I am not a vegan by any means, but I’ve recently become more and more interested in baking vegan items. Between my mother’s dairy and egg intolerance, and a close friend being a strict vegan; I’ve been inspired to broaden my horizons by accepting that not everything tasty has to be full of butter and … Continue reading »
I love coffee cake, but sometimes it can be really frustrating to bake. Due to the heavy batter, I always feel like I am struggling with a raw middle and super crispy edges. In a whole pan, maybe 1/3 is actually cooked correctly. So, I decided to combine the wonderful flavor of coffeecake with the … Continue reading »
I love living in California! Yes, we do get to deal with crazy traffic, urban sprawl, and a few eccentric personalities, but citrus season makes it all worthwhile. There are very few things better than receiving a parting gift from a friend of fresh lemons picked off the tree in the backyard. Now…what to make … Continue reading »
It wasn’t all that long ago that I had zero interest in low-fat, healthier cooking methods. I’m not quite sure what changed, perhaps being in my 30′s or perhaps knowing that what I make is being consumed by my two-year old and I only want the best for him in every way possible. However, now … Continue reading »
These muffins are delectable…moist, sweet, tangy, and a perfect breakfast or snack. To intensify the lemon flavor, a quick glaze of lemon juice and confectioners’ sugar can be drizzled over, but I found them to be perfect as is. 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1¼ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda … Continue reading »
