‘Breakfast’ Articles at Sweetnicks, Page 3

Recipe: Pear Yogurt Parfaits with Honey Nut Clusters {Fiber One}

June 4, 2013 · Narrative

If it’s true what they say, that you eat with your eyes first, well, then, parfait’s are totally a way to go.

Because how pretty are they?!

When Fiber One asked for me to create three recipes using their cereal in an out-of-the-box idea, I knew instantly that a parfait would be one of them.

Because hello prettiness!

But also, because I love the balance you can achieve when you’re putting a parfait together, particularly this one.

The creaminess of the yogurt, the soft bite of the pears, the unmistakable crunch of the Fiber One’s Honey Nut Clusters, and the slightly sweet drizzle of honey finishing it up.

It’s like a little love song to breakfast. That little extra special taste to start your day off with the right … bite.

And kid-approved! Both kids love parfaits, and this one was no exception.

So the next time you want something a little different for breakfast.

Or want to take your same-old, same-old cereal out of its routine.

I’ve got you covered with this Pear Yogurt Parfait.

This is the last recipe of the three part Fiber One series. In case you missed the other two, you can find the Sweet ‘n Salty Trail Mix here, and the Maple Granola Cereal Bowl here.

Wednesday? A recipe for Asparagus with Balsamic Tomatoes and Goat Cheese.
Thursday? May Instagram review.
Friday? Book review.

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Recipe: Maple Granola Cereal Bowl with Bananas {Fiber One}

May 24, 2013 · Narrative

When my sister and I were kids, an oft-repeated breakfast was a bowl of milk with sliced bananas and sugar. It brings back fond memories, and if I recall, my Mom also ate it herself when she was a kid.

So far, my kids are going to be a break in that tradition, but there is still time.

Lots of it.

So when the folks at Fiber One wanted another mix-in idea for their cereal, I wanted to do a riff on our memorable bananas with milk and sugar.

And with that, Maple Granola Cereal Bowl with Bananas was born.

Healthier and filling, but still just as tasty. Crunchy, slightly creamy, and the perfect way to start your morning off right.

For another Fiber One mix-in idea, this trail mix is super simple to make and will take care of your sweet and savory cravings. One more mix-in idea coming next week!

Happy weekend!

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On Bitterness and Brunch

May 25, 2011 · Narrative

“Do you need anything?”

No, I’m good, thank you.

“Water with ice, no straw? Anything else? Hungry? Something wrong?”

I hesitated for a moment and turned to face him.

Really, I’m fine. Please stop being so accommodating.

He seemed surprised for a moment, but understood, thank god.

I was relaying the scenario to a guy friend of mine the next day. I felt bad for what I said, and hoped my date understood. My friend said, “So basically you’re uncomfortable with things being the way they should be.”

And, of course, he was right. He always is.

The accommodating guy is someone I’ve been dating for a little bit. Sarah has nicknamed him Mystic. A story for another time.

He made me brunch on Sunday, but beforehand, he took the time to ask what I like to eat. I rattled off a handful of choices. He went with an egg white omelet that featured chopped spinach, assorted herbs and cheese. He doesn’t eat eggs. He chopped the spinach so fine that it looked like herbs when he was done. He asked questions. He took care. He fawned and fussed. He accommodated. As I texted him last night, I’m a lucky girl.

When it comes to relationships, there is a line to straddle for sure. Somewhere between having a healthy dose of cynicism about everything and becoming bitter. I’m walking the line, I know, teetering on one side, then the other. I sometimes struggle with the notion that Mystic might be accommodating because he likes me. Wants to take care of me. Wants to do right by me. Imagine that! I still want to believe the best in people, not even just boys, and I want to continue to raise my kids in the belief that people are downright good, and the ones that aren’t are the exception. Including boys like Mystic. Luckily he seems to understand where I’m coming from and is undeterred. And he makes a pretty mean egg white omelet to boot. I always did like a guy who could cook.

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