Category Archives: Make Ahead Breakfasts

Cinnamon Soft Pretzels

By Angela | Published: April 22, 2012
The Grocery Shrink Plus menus take most of my free time to write these days, but it’s so much fun! The ladies over at our facebook group are amazing and often take pictures of what they cook and share with the rest of us. Last Friday the snack was cinnamon soft pretzels.  Nicole posted this picture on her facebook page: [...]
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Smoothie Concentrate

By Angela | Published: April 16, 2012
Smoothies are a great way to get in fruit and veggie servings plus protein. And in the warmer months, this lovely cold thick meal can’t be beat. (I mean, really, it’s like having ice cream for breakfast.) Now fresh smoothies are easier than ever before, with homemade concentrate. It’s easier to start with fresh or thawed [...]
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The Twins

By Angela | Published: March 25, 2012
I’ve been haunting craigslist for a china hutch for the dining room. Nothing seemed quite right until I saw a matching pair. I called immediately and found out that the price I thought was “each” was for “both!” But also that they had sold just a few minutes before. Bummer. I mentioned the bummer a [...]
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Guest Post: Michelle on Home Cooking Fast!

By Angela | Published: February 5, 2011
I’d like to introduce you to a friend of mine, Michelle Dudley.  You may have noticed her button on the side bar:  5 Dinners in one Hour.    It’s an amazing idea perfect for those of us who’d like to try once a month cooking but don’t have a day to set aside for just cooking, [...]
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Pumpkin Granola

By Angela | Published: November 17, 2010
Quick Reminder:  There’s still time to enter our giveaway and to purchase your 3 ebook set for only $12!  That’s an $8 savings over the $20 regular price.  You can do both here.  I’ll do the drawing on Saturday morning, and if you win the giveaway and have already purchased your ebooks, you get a [...]
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Overnight French Toast Casserole

By Angela | Published: September 3, 2010
Here’s a make-ahead breakfast recipe for you.   I like to make it the night before and pop it into the oven right before I start my morning aerobics.  By the time I’m showered and dressed breakfast is ready to serve.  1.  First cut a whole loaf of 100% whole grain day old bread into cubes and place [...]
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