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Fun food history, along with information about food recalls, restaurant & grocery store news.

Breakfast & Brunch
A variety of recipes for creating delicious breakfast and brunch foods for your family or a crowd


Old Fashioned Johnny Cakes (Hoe Cakes): A Historic Cornmeal Griddlebread with Deep American Roots
There’s something incredibly special about a recipe that connects us directly to history, and old fashioned Johnny cakes (also called hoe...

ER Kent
3 min read


Brown Sugar Apple Cake with Warm Cinnamon Frosting: A Cozy Dessert That Tastes Like Fall in Every Bite
There’s something about the combination of apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar that feels like a hug on a chilly day. This brown sugar...

ER Kent
3 min read


RumChata Pound Cake with Warm Cinnamon RumChata Sauce: A Boozy, Buttery Dessert That Feels Like a Celebration
If you’ve ever enjoyed a sip of RumChata — that creamy blend of Caribbean rum, real dairy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla — then you know...

ER Kent
3 min read


Blueberry Coffee Cake with Buttery Streusel Topping: A Tender, Fruity Bake Perfect for Any Occasion
There’s nothing quite like the smell of coffee cake baking — warm cinnamon, buttery crumbs, and sweet fruit mingling in the oven. This...

ER Kent
3 min read


Lime Blueberry Pound Cake: A Bright, Tangy Twist on a Beloved Classic
Pound cake is a timeless dessert, but when you infuse it with lime zest and fold in juicy blueberries, it transforms into something truly...

ER Kent
3 min read


Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: Moist, Spiced Perfection with a Maple-Sweet Finish
When fall rolls around and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing more comforting than the aroma of pumpkin, cinnamon, and sugar baking in...

ER Kent
3 min read


Spiced Eggnog Pound Cake with Eggnog Glaze: A Festive Holiday Showstopper
Eggnog isn’t just for sipping by the fire — it makes an incredible baking ingredient, too. This spiced eggnog pound cake takes everything...

ER Kent
3 min read


Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping and Cinnamon Maple Glaze: The Cozy Autumn Bake You’ll Want All Year
If fall had a flavor, it would be this cake. Imagine a tender, spiced pumpkin base, a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumb topping that crunches...

ER Kent
3 min read


Buttermilk Pound Cake: A Velvety, Tender Classic with Old-Fashioned Charm
Pound cake has always been a timeless dessert, but when you bring buttermilk into the mix, you get something truly special — a soft,...

ER Kent
3 min read


Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes: Tall, Cloud-Like Pancakes That Practically Melt in Your Mouth
If you’ve ever longed for a breakfast treat that looks as magical as it tastes, fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes are the answer. Unlike...

ER Kent
3 min read


Lemon Raspberry Muffins: Bright, Bakery-Style Muffins Bursting With Citrus and Juicy Berries
These lemon raspberry muffins are everything you want in a bakery-style treat: golden domes, tender crumb, and the perfect balance of...

ER Kent
3 min read


Corn Fritters Golden and Crispy From the Frying Pan With Sweet Kernels in Every Bite
Few things capture the joy of summer produce like biting into a hot, golden corn fritter fresh from the frying pan. Crisp on the outside,...

ER Kent
2 min read


Baked Apple Fritters With Sweet White Glaze That Taste Just Like the Fried Version
There’s something irresistible about apple fritters—the soft, spiced dough, the tender bites of apple, and that glossy white glaze that...

ER Kent
4 min read


Lemon Crumb Muffins with Lemon Glaze – A Bright, Tangy, and Sweet Treat for Any Occasion
Lemon Crumb Muffins with Lemon Glaze are the perfect balance of zesty citrus, soft and tender muffin texture, and a buttery crumb...

ER Kent
2 min read


Blueberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Glaze – A Soft, Fruity, and Irresistible Breakfast Treat
These blueberry sweet rolls with lemon glaze are the perfect combination of fluffy dough, sweet blueberry filling, and a tangy citrus...

ER Kent
2 min read


Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups – A Sweet and Savory Breakfast Treat That’s Fun, Delicious, and Easy to Make
These Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups are the ultimate breakfast delight, combining crispy golden bread, sweet cinnamon-spiced custard, and...

ER Kent
3 min read


Easy Bisquick Coffee Cake – A Buttery, Cinnamon-Streusel Breakfast Favorite That Comes Together Fast and Satisfies Every Craving
This easy Bisquick coffee cake is the kind of warm, crumbly, cinnamon-filled bake that makes mornings feel like a celebration. With a...

ER Kent
2 min read


Brown Sugar Baked Grapefruit – A Warm, Caramelized Citrus Treat That’s Tangy, Sweet, and Surprisingly Addictive for Breakfast or Dessert
Brown Sugar Baked Grapefruit is a quick, vibrant dish that transforms fresh grapefruit into something warm, comforting, and utterly...

ER Kent
2 min read


Old Fashioned Orange Dreamsicle Fruit Salad – A Creamy, Citrus-Packed Bowl of Sweet Sunshine That Tastes Like Dessert and Feels Like a Hug
This Old Fashioned Orange Dreamsicle Fruit Salad is like scooping up a bite of nostalgia. Juicy fruit chunks are wrapped in a creamy,...

ER Kent
2 min read
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