breakfast – Produce with Amy

Salmon Patties – Switching Up Protein

January 11, 2024

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it can also be the most boring if you stick to the same old routine. Why not spice up your morning with some delicious salmon cakes? These crispy patties are packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and flavor. They are easy to make and can be served with eggs, toast, salad, or whatever you fancy. Whether you prefer them hot or cold, salmon cakes are a great way to start your day with a variety of foods. … More Salmon Patties – Switching Up Protein

JALAPENO POPPER FRITTATA: BREAKFAST WITH A KICK

September 16, 2022

Mid summer I bought jalapenos to make jalapeno poppers to air fry (fresh jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar and wrapped in bacon) since my stepson and I love them. One morning I felt inspired to use a couple of the peppers to create a frittata that had the same flavor profile of poppers and the result was outstanding! … More JALAPENO POPPER FRITTATA: BREAKFAST WITH A KICK

ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOM, & GOAT CHEESE FRITTATA WITH LEMON ROASTED POTATOES: HOMESPUN CUISINE

July 20, 2021

“As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness.” ― Henry David Thoreau Rustic elegance is my current favorite term. It embraces both my design style and my philosophy about food and cooking. As my husband adds an addition onto … More ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOM, & GOAT CHEESE FRITTATA WITH LEMON ROASTED POTATOES: HOMESPUN CUISINE

RASPBERRY LEMONADE GREEN SMOOTHIE – A REFRESHING SIP OF SUMMER

July 16, 2019

“Like winds and sunsets, wild things were taken for granted until progress began to do away with them. Now we face the question whether a still higher ‘standard of living’ is worth its cost in things natural, wild and free. For us of the minority, the opportunity to see geese is more important than television.” … More RASPBERRY LEMONADE GREEN SMOOTHIE – A REFRESHING SIP OF SUMMER

Chocolate, Banana, Peanut Butter, and Kale Smoothie

October 11, 2018

“Her pleasure in the walk must arise from the exercise and the day, from the view of the last smiles of the year upon the tawny leaves and withered hedges, and from repeating to herself some few of the thousand poetical descriptions extant of autumn–that season of peculiar and inexhaustible influence on the mind of … More Chocolate, Banana, Peanut Butter, and Kale Smoothie

His & Her Breakfast: Overnight Oatmeal

July 12, 2018

“But once in a while, you pick the right thing, the exact best thing. Every day, the moment you open your eyes and pull off your blankets, that’s what you hope for. The sunshine on your face,warm enough to make you heart sing.” ― Sarah Ockler If you have been following my blog for the … More His & Her Breakfast: Overnight Oatmeal

GREEK FRITTATA – CASUAL, YET ELEGANT, ONE PAN BRUNCH

June 14, 2018

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” ― Confucius As we slide into June, I cannot help thinking of growth. As a high school teacher I reflect on the strides my students have made in their growth mindset, and as a parent I cannot believe how much my own kids have … More GREEK FRITTATA – CASUAL, YET ELEGANT, ONE PAN BRUNCH

Refrigerator Oats: What Does Summer Taste Like?

July 6, 2017

“Morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have.” ―Lemony Snicket WHAT DOES SUMMER TASTE LIKE? As a writing teacher, I ask my students to think concretely about the abstract. In the first week of June, as the promise … More Refrigerator Oats: What Does Summer Taste Like?

Setting Healthy Goals

April 6, 2016

“April is the cruelest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory and desire, stirring dull roots with spring rain.” ― T.S. Eliot, The Waste Land It is far from lilac season in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This fact is reinforced by the presence of our second snow day of the week … More Setting Healthy Goals

Rustic Fruit Sauce – Slow Cooked & Sweetener Free

November 12, 2014

“I believe that food can be a profound means of communication, allowing me to express myself in a way that seems much deeper and more sincere than words.” ~Jenni Ferrari-Adler Unwinding, relaxing, and resting is how I have spent my past two days. In the midst of a hectic school year, suddenly all activity came … More Rustic Fruit Sauce – Slow Cooked & Sweetener Free