Just Baking

I know I should be eating a balance of carbs and protein for breakfast to carry me through to lunch. I know that a piece of fruit and a hard-boiled egg or some yogurt would be better for me than a quick sugar-and-simple-carbs hit. Well, go ahead and sue me: I love breakfast sweet breads. I’m a total sucker for […]

There was a time in my life when I used to buy all of my intimate apparel at Victoria’s Secret. I would not be caught dead without a matching bra and pantie ensemble on, and that matching ensemble had to have the same colors in it as my outfit did. Even though people would not […]

Somehow every Wednesday, and sometimes Friday, I find myself in the kitchen baking. I love baking. I really do. When my mother would entertain a crowd, I was the one in charge of baking dessert, setting the table and frying Dauphine cheese. My brother always teases her about her redundant dauphine cheese and how he […]

I love scones. They throw together quickly, bake in a snap, and almost always come out perfectly. Plus, they’re one of those go-to items for the day before grocery shopping day, when it seems like Mother Hubbard has one up on you — no eggs? No problem. No milk? No problem. You can be pretty […]

I am always warning my kids not to spill things . . . “Don’t spill that – chocolate stains.” So, many times I’ll get the question asked of me by my kiddos, “Mommy, does this stain?” I’m not sure if they are asking because they want permission to spill something, or if they are going to […]

I love granola. This recipe is awesome.  The best part about it is, you can add to it or change things about it. For example, you can use olive oil instead of canola oil, or you can add your favorite nuts or fruits to this.
I like to eat mine cold with fresh raspberries and milk. […]

One of the best ways to flavor cakes is by using seasonal fruits, and when you are thinking about fruits and cakes in this warm summer, you cannot dare to ignore a delicious Mango Cake! They are not called the king of fruits for no reason; with a lovely shape and smell, a juicy and […]

“Some people relax by watching TV. Cate cooks.” So said my sister over Memorial Day weekend. I’m sure it had nothing to do with the fact that I had planned the menu for the 9 meals while we were all down the shore. Using both new and tried-and-true recipes, I kept a mindful eye on keeping […]

 
Before you start poring through your culinary dictionaries or looking up the term “scuffins” on your favorite search engine (Disclaimer: I didn’t look it up so I have no idea what you’ll find!), let me say that it’s a term I made up by colliding “scone” and “muffin.” To me, the texture of these big […]

It is a fact of life that little things happening in the morning can really impact your mood and how the rest of your day goes. Waking up to a puking kid at 5 a.m. usually will start the day in a downward spiral. Having your hair turn out just right equates to a good […]