Caffeine altar: creating special space for your rough mornings
Back in my wild-partying days, I used to do this thing for myself: before I went out, I’d get my bedroom all set up to be the perfect come-down/hangover den. I’d make the bed and fold back the blanket. I’d leave the twinkly lights on. I’d set a glass of water on the bedside with a couple Advil, right next to the stereo remote. Basically, I got really good at anticipating my compromised mental/emotional state, and pre-creating a space to make it a little easier.
In my kitchen now, I’ve used the same idea to create the perfect caffeine altar.
How to make perfectly poached eggs with Hollandaise sauce
I have been pursuing two Holy Grails of cooking since I left home and realised I had to feed myself: making fluffy scones and poaching the perfect egg. For the omnivores among us, a perfectly poached egg with a few rashers of honey cured bacon and dollops of Hollandaise sauce is the ultimate meal — breakfast, lunch, AND dinner! Here’s how it’s done.
Cut your pastries with a bonesaw
Libby Bulloff, the Seattle-based slightly-creepy awesomepants who brought us The Satanic Wrath and Evil Despair of Infernal Yardwork presents this lovely breakfast photo of the breakfast she had last weekend.
As she explained: “Stephen takes a genuine bonesaw to a pair of chocolate croissants he baked this morning. Like you do.”
Offbeat Home Food Challenge: Recipes for Day 6
Megan isn’t the only one whose week has been enlightening — I’ve learned things, too! And with these lessons tucked into my belt, I we set upon Day 6 of the challenge with VIGOR!
Day 5’s recipes for the Offbeat Home Food Challenge
So far this week you've had yummy goat cheese and pear bagels, the quiche from hell, and some food experiences in between. Today, we'll revisit some of the ingredients and techniques you've learned and apply them in new ways.
Day 4 recipes: oven-baked macaroni and cheese
We prepare for Day 4 with some comfort foods: french toast for breakfast, a sweet fruity snack, and a creamy baked mac and cheese to take us into the night.
Offbeat Home’s Cooking Challenge, Day 2’s recipes: Quiche, quesadillas, and a spicy curry
On Day 2 of cooking challenge, I plan to load Megan up on cheese, strawberries, and dark chocolate. It’s good-for-you food, but only if you can control yourself! I’m not great at limiting myself when presented with tasties.
Plan a brunch party with this menu idea round up on Offbeat Bride
If breakfast food and brunch dates make you feel this dude — excited and hungry and tummy-growlingy — get thee to Offbeat Bride today, where they have a round up of delicious and sometimes-adorable brunch menu ideas.