Today we’re introducing the banana chocolate chip scone; combining two family favorites – banana bread and chocolate chip scones – into one delicious morning treat. About this Banana Chocolate Chip Scone Recipe You’ve heard us wax lyrical before about our ongoing love of rotting bananas and their many baking uses. Today, we wanted to share … Read more
Who knew that there was so much competition to be the best of the mini chocolate chip muffin recipes? Well, there is. And, here it is. About Small-Batch Mini Muffins We often make muffins on the weekends as a special treat for our kids. Our kids are young, so patience is a muscle that they … Read more
Here’s a quick and easy banana mini muffins recipe for those mornings when you just need a little pick me up. About this Recipe Sometimes you just need a little treat in the morning. Nothing excessive, just a little taste of something warm, sweet, and delicious, to get your day going. On those occasions, we … Read more
This classic cinnamon streusel coffee cake recipe gets a nice nutty flavor from the browned butter. A Family Favorite! We’ve been on vacation all together with our families, which is really just an excuse to do massive amounts of baking at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, there’s been a steady rotation of treats, ranging … Read more
This carrot cake recipe without nuts is for those of you who love a moist carrot cake, but can’t stand biting into a nut as you enjoy your favorite treat. We see you, and we appreciate you. Nut Haters For unknown reason, our children loathe nuts. We were shocked to find that our children are … Read more
Today we’re making oatmeal cookies for breastfeeding moms. However, what started as a lactation cookie, quickly became a family favorite. Now they’re are go-to breakfast cookie (and yes, that’s a food category!). Why New Moms Deserve the Best Lactation Cookies When you’re a nursing mom, you’re burning calories so fast, you can barely keep up. … Read more
About This Cherry Tart Recipe Even in California, it can be hard to find nice fresh fruit in the winter. This cherry tart recipe is a wonderful winter antidote, since it relies on cherry preserves and frozen sweet cherries for flavor, so you don’t have to wait for cherry season. It also looks festive and … Read more
This is a traditional black forest cake recipe. This dark fudgy cake is layered with whipped cream and cherries. A Short History of Black Forest Cake Culinary historians debate the origins of black forest cake. Some attribute it to the Black Forest region of southwestern Germany. This area is famous for its sour cherries and … Read more
These coconut muffins are a favorite Aussie breakfast. They are best toasted and slathered with butter. A Short History of Coconut Muffins Another favorite Aussie memories is eating coconut bread for breakfast. This recipe was apparently developed as an alternative to the beloved Aussie banana version by Bill Granger, who had a string of successful … Read more
This is a recipe for delicious chocolate chip scones. They have a crispy exterior and a tender interior and are studded with mini chocolate chips. When we make them for breakfast, our kids think they have won the lottery. About this Chocolate Chip Scone Recipe American scones must have, at some point, descended from the … Read more