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Category Archives: Snacks
Honey-Date Bran Muffins (a la Mimi’s Cafe)
About a year ago, Simon and I went with my best friend, Nicki, to get our nails painted. (Yes, he loved it, and also got a sorta-shady kid riding a light up bike toy that may have been a secret … Continue reading
Apple Fritter Cake
If the title didn’t make you run to your kitchen, I don’t know what will. This recipe was featured in the LA Times Thanksgiving Food Section this year as an alternative to traditional dessert. I can’t say it tastes exactly … Continue reading
Blueberry Muffins, How They Should Taste
Little Flower in Pasadena has always been a favorite cafe and bakery of mine and my sisters. We used to enjoy food and treats there when they both lived in Pasadena. While I don’t make it out there much anymore, … Continue reading
Almost Instant Soft-Serve
After making this recipe, I think it’s highly unlikely I’ll be buying much ice cream again. It’s so easy, so delicious, and made up of mostly fruit that it’s kind of like a smoothie. I made this round with strawberries … Continue reading
Maple Blueberry Scones
When you aren’t afraid to bake with some butter, but you also want a recipe that doesn’t require serious baking skills–but still tastes fancy bakery delicious–these scones will do the trick. This recipe is adapted from one posted in the … Continue reading
The You’ll-Never-Buy-Fancy-Granola-Again Granola
For Mother’s Day this year, which typically coincides with my dad’s birthday, we decided to do homemade gifts. For Mom/Grammy, we made homemade granola, since it’s one of her favorite foods. She loved it! So, when we decided we wanted … Continue reading
Pantry and Freezer Scones
Perusing the NY Times, I came across a recipe that said you could use old bananas for something other than banana bread–scones! I read through the recipe and decided I’d rather make mine with raspberries and a bit of orange … Continue reading
Cherry Cornmeal Upside Down Cake
Since cherries are in season, I’ve been buying them. A lot of them. Maybe too many. Sooo, I need a recipe to use some of them up. Cue Cherry Cornmeal Upside Down Cake. This may have been one of my … Continue reading
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Like-Banana-Bread-But-Better Cake
Updated for Like-Banana-Bread-But-Better Muffins We always seem to end up with overripe bananas, which is actually great because then I can make banana bread! I’ve tried several recipes, and this time decided to try a banana cake recipe. We didn’t … Continue reading
Light and Fluffy Yogurt Lime Cake
After spending the day with Gigi and Great Grandpa, we came home with a bag full of mini limes. We turned to the internet for some recipe ideas and found one without butter, and that incorporated yogurt, on the Smitten … Continue reading