Blueberry Brunch Cake

Warning: this recipe is a repost but, it's still one of our all-time favorite recipes from my mother's vast archives... That smell. That pungent smell of blueberries baking in the oven still transport me back to any given Sunday when my family would gather together for brunch after a long morning at Sunday school.  So many Sunday brunch memories are woven throughout this cake--they're as integral as its key ingredients. I always reference the article, Playing Kitchen Detective, in the Food & Dining section of the Wall Street … [Read more...]

Blueberry Banana Flaxseed Smoothie

The best part about Mother’s Day, besides getting adorable misspelled hand-made cards and breakfast in bed, was the NINJA making serious noise in my kitchen! Yep, my wish came true.  I received a Ninja, Professional Blender from my family.  And, I’ve already started creating an endless hit list of dishes that should soon meet the wrath of the Ninja’s 6-blade technology- from gazpacho to marinades to chopped veggies to sauces to spreads.  Last year I got hot pink multi-colored Nike I.D. running sneakers and this year I got a sleek black, … [Read more...]