I try to eat seasonally. There is one thing I wait for in late fall and early winter - cranberries. I usually stock up when they go on sale, and throw the bags of cranberries in the freezer, where they will keep for months & I can indulge all year. And while I only use … Continue reading Cranberry Almond Cake with Almond Streusel
Sometimes I bake just to use up ingredients i have on hand. Yesterday I found 3 pints of buttermilk in the fridge, and need to use up some of it. What to make...other than Moroccan Chicken , or other chicken soaked in buttermilk. And I wanted something carb to eat....so ... scones! Good for breakfast … Continue reading Baking Whole Grain Almond Raisin Scones
Holiday's are for baking! Here's a quick bread I often make around the holidays for gifts. I buy extra cranberries every year and freeze them so I can make it any time I want! Cranberry Nutbread Delicious with a hot cup of coffee 1 stick stick butter or margarine1 1/2 c sugar1 T vinegar1 egg1 … Continue reading Baking Holiday Bread – Cranberry Nut Quick Bread
One of the things I buy in bulk is dates. I love them. And they are terribly expensive in the little packs at my grocery store, but when I buy dates in bulk on line , the price per pound is much less than the tiny pack in the store. They keep well in the … Continue reading Easy Date Nut Bread
I'm sharing another of my beloved bread recipes today. This can actually be considered good for you, with healthy ingredients like old fashioned oats, and (homemade) applesauce, and cinnamon; all of which have health benefits. It keeps well for a few days when wrapped up well, if the loaf lasts that long. It's a bit … Continue reading Homemade Oatmeal Applesauce bread that’s good for you
I've said it many times - I love bread. Not the white store bought stuff but homemade, good for you bread. My recipe for Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread is loaded with healthy fats, fiber and vitamins from the pumpkin, not to mention whole grains. I even replace some of the oil with applesauce to keep … Continue reading Making Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread
I love bread. Quick bread, that comes together in an hour or less, and yeast bread that can take hours to let rise and develop. My family always had bread with meals, but usually the white stuff from the store. I try to make healthier versions, so I don't feel like I am eating junk. … Continue reading Make your own Fruit Nut Bread