Thank goodness for the three bananas that didn't make it into the oatmeal bowl this week; these muffins would never have happened otherwise. Never mind that I was initially disappointed for not being able to come up with something more original for the ripe bananas. When I sampled ... Read More
Banana Nutella Bread
I meant to share this recipe later in the week. There are a few more dishes that claim a higher spot on the list--tested, photographed, patiently waiting for their time on this blog. But it seems a game of musical chairs is being played. Round and round they go until the music stops and a ... Read More
Pineapple Sorbet
My husband has just returned from his annual camping trip with the boys. They spent almost 10 days in the arid region of northern Nevada trying to catch the very narrow window of good weather between bitter cold and scorching heat. I have joined him on this camping trip in the past (I've ... Read More
Grapefruit Upside-Down Cakes with Quince Syrup
Don't you find it sometimes curious the seemingly ordinary things that spark inspiration in the kitchen? I picked up a couple of jars of flavored syrup at the Asian market last week--one was quince syrup and the other, ginger syrup. I found them in an aisle I don't normally frequent. ... Read More