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 »
I have been having so much fun with this huge box of pears I’ve been given to play with! Not only are they so great for snacking on, but the baby and I have been enjoying pear pancakes for breakfast and baked pears for dessert. This bread is a perfect combination of the two, and … Continue reading »
Now that it is full on soup weather, you need something to dip in your soup! Your mind may go immediately to chili with the mention of cornbread, but cornbread is so much more versatile. It is a perfect accompaniment to chicken noodle, beef stew, or even chicken tortilla soup. 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 … Continue reading »
I went through a phase where yeast and I were not getting along at all…and that is when I found quick-breads. Using alternate methods of leavening, such as baking powder or soda, is no where near as temperamental as yeast, not to mention a much quicker process. Quick breads are also so fun to play … Continue reading »
