Greek-Inspired Filo Breakfast Bundles with Roasted Tomatoes for Slow Sundays

What do you do on a Sunday when you are faced with bits and pieces in the fridge, heading to the store in your pyjamas in a snow flurry is not tempting...and did I mention you are in your pyjamas? Can you think of any more reasons why I would just want to cozy up and head to the kitchen? You have me convinced! Well once again sleepy heads we have embraced Slow Sundays, a new feature here at More Than Burnt Toast.

Whenever the mood hits us we will explore breakfast and brunch ideas that allow us to explore all that a leisurely morning can offer. In my home Sunday is the day for putting my feet up but depending on your schedule maybe you have Saturday or even a Wednesday to do exactly what you would like to do. No matter which Slow Day you can manage the day should be s-l-o-w, no rushing around, no big errands, just taking your time and mozying along. My idea of enjoying a Sunday morning is to have a warm cup of tea and a long and lovingly prepared breakfast. Whether I am entertaining family or friends or am going solo breakfast on the weekend is a highlight of the day. Any time spent in the kitchen is time well spent! 

Game Changing Sweet Corn Fritters from Edible

Sweet Corn Fritters

With these blustery winter days do we need a reminder of sun drenched summer days to come and farmers markets overflowing with fresh produce? I think we do!!! A few months back I drove the distance to spend some time with the kidlets on the coast. After my trip to Toronto in the summer I realized that although I have been to Vancouver many times over the 15 years I have lived here I have never treated the city like I do any other city I visit when I travel around the world. Make the journey all about food! In that case my goal was to channel my inner foodie and cram in as many of the foodie haunts in Vancouver as possible in a short stay without having to let out the waistband in my capri pants.


One of our adventures was to visit Granville Island which is a feast for all of  the senses. It is a fascinating assortment of colourful stalls showcasing unique homemade products and the very finest in gastronomic delights fresh from the ocean, the oven or the field. Try closing your eyes right now on this cold, wintry day and imagine the rich aromas permeating from the lavish displays...shimmering seafood, warm baked goods, plump fruit...One such treasure on Granville island is Edible BC where we found an assortment of local salts to use in our home kitchens. These salts were a perfect choice for todays recipe and a celebration of these two women on the game changers list.

Nutella and Ferroro Rocher Baklava for World Nutella Day

The world has stopped and turned its attention to an exciting, momentous event that happens only once a year. No, not the Super Bowl or even our birthday but it is World Nutella Day! A day that outshines all of the above. February 5th was dubbed World Nutella Day back in 2007. This was the brainchild of Sara from Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle from Bleeding Espresso. Once again they solemnly declare February 5th “World Nutella Day 2012″ which is a day to celebrate, to get creative with, and most importantly, to EAT Nutella. Resistance is futile!!

The Breslins Ricotta Pancakes with Orange Sauce for Slow Sundays

We have Meatless Mondays, and Wordless Wednesdays so today is the second instalment in a new feature around here on MTBT...Slow Sundays...well because a Sunday should be slow, no rushing around, no big errands, just taking our time and mozying along. My idea of enjoying a Sunday morning is to have a warm cup of tea and a long and lovingly prepared breakfast. This mornings breakfast consisted of these navel orange-sized pancakes from The Breslin. 

Donna Hay's Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Cheesecake is very 80's, but hey I loved the '80's and would never turn down cheesecake, so how do you make this creamy luscious dessert new again? With a twist on the whole sweet and salty phenomenon. Using brown sugar in the filling gives the cheesecake a deep caramel flavour that cannot be matched. The combination of ricotta and creamed cheese lightens it up for a less dense and filling dessert so you have room for a slice after an incredible meal. Top it with sea salt flakes, a velvety smooth caramel sauce and a silky cream topping and you have a dessert that will keep them talking.