Simple breakfast pleasures

My favorite pancakes got spiced up.

Added to dry ingredients: 2 t. cinnamon, 1/2 t. ground cloves, a generous grating of nutmeg.

Mix as usual. When cooking, pour in batter and then create a circle of very thinly sliced apples. Makes a beautiful fall breakfast.

A delightful cooking site (with a giveaway)

I found Erica Lea's Cooking for Seven site by way of Tasty Kitchen, and it has become a favorite of mine. From her website:

To me, quality not only means a dish that’s delicious, but one that is nourishing as well. It is my belief that irresistibly scrumptious and healthy are not mutually exclusive. Admittedly, I sometimes splurge and eat/cook something totally unhealthy. But I try to keep things natural.

Her beautiful photography makes it all the more of a pleasure to go visit.

Highly recommended.

And she is giving away the scale pictured above. Go check it out here.

Cool tool

Chicago Metallic Commercial II Non-Stick Perforated Baguette Pan
(click on image to see at amazon.com)

A great way to spend some birthday money.

Highly recommended.