We like to make a weekend breakfast special. Our favorites are crepes, biscuits, buttermilk pancakes, sometimes cinnamon rolls. I wanted a healthier alternative that would still be satisfying and taste special enough, and this cottage cheese blueberry bake fit the … [Read more...]
The myth of naturally sweetened food.
My 10-year-old baked these banana chocolate chip muffins the other day while I was running errands. It makes me happy to see her experimenting in the kitchen and she is getting pretty good. The muffins turned out great, with a hefty amount of chocolate chips (of course!). I … [Read more...]
“Canned biscuits caused our ruination!”…Homemade buttermilk biscuits.
I wanted to talk about homemade buttermilk biscuits, and share my thoughts. It's only timely that the latest issue of Real Simple has a recipe for "golden and flaky" biscuits, you'll see mine at the bottom of the page. But before we get to the recipe, some … [Read more...]
Oatmeal snack cake.
Here is a recipe for a delicious and healthy snack cake. It is a good example of snack breads and muffins that I bake on a regular basis, with the goal of making them nutritious, tasty and lower on calories. Snacks=mini meals, and for the most part I try to keep our meals … [Read more...]
Easy home-made pancakes using a DIY pancake mix
I try not to use such adjectives as "the best ever" to describe my recipes. You know, everyone's tastes are different, and what is "the best" for me, may not necessarily appeal to you. Plus there are so many great recipes out there, that it is impossible to single out just one-- … [Read more...]