Banana bread is easily one of my favorite things to whip together and throw in the oven. This banana bread only requires a few measuring cups, a large bowl and a wooden spoon. That seriously appeals to the lazy baker in me that truly hates washing dishes. With only one dirty bowl [...] [...more]
It’s time to start thinking about that weekend breakfast. We all know there’s nothing better than sleeping in on Sunday morning, rolling out of bed in the early afternoon and making you and your sweetie a fine breakfast. This weekend, jump into the holiday theme and throw together some cranberry scones. Slathered with butter and [...] [...more]
The best thing about the weekend is sleeping in and waking up for an almost afternoon breakfast. If you have someone special to share the morning with, a late breakfast can be the most romantic thing ever, right!? Take some time this weekend, enjoy the cool air from the warmth of your [...] [...more]
Warm scones are one of life’s simple pleasures. Don’t fight me on this. Sometimes you want nothing more than a simple scone, sweet strawberry jam and a warm cup of tea. This might just be your answer to the perfect weekend. Sour Cream Scones a la Paula Dean 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons baking [...] [...more]
Banana Bread is one of those irresistible baked goods that instantly makes me nostalgic and dreamy. Just the smell coming from my oven brings up memories of Sunday morning breakfasts before church with my parents and grandparents. I love how a simple one bowl recipe and a smell coming from the oven can [...] [...more]
Make biscotti. It’s like eating cookies for breakfast. The best part about biscotti is that you can fill them with virtually any dried fruit, nut or chocolate. Choose your favorites, brew up a cup of coffee, sit down at a sunny kitchen table and enjoy the morning. See, the good life [...] [...more]
Forget about that packaged instant oatmeal. Make your own! Why didn’t I think of this sooner!? You can turn an ordinary canister of quick cooking oats into your breakfast for at least a week. That way you save a bundle of money, and be able to better control what you’re putting [...] [...more]
There’s coffee cake… and then there’s Coffee Cake. This coffee cake is not just something you might nibble on beside a cup of coffee. This coffee cake is a combination of vanilla cake, chocolate cake and coffee flavored cake, topped with an espresso glaze. It’s big. It’s bold. It’s cake. Do yourself a favor. Bake [...] [...more]
Sure, there are about one billion banana bread recipes in the world. Every baker has their specialty. I’ve had my fair share of banana breads with macadamia nuts and coconut or toasted pecans. This chocolate chocolate chip banana bread definitely takes the cake. The bread is loaded with cocoa powder and chocolate chips, [...] [...more]
If you were to ask me how excited I am that it’s Friday, I would do a back flip in response. A back flip, and I don’t even know how to do a back flip. That’s how excited I am that it’s Friday. To celebrate this lovely Friday morning, let’s talk about [...] [...more]
