Hey Amy!

As many have previously read, I recently began a new day job.  All the new work things are challenging enough, then add a new city, a new life, new kitchen, new apt.  Yikes!  I have figured my way out of stress at the end of the day is my Crock Pot.  I can make just [...]

Ahh brie, how I love thee.  That sentence is so corny but I couldn’t help it.  I love brie!  Nothing makes me happier than a nice cheese plate with some brie.  This recipe is really pungent and flavorful.  You can substitute brie for another soft cheese if you are not a fan. But really, give [...]

I love apples and enjoy them as often as I can. If the old adage is correct, we should all be eating an apple a day to keep that doctor away! Popping one in your bag for a midday snack or including them in your lunch are great ways to keep that doctor away. I [...]

Pancakes are something I crave constantly.  The warm maple syrup chasing the melted butter over the side of a fresh stack really sends me.  Just writing about them now makes me want to put away the laptop and whip up some right now.  I love traditional flavors but occasionally you need to flip the script [...]

With a title like Oatmeal Brulee, I think we could be confusing breakfast with dessert!  This dish is a great way to dress up your average morning oatmeal.  I love this recipe when I have overnight guests.  It’s simple and makes a great presentation to your guests.  Plus, if you are like me, you get [...]

This is a delicious alternative to a cinnamon sugar traditional coffee cake.  I serve this at my afternoon tea parties with my girlfriends (what you don’t have them?) or make it for my friends at the office.  It travels well if you are in need of a cake to take to an ill friend or [...]

Several of you have been writing, “Hey Amy!  We need more breakfast ideas.”  I hear you loud and clear!  I too need a few more breakfast ideas.  Recently I read that we should eat like Kings at breakfast, a prince at lunch and a pauper at supper.  To me, that is rearranging everything I have [...]