Toffee Nut Pancakes

Nut Pancakes

This recipe is because I love you. I do. I would not serve Toffee Nut Pancakes to just anyone. … [Read more...]

Tropical Smoothies

Tropical Smoothies

These are not your average Tropical Smoothies. Packed with mango, papaya, coconut, banana, dates, and macadamia nuts; this smoothie recipe was destined to be on your breakfast table. … [Read more...]

Breakfast Salad and ManPans Giveaway

Breakfast Salad

The unconventional morning meal ~ Breakfast Salad with Cinnamon Toast Croutons and Maple Vinaigrette. Who knew a salad for breakfast could be so good? … [Read more...]

Jamaican Johnny Cakes

Johnny Cake

Vacation Qualms and Jamaican Johnny Cakes. Before we moved to the mountains, we used to vacation in the mountains. Now that we live in the lush rolling slopes of North Carolina, we travel elsewhere to vacate. … [Read more...]

Perfect “Diner” Pancakes

Perfect Diner Pancakes

Why do Diner Pancakes taste better than those floppy disks you make at home? You KNOW you've secretly wondered this at some point in your life. … [Read more...]

Zucchini Nutella Swirl Muffins

Zucchini Muffins Nutella Swirl

Baking Drama produces Zucchini Muffins with Nutella Swirl. Life and baking are one and the same. There are firm rules and other areas that offer plenty of room for interpretation. There are moments of triumph and toothsome rewards. There are devastating failures that you can't fully grasp the depths of until the very end. Baking, like life, is a delicate balance of methodology and creative out-pour. Dangerous, yet sweet. … [Read more...]

Strawberry Rhubarb Yogurt Muffins

Strawberry Rhubarb Yogurt Muffins

Before there were cupcakes, there were muffins... Strawberry Rhubarb Yogurt Muffins. … [Read more...]

Simple Strawberry Smoothies

Simple Strawberry Smoothies

How to make Simple Strawberry Smoothies, with the emphasis on SIMPLE. Sometimes we complicate things on purpose. In an effort to seem more sophisticated or elegant, we make life harder than it has to be. … [Read more...]

Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata and Giveaway!

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When I wake up, I don't crave sweet pancakes or pastries, and I definitely don't crave scrambled eggs. When I wake up, I want dinner. Pasta, steak, sauteed mushrooms; most days I eat leftovers for breakfast. The more savory the better. … [Read more...]

Strawberry Chipotle Jam

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It's officially strawberry season in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our farmers markets are full of fresh ruby-hued orbs and strawberry desserts adorn local restaurant dessert menus. This time of year my family can't seem to eat enough berries to satisfy; trips to the strawberry farm are part of daily chatter. … [Read more...]