Breakfast

Mixed Berry French Toast Bake

July 18, 2020 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

The post is sponsored by the Be the Best You promotion at Publix. The opinions and text are all mine.

My morning routine is very important to me. It’s quiet time I have to myself to dream, reflect, meditate and create. Taking time first thing in the morning to do things for myself sets the tone for the rest of the day and allows me to be my best self and start the day on a positive note. Breakfast plays a big role in my time spent with myself, and I love getting creative in the kitchen to fix my family a special breakfast before their day begins, too. This Mixed Berry French Toast Bake is usually devoured by everyone in no time at all, and the fresh berries tucked inside add a pop of joy to every bite!

…

Dewberry Crumble Muffins

June 12, 2020 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

These Dewberry Crumble Muffins are a scrumptious way to start the morning. Each bite has a perfectly sweet and tart burst of delicious fresh dewberry, and the sugary crumble on top is absolutely irresistible!

…

Snickerdoodle Mini Muffins

January 24, 2020 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

These Snickerdoodle Mini Muffins are bite-sized portions of sugary sweetness to make your breakfast or brunch extra delicious!

It’s been a roller coaster of a week. Earlier I shared about my recent myopic macular degeneration diagnosis, and it’s been a pretty tough week trying to wrap my head around the risk of losing even more of my vision. The Lord has made himself very clear that I am not to allow doubt, fear and dread steal the joy of the promises the Lord has already made for me, and the best thing I can do is to align myself with His word and to keep pressing on and enjoy the life He’s given me with the talents he’s blessed me with.

…

Glazed Sweet Potato Doughnuts

November 16, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

I’m all for sharing recipes that are on the simple-side (hence the name Southern Made Simple.) Having 20 different steps in a recipe is not typically how I roll, because I’m a firm believer you can achieve big flavors without jumping through circus hoops to get there. And while all of that still remains true, it’s necessary to make an exception from time to time. Some recipes just require a little bit more love to make, but those recipes are often some of the very best recipes, and the work put in is always worth the reward! These Glazed Sweet Potato Doughnuts are one of those recipes – made with a lot of love, a little elbow grease and a whole lot of goodness!

…

Apple Cider Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts

October 10, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Hello, Autumn! Nice to finally see you! We hit our first “cold” front of the season, and feeling the temps drop down just a few degrees to make the mid-afternoon heat tolerable has certainly been well welcomed! We live in the middle of a field of planted pines, so not many of the trees that surround our house ever change colors. It’s pretty much green outside all year, so I always make sure I go the extra mile to make things really feel like fall around here. Yesterday afternoon that meant breaking out the apple cider and getting a little creative in the kitchen, and these Apple Cider Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts have been the perfect treat to help us welcome in the season!

…

Cinnamon Sausage Pull Apart Bread

October 8, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TennesseePrideFlavor #CollectiveBias

Saturdays are truly something special in our household. They’re like a hidden gem tucked into the week that we finally get to uncover after a busy work week has ended. We crave the days that we don’t have a calendar full of events scheduled for our Saturday mornings, because we prefer to reserve that time for extra cuddles, extra sleep and extra time gathered around the breakfast table to enjoy something hot and fresh out of the oven (like this Cinnamon Sausage Pull Apart Bread, of course!)

Hover over this image to shop Odom’s Tennessee Pride Country Sausage and revamp your breakfast game!…

Strawberry Crumble Baked Cinnamon Apples

September 23, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Dannon Light & Fit. All opinions are mine alone. #BreakfastIsOnatPublix #CollectiveBias

Have you felt that crisp morning air yet? Perhaps it’s just wishful thinking on my end, but I do believe I’ve felt a hint of fall in the air in the mornings on the way to school each day. Of course, it’s quickly swallowed up by that glamorous Alabama humidity that likes to linger around until mid-October, but I’ll take any glimpse of fall weather I can get!

…

Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler

September 20, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler is that one dish that has all of the flavors of fall that you crave. Add a scoop of ice cream and you’re in for a real treat!

Yesterday the heat index reached 102 here in south Alabama. This isn’t anything abnormal here, as it really doesn’t get truly cold until January, but with all of these visions of pumpkins and all-things-fall floating around in my head, I can’t help but be a bit disappointed when I step outside and it isn’t sweater weather yet.

…

Cinnamon Raisin Buttermilk Muffins

August 15, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

These Cinnamon Raisin Buttermilk Muffins are the perfect way to sweeten up any morning. Just serve with a glass of milk and enjoy!

Did you know that research suggests that incorporating cinnamon into your diet cao uplift your mood and make you happier? My mother always told me that growing up, and I’m thoroughly convinced that it’s true. After all, I’d put money on the fact that you can’t eat one of these Cinnamon Raisin Buttermilk Muffins with a frown on your face! 😉…

Easy Strawberry Compote + The BEST Pancake & Waffle Mix (And a discount!)

August 13, 2019 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

I received a package of pancake and waffle mix as compensation in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I only promote what I truly love!

There are two things that I absolutely love – amazing recipes with a long family history, and seeing women thrive in what sets their soul on fire. When those two things just so happen to collide, you can find me in the front row cheering with bells and whistles on! Christian Sargent is the owner of Vicky Cakes, and is a woman entrepreneur that I have been inspired by for quite some time. Vicky Cakes is the brain child of good food and Christian’s mother, Vicky, who is known for her culinary masterpieces in the kitchen. More specifically, she’s known for her amazing pancakes that always had a way of bringing the family together.

…

Breakfast

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TennesseePrideFlavor #CollectiveBias

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Dannon Light & Fit. All opinions are mine alone. #BreakfastIsOnatPublix #CollectiveBias

I received a package of pancake and waffle mix as compensation in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I only promote what I truly love!

Footer