Breakfast Recipes

I was standing in line at the hardware store, holding a replacement faucet washer and feeling sorry for myself, when the woman behind me—a retired … Read more

I used to think oatmeal was punishment food. The kind of breakfast you choke down because you’re being “good” or because you’re out of eggs … Read more

The fall harvest festival was in three days and I’d completely forgotten I signed up for the preserve-making contest. Everyone else would be bringing their … Read more

“Why can’t you just soak the oats in yogurt instead of milk?” my roommate asked one rushed Monday morning as I was trying to explain … Read more

This was supposed to be a straightforward batch of cheddar drop biscuits—nothing fancy, just a cozy side for dinner. I grabbed the zucchini instead of … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood summer picnic was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten to bring a dish. Everyone else was hauling in homemade … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said, barely glancing up from her phone as the scent of cinnamon and maple syrup curled through the … Read more

“Why can’t you just toss the peaches right on the toast without roasting them first?” my friend asked, eyebrows raised as I fussed over the … Read more

Introduction The other evening, I was rummaging through the crisper drawer of my fridge when the faint, earthy scent of zucchini hit me — and … Read more

The summer I turned thirty, I was rummaging through a dusty stack of old cookbooks at a tiny thrift shop on a rainy Tuesday afternoon. … Read more