simply breakfast

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It never hurts to thaw out some frozen springtime fruits on a cold winter morning.
Happy Weekend, folks!

2012-01-18T13:43:00.001-05:00

Thought I would switch it up today and throw in a lunch: asparagus soup (made with frozen asparagus) and a winter salad with kale, apples, grapefruit, + red onion (I used the dressing recipe from here--so good!)

A story I photographed back in June about the Little Flower School is in the February issue of Martha Stewart Living. Check it out if you can.

Also, I have updated my portfolio website if you want to have a look.

2012-01-12T10:16:00.000-05:00

I was recently given the book, Healthy Breakfast Recipes, from the author, Alissa Carter. It's the perfect cookbook for me-- there are a lot of different options, including sweet and savory. I made these quick and delicious muffins, which I adapted from a loaf recipe in the book. If you like coconut, these are the muffins for you. I posted my recipe adaptation here.

Also, please take some time to welcome my newest sponsor by checking out her great shop, Good Measure.

2012-01-10T08:48:00.001-05:00

email for details and rates.

2012-01-08T21:00:00.000-05:00

still enjoying Kinfolk.

2012-01-04T15:38:00.000-05:00

have you seen Kinfolk, Vol 2? It is stunning.

2012-01-01T09:49:00.000-05:00

Thanks for visiting this past year! Here's to a great 2012!

2011-12-24T11:26:00.001-05:00

I would love to hear some of your favorite holiday breakfasts!

Beyond Breakfast.

2011-12-16T15:08:00.002-05:00

some of my favorite new recipes from this holiday season:
beer and pretzel caramels {i also added sea salt to the top}

chai shortbread {i used this recipe, but used Bellocq Hindu Holiday tea, finely ground, and then dipped them in semi-sweet chocolate + topped with sea salt}

a gift from Gilt Taste:
use the code simplybreakfast to save 20% on their site, from now until December 22nd.

2011-12-15T15:45:00.000-05:00

I have an exciting announcement.....I am going to be teaching at Squam next fall in ITALY!!

2011-12-14T14:52:00.001-05:00

2011-12-12T10:53:00.005-05:00

I am excited to be a guest today on my friend, Jen's blog, Nectar. I am sharing a family recipe and a winter playlist. check it out!

2011-12-12T08:25:00.000-05:00

some links to start off your week:

TO MAKE
these cranberry almond upside down cakes look amazing!

can't wait to make some preserved lemons,

and these salt and pepper gingerbread cookies.

TO LOOK AT
winter beauty.

gorgeous photos from Sarah Maingot.

Kinfolk Vol. II is now on sale in print and ipad versions {I am excited to be a contributor!}

also, later this week I have a very exciting announcement!

2011-12-11T10:15:00.001-05:00

Something New.

2011-12-05T20:47:00.001-05:00

I thought I would switch it up a little and post about something other than breakfast. Lately I have had a bit of an obsession with pulled pork. As a southerner, I was excited to try my hand at making my own. I decided to try a bit of a twist on North Carolina style pulled pork. I started with a Becker Lane Organic Farm Pork Shoulder and some amazing Blis Bourbon Barrel Matured Maple Syrup from Gilt Taste, and went from there. If you are interested in learning more about the maple syrup, here ya go.

Maple & Apple Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Place 3 lb pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
Mix together:
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp ground paprika
pinch of ground cloves
1 tsp each of salt and pepper
2 Tbs. Bragg liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 red onion, diced

Pour mixture over pork and top with slices from 1 medium apple (peeled, cored, and sliced in 2 inch pieces-they will cook in with the pork). Cook on high for 1 hour. Lower slow cooker to low and cook until pork is fork tender. For me this took about 4 hours, but it could take longer depending on your cooker. When pork is fork tender, take out and trim and discard excess fat. Pull apart pork with a fork and toss back into cooking liquid in the slow cooker. You can add a little more maple syrup if you want and let it cook for another 30 min or so to soak up liquid.

My favorite way to enjoy pulled pork is on a brioche bun with slaw and a beer.

For some added goodness, take some of the liquid out of the slow cooker and deglaze in a pan. When making your sandwich, top pork with deglazed liquid (read: liquid GOLD) and slaw. It's so good!

Yield: about 4 servings

**added bonus: your home will smell amazing!

2011-12-05T10:56:00.001-05:00

tis the season...

2011-12-02T08:36:00.001-05:00

scrambled egg whites + onions.
and...weekend plans:

2011-12-01T09:49:00.001-05:00

2011-11-22T16:24:00.001-05:00

a small food lovers GIFT GUIDE.

2011-11-18T09:35:00.001-05:00

still eating crumble + i have updated my inspiration section, check it out.

2011-11-15T11:13:00.001-05:00

apple cranberry crumble and a new print from Lisa Congdon.

2011-11-12T14:28:00.001-05:00

thanks for all the calendar love!

2011-11-10T09:44:00.001-05:00

a photo from a weekend breakfast out: scrambled eggs, bacon, and a biscuit {taken with an iphone}. individual cast iron skillet can be found here.

a few things i am enjoying:
these kid photos.
the colors in this gorgeous lunch.
why I really need to visit Japan.

also, I have updated my I LOVE:GEAR section, featuring some of my favorite kitchen tools and such. I will be adding more over time.

2011-11-08T10:43:00.001-05:00

The 2012 Simply Breakfast Calendar is here! order now and will ship on November 15th.

2011-11-07T12:38:00.002-05:00

a couple of things:
made this chocolate chip pumpkin bread, so good. i used 1/2 spelt flour & a little less sugar.

if you are in L.A., check out this great breakfast guide over on DesignLoveFest.

I am in the process of adding a couple of fun new sections to the blog. They are listed under the banner. So far, I have added a list of blogs i love and cookbooks i love. more coming soon!

My SimplyBreakfast calendar will go on sale tomorrow!

2011-11-06T11:46:00.002-05:00

2011-11-04T10:44:00.000-04:00

and yes, the calendar is coming ~~SOON~~! it's HERE!

2011-11-03T14:59:00.001-04:00

Baked Oatmeal. recipe from Heidi Swanson's Super Natural Every Day.

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a lovely drawing sent from Akiko from Style Imported.

2011-10-18T10:14:00.000-04:00

buckwheat griddle cakes from Buckshot Sonnys.

2011-10-17T11:20:00.000-04:00

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recipe here.

2011-10-06T10:43:00.002-04:00

i guess it's a doughnut kind of week.

2011-10-03T10:13:00.001-04:00

morning reading: Handcrafted Modern.
morning viewing: behind the scenes photos from a Catalan Dinner.

2011-10-02T18:44:00.001-04:00

sunday snack.

2011-09-28T11:53:00.001-04:00

left over plum galette. the best!

2011-09-23T14:32:00.000-04:00

thanks for the feedback. a 2012 calendar is in the works {will ship outside of U.S too}!

calendar?

2011-09-21T08:46:00.000-04:00

Interwoven book via 3191.

I have been having thoughts about producing a 2012 Simply Breakfast calendar. Is this something you would be interested in? If so, please leave a comment. update: the calendar is HERE!

2011-09-17T08:15:00.001-04:00

see my lunch this week over on the Oh Joy! blog.

2011-09-09T08:37:00.002-04:00

2011-09-07T18:20:00.000-04:00

weekend brunch.

2011-08-31T10:14:00.002-04:00

2011-08-29T18:52:00.000-04:00

used this recipe, but substituted whole wheat pastry flour and used blueberries, peaches, and plums. oh, and i used a little less sugar.

2011-08-25T10:08:00.000-04:00

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napkin hand dyed by me using matter. plate from anaise.

2011-08-12T08:54:00.002-04:00

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similar frittata recipe here.

2011-08-01T08:34:00.002-04:00

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2011-07-25T07:56:00.002-04:00

Have you seen Kinfolk yet?

A similar cake recipe here, although I used peaches + no lime zest. + I was out of brown sugar, so I used cane sugar.

2011-07-22T13:58:00.003-04:00

the perfect book: an illustrated guide to cocktails.

2011-07-18T07:33:00.000-04:00

Guest post from Aga: sandwiches with cottage cheese, rucolla {arugula}, polish dried sausage and tomatoes. red grapefruit and plums for dessert. sparkling water with lemon.

2011-07-15T10:05:00.000-04:00

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2011-07-13T07:25:00.000-04:00

new mug + new linen!

2011-07-08T22:13:00.000-04:00

2011-06-28T18:51:00.000-04:00

recipe adapted from Heidi Swanson’s Super Natural Everyday

for crumble:
1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup natural cane sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup unsalted, melted butter

for filling:
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cane sugar
4 1/2 cups of any fruit/berry combo you like {i used rhubarb and
raspberries with a few dried cherries thrown in}
1/4 cup red wine {i used pinot noir}

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F with rack in middle of oven. Butter a
baking dish {roughly 8 inches}.

For the crumble, whisk together flour, oats, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Use a fork to stir in melted butter. Divide mixture into 3 patties.
Place the patties in a bowl and freeze for about 10 minutes.

For the filling, whisk together cornstarch and sugar in a bowl. Add
the fruit and toss to evenly coat. Let sit for 3 minutes, then add the
wine and toss again.

Transfer the filling to baking dish. Remove topping from freezer and
crumble it over filling.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until topping is golden and fruit juices are
bubbling. Let cool a bit before serving.

I enjoy mine topped with greek yogurt, as well as cold the next day.

2011-06-20T08:39:00.000-04:00

corn cherry scones.

2011-06-19T11:31:00.000-04:00

to my dad.

2011-06-15T10:22:00.002-04:00

2011-06-13T11:49:00.000-04:00

brunch from Freemans.

2011-06-10T13:59:00.003-04:00

see some of my new work in Sweet Paul Mag!

2011-06-09T11:19:00.000-04:00

polenta + eggs with whole corn kernels, inspired by a meal at northern spy food. beautiful plate from anaise.

2011-06-07T09:32:00.003-04:00

pottery from Elephant Ceramics and Heath Ceramics.

2011-06-06T10:04:00.002-04:00

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2011-05-25T17:42:00.000-04:00

I have been featured in Japanese magazine, Tennen Seikatsu(Natural Life). See more photos here.

2011-05-24T11:52:00.002-04:00

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2011-05-09T10:55:00.001-04:00

had to make the baked oatmeal from Super Natural Every Day again.

2011-05-06T08:42:00.002-04:00

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Thanks to Saveur.com for featuring my site today!

2011-05-05T08:15:00.002-04:00

2011-05-02T10:25:00.000-04:00

yesterday's breakfast. baked oatmeal, adapted from Supernatural Every Day{via Lottie+Doff}.

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maple banana bread recipe here. the pear blossoms are still blooming!

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grits.

2011-04-12T08:33:00.000-04:00

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2011-03-31T07:39:00.001-04:00

I received an email with this photo from 2 college students in New York, Brooke and Aza. Every Tuesday morning they cook a delicious breakfast based off of something they saw on this blog.

I am so honored, I had to post the photo they sent!
Aza said, "Although, poaching the egg was a challenge--finally got it right on our third try!"

Nice work, ladies!

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2011-03-23T16:15:00.000-04:00

25% off in my etsy shop until the end of the month for Simply Breakfast readers! xo
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2011-03-22T10:48:00.001-04:00

new update on my Makers site.
also new updates on my portfolio site.

2011-03-18T09:06:00.000-04:00

i used a similar recipe to this one from good to the grain, except i didn't have barley flour, so i used buckwheat flour & raspberry jam.

2011-03-17T10:07:00.002-04:00

2011-03-14T16:53:00.000-04:00

another beautiful mug from clam lab. see more of her work on my makers site today!