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Cinnamon Mornings and Chocolate Dreams

Whether you're hosting a formal get-together or need a quick brunch idea, this book will spark your imagination and your appetite.

Pamela's Bed & Breakfast Blog

Yummy Breakfast B&B Style: FAST

I’m constantly hearing from our readers how much they enjoy those sumptuous wonderful breakfasts they are served at the inns. Of course, everyday mornings don’t allow for a sumptuous breakfast…but a yummy breakfast? But of course! A table set for a sumptuous breafkast Taking a few tips from the B&B’s, there’s several ways to achieve a fantastic start to you and your family’s day without getting up predawn. I often spend Saturday mornings puttering around the kitchen, listening to my favorite cooking shows on TV, and preparing a few veggies in advance and some baked goods for the week to come. I must say, I really enjoy this time and I’ve also used it as a great chance to teach my kids some easy recipes in a relaxed way.

Some of the best ideas for make-ahead goodies come from the inns. Here are a few that I love and use all the time.

Make a batch of quick bread, something fruity and healthy, and freeze the small loaves. Take them out the night before and serve at breakfast with cream cheese or cottage cheese and a quick fruit bowl. Great nutrition and great taste! These quick breads also make a great grab-and-go homemade goodie to take to a potluck.

I love to make granola and it keeps very well in a tightly covered container, so I’ll often whip up a batch. And because it’s so easy, it’s a great place to experiment with different favorite ingredients. My friend Judy’s favorite recipe lends itself well to other dried fruit and nut combinations. Skinny it down by using less oil than called for, but you still have to use some to get the crispy quality. Granola, fresh fruit, and a dollop of yogurt make a stellar breakfast. The same granola also makes a perfect topping for quickie breakfast muffins and for make-ahead batter you keep in the fridge till you need it; it couldn’t be easier. If you really want to wow everybody, try some of our innkeepers’ wonderful recipes for make-ahead breakfast casseroles.

Quiches are also a great make-ahead, as they can be cooked in advance and just briefly heated in the morning. Of course having a coffeemaker filled and preset so you can wake up to an invigorating cup-of-joe is something most inns do, and I do too. Somehow I just seem to have more enthusiasm for breakfast if it doesn’t loom so large and I can get it done beforehand. Be sure to check out all the wonderful breakfast recipes, including those that take just a little more time, like pancakes, waffles, and specialty egg dishes!

Pamela