Fantastic Breakfast: The Savory Sourdough Strata

Sunday, December 27th, 2009 Posted in Cooking ideas | 249012 Comments »http://www.breakawaycook.com/blog/2009/12/27/fantastic-breakfast-the-savory-sourdough-strata/Fantastic+Breakfast%3A+The+Savory+Sourdough+Strata2009-12-27+23%3A09%3A01Eric

I suspect I'm not alone in my breakfast rut: we have a decent rotation of morning dishes -- killer oatmeal (made with persimmon goop this time of year), homemade granola over Greek yogurt and fresh fruit, poached eggs, fluffy herby ...

Happy Holidays, Breakaway Cooks!

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 Posted in Cooking ideas, Miscellaneous | 24955 Comments »http://www.breakawaycook.com/blog/2009/12/23/happy-holidays-breakaway-cooks/Happy+Holidays%2C+Breakaway+Cooks%212009-12-24+01%3A38%3A21Eric

Christmas this year is oddly peaceful for us -- having a newborn means you don't have to do *anything*! No one expects any meals or much socializing ... it's pretty much Daphneluv, 24/7!So a quick note of thanks to this ...

Umeboshi Duck With Persimmon

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 Posted in Cooking ideas | 24712 Comments »http://www.breakawaycook.com/blog/2009/12/16/umeboshi-duck-with-persimmon/Umeboshi+Duck+With+Persimmon2009-12-17+02%3A00%3A33Eric

. . I think duck legs have to be one of the greatest bargains around. Eight bucks or so will buy you four delectable pieces of ducky heaven that keep on giving: you can render some of the fat for later use ...

Buddhacello

Monday, December 7th, 2009 Posted in Cooking ideas, Miscellaneous | 24512 Comments »http://www.breakawaycook.com/blog/2009/12/07/buddhacello/Buddhacello2009-12-07+23%3A57%3A43Eric

. Our sweet neighbor Julia welcomed Daphne into the world with a gorgeous Buddha's hand citron. My interpretation of this generous event is thus: make a delicious limoncello-like Italian cordial with it and propose a bottleful of toasts! This is my ...