Monthly Archives: March 2013

It’s ok to be Picky

Some would say that I’m picky about where I eat or don’t eat. I don’t like restaurants that have bad service. I don’t like when I ask a question about the menu and the waiter/waitress doesn’t offer to find an answer for my question. And I don’t like rowdy atmospheres. But I do love friendly […]

Easter Brunch Ideas

It’s Easter week, ya’ll. And it’s such an exciting time to celebrate new life, hope and blessing. We are so blessed! It’s also a great time to plan what the heck you’re going to cook for whoever will be joining you at your Easter table. Here are some more non-conventional Easter brunch ideas.

Simple Saturday: French Toast

It’s the weekend! And I know you’re craving a sweet, decadent treat for breakfast, brunch or any meal. I’ve got a really basic but fantastic French toast recipe for your weekend sweet-eating needs. The one thing that’s really important in French toast is the bread. The bread is the foundation that needs to be perfect […]

Cranberry Nut Granola

If you’ve been keeping up with the Fruitful blog for awhile, you know that this is a place where breakfast is treated with creativity and respect. I love breakfast…and if I ever deny myself breakfast then I will pay with a crazy loud grumbling stomach and less-than-kind attitude. You feel me? I also like to […]

Garlicky Baked Shrimp

I’m not really sure if seafood has a season. But I do know that I am a fan of it…and it reminds me of a handful of beloved family summer trips spent in Gulf Shores, Alabama. I actually don’t know a ton about cooking seafood, so I’m hoping to get some good experience in the […]