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One of my favorite breakfasts growing up  was cinnamon toast.  It is still a family staple in my house.  Not only is it delicious,  It was mom's way of getting us to eat wheat bread  or as I use to say "brown bread".  Ingredients 4 slices whole grain bread softened butter  (room temp or bread will tear) 1 1/4 Tbsp. cinnamon (for all 4 slices) 1 1/2 Tbsp. granulated sugar (for all 4 slices) Directions        Preheat oven/ toaster oven to 450.  Spread butter on top of each slice of bread.  Sprinkle enough cinnamon to cover bread (a light to med dusting is enough) Approx. 1/2 tsp of sugar to top each slice (less or more to your liking)       Your bread will have a very rustic look before toasting. Put bread in preheated toaster oven or broiler (DON'T LEAVE THE KITCHEN!) The top will melt quickly from the high heat.  Cooking time is approximate (1-2 min) When butter and sugar melt  turn toast over and ...

One of my favorite breakfasts growing up  was cinnamon toast.  It is still a family staple in my house.  Not only is it delicious,  It was mom's way of getting us to eat wheat bread  or as I use to say "brown bread".  Ingredients 4 slices whole grain bread softened butter  (room temp or bread will tear) 1 1/4 Tbsp. cinnamon (for all 4 slices) 1 1/2 Tbsp. granulated sugar (for all 4 slices) Directions        Preheat oven/ toaster oven to 450.  Spread butter on top of each slice of bread.  Sprinkle enough cinnamon to cover bread (a light to med dusting is enough) Approx. 1/2 tsp of sugar to top each slice (less or more to your liking)       Your bread will have a very rustic look before toasting. Put bread in preheated toaster oven or broiler (DON'T LEAVE THE KITCHEN!) The top will melt quickly from the high heat.  Cooking time is approximate (...

On a typical Sunday Afternoon as I plan out my crazy week this is my go to comfort food. My husband brings them in from our local supermarket bakery  and sits them on the stove.  This is our weekend ritual.   Even though I tell him "No More Muffins".  He just says "okay" and proceeds to get them anyway.  Trying to maintain 2 blogs, my DD's bookings and audition schedule and make sure everyone is set for the week...man,  I need this muffin. ( I don't, but I do :)  I am going to attempt to make this muffin  in a healthier version...one day. Bear with me...Oh, and  I am cooking dinner tonight...I felt like some Pepper Steak and onions so stay tuned... XOXO Steph :)

On a typical Sunday Afternoon as I plan out my crazy week this is my go to comfort food. My husband brings them in from our local supermarket bakery  and sits them on the stove.  This is our weekend ritual.   Even though I tell him "No More Muffins".  He just says "okay" and proceeds to get them anyway.  Trying to maintain 2 blogs, my DD's bookings and audition schedule and make sure everyone is set for the week...man,  I need this muffin. ( I don't, but I do :)  I am going to attempt to make this muffin  in a healthier version...one day. Bear with me...Oh, and  I am cooking dinner tonight...I felt like some Pepper Steak and onions so stay tuned... XOXO Steph :)

Who doesn't enjoy a pancake with a crisp edge?  You know... the crispiness that only  your mom or grandma could achieve. When I saw this meme on the internet, I laughed out loud because it's something my sister Stacey and I talk about all the time. We would go to diners and restaurants and request pancakes with crunchy edges. The waitress would say okay...but return with regular ol' pancakes with soft edges.  I gave up.  I decided if I wanted pancakes like this,  I would just make them at home.  When looking at the meme's comments, I noticed that most people stated that only their parents or grandparents  could achieve this crunchy goodness.  Quite a few of the comments in the meme questioned  how to achieve pancakes with crunchy edges?  I chime in with  "It's really not hard to achieve." All you have to do is add a few drops of cooking oil around the sides of your pancakes while cooking them.  It can b...

Who doesn't enjoy a pancake with a crisp edge?  You know... the crispiness that only  your mom or grandma could achieve. When I saw this meme on the internet, I laughed out loud because it's something my sister Stacey and I talk about all the time. We would go to diners and restaurants and request pancakes with crunchy edges. The waitress would say okay...but return with regular ol' pancakes with soft edges.  I gave up.  I decided if I wanted pancakes like this,  I would just make them at home.  When looking at the meme's comments, I noticed that most people stated that only their parents or grandparents  could achieve this crunchy goodness.  Quite a few of the comments in the meme questioned  how to achieve pancakes with crunchy edges?  I chime in with  "It's really not hard to achieve." All you have to do is add a few drops of cooking oil around the sides of your pancakes while cooking ...

What is nature trying to tell me? Of all places for a Praying Mantis to appear, it showed up in my local supermarket on a box of Cheerios :)

What is nature trying to tell me? Of all places for a Praying Mantis to appear, it showed up in my local supermarket on a box of Cheerios :)

As a full time working Mom with 4 other ambitions going strong, my weekends are planned a month in advance. I am currently juggling momager duties for my aspiring actress daughter, coordinating photo shoots, actually writing down recipes for future blog posts, reviewing music for my other blog, mixing music for licensing companies, and keeping everyone in line at home.... I may get an hour total  to sit down and reflect on my day then it's off I go.... I recently came across this recipe for an "Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake" on that dreadfully sinful "Buzzfeed Tasty" site. I needed a quick get up and go meal to go with my coffee on a busy Saturday morning. I decided to try it and get moving.... Here's what it looks like on the Tasty Site... (photo courtesy of BuzzFeed) INGREDIENTS Serves 4–6 2 packs cinnamon roll dough with icing 4 eggs ½ cup milk 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons butter 2 granny smith apples, diced 1 cup brown sugar...

As a full time working Mom with 4 other ambitions going strong, my weekends are planned a month in advance. I am currently juggling momager duties for my aspiring actress daughter, coordinating photo shoots, actually writing down recipes for future blog posts, reviewing music for my other blog, mixing music for licensing companies, and keeping everyone in line at home.... I may get an hour total  to sit down and reflect on my day then it's off I go.... I recently came across this recipe for an "Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake" on that dreadfully sinful "Buzzfeed Tasty" site. I needed a quick get up and go meal to go with my coffee on a busy Saturday morning. I decided to try it and get moving.... Here's what it looks like on the Tasty Site... (photo courtesy of BuzzFeed) INGREDIENTS Serves 4–6 2 packs cinnamon roll dough with icing 4 eggs ½ cup milk 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons butter 2 granny smith apples, diced 1 c...