The poor, lowly bran muffin! Sort of brown and homely, they won’t be winning any beauty contests! It doesn’t help their reputation that most of them are dry, fibrous affairs. We all know that we should be eating more fiber for our health but most whole wheat choices aren’t that tasty. I am betting that this recipe…
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Maple Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’m not sure where I found this recipe, but I had copied it onto a note card awhile ago and I was eager to finally try it. This recipe is just a little tweak on the classic chocolate chip cookie, including maple syrup as one of the sugars. I was delighted in how they…
Toasted Amaretto Almonds
I knew this was a recipe I had to try right away, since it only used two ingredients, both of which I happened to have on hand. The bottle of amaretto had been sitting in the cupboard for some time, so I was glad to dust it off and try this easy recipe. Not…
Honey Whole Wheat Cookies
I love simple. As time goes on I continue to pare down my life. Last year I read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and I took all of it to heart. I followed the advice to the letter, emptying every closet, nook and cranny of my condo. I would guess that I got rid…
Easy Overnight Oatmeal
This cold cereal is especially refreshing on these warm summer mornings that always turn into hot days. I think that blueberries and maple syrup are a heavenly combination so I included them in my version of this cereal. I have given measurements that fill my 8 ounce jar perfectly and make the right amount of cereal for…