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I finally did it! I made breakfast… with quinoa. Now, don’t get all goofy eyed on me over this – It was a major success! And the weird level is pretty low; it’s basically like a crunchier oatmeal. The idea for a breakfast featuring quinoa has been rocking around in my brain for months now……
Continue ReadingBlueberry-Nectarine Poppy Seed Scones
The whole scone situation is pretty new to me. I’m a baker, yes. I’ve seen plenty a scones pop up on my pastry radar – Yes, again. I’ve even browsed a recipe or two from time to time; I’m a curious girl. But eating them… hardly. Baking them… nada. You could say Scone Street has…
Continue ReadingRaspberry-Peach Lemonade
It’s been a week of hatefully high temperatures here… This is not good news for a girl who turns into an utter brat when any trace of discomfort gets close to her (my boyfriend is a lucky guy!). I try to not complain… but it’s just so hot! Lemonade is my go-to problem solver for…
Continue ReadingSweet Potato Salad
Oh sweet potatoes… how I love thee. I love you as fries, and I love you in pies. I love you in curry! Soups and stews, too! I’ll try any recipe involving you! It’s true, sweet potatoes – I love you! Yes. I just sang via blog post about potatoes. I can explain! I made sweet…
Continue ReadingDark Chocolate Coconut Dipped Peaches with Curry-Honey Mascarpone Filling
You could also call this “distraction from life in the form of peaches”. It’s been one-of-those days. Those days you wish watching the news didn’t shake you with fear. Those days you’re in bed way too long thinking up any reason legit enough to call out of life… and don’t come up with one. Those…
Continue ReadingWild Rice Pudding
This is wild rice, in the style of pudding. This is a very good thing. This is how we eat dessert for lunch and write it off as health food. This is how we spend a much needed hour hovering over the stove – spoon in hand – stirring and singing (spoons make great improv microphones!!). This is…
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