Maybe it’s because Easter = bunnies and bunnies = carrots, but something about springtime makes me crave carrot cake. When I came across a recipe for some very yummy carrot cake muffins at King Arthur Flour a couple of months ago, I banked the idea away for future reference. This morning, I made a…
Breads
Blueberry-Almond Muffins
I hope everyone had a fabulous Independence Day! It really does seem that the 4th of July, more than any other holiday, epitomizes summer in full swing, don’t you think? If you’re in the mood for a tasty breakfast to prepare to extend the festive mood of the weekend into the rest of the week,…
Buttery bread machine rolls
There has to be something written in my genetic code that gives me a weakness for bread and butter. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of my grandmother and me sitting together at her kitchen table, devouring slice after slice of freshly baked bread slathered with a healthy smear of sweet butter. Seriously, what…
My own little space – and a tasty treat!
A little bit of Bell family math: 1550 square feet / (2 adults + 3 children + 1 beagle) = close quarters Since things have settled with Cecily of late, I have been on a serious creative kick. The girls usually nap at the same time in the afternoon, and after my little guy and…
What’s for breakfast?
I love quick breads. Love them. Most people consider them to be a breakfast item or an afternoon nosh with coffee or tea, but their subtle sweetness to me is perfect any time of day. Citrus is at its peak in the dead of winter (one of a few bright spots in dreary January!), and…