True confessions: I have a weakness for lattes. In any other form, I avoid caffeine - I don’t drink soda or energy drinks - but put a nice, hot vanilla latte in front of me and I can’t say “No”. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Breads’ Category
Cheesy Bacon Movie Night Treat
Monday, September 7th, 2009
When I saw the Land O’Lakes recipe for Cheesy Bacon Snack Bread, I thought it would be a perfect family movie night treat! My younger daughter started reading the Harry Potter series a couple weeks ago, and just finished the third book. As soon as she finishes a book, we rent the corresponding movie and the whole family watches together. (more…)
A Classic Norwegian Apple Cake Turned Into Muffins
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
When you live in Minnesota, even if you have no Scandinavian blood in your veins, you are surrounded by Scandinavian food. Lefse (traditional Norwegian potato flatbread served with butter, sugar and cinnamon), Swedish meatballs, and kringle (a yummy Danish pastry) are a few of the delicious treats the Scandinavians have shared. (more…)
Beautifully Simple Tomato Basil Bread
Monday, August 24th, 2009
We get a weekly box of vegetables from a local farm in the summer and we have our own garden, so every August we have more veggies than we can handle – almost! We’ve been making a lot of soups, and I’ve found that adding a special bread can turn a simple soup into a fun summer meal fit for entertaining. This easy basil and tomato quick bread with herbed butter is perfect. It’s like a big buttery biscuit laced with parmesan cheese and dotted with delicious sun-dried tomato, basil and herbs. (more…)
A Treasured Gift: Best-Loved Blueberry Muffins
Thursday, August 6th, 2009 
When I feel like baking, quick breads are on the top of my list. Why? Because, they are “quick” to make. They don’t require kneading or rising time like yeast breads. (more…)
Stir Up Some Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
Monday, June 1st, 2009
One of my family’s favorite recipes is Chocolate Chip Banana Mini Loaves. I have been making this easy quick bread since my sons were little boys. All their friends have enjoyed warm slices of this moist bread over the years. (more…)