Just Baking

When I was little I didn’t like bananas.  The only logical way that I can explain this is that I mustn’t have been the brightest crayon in the box.  There’s no other reason not to like bananas, they even come with their own carrying case!  Maybe my tastebuds were late bloomers.  But eventually they came […]

They had an awesome sale on bananas this past weekend at a Grand Opening Albertson’s sale, just 25 cents per pound, so it was time to stock up!  Bananas are a mainstay in my smoothies, which gives me an excuse to buy … oh … about eight pounds of them.  I sliced them up, flash […]

Considering how many people talk about the dreaded “freshman 15,” you would have to assume that there’s actually good food to be found in college, right? Well, maybe on some campuses, but that’s certainly not the issue here. No matter the time of day, trips to the dining hall prove futile, yielding a […]

I suppose I can think of odder places to get recipes, but for now, this will do. During the week, my almost-five-year-old son, Nicholas, will jockey for time on my computer to play games on Nick Jr.’s website. Forget the fact that he has his very own little computer, Mom’s is obviously way cooler.
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Perfect for a picnic or potluck. This is a cake my mom always made for us during blueberry season. Coming home from school to find this cake cooling on the counter was always a grand event. Mom still makes it often for church picnics and other events. Blueberry Buckle is a terrific way […]

My favorite meal of the day has to be breakfast. More times than not I’m having something for lunch or dinner that most people would consider breakfast. ‘Breakfast served all day’ is my ‘cellar door‘. Eggs, bacon, pancakes, waffles, omelets, what-have-you are the meals I cook most during the week. A […]