At MOPS on Thursday, my friend Bethany brought awesome pumpkin scones. They got me in the mood to bake some myself. Now, my normal scones are amazing and I love the recipe. I've just never been super comfortable trying to alter it to a pumpkin scone recipe because there are already so many wet ingredients… Continue reading Double Glazed Pumpkin Scones
Harry Potter Hangover
Apparently I am not young anymore. What happened to the times of old when I could stay up all night and go to work the next day functioning pretty close to normal? Wherever they disappeared to, they are long gone. I guess I haven't tested my ability to manage on just a few hours sleep… Continue reading Harry Potter Hangover
30 Day Shred – Day 11
It feels more like day 1100. I hated today's shred. I know in my head that it is the exact same workout I've been doing for a week, but my body tells me it was harder. Maybe it's because I didn't get enough sleep. Maybe it's because I've already had a full day - and… Continue reading 30 Day Shred – Day 11
Pumpkin Spice Muffin Tops
I first made this recipe when my daughter was two years old. She had a severe dairy allergy, which was horrible in a lot of ways, but it killed me that she couldn't bake with Mommy or eat any of the stuff I made. I took this recipe and altered it, using rice milk and… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Muffin Tops
Eggnog Vanilla Candied Nuts
It's an awesome day today! MOPS this morning was fantastic, making up Dutch Apple Pies with my girls. Tonight I'm going to see Harry Potter at midnight. Well, actually - I'm getting in line at 7pm. Obviously I will need some snacks while waiting. I was in the mood to try something new that I… Continue reading Eggnog Vanilla Candied Nuts
30 Day Shred – Day 10
A third of the way there!! I consider myself to be a pretty fit person. My former gym workouts consisted of an hour on the stair master/elliptical machine with a ton of resistance & up to the max elevation, then a half hour of weight training plus 50 squats on an upside down BOSU ball… Continue reading 30 Day Shred – Day 10
Marinated Baked Pork Chops
Why buy expensive marinades when making your own is so easy? And, you can control the ingredients - add a little heat, spices or whatever you fancy! Take this simple, basic marinade and let your imagination run wild! The key to tender flavorful pork chops is not to over cook them. If they are gray… Continue reading Marinated Baked Pork Chops
30 Day Shred – Day 9
Ugh. Early morning today getting out the door to make 75 apple pies with my MOPS steering team. Put together ingredients for 50 more pies for the mommies to make Thursday at our MOPS meeting. After standing for 5 hours cutting apples, measuring ingredients, crumbling topping and hitting the pulse button on my Cuisinart, I… Continue reading 30 Day Shred – Day 9
Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins
Sometimes, you just want a doughnut. If you're like me, you have trouble justifying the drive to a bakery just to buy one, so you get a dozen. And then eat them all. Not good. Here's my take on a mini-muffin that tastes just like a delicious doughnut. Without the guilt. The original recipe for… Continue reading Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins
Freshly Pressed
To all of my new friends, welcome. I'm absolutely blown away by your responses to "Colleen" and many other kind thoughts on various Bakerlady posts. I love having so many new people to visit with in my kitchen. What a blessing! Thank you for making the last couple days an absolute delight in my blogging… Continue reading Freshly Pressed
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