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3 images Banana bread is the perfect way to use up old bananas that are past their prime; adding pure maple syrup to the recipe sweetens the batter with rich fall flavor. Last weekend I was informed that the stash of ‘rotten’ bananas in the freezer was starting to get out of hand. A handful of bananas were thawed, a bowl of […]
3 images The key to this recipe is browning the butter every step of the way; the added nuttiness adds a rich flavor that really makes the pumpkin and cinnamon spices shine. If Starbucks can bring back their Pumpkin Spice Lattes early, then it must be okay to break out the Fall recipes. Pumpkin Spice […]
4 images Pumpkin spice caramel sauce turns ordinary canned biscuits into an incredible fall flavored monkey bread. Confession: I had never had monkey bread before last weekend. Trust me, after taking my first bite I am as shocked by this confession as you are. What took me so long? I hope I didn’t set the […]
3 images A true friend not only supports the decision to sit down for afternoon tea twice in one afternoon, but leads you to the best pumpkin scones in town and joins you. Four domain changes, at least a dozen site redesigns, half a dozen Hanukkahs and Christmases, four states, and two countries. That’s how […]
4 images Kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebrations with these fresh and delicious Tex-Mex inspired Mini Migas Cups. I have never been one to sit down for large breakfasts on a regular basis, but there are a few dishes that inspire me to get into the kitchen as the sun comes up. I adore […]
6 images Make a gourmet brakfast in minutes with these Easy Lemon Blueberry Pancakes. Happy Daylight Savings time! Don’t let losing an hour of sleep this weekend be a total buzzkill. Use the extra hour of daylight as inspiration to start the day with a delicious homemade breakfast. Just a few additions to your favorite […]
4 images Petits pains au chocolat are bite-sized pockets of rich dark chocolate encircled in buttery, flaky pastry dough perfect for indulging your sweet tooth. One of the perks of living in San Francisco is that one is never far from freshly baked breads and pastries. My absolute favorite French pastries are pains au chocolat […]