Recipe: Francesca's Famous Granola

My little girl loves to cook and bake with me.  We created this recipe together and have made three batches.  It is delicious!  We even got some cute jars to share with friends.  We like to use it on top of our Greek yogurt in the morning with fruit.  Hope you enjoy!

Mardi Gras Recipe: Beignets

Since Mardi Gras is approaching, celebrate with some homemade beignets!  Did you know that St. Louis has the second biggest celebration?  If it was more kid-friendly, I'd be in Soulard this weekend, but alas I will not partake in the debauchery. 

Recipe: Stroopwafel Pumpkin Bread

Happy Fall! Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love the colors, the smells, the outfits, the flavors! Everything during the fall feels so homey… but especially a delicious homemade loaf of bread. Since it is finally October, I decided to start baking my favorite treat again… pumpkin bread!

Dining Out: New “Best Breakfast in America” Pop-Up at The Watergate Hotel

The Watergate Hotel has prepared a new breakfast pop-up menu featuring dishes from four nationwide renowned restaurants—Connie’s Chicken and Waffles in Baltimore, Paperboy in Austin, Blue Collar Restaurant in Miami and Dusek’s in Chicago.

Coffee Meets Stroopwafel: The Love Story I Didn’t Know I Needed

I love every type of coffee: espresso shots, hazelnut cappuccinos, iced caramel macchiatos, vanilla lattes, or just a simple black cup of Joe. I started drinking coffee about 6 months ago. Before then, I hated it. I never thought I would enjoy the taste of coffee, but in reality, I had never appreciated such a unique taste. I can’t go a day without it now, and I feel so silly that I didn’t give coffee a chance sooner. One morning, while sipping a fresh cup of coffee from my nespresso machine, I had the urge to dip something into it. But what? I had seen people dip donuts into coffee, but I wanted something chewier and lighter. Biscottis are always so crunchy and bland; I wanted something that was crumbly but soft.

Brunch Recipe: Bacon Mushroom Quiche

Mother's Day is almost here.  Treat your mom to a special homemade brunch.  Try this Bacon Mushroom Quiche recipe.

Recipe: Banana Smoothie

Back when we started filming, my friend, Kitty, joined us on the show to prepare recipes to cook with kids.  This is healthy and delicious. The kids will love it!

National Pancake Week: Panqueques

Happy Valentine's Day! Grab your griddles and whip out your whisks because National Pancake Week is fast approaching! The week-long celebration will run from February 10th-16th. Cuba Libre, located at located at 801 9th Street, NW, 20001, serves two cornmeal pancakes and bacon with Cuba Libre's five year rum-molasses syrup and mango butter during brunch service Saturdays and Sundays, from 11:30 AM to 2 PM.

Eating Around Town: Masters of Food and Wine Breakfast

by Samantha Grieder
Capital Cooking Contributor

Every season, Park Hyatt hotels around the United States partake in Masters of Food and Wine events. Within the same week, the hotels host events that showcase fresh, locally sourced food and add in a learning aspect of some kind.