I was at a swank little coffee shop in the West Loop the other day and saw “Golden Latte” on the menu, so naturally, I ordered it because it sounded weird and maybe magical and I have to say…I was very pleasantly surprised!
Little did I know that this fancy latte has a cult following. You’ve heard of matcha lattes, but have you heard of the latest wonder drink – turmeric lattes? From Sydney to San Fran, people are ditching their morning cups of joe for this healthy alternative and swearing by it’s many magical benefits.
What are the benefits you ask?
anti-inflammatory
potent antioxidant
boosts immunity and brain power
aids in muscle pain relief
helps with digestion
reduces cholesterol
lowers risk of diabetes
helps fight infection, depression, anxiety, and I am sure a bunch of other annoying ailments
PLUS it’s amazing for your skin and a great source of natural caffeine
Okay, so here is my health challenge for the week — I am going to swap out two of my weekly morning cups of coffee for turmeric lattes and see how it goes. Join me?
Have you ever had a stuffed pancake? I just discovered them and I am embarrassed to admit that when G and I were getting married we registered for this funky pan with all these wells in it because we thought it looked cool (sadly, that is still how I pick out most of my kitchen tools). We had every intention of making stuffed pancakes, or ebelskivers, every weekend & making it a little weekend tradition, but we’ve been married for close to four years and I just broke out the pan last week 😐
I would like to think that my future self whispered in my young, newly engaged ear and told my younger self that this pan was indeed a necessity in every grown-ups kitchen and that I haaaaad to register for it. Regardless of why we ended up with this stuffed pancake pan, I am so thankful because (as my future self predicted) I AM OBSESSED WITH IT! You guys, you can make little adorable pancake balls & stuff them with anything from cinnamon sugar (which we will be learning below) to bacon, sprinkles, chocolate, fruit mixture, probably even booze if you tried hard enough.
While they do have a little bit of a learning curve (the flipping takes some practice), they are well worth the trial & error. Perfect for a fun Saturday morning breakfast in bed, a happy breakfast if you are entertaining guests, or even as a little weekend tradition. Here are the tools you need:
So, before we get started, a little history lesson on the old ebelskivers. They are sassy little pancakes from Denmark that are soft & fluffy on the inside & crispy and browned on the outside (basically heaven). Traditionally, they are served with powdered sugar, topped with jam, and served with coffee for a mid-morning snack. While I would love to be that indulgent, we are going to repurpose these bad boys for a lovely little breakfast treat!
What is the start of a week without a little weekend-brunch inspiration? It wouldn’t be a typical work-day without dreaming of breakfast in bed, brunch with the gals, or mile high pancake stacks — or maybe that’s just how I get through the workday 😉 Either way, Elizabeth is whipping up the most delicious cream puff pancakes & they are a definite must for your next breakfast event. See what I mean below! xo, LK
Hi, friends! Elizabeth here & today is all about the french-iest of French toasts there ever was! When I bite into a big cream puff I instantly think of being in Paris one day. Although I can’t have the authentic puff every day I can make French toast and feel just as French-y, and you can too! Whip this up for a fun French themed brunch with you girlfriends for the ultimate stay-cation, mimosas required!
In a large bowl whisk eggs, half & half, cinnamon and salt until well blended. In a heavy bottom or cast iron skillet melted 1-2 tablespoons of butter on medium heat.
Cut bread in inch slices on an angle. Dip in egg mixture until well coated. Fry on each side about three minutes until golden brown.
Cream:
In a large bowl fitted with a stand mixer or hand mixer whip cream until light and fluffy but not stiff. Add in powdered sugar and vanilla extract and whip for an additional minute.