I have been doing some experimenting with vegan baked goods, something very new to me. Not using butter or eggs in a recipe means extra challenges! I find is difficult to create something that isn’t dry or dense or devoid of flavor. I have tried a variety of recipes and I seem to have the…
quick breads
Blueberry Lime Muffins
Summer is here and the blueberries are delicious! I have been indulging myself with lots of them, buying a box or two every time I shop. They have been big, fat and juicy and biting into one is existential bliss! They are a great snack and an inspiration for cooking.
Cheddar Pecan Drop Biscuits
I love having a well stocked freezer. I am always on the move, and I want food I can just grab and be on my way. I avoid anything prepackaged, so the contents of my freezer are usually homemade. Biscuits happen to be one of my favorite things to stick into the freezer. They actually…
Lemon Muffins
The two lonely lemons that were rolling around the drawer in my fridge met their life’s purpose in these delicious muffins! Zested and juiced, they gave a great drenching of lemon flavor to these treats. The zest was stirred in with the sour cream and the juice was used to make a syrup. Soaking the muffins with…
Cinnamon Raisin Scones
It’s one of natures great gifts that the citrus season should fall in the winter. The glow of the bright green, yellow and orange of the fruit are enough to break the winter chill! This time of year the citrus is so beautiful and just looking at the bright colors I know that the zest and…