Breads & Breakfast

Raspberry Balsamic Jelly

Since I’ve started a new blog at RSVP Redux and want to input some content there; I’ve been looking even more carefully at the recipes in the RSVP section of Bon Appetit. Although I’ve already made the Toffee Peach Crisp crisp from the August 2010 issue, I was still compelled by the simple and wonderful [...]

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Better than Starbucks Maple Scones with Toasted Pecans

I used to enjoy visiting one of the local Starbucks near me (six that I can think of in a 3 mile radius and TWO in one shopping center!) for meeting a client during the week or a friend on Saturday morning. It wasn’t for the beverage so much; I get whole bean coffee from [...]

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The BEST Coffee Cake Ever

I was having coffee and thinking about what to make for a neighbor when I saw a tweet from The Pioneer Woman (Ree Drummond aka @thepioneerwoman) that said, and I quote, “The Best Coffee Cake Ever. I say that with confidence, boldness, and crumbs all over my chin” – so of course I was intrigued…I [...]

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Blueberry Cornmeal Cake

I’ve been a subscriber to Bon Appetit magazine for more than 30 years. The recent demise of Gourmet magazine has seen my good friend receive constant thrashing at the hands of fervent Gourmet magazine lovers who feel a need to take out their hurt against my beloved companion! Technorati Tags: blueberries, blueberry, Breakfast, coffee cake, [...]

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Massimo Bruno’s Popette D’uova

I saw my friend Mardi at www.eatlivetravelwrite.com tweet about this restaurant dish last week and this Monday she was given permission by chef Massimo Bruno to post the recipe on her blog. I love the Italian name for them…something is lost in translation by calling them ‘egg balls!’ Technorati Tags: appetizer, egg balls, Massimo Bruno, [...]

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Billowy Off White Bread

Growing up, bread was Wonder and lined the grocery store shelves; I didn’t make my own bread til I was an adult and it all started with this recipe. Still the best; it is just so good! Technorati Tags: bread, honey, wheat, white

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Creamed Eggs on Toast Points

My children are both grown up and beyond the years of me hiding baskets or hunting for eggs (OK, I still put up this adorable little Easter tree with ornaments and yes, they are not so old they don’t expect a chocolate treat from Mom!). Technorati Tags: Breakfast, chives, creamed, Eggs, mustard, toast points, white [...]

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Karydopita (Καρυδόπιτα)

Into my third week of a knee injury and not being able to really cook or photo or…well, lot’s I can’t do, so I’m continuing on my blogging journey with the help of fellow food bloggers who have offered to help until I’m up and at’em…well, at least up! Technorati Tags: cake, coffee, dessert, greek, [...]

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Maple Bacon Biscuits

This recipe comes from The Los Angeles Times. I have a friend who continues to get her local paper and I was lucky enough that she saved this recipe for me.I love maple and bacon, especially together, so just had to try them. Technorati Tags: bacon, biscuits, maple

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Coors Beer Bread

Coors Beer Bread Ingredients 1/2 C butter 3 C flour 4 1/2 tsp bkg powder 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 (12oz.) can Coors beer Melt butter and pour enough into 9 x 5 inch loaf pan to coat bottom. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and beer. Spoon dough into [...]