I thought that I was just about done for the year with apples. I had received so many apples free from my co-worker that I was beginning to think I never wanted to peel another apple again, but alas, my father-in-law dropped off three huge bags of apples that he bought at the … [Read more...]
Blueberry Scones
Muffins and scones are such different baked goods, but so often the scones I find out are much more like muffins than a traditional scone. A scone is much more like a biscuit and half as sweet as a muffin. It is the perfect snack to accompany an afternoon tea or cup of coffee. I … [Read more...]
Strawberry Cream Muffins
Strawberries are my favorite berry, when I was growing up my grandmother grew tons of them and I would in turn eat tons of them. So, especially in the late spring and early summer I am always looking for ways to use strawberries, and this recipe is so easy and delicious that you … [Read more...]
Cranberry Orange Tea Bread
It is always during the fall that I go to the grocery store and see all the bags of fresh cranberries, and I think to myself what can I do with them? I also then begin to get panicky because their season is short and I have to get my fill before they are all gone, so what is my … [Read more...]
Pancakes
My favorite childhood friend had the best dad out of all my friends. If you got the chance to sleep over their house you were sure to be rewarded with the best pancakes ever! Now, looking back I am pretty sure that they were just Bisquick, but it was the whole experience that … [Read more...]
Banana Bread
I really only like banana bread the day it is baked, after that it gets too strong in banana flavor for my liking. Luckily my husband likes it better a day or two later so it never goes to waste. This is adapted from my parent's old version of The Joy of Cooking. It is a simple … [Read more...]