The weekend is most definitely a time for a putting a little more effort into your breakfast, for taking a few moments away from the weekday rush of getting the kids ready for school and yourself ready for work. It’s a time to not have to guzzle down cereal, or chew on burnt toast that …
Growing up, I didn’t really like flapjacks. There was something about a compressed block of oats that didn’t appeal to me. Perhaps it was the soft texture, or the feel of the oats in my mouth. Whatever it was, it caused me to spend most of my life avoiding them. As a child I’d made …
I’m always inspired to make a bit of effort for breakfast on the weekend. When there’s no rush to leave the house, and therefore no need to eat early (my stomach is never ready for food first thing in the morning). Pancakes are often my go to choice. The very familiar routine of whipping up …
Focaccia bread is an easy and fun bread to make, and one I’ve been making since I was about thirteen years old. These homemade focaccia bread rolls are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or leaving open for things like bruschetta or tofu scramble. This same recipe will make a whole loaf of bread too, so you …
In my opinion, having hash browns for breakfast really helps give you that weekend feeling. You can buy them vegan in any supermarket, as most of them tend to be that way anyway, but it is nice to be able to make your own. This way you can also control what goes into them. If …
The simple purchase of a waffle iron has ensured that my Sundays will never be the same again. Ok, perhaps this is an exaggeration. I’m not spending every Sunday making waffles, but I am now doing it quite often and with great enthusiasm. My son, previously used to the packet variety, is also greeting this …
I would love to tell you that, growing up in Wales, Welsh cakes were a staple part of my diet, that my grandmother loving made them on a Sunday morning over a hot griddle while we kids sat close by, eagerly waiting for them to be finished. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. To my best recollection, …
Muffins are great for when you want a reasonably easy dessert (or breakfast), as it’s just a case of whipping up the batter and putting them in the oven. Having a good, non-stick muffin tin is a must in my opinion. That way you can choose whether or not you want to use paper muffin …
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You can get vegan English muffins easily enough in most supermarkets, but it is fun to learn to make your own which, with practise, will be far better than those sitting in packets on the supermarket shelf. The good news is that they are not difficult to make at all. If you’ve made any kind …
Not much beats French toast for breakfast, especially when the batter is sweetened and a little cooked fruit added. It’s a breakfast best suited to the weekend, when you have a little more time to create something special. This dish is a wonderful combination of hot and cold, and of soft and crunchy textures. With …
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