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I've been watching "The Great British Baking Show." And I so wish I could apply to be a contestant (there must be a loophole, right?). So in the meantime, I will continue to practice and I present you with a banana muffin recipe -- perfect for when you have two bananas that are past their prime …
Jeff and I had a Groundhog Day party, complete with a turkey, stuffing, and desserts. In place of a large pie, I made these adorable hand-held pies. The filling was cooked, so it was the perfect consistency for these little treats. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did! This recipe is adapted …
This bread hit all of the notes for me: deeply chocolate with a depth of flavor from the yogurt and coffee. It's delicious, it's versatile, and the cake keeps really well, too; I brought it with me to have with lunches and Jeff had it for breakfast over many days. My mom has also made …
Jeff and I did things a little differently this year for Thanksgiving; we went to two different "Friendsgivings." They were both a lot of fun, and we brought ice to the first and pumpkin pie to the second. Jeff handled the ice. And I called my mom the morning of Thanksgiving for pie advice. She …
This recipe is adapted from the cookies that Jeff grew up eating; they are soft with a delicate pumpkin flavor which pairs so well with chocolate chips. His mom sent them to him when he worked in South Korea and they powered us through the road trip we took when we were first dating. I …
Working with whole wheat flour can be challenging. Whole wheat pastry flour is my go-to for anything "short," i.e. cookies, quick breads, and crusts. Pastry flour is ground a little finer than all-purpose (AP) flour and whole wheat pastry flour is made from a softer wheat variety. For this recipe, I sifted the flour and …
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