Breakfast

What are some easy breakfast items to serve out-of-town guests?

Make your out-of-town guests feel welcome with a build-your-own waffle bar. Get a variety of toppings like real maple syrup, peanut butter, whipped cream, sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts. For a savory breakfast, mix up a big panful of scrambled eggs and serve with link sausage, or make breakfast really simple with toasted bagels, cream cheese, and melon wedges.

What are some tips for brewing better coffee at home?

To brew better coffee at home, use whole beans and invest in a burr coffee grinder, which grinds bean to a uniform size. If possible, use filtered water to extract the most flavor from your coffee beans, and make sure to use the right amount of coffee. A good rule of thumb is to use about two tablespoons of coffee for every six ounces of water.

What should I look for when buying eggs?

When buying eggs, always make sure you get them from a refrigerated section of the store. For the freshest eggs, check the sell-by date or expiration date listed on the package. For safety purposes, check for cracked eggs. These eggs are unsafe to eat as bacteria can sneak through the cracks in eggshells. Eggs come in a variety of different types. There is no difference between white and brown eggs except that white hens produce white eggs, and brown hens produce brown eggs. Organic eggs are eggs produced by hens that eat organic feed, and cage-free eggs are eggs produced by hens that are allowed to roam freely. Eggs fortified with Omega-3 are produced by hens that consume feed enriched with flax.