For all of my readers with children, you will have to forgive me while I talk about one of my favorite indulgences that I'm afraid will be a little different once I enter the world of parenthood...that would be the "lazy Sunday." Now don't get me wrong, I'm sure "lazy Sundays" are still possible when your home is full with shouts of laughter and cries for cereal at 6:00am, but it definitely is a different kind of Sunday from the ones I am still accustomed to as a newlywed sans kiddies!
Brewing your own coffee will always cost less than going out to Starbucks to buy your own brew. We have a Cuisinart Auto Drip machine that we like, but a French Press is another great way to brew a delicious and gourmet cup of coffee for less.

During the week I try and be "good" and stick to a diet of healthy cereal and yogurt for breakfast, but what the weekend rolls around I can't help but indulge myself a little! And what better way to indulge yourself than taking advantage of your long and lazy Sunday morning by baking some fresh goodies for breakfast?

Now I am not what you would call an expert baker...on the contrary, I am still learning the ropes around the oven and trying to remember the difference between baking powder and baking soda! But this recipe for Easy Chocolate Croissants from Real Simple is so easy even I can do it! One bite of these simple and delicious pastries straight from the oven, and you will never be sorry that you passed on brunch at Pastis with your friends for a nice lazy Sunday at home.

And if you are serious about reading the Sunday paper, I suggest investing in the NY Times Weekender subscription.

Cocktails...in the morning?! Eh, why not! It's almost noon anyways...and as long as you have the two key components for my favorite Sunday cocktail... 1) orange juice and 2) Prosecco left over from the night before...you have a cheap and scrumptious sparkler that should happily remind you that NO you are not at work, and you can kick back, relax, keep reading the paper, and sip some orange juice and bubbly at any hour you like! (Image from Martha Stewart)
I hope you all have wonderful weekends!
Happy eating and drinking!