Okay, so spring. Blah blah, the weather sucks. Blah blah it is cold and I'm sick of it. Blah blah blah, when is it ever going to get nice out??? I know we are not alone here in Upstate NY - spring seems to have lost it's way in a lot of the country this year, and everyone is complaining about it everywhere. This week though, I am going to take advantage of this half-way season and bake up one of our favorite treats - Sweet Potato Quick Bread. From the photo, you might think this is pumpkin ... Read More about Sweet Potato Quick Bread
Quick Breads
Irish Soda Bread
I will beat any Irish people to the punch - this is actually American Soda Bread. It is not in the least bit authentic. At least that is what the internet would lead one to believe, should one be interested in researching Irish Soda Bread. Which I was. Anyone who knows me will tell you - I have to know everything. If I don't already know it, I look it up, which is what I was doing when I found out that no one in Ireland eats this sort of soda bread. Not a big deal, because neither do they ... Read More about Irish Soda Bread
Butter Pecan Waffles
During the week, our breakfasts are simple, hurried affairs. I need lots of protein in the morning, so I usually stick to a couple of scrambled eggs or yogurt and fruit. Larry likes hot cereal which makes sense since he usually is working outdoors and needs one of those stick to your ribs kinda meals. On the weekends though, it is an entirely different story. Larry often makes our weekend breakfast, which consists of his specialty; bacon, homefries and eggs. I love waking up to the scent of ... Read More about Butter Pecan Waffles
Jalapeno Bacon Cornbread
I might be just a little bit over the top in my affection for cornbread. I have plenty of old standbys like Anadama Bread and Buttermilk Corn Bread and I never run out of ideas for new flavors, like this Sweet Zucchini Cornbread. But when the garden has been very generous with the jalapenos and you just happened to stop by a local place that makes their own in-house bacon, Jalapeno Bacon Cornbread is an easy decision. I made this to go with a roasted red pepper and cauliflower soup we had over ... Read More about Jalapeno Bacon Cornbread