Just Baking

I can’t remember why I bought the bag of apricots that has been languishing in my pantry cupboard. There were a lot of them at one point, but the stash had diminished greatly due to voracious snacking. I like dried apricots - they’re chewy, healthy and easy to bake with. I also found a lonely […]

Two summers ago when my husband and I lived in British Columbia, I was spoiled by the bountiful supply of inexpensive blueberries. Our local farmer’s market store, just a pleasant stroll away, was literally clearing them out for just $1.99 a pound! Needless to say, we stocked up. I believe I dedicated an entire afternoon to properly cleaning […]

Looking back on my high school career on this graduation day, I can say with confidence that if nothing else, it has been one seriously rocky road to travel. With such a bitter taste left in my mouth after recounting all those horrific high school blunders that I hope to bury in the farthest […]

Kashi, the purveyor of the healthiest-sounding foods on the planet, have made their mark on the breakfast table. But who knew they would hold up after dinner, too? My friend found their online collection of recipes and has been baking sinless sweets for weeks now. I’m sorry I didn’t discover it sooner–I […]

“Just like Grandma used to make” and I can say that because my Grandmother did indeed used to make these. There were few things better than Sundays at Gram’s when I was a kid. The best part about these days was spending time in the kitchen with my Gram. She always cooked […]

Sometimes you just want something that isn’t chocolate. Yeah, I know what I just said. Sometimes you need an alternative to chocolate. Potlucks, parties, family reunions, church dinners, etc., it always seems that the majority, if not all, of the people bring some form of chocolate baked goods. The last time […]

Type 2 Diabetes runs rampant in my genes, so I thought I would try a recipe I found on Diana’s Desserts website and review it for my mother (who has Type 2 Diabetes). While my mother is not one to bake from scratch, this is something I could make for her when she comes up […]

On nights when temperatures are below zero, it’s hard not to let the mind wander and think about warmer times. When I do this, my thoughts drift towards the approaching spring season. My first round of golf for the year may only be a month a way, time to start hitting the driving ranges. Garden […]