Greasy-spoon diners (specifically, New Jerseyâs Summit Diner and the Mark Twain Restaurant) were the savior of many a bleary-eyed morning for early-20s Kate. When I moved out of the Garden State though, independent diners were supplanted by IHOP, where I soaked up the previous nightâs whisky mistakes with fluffyâŚ
Brewers dreamed up the idea of breakfast stouts so they could combine a stoutâs inherent chocolate-roastiness with subtle additions of coffee and maple syrup. Genius, right? One detail to note about breakfast stouts, though, is that they often pack a boozy wallop, somewhere in the 8 percent or above range. Sure, youâŚ
Taco Bell has served breakfast for going on five years. Lots of fast food places do breakfast, but, as Forbes reports, most places that arenât McDonaldâs fail to thrive. Since Taco Bell entered the fray, the McDâs stranglehold on the fast food breakfast space has eroded slightly, and while it might not sound like aâŚ
Cream scones are a terrific baked good to have in your skillset. Unlike butter scones, which require the light touch of a great biscuit maker, these use heavy cream as the fat, making them super-fast to pull together. They bake in less than 15 minutes, and they can be sweet or savory, lending themselves to strongâŚ
Some culinary combinations are so perfect they can work in a variety of configurations. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato makes a perfect sandwich, but also an amazing pasta (swap out arugula for lettuce). The pairing of chocolate and peanut butter works as well in ice cream as it does in a candy bar. Grilled cheese andâŚ
Admittedly, it has been a couple years since Iâve been in the dating scene. Having shacked up with my significant other, I find Iâm now devoting the time I would have spent dating to listening to all of my friends complain about dating. (Itâs like reverse FOMO.) I listen to stories of false advertising on Tinder,âŚ
Welcome to Old Folks Food Week, where we resurrect and celebrate the delicious dishes of yore.
Traditional scrapple is polarizing. People who love it, really love it. And people who donât, well, dry heave at the mere mention of it. The classic version, credited to the Pennsylvania Dutch, is made with off-cuts, trimmings, and offal of a pigâboiled, then chopped. Cornmeal and seasonings are stirred into theâŚ
Donald Trump launched his trip to the 29th annual NATO conference this week by deriding Germany at a pre-summit morning meeting, saying that âGermany is totally controlled by Russia.â According to The Washington Post, the three senior officials seated next to Trump âseemed uncomfortable at times, pursing their lipsâŚ
Summer brunch for a crowd can be a bit daunting. All those dishes, many which have to be served hot to be their peak deliciousness (weâre looking at you, eggs), and all done in the morning when many of us are not at our most efficient. Having some make-ahead casseroles in your repertoire can make brunch life much moreâŚ
Elaine Benes was a woman ahead of her time in so many ways. The latest example: She foretold the coming of McDonaldâs new breakfast menu item, Muffin Toppers, in a Seinfeld episode 21 years ago. Muffin Toppers, for those not in the know, are the top halves of muffins detached from their softer bases. Or, as Benes putâŚ
As Iâve mentioned, I have a tough time navigating mornings. Two kids, early meetings, and even summer day camp doesnât offer us much of a break (Sunscreen! Swimsuits! Bug spray!). So Iâm intrigued by anything that could get me a few minutes ahead in the a.m., like preparing breakfast the night before. Iâve tried eggâŚ
Last summer, five years after moving to New York City, I went looking for scrapple. I donât mean in the form of an innovative reimagining added to a bougie menu because upscale offal is trendy (although: if you know of an especially worthwhile example of that, please tell me where I can find it). I wanted a block ofâŚ
Iâve seen some impressive Lego constructions before, but never one that could make me breakfast. [Kate Bernot]
The Memphis Flyer is here to delight you and/or give you justification for hitting the bottle bright and early with a report on President Harry Trumanâs notable fondness for Old Grand-Dad.
For several yearsâI donât even remember when I started, or whyâI have been preparing a modified version of Paula Deenâs Baked French Toast Casserole on Christmas Eve, to bake on Christmas morning. You make a caramel-like sauce (which I put on the bottom of the dish; Dean puts her on the top), layer some French breadâŚ
If thereâs a straight-up perfect meal, itâs grilled cheese and tomato soup. Many people are unwavering in their love for this nostalgic duo; it is the ideal combo on a cold rainy day or when you are felled by a cold. The richness of the crispy buttery bread with the gooey melted cheese inside is balanced perfectly byâŚ
A few years ago, food manufacturers figured consumers wanted healthier cereal options. They started upping the protein content, reducing sugar, using whole grains, etc. But according to the Wall Street Journal, Americans just want marshmallows and sugar, thanks.
The Woodstock City Council thinks the time for change has come. These brave patriots arenât willing to sit idly by as a vital ballot measure meanders through the woods of the legislative process. Like anyone whoâs ever spent 75 minutes at a brunch place waiting for a table without so much as a cup of coffee, they wantâŚ
The Star Wars franchise is about aweâthe wonder of new planets, a spectacular intergalactic battle between good and evil, really fast spaceshipsâand trying to capture that in chain-breakfast form is understandably challenging. I myself would find it difficult to convey anything epic in the medium of hash browns orâŚ
