The kitchen is a great place to spend time when autumn arrives. Cooler days often find me there baking. When the temperature drops it is nice to turn the oven on and find new ways to use the fall produce decorating my countertops. I found this beautiful quick bread/coffee cake […]
Tag: Bread-Quick
Pork and Beans Bread
One of Aunt Hen’s favorite recipes to share, Pork and Bean Bread is a tasty and interesting addition to a Barbecue or other summer gathering. I enjoyed the batch where I added some chocolate chips. To each their own…
Java Monkey Muffins
One day last month I saw a post at Little Red Bike Café that began with a photo and the following description: Vegan Monkey Muffins banana bread muffin with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and espresso glaze It was followed by a number of other items on their Saturday menu but […]
Irish Soda Bread and a Fine Irish Cheese
However you serve it, fresh, toasted, or as a sandwich with a handsome Irish cheese, try this simple Irish Soda Bread. You’ll be glad you did!
Pancake Dinners
If you read this blog regularly you may know that pancakes make me smile. There is something so basic and elemental about them. They are a real comfort food…
Swedish Pancakes – A Quality Choice for Breakfast
Swedish pancakes are a bit different than your ordinary pancake. More like a crepe, they are often filled with butter and jam, or dusted with powdered sugar. Compared to regular pancakes, making Swedish pancakes may seem like a lot of work. When considering the quality of the pancake, however, I think you will find they are well worth it
Neighborhood Donuts
Neighborhood Fun Neighbors are the most amazing people! Some of the best things I’ve ever learned I’ve learned from neighbors, those wonderful people I might never have known if they didn’t live only a few houses from my own. Often, like those neighborly relationships, the things I learn are a […]
Blueberry Oat Muffins
Low in fat but rich in flavor, these delicious muffins are soft, creamy, delicately nutty and mildly sweet. They are more like a good bowl of hot oatmeal than a sticky sweet coffee cake.
Buttermilk Scones
On my recent trip to England I developed a special affection not only for a Full English Breakfast, but also for scones. The scone pictured above was one served at the Tower of London. In England it seems that you can find a scone almost anywhere. Every possible tourist destination […]
Ham and Cheese Bread
This vintage recipe is a great way to use leftover ham. Sprinkled with grated cheese and sesame seeds, Ham and Cheese Bread is pretty and versatile. It makes a great recipe for a casual dinner, a packed lunch or a tasty snack. Any leftover bread, sliced and toasted, works nicely as a quick breakfast.
Pumpkin Ribbon Bread with Cream Cheese Filling
Pumpkin Ribbon Bread is a bit unique but still filled with the flavors and scents of the season. This deliciously spiced quick bread includes an appealing layer of cream cheese filling and a fresh hint of citrus.
Pumpkin Chocolate Bread
Pumpkin and chocolate flavored batters are beautifully marbled to create a delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Bread. Drizzle this dense rich loaf with melted semi-sweet chocolate for an inviting autumn dessert.