During WWI, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) created a program to help provide food for US troops and those of our allies. This rationing program heavily relied on US citizens’ patriotism and compassion. Eggs were included in the food sent overseas which, paired with other economic pressures, ultimately caused an egg shortage in…
My family loves breakfast! On the weekends, I tend to cook a big farm breakfast. In the summer, however, I don’t want to eat that much food, let alone stand in front of a hot stove cooking it. This breakfast frittata is a perfect compromise and uses up leftovers from the week. I make…
I love this article and video about puffed eggs from Colonial Williamsburg’s historic food blog. I’ve eaten eggs many ways for many meals, but I haven’t seen eggs made this way before! Eggs weren’t just for breakfast in the 18th century. In fact, they were often a side dish to a meal, and not just…
I love breakfast, but only on the weekend when I have time to really cook. I married a bacon and fried egg man, but I prefer breakfast that’s a little less … well … bacon and eggy! Here’s a round-up of some of my favorite weekend breakfast ideas. They’re kid tested … Mama approved! Morning Baked…
I love oatmeal. I eat oatmeal nearly every morning … with butter, brown sugar and raisins. Sweet. But, just like we don’t all eat grits the same ways … we don’t all have to eat sweet oatmeal in the morning. Oats can be used in cooking just like rice … it’s very versatile and doesn’t…