I actually made this a few weeks ago, after yet another family visit that left behind the remains of a bunch of bananas. Neither of us is at all fond of eating fresh bananas, particularly ones that are getting past their prime. On the other hand, such bananas are just reaching the perfect stage for baking, and we are both big fans of baked stuff with bananas. And if your grandkids happen to leave behind some nearly-overripe bananas and you don't feel like baking with them right away, did you ... Read More about Banana Streusel Coffee Cake
Quick Breads
Homemade Corn Tortillas
You might wonder why I would be posting a recipe for Homemade Corn Tortillas in the first place. There is nothing new about this recipe - it's the same recipe that many people have enjoyed, probably for centuries. It's a method of long standing because it works so well. And being decidedly gringo, from Upstate NY, it's not like I have a long family tradition behind me. We didn't sit around the dinner table, sopping up bowls of spicy pinto beans with soft tender homemade corn tortillas. Nope. ... Read More about Homemade Corn Tortillas
Fresh Cherry Almond Muffins
Darn, I so wish we could grow sweet cherries. Alas - all of our attempts to date have failed, resulting in scraggling, pathetic trees that eventually give up entirely and die. Fortunately, all of our other fruit trees seem to be pretty happy here, though we've not seen any fruit from them yet. That is nothing to fret about though, since they are still not old enough that we would be expecting much out of them. Except staying alive and growing larger that is, which they all seem to be doing. ... Read More about Fresh Cherry Almond Muffins
Savory Chive Cream Cheese Scones
It is a quintessentially gorgeous summer day as I am writing this. Summer has definitely taken it's time getting here, and while I can't really say this weather was worth waiting for, because: "Summer, where the heck have you been?", but I am really grateful that it's here now. One of the things I am finding out day by day is what plants were lost in last winter's brutal weather. You hold out hope that a favorite plant is just late in emerging, but eventually you have to accept that a couple of ... Read More about Savory Chive Cream Cheese Scones
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Plus, How to Get Those Pretty, High Domed Muffins Every Time! We have had a couple of nice springlike days here, but not nearly enough to make up for how the weather has abused us recently. So, I am looking for a little bit of internal sunshine to brighten up my outlook, and how better than to bake some pretty Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins? I have been experimenting with improving the way I make muffins. Previously, though they tasted good, I found the appearance to be somewhat lacking - kind of ... Read More about Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Mom’s Banana Bread
A few weeks ago, I got a text from my Mom, asking me for her Banana Bread recipe. Strange - I know, right? But, she was away from her own kitchen and she knew I would have it, because she gave it to me many years ago when I moved out on my own and it was on my old blog. It's a recipe I know by heart, because I have made it so many times. Definitely time to get it moved over here to Creekside, so today I am getting that taken care of. I asked Mom again this morning, and unfortunately, she doesn't ... Read More about Mom’s Banana Bread
Buttermilk Cornbread
It occurred to me today that you might be planning a party for tomorrow! Here in the States, it's Superbowl Sunday, which often means parties and get-togethers to watch the game. And that also means food - usually lots of food! So, I was thinking that maybe some of you might be having chili for your Superbowl party. I don't have any chili recipes here on the new blog yet, but that doesn't mean I'll leave you high and dry. Nope. For us, chili inevitably means some kind of cornbread. And ... Read More about Buttermilk Cornbread
Butternut Squash Quick Bread
One of the things that our garden produces in enormous abundance is winter squash. Our soil seems to be perfect for them, as the vines grow vigorously and if left to their own devices, will churn out tons of squash. We have learned not to plant quite so many hills, and also to trim them back throughout the summer, to ensure we not be quite so overwhelmed by them. Still, they are a big favorite of ours and little treats like this are one reason. Did you know that you can substitute an orange ... Read More about Butternut Squash Quick Bread
Sweet Zucchini Cornbread
If you spend any time on this blog at all, you are probably already aware of my extreme affection for cornbread. In the winter months, we have it often, alongside chili, stew and soups. This version though, for us anyway, is strictly a garden season version. I refuse to buy summer squash at the market, because I am spoiled rotten by the flavor of zucchini, pattypans and yellow crooknecks that have been off the vine only 10 minutes before we eat them. Nothing else compares, and I would rather do ... Read More about Sweet Zucchini Cornbread
Summer Squash Gingerbread Loaf
The best of summer veggies combined with fall baking! This Summer Squash Gingerbread Loaf was conceived from a conversation. Though I live in a rural area, I am very fortunate to have a group of blogging friends to hang out with. These are other people who actually understand what it's like to work from home. How to be your own boss, but also to slave for hours over a post. To work forever to get your photos to tell the story, or to wrestle a sentence into submission, no matter how long it ... Read More about Summer Squash Gingerbread Loaf
Whole Wheat Lemon Ginger Scones
Scones are definitely one of my "go-to" things to bake, when I have to come up with something sweet in a hurry. Typically they're a "by heart" recipe - I don't have to look up anything, because I have the proportions memorized and I only need to decide on what flavors I want to add. A recipe that you know "by heart" usually means you don't have to look it up to get the ingredients right, but it's more than just memorization. It's a family favorite, probably something that you have made hundreds ... Read More about Whole Wheat Lemon Ginger Scones
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
I know I have mentioned before that "I don't care for bananas". That is the nice way my Mom told me to say things. Inside I am thinking, "I hate bananas!". But that is not polite conversation, so instead I utter more refined phrases, such as "I don't care for bananas" I considered it proof of my deep love for my children that I squished up bananas to feed them as babies, because doing so - particularly first thing in the morning - made me want to barf. Blech. It's a good thing that maternal ... Read More about Double Chocolate Banana Bread