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Breakfast in Bed: Multigrain Pancake/Waffle Mix with 3 Variations
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate breakfast more and more, especially on those mornings when I wake up with a growling stomach (most mornings…). So this makes Angela’s (Canned Time) Breakfast in Bed …
View FullCracked Wheat-Pumpkin Top Knots
It’s been a while since I posted a bread recipe (although I did share my bagel recipe…), but not because I’ve given up proofing and kneading. I’m still making about one all-purpose (i.e., sandwiches, toast, tea-time …
View FullCookbook Review & Giveaway: Extraordinary Vegan (plus Chocolate-Banana-Mint Smoothie)
There are lots of vegan cookbooks out there to help you get a meal on the table quickly and easily – those are the kind that I turn to most often. And there are lots …
View FullHeart-shaped Cherry, Chocolate, & Almond Ricotta Hand Pies
Valentine’s Day recipe number two! To my mind, mouth, and tummy there isn’t much better than juicy fruit wrapped up in a buttery, crumbly, flaky crust. Especially when half of that crust has chocolate in …
View FullChocolate, Cherry, and Nut-Stuffed Braid
Sigh…I’m still basking in the glow of all of your thoughtful, insightful, and encouraging comments on last week’s post, You’re Only As Good As Your Last Post. You reminded me of why I’m doing this …
View FullSweet Potato Maple Mousse Pie + Eat Well. Party Hard.
‘Tis the season for cozy sweaters, lost mittens, Christmas carol Muzak, and – – e-books! Lucky me, I got the early scoop on the upcoming life-and-how-to-live-it guide by Ms. Claire of Eat Well.Party Hard. And …
View FullMocha Spice Pancakes w/ a Simple Syrup
There’s nothing quite like pilfering a recipe – especially when you shamelessly pilfer one of your own recipes. At least I’m giving myself credit – it’s just blogging etiquette. These pancakes were inspired by my …
View FullBread To Convalesce By: Chocolate-Cinnamon Babka
When a neighbor of ours went in for some major foot surgery – surgery that would leave him house-bound for quite a while – Kel and I thought it would be nice to drop off …
View FullA Doughnut with No Holes
“A flute with no holes is not a flute. A doughnut with no holes is a danish.” – Ty Webb, Caddyshack I’d have to delve deep into my awkward pre-teens to explain my connection with …
View FullRed Velvet Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache & Toasted Coconut
For about 45 years, I managed to get up each morning and go about my business without ever having eaten a red velvet cupcake. What’s the fuss about, I thought? So you throw some red …
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