This is an often used pancake recipe at my house. They're easy to make and cook up fluffy and light. I typically make them just like the recipe with milk and vinegar, but substituting buttermilk would … [Read more...]
English Tea Muffins
These muffins are not the kind that jump up and shout, 'notice me.' Perhaps because they are made from an English tea, they have a more reserved presence. The flavors are subtle and mild, a quiet … [Read more...]
Cranberry Orange Muffins
Two of my good friends met today. My lifelong pal Simple met my favorite friend Tasty, and they really hit it off. A perfect example of how they feel about each other is this wonderful Cranberry … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast – Rainbow Toast
The calendar says March, but northern Arkansas has seen quite an unseasonable ice and snow storm for this time of year. Schools have been closed for the week, and my grandson Landon has been visiting … [Read more...]
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
I believe there is no better way to teach children to eat healthy foods than to involve them in meal and snack preparation. Given the option, many children will often choose fruit over junk food when … [Read more...]
Blueberry Cream Cheese Rolls
This morning I read an interesting article in my local newspaper about a lady and her collection of pigs. There were whimsical cookie jars, some of which were quite rare, many unique salt and pepper … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Blueberry Scones
For those who have tried to prepare food in another cook's kitchen, it can sometimes feel like trying to drive down the interstate blindfolded. While I have been away from home for about 2 1/2 weeks … [Read more...]
Challah Monkey Bread
I'm not an expert on baking Challah, but I love the rich taste that is similar to Brioche. My son came across the recipe for this decadent-looking monkey bread version of Challah, and I couldn't wait … [Read more...]
Honey Date Muffins
I don't know the Muffin Man, but I am in the muffin mode these days. When the Cherry Oatmeal Muffins I made recently were gone, I quickly made these Honey Date Muffins to fill the void. … [Read more...]
Cherry Oatmeal Muffins
A batch of muffins baked ahead can make breakfast simple for everyone, and so many different healthy ingredients can be baked into a muffin. Even kids are usually on board for a breakfast muffin. … [Read more...]