It’s really starting to settle in over here. Fall, that is. The new season. Isn’t there something just oh-so… romantic about the arrival of autumn? There’s so much to look forward to! Pie crust crimping, and apple picking, and snuggie wearing! Oh and football. So much comfort in one season: how do you not fall…
Continue ReadingVegan Pumpkin Muffins
Welcome to my very first vegan post here at Baker by Nature! I know, I know: almost two years of my baking shenanigans and I’m just getting around to making something sans butter. The reason…? I don’t know the first thing about being a vegan! In reality, I’m a girl who takes comfort in close friends like…
Continue ReadingBacon and Cheese Roasted Corn Salad
Oh, fall. I see you. I’m ready to embrace what you’re all about. I’m looking forward to the boots, and the vibrant leaves that crunch under them. I’m ready for the pies and pumpkins and all the warm-cozy-little things that make this season so lovable. But you’ll just have to wait a little bit longer….
Continue ReadingOat Flour-Maple Banana Bread
Bananas are easily the underdog of the summer fruit world. They’re not exotic, or plump, or bursting with juiciness that’s only available a few weeks a year. But, oh, do they make some incredible bread. You’ve got to give them that. And everybody loves the underdog, right? I’ve been playing around with banana bread recipes for a…
Continue ReadingRoasted Potatoes with Lemon-Parsley Butter
There’s a subtle shift of seasons happening here. One minute I’m obnoxiously cursing the heat and demanding an ice cream cone in hand at-all-times, the next I’m tucking my arms through a lightly knitted cardigan and slowly strutting though the streets sipping on hot tea. Change is in the air. Summer certainly hasn’t packed it’s…
Continue ReadingWhite Chocolate, Lemon, Ginger Blondies
Hip-hip-hooray, I made blondies today! I also made a list. It’s a blatant attempt to persuade you into baking these white chocolate, lemon, ginger blondies. There are worse things… Ready? Let’s go! Blondies, and 5 reasons you should make them: 1) It’s Monday. Mondays mean things like early mornings, errands, exercise, and email email email….
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