Tegan & Dan’s Renewed East Vancouver Gem

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Earlier this week I asked from some help. While I’m naturally a night owl, I’ve been trying to find new ways to approach waking up in the morning. Could I possibly wake up earlier and actually enjoy the first hour of the day instead of feeling rushed? Was there a breakfast routine or an alarm clock that could have me jump out of bed instead of hitting the snooze button (again)?

Here are some of our readers’ best ideas for actually enjoying (or at least tolerating) the morning. From special coffee rituals to breakfast dates with friends, here are some of the tips I’m hoping to try out in the next couple months.

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The most popular base for a dinner bowl in my household is always the same: pasta. My husband has the love of pasta in his blood, and he would be perfectly happy with a massive plate of spaghetti and meatballs every night.

While I share his love of pasta, I don’t want a big bowl of it every night. I’ve found that saucy meatballs and bolognese can be very good on vegetables instead. But you don’t have to give up the pasta entirely; just flip the bowl!

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Homemade granola just may be why breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and why I will always say yes to breakfast for dinner. After all, it’s toasted, crunchy oats tossed with a medley of nuts and seeds with just enough maple syrup and brown sugar for a hint of sweetness and flavor. What’s not to love? When you make granola in a slow cooker you get all that, plus the ability to make a huge batch at once with far less to clean up than when you make it the traditional oven-based way. And if you were concerned about the crunch, rest assured, we’ve discovered the simple solution for that as well.

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If you’ve ever searched the internet for gluten-free recipes, you’ve undoubtedly stumbled upon Shauna James Ahern’s blog, Gluten-Free Girl, that she runs with her husband. The recipes and stories she shares online and in her many cookbooks are thoughtful and full of energy. She makes being celiac feel like an opportunity in the kitchen, rather than a burden.

Today Shauna shares her favorite pint of ice cream, which you can only find in her town of Vashon in Washington. Is it time to buy a plane ticket?

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Barbecue is a much-loved summer meal in my house, whether it’s a slow cooker full of pulled chicken in sauce, or a slab of ribs from our local BBQ truck — smoky and fatty, leaving drippings down your arm as you gnaw them on the back porch.

Pork, chicken, beef — whatever the meat, barbecue is such a treat, and I especially love a good chicken barbecue sandwich topped with crunchy, creamy slaw. But for an everyday meal, I like to flip the bowl and start with the vegetables first.

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As much as I love regular pancakes, there’s something about Dutch babies that elevates them to the status of something special. Even though they’re surprisingly easy to make, they’re so impressive when they emerge out of the oven all puffed up and proud. Since I tend toward savory rather than sweet breakfasts, this Dutch baby, loaded with spicy roasted chiles and melty cheese, is right up my alley.

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Last month’s Instagram theme for The Kitchn was all about messy desserts. In preparation for the warmer months ahead, you shared lots of drippy photos of ice cream, popsicles, and pies. Here’s a look at some of our favorites that you shared last month, plus what’s ahead for June’s Instagram theme.

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Here are five somewhat luxury-level upgrades that cost a pretty penny, and don’t necessarily hold their resale value.

From Apartment Therapy → Home Upgrades That Nobody Actually Ever Uses

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