Busy mornings are better when I can grab a muffin from our homemade stash. As the pace of life quickens, however, it can be tricky to squeeze in time for baking. That’s one reason I love to make muffins–they go in and out of the oven faster than loaves. My oldest daughter is always hankering for fresh-baked goods, and I can more easily oblige now, thanks to my … Continue reading Sweet Potato Muffins or Spice Bread
Go ahead and reach for seconds of this iced zucchini bread. It’s moist, lemony, and very hard to resist just one more slice! Do you have a favorite fall quick bread? It seems like trays of cookies and sliced homemade quick bread are requirements this time of year. While I love a rich slice of spiced pumpkin bread, this new Lemon Zucchini Bread is bumping all the other … Continue reading Iced Lemon Zucchini Bread {Gluten Free}
The season for gathering up bundles of stone fruit to enjoy is here. Peaches and plums are fruits I love to incorporate when the price per pound (or kilo) reflects their abundance. For us it’s also the end of the summer break, and the race to outfit four kids for school is on. Those lazy days of late mornings are being traded in for 7:00 a.m. bus departures. Getting them ready for school requires so … Continue reading Purple Power Plum Pancakes
As long as I have a s’more in my hand, summer simply isn’t over. It doesn’t matter how ridiculously early school starts. These past months we’ve enjoyed s’mores of various kinds, along with many, many popsicles (only a few of which were homemade). It’s nice to have options. Chocolate Mint S’mores are for when I need a rich chocolate fix. When I want an experience … Continue reading Caramel Peach S’mores {Gluten Free Option}
Take some fresh strawberries, your favorite chocolate, and warm fluffy marshmallows. Then add some Pistachio Almond Blondie Brittle above and beneath. The result? A swoon-worthy dessert no one will want to miss! While we were visiting friends and family this summer, I had exactly one chance to eat s’mores, but I missed out. At Grandma’s house in Missouri, certain children roasted and consumed all the marshmallows before I had a … Continue reading Strawberry S’mores {Gluten Free}
Refreshing watermelon and fresh raspberries offer a sweet taste of the past in this sweet and healthy remix of gelatin salad. Gelatin salads (which are essentially desserts) remind me of my childhood. At home and at potluck events, brightly tinted gelatin with fruit was often served, to the point where no buffet table seemed complete without at least two variations. I’ve been pleasantly surprised to … Continue reading Raspberry Watermelon Gelatin Salad Remix
Swirls and Spice 