Country Kitchen (in the city) healthy delicious meal inspiration for everyone
breakfast
weekend special: the leftover veggie frittata
I have a busy life, unlike my parents who went to the grocery store religiously, every Saturday morning, I’m only able to get the car out and do a big shop about once every two weeks (if I’m lucky). The rest of the time I find myself running out on my lunch break to scavenge […]
farmers market fresh
The only thing better than a morning stroll in the farmers market is going home and sampling the bounty. We start out with a rosemary olive bagel from Uncommon Grounds, and top it off with freshly made chèvre, a few thin slices of a goats milk Gouda, sliced grape tomatoes, a spicy micro green mix […]
a good morning
I’m trying to get back into the breakfast (and blogging) groove so why not start back in with a quick tasty treat: a toasted sesame bagel with cream cheese, tomato, smoked salmon, white pepper and a fresh chopped herb combo of basil, dill and green onion.
asparagus mushroom and Gruyere frittata
Tomorrow is Saturday and brunch is already on my mind. I think I’m going to start the weekend out slow and sweet with a little spring cleaning and a yummy frittata. A frittata is a great way to use up veggie stragglers, aka: the leftover vegetables that didn’t make it in to your weekday meals. […]
quick breakfast bite
As you may have noticed, I’m a huge fan of brunch but not so keen on the early morning before work breakfast. Lately, however, I have been trying to change my ways and start off the day right with a quick savory bite. I’ve found that I feel more energetic and satisfied (aka. no snacks) […]
hawaiian breakfast
In lovely, small family tradition, this meal transforms last night’s leftovers into a delicious island-style brunch. Years ago, I lived near a little brunch spot in Manhattan Beach, California that was open from about 10:00-3:00 and served Hawaiian Brunch. From what I remember, there were only a few things on the menu… chicken teriyaki with […]
un-smashed fresh-hash & eggs
Another farm fresh (or farmer’s market fresh) brunch in a bowl. For two people you will need: -2 chicken & apple sausages -4 white potatoes -2 cloves garlic -1 medium onion -1/2 tsp ground cumin -1/2 tsp paprika -2 large fluffy handfuls of washed spinach -olive oil -4 eggs -splash of vinegar (for poaching eggs) […]
B&B: blackberry brunch and ham
This bright and simple bed & breakfast style brunch is comprised of a fried egg and fresh mozzarella sliced perched atop a slice of non-buttered multi-grain toast, with a pickled carrot. On the side are a couple slices of organic uncured honey ham, warmed in a frying pan until lightly brown. The meal is completed […]
brunch: what’s in the bowl?
So, what’s in the bowl… brunch!! More specifically, hiding under the cumin-topped poached egg is a saute of spinach, dandelion greens, roasted golden beets, a couple sliced caper berries and a smidge of pickled garlic. Once sauteed, I tossed the veggies with some lemon sardine salad dressing (yes, I said sardine… funny thing though, it […]
brunch: polenta porridge breakfast bowl
Having company is the best… feeding them, while working all day, going out at night and juggling home life, sometimes calls for a bit more creativity, especially if you can’t just hop in your car and run to the supermarket. Shopping, for me, usually involves walking to the train, going into the city (about 20+ […]
the 10 minute brunch
I am in serious need of groceries, but somehow I scraped together a medley of straggling ingredients for this 10 minute brunch… 5 minutes staring at the fridge, 5 minutes whipping it up. So what’s for brunch.. the very last of the arugula, some leftover pico from the taco platter, the last 2 eggs drizzled […]
breakfast: eating well is quick and easy
I am not a breakfast person. Brunch, yes, but breakfast, no. This could have something to do with the fact that when I was a child I was shipped off each morning to a private school that was two bus rides away. And each day, by the time I got to school, breakfast would make […]
brunch: veggie frittata
If I had to choose a favorite meal, it would be brunch! To me, brunch, more than any other meal, allows for the most creativity, resourcefulness and diversity. As far as ingredients are concerned brunch usually goes one of two ways in my house – It’s either envisioned on a bright sunny stroll through the […]
countryside brunch: polenta and eggs
It’s no secret- lazy weekend mornings refresh my soul and I LOVE BRUNCH. I wake up, put on some coffee, walk and feed the dog, and then walk through the apartment tying open all the curtains letting the sun shine in. And if it’s gloomy out, I do the same nonetheless. Even though I find […]
brunch: the farmers market deception
One of my favorite warm weather weekend activities is going to the farmers market with someone special and then coming home and concocting brunch with our farm-fresh finds. So, okay, it’s still winter, the only one special is myself, I’m hungry.. and I deserve lovely food!! So here’s my scrape-together-whatever-looks-good-in-the-refrigerator into a delicious not-quite-farmers-market brunch. […]
diy love: almond milk
Homemade almond milk is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS and surprisingly simple. It’s way tastier than any boxed variety I’ve had to date. I found my inspiration on this terrific (dairy-free) site… but changed it up a bit for a creation of my own. Why? For one, I rarely use that much salt in anything. I’m also not […]
breakfast tacos: huevos chipotle with greek yogurt
The first thing I noticed when I moved in to my new neighborhood last year was the complete lack of natural foods and organic produce at my local supermarkets. What I did find, however, was an assortment of Spanish and Polish goods. So while I now have to import healthy organic veggies, I have also […]
dinner becomes breakfast (or lunch)
Growing up with Hawaiian/Japanese neighbors you learn a bit about rice. For one, buy a rice cooker.. it’ll become your favorite kitchen aid!! Also, if you’re planning on consuming it the next day, it’s not necessary to refrigerate leftover rice until morning, simply leave it covered on the counter top. But what to do with […]
