Kandi's Breakfast Sandwich!

This sandwich has been done over and over. So I do not get an A for originality, and I can handle that. Because this sandwich makes me happy. Also because I have been sick and not been able to eat. I made my husband one before he left for work (because I rock like that) and decided to make myself one as well. Sadly I wasn't able to finish it simply because I am not ready for a ton of food. BUT, on any other day, that sandwich would NOT have stood a chance. At all. When you combine my 3 fave things, bacon, chipotle and avocado.....you can not go wrong. At all.

So here is my not so original recipe, but it makes me smile and it is pretty.

Kandi's Breakfast Sandwich!

bread to your liking and toasted

crispy bacon

a little bit of mayo, half of an avocado, and a half of a diced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (more or less depending on how spicy you would like it) all mashed together

fried egg (or poached, up to you)....I fry mine in coconut oil

slice of your fave cheese

lettuce and tomato


Layer the way that makes you happy!

Enjoy.

Now back to the sick couch and some hot tea for me. :(  Buh bye!

Quinoa for Breakast!

Welcome to my newest love, quinoa. A year ago I was very intimidated by the little seed. I barely knew how to pronounce it, let alone make it. I didn't even know what to make it with!

A year and several recipes later (and simply following the package directions), I am now smitten. Because of it's health benefits (check this link out to read how very good for you this amino acid rich this protein is), I will forever replace rice with quinoa. See, your possibilities just jumped!

Although I am a huge fan of savory dishes (I will hook you up with some savory quinoa dishes soon), I was wanting a filling and hearty breakfast the other morning. Usually this means bacon and eggs, but it was 30 degrees out and I wanted something more.


Enters quinoa. I threw this together (as I often do), but I know that you can make this your own with whatever you have around in the pantry.

You are going to love my measurements here, but I think you will get the idea.

Breakfast Quinoa

Quinoa cooked per package directions (check box for serving size)

a splash of milk (I used no fat milk, but vanilla almond milk would be yum)

a drizzle of agave nectar (or honey)

Dried cranberries

Nuts (I used a mixture from a trail mix I had on hand)

a dash of cinnamon

Now for you quinoa newbies, go try it!

Quinoa novices? I want to know how you eat your quinoa for breakfast!

French Toast Baked in Honey-Pecan Sauce

Valentine's Breakfast Rocked. I had to share. Check out the recipe!
Please take the time to prepare the night before. It will be worth the time. Yum!

Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Syrup

The kids wanted pancakes this morning and since I had tons of blueberries still, I decided to do a blueberry theme.

I started with a basic pancake recipe, and added in some blueberry jam that I had made a few weeks ago (you can use store bought or make your own). I probably put in about 3T of the jam.

It needed something else, so I grabbed some quick cooking oats (a handful) and threw them in and stirred well. It was a nice purplish/blue color. So when you make them, they look a bit more done than they really are because of the color.

For the blueberry syrup I made a simple blueberry syrup , then added in about 1/3 C maple syrup and kept heated.

The kids loved it and so did momma. Just get yourself a huge glass of cold milk for this.