I had a fall feeling in my bones when I picked up my friend, Katie Morford’s book, Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings. It was a cold, overcast and damp day as the leaves fell outside and I…
English Pea & Basil Parmesan Frittata

Spring is in full force here, and in typical Chicago fashion - it’s rainy and cold one day and blissfully sunny and warm the next. You truly never know what you’re going to get! Today is a rainy one. …
Berries and Cocoa Almond Butter Toast

This was written as part of my paid role in partnership with CocoaVia® supplement. For chocolate lovers like me, there’s no greater joy than biting into a rich chocolate treat and thinking that you’re getting health benefits from the chocolate.…
Quick Tomato Basil Avocado Egg Muffins

My kids go back to school tomorrow and it’s never a dull moment in the morning. You’ll need to whip up something protein-packed for breakfast that’s ready to eat in a few bites. Of course, I want it to be nutrient-packed and…
Toasted Oats & Blueberry Yogurt Parfaits
I love parfaits. You can add any fruits that you like — any berry, melon, oranges, apples slices, grapefruit, bananas or kiwi. It’s the perfect elegant way to serve fruit. In this recipe, you simply layer fruit with yogurt and…
What’s Inside Your Cereal Box? 5 Food Photography Tips + Spiced Peanut Butter, Oats and Blueberry Waffles Recipe

What’s your favorite breakfast cereal? Maybe there’s a honey bee on the package or a star athlete, whatever the case - breakfast cereal is iconic for many of us. From fond childhood memories of Saturday morning rituals to weekday grab & go nourishment! Now as an…