If I were stranded on a deserted island, and I could bring two things, one of them would be my recipe for Trail Mix Scones. Now, I realize that there is not an overabundance of brown sugar and pumpkin seeds on deserted islands… I am simply trying to exemplify the importance of this scone in … Continue reading »
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Piece de resistance: Dragon’s Milk Stout brownies
We tried this coveted beer a few days after Christmas, and, to be honest, Dragon’s Milk was just too much for me. Not wanting to waste a reputed and expensive bottle of beer, I found this Milk Stout brownie recipe and adapted it to the ingredients in the cupboard and my own taste. Not for … Continue reading »
Epic baking fail
As much as I enjoy that you believe me to be the queen of domesticity (…because, you do, right???), today I’m zero for two. Here you see that I’ve overstuffed my slightly-smaller-than-standard loaf pan this morning with a delicious cranberry bread for Thanksgiving. The lovely char smell now resonating through the house from the globs … Continue reading »
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Kitchen organization and visions of zucchini muffins
I’m a bit of a freak when it comes to kitchen organization. Take for example this shelf in the baking cupboard above. Yes, each item is poured into a clear glass container, and yes, Each clear glass container is labeled with a labelmaker. What goes where is also exceedingly important. Everything has to be in … Continue reading »
