Banana-Coconut Bread
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I didn’t have plans to make a banana bread anytime soon, but we had a few bananas on the edge and it was one of those use or lose situations I’m sure you’re familiar with.
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Gingerbread Loaf Cake
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Ginger. I forget sometimes how much I love this spice. Fresh. Dried. Ground. From salads to desserts, it never disappoints. I’ve made ginger cookies before, but never a cake. For a first attempt I’m very happy with the way it came out,
Read MorePumpkin Loaf Cake with Walnut Glaze
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It seems everywhere I go this time of year I see truckloads of pumpkins, piles of them at the grocery stores, waiting to be carved, decorated, perched on a front porch.
Read MoreHomemade Soft Pretzels
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Pretzels. Big and soft with a chewy crust. They were definitely not on my radar for October baking, but Jeff had mentioned them the other day and I thought why not? I’m so glad I did.
Read MoreBiscuit Sticky Buns
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If you want homemade sticky buns and you want them now, then this is the way to go. And if you have the super easy caramel sauce on hand (which I strongly recommend!) it goes even quicker, you’re about an hour away from these scrumptious buns.
Read MoreBlack Currant + Mint Crostini
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I try not to obsess over certain restaurants, the way I did (do!) with Five Points, but some places are just like that, they make such wonderful dishes that simply inspire you to make it yourself. We had our anniversary dinner at Ava Gene’s not too long ago.
Read MoreChocolate Raspberry Hazelnut Muffins
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More backyard treasures discovered. The mystery berries I mentioned before turned out to be raspberries! Not many but I was able to pick about a cupful. Just enough to top these muffins.
Read MoreChocolate Bread Pudding
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All I can say about this is yum. I just love bread pudding and especially when it’s covered in chocolate. I was somewhat inspired to make this by a recent trip to Grand Central Bakery here in Portland.
Read MoreButtermilk Biscuits
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I’m determined to unravel the secret of great biscuits and I think I may be getting close. Last weekend we were over at Elephant’s Deli getting a few things to go and while we were waiting I couldn’t help but notice the biscuits they had
Read MoreMaple Oat + Nut Muffins
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We’ve been house hunting lately and it seems each weekend we fly out out the door to open houses and somehow have forgotten to eat breakfast. I’m not a big fan of eating in the car but it sure beats a grumbling stomach. I’m preparing for the weekend so that we have a nice stash of muffins with us.
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