign breakfast is my favorite meal! Nevertheless, this is a sweet breakfasty food, not savory like the previous entry. I don’t think I’ve met a person who doesn’t enjoy the intoxicating aroma and taste of cinnamon rolls. Let’s be honest, [...]
plum upside-down cake
Posted in dessert, fruit, snacks & appetizers, tagged cinnamon, dessert, fruit, plums, snacks & appetizers on June 29, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Plums are so good! In fact, I think they’re a bit underrated. Did you know they’re related to peaches and nectarines?! So, how can it compete with the “alpha” produce available at the market? It’s like the 2nd cousin twice removed. Poor plum. Plums are just as juicy, just as sweet and just as nutritious [...]










