Photos of Recent Food
Yesterday I posted a blog about our recent salads; today, here are the rest of the photos of our recent food. Sorry there are so many; I’ll try to…
Breakfast
We Tried Making Everything Bagels
Well this was fun, but more work than is worth doing very often. The dough must rise, then be boiled, then coated, and then baked.
Recipe: Pumpkin Cornmeal Muffins
These are wholesome and delicious. You’ll want to make a second batch soon to use up the rest of the can of pumpkin, but you’ll probably have someone urging…
Recipe: Date Muffins
These are wholesome: made with maple syrup and the sprouted spelt flour I mentioned recently on my blog.
Wholesome Morning Glory Muffins
Need a muffin recipe that is so delicious that you’ll want it over and over again, but one that is healthy as well? These muffins have enough staying power and nutrition to keep you satisfied all morning. They are totally yummy. Serve them warm, and not only for breakfast! Recipe for Morning Glory Muffins … Read more
The Secret Ingredient for Great Salmon Eggs
A few years ago I had a “eureka” moment while sitting in Sarabeth’s Restaurant in New York City. I was thoroughly enjoying an incredible egg creation made with smoked salmon, when I realized the secret ingredient in a chat with my waiter. Always liking an egg and smoked salmon combination, I had never before … Read more
Recipe: Ginger Pear Muffins
We love this ginger pear muffin recipe from Mollie Katzen’s cookbook Sunlight Cafe. The problem is they just don’t keep; you make them and they disappear practically instantly! Try this crowd pleaser at snack time: Ginger Pear Muffins butter to grease muffin pan (or paper liners) 1 cup finely chopped (peeled) pear 1 tablespoon fresh … Read more
Recipe: Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins
Want a dense, flavorful muffin with enough staying power to get you through the morning? Try these from Jillian Michaels… Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin Recipe Preheat oven to 425˚F. Butter, spray or muffin papers to line the muffin tin 1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin puree 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 … Read more
Recipe: Gougere
Gougère is a fabulous puffy cheese bread, tasting kind of like a cheesy popover. This is one of the ways we treat ourselves special during the holidays. This recipe is from Julia Child, The Way to Cook cookbook. It is not so hard to do but completely divine! Thank you, James, for this! Gougère … Read more
Recipe: Multigrain Pancakes with Berry Maple Syrup
I made these for the first time yesterday morning and we may have a new Sunday morning breakfast tradition! These were awesome, and worth buying the almond milk, coconut oil and buckwheat for… Multigrain Pancake recipe 2 cups mixed ripe berries (we used frozen, thawed) 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 cup almond milk 1 … Read more
Recipe: Pumpkin Bread
This is one of our favorite family recipes. It comes from my husband’s Aunt Ruth, although we use a proportion of whole wheat flour I do not believe was in the original recipe. My youngest daughter has made enough money to buy a good bicycle cooking this for devoted fans. Today, my husband made … Read more
Recipe: Ranger Katy’s “Puffy Oven Pancake”
We have some awesome friends. One of them is Ranger Katy. My youngest daughter and I got to know her seven years ago, when we were dropped off to camp for three weeks on a remote island in Lake Superior (which incidentally had the largest black bear population in the lower 48 states.) Katy … Read more
Recipe: Whole Grain Apple Waffles
These taste great and are good for you too. They are a perfect option for a weekend breakfast or brunch. The recipe came from Bubby’s Brunch Cookbook (see here), which I checked out of the library. Apparently Bubby’s is a NYC landmark restaurant in Tribeca that I’ll have to visit sometime, since this book is … Read more
Recipe: Apple Muffins with Oat Bran and Dates
From previous blog posts, I’ve been requested to share the recipe for these muffins. They are also a satisfying breakfast, full of whole grain and fruit.
Recipe: Sour Cream Coffee Cake
My husband’s Aunt Clara fed us this delicious coffee cake when we were in Texas for Easter. She got the recipe from the Amarillo Junior League Cookbook.
January’s treat: Fresh Squeezed Tangerine Juice
One of the delights of this month is fresh tangerine juice, which in my opinion is much better than orange juice.