Banana bread is such a staple food. It's one of the first things I remember learning to bake, and I don't think I know anyone who hasn't made it, or asked someone to make it for them, at some point in their life. As good as basic banana bread is, I've always been open to... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Sweet and Buttery Waffles
Tell me something. When you were a kid, did you ever get excited to go to restaurants that focused on breakfast? I certainly did. And all because of the golden, fluffy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside Belgian waffles. I almost never finished an entire serving (those things were huge when I was a kid), but I'd insist on getting them... Continue Reading →
Recipe review: Sally’s Baking Addiction’s Peach Streusel Muffins
Peaches... I have a love-hate relationship with peaches. When they're tender and sweet, I think they're amazing. But, when they're too tart, I end up regretting having bought them. And somehow, I always end up liking peaches once they've been baked into something. Maybe the baking transforms them somehow, or maybe they're just affected by the... Continue Reading →
Recipe review: Recipe Runner’s Strawberry Breakfast Bars
I don’t have the best relationship with mornings. Well, early mornings, anyway. I just don’t sleep well enough for them. I’ve found that my most productive days happen after I’ve been able to sleep until about 9 or 10 (sometimes 8) after going to bed at about 11 or 12 the night before. But, my... Continue Reading →
Recipe review: Imperial Sugar’s Caramel Banana Muffins
So, I have a rule: If a recipe contains the word "muffin" in the title, whatever that recipe makes is acceptable to eat for breakfast. I think I've mentioned that rule on this blog before, but I felt you might need a reminder with this post. Because today's muffins -- Imperial Sugar's Caramel Banana Muffins --... Continue Reading →