Sweet blueberries and tart kiwi make these unique cake donuts taste like summer. Topped with a lemony glaze, you can taste sunshine in each delectable bite. The arrival of summer means an abundance of fruits and berries. And with so many options, there might be some overlooked fruit on the counter that gets overripe. Since I had a few soft kiwis that I knew were … Continue reading Blueberry Kiwi Donuts
The surprising thing about these flourless mini muffins (and donuts) is that they actually taste better the next day. Is that hard to believe? Then you had better verify my statement. What happens is that the moisture levels even out, resulting in a surface layer that is moist enough so that ginger-sugar coating clings beautifully. Just be sure to dip them in the sugar coating shortly … Continue reading Flourless Mango Mini Muffins and Donuts
Waking up to warm homemade muffins makes a chilly winter morning doable. I like a hearty bowl of oatmeal sometimes, but it doesn’t have quite the allure that a tender muffin does. And these muffins are brimming with a bright orange flavor that complements the oats within them. Rising before dawn is not what anyone in my household likes to do, but after a leisurely winter break, that’s … Continue reading Gluten Free Orange Oat Muffins
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
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
Eggplant and bacon go together like peas and carrots. Once the tantalizing bacon is cooked, everything comes together quickly in the very same skillet. Five simple ingredients (plus salt) are all you need–eggs, bacon, eggplant, onion, and a green vegetable. Eggplant and bacon frittata is my new go-t0 breakfast/brunch/lunch dish! This easy frittata is so simple that it could also easily work for a campout. We have yet to … Continue reading Easy Eggplant and Bacon Frittata
Swirls and Spice 