Have you ever met someone who doesn't like a donut? I grew up with some of the BEST donuts in the world and besides the year that I lived in Sacramento, I've seriously not had a donut since I moved from Indiana over 15 years ago! What a shame. So I have about 24 jars... Continue Reading →
Homemade Chunky Granola
I stopped buying boxed cereals almost a decade ago. I've enjoyed oatmeal, farina (AKA Cream of Wheat), or some other delicious hot cereal instead. Sometimes it is nice to be able to just pour yourself a bowl of cereal when mornings are tight on time or you're wanting something super simple. Recently, we've had a... Continue Reading →
Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
If I see another zucchini, it’ll be all too soon. One zucchini plant is crazy prolific. You wouldn’t believe the insane quantities and size of the vegetables it gives forth. At some point, you are just left standing in your garden laughing uncontrollably out of wonder and amusement. There is definitely no shortage of recipes... Continue Reading →
Ginger Cream Scones
Most morning I enjoy nothing more than toast and jam, but it's nice to have a treat now and again. I love baking ginger cream scones, because the recipe is so easy and the scones just melt in your mouth. I suggest serving your scones with some fruit jam, clotted cream, or lemon curd, and you've... Continue Reading →
Applesauce Muffins
My hunt for a recipe that used up applesauce all began when my husband and I found out that he was going to be unemployed for an indeterminate amount of time. "Necessity is the mother of invention." I knew I was able to buy fresh apples from Allred Orchards at a steep discount, so the... Continue Reading →