I offered to host playgroup today but when I only got a few responses late at night I decided not to bake (this happens in the summer a lot–people out of town, plus we have several newborns in the group). Then, late last night, I read Big Red Kitchen and knew that yes indeed I…
An Allspice Variation On Whole Grain Sour Cream Muffins
Wow did I really post every weekday last week? Apparently I had a lot of energy. Energy which is sorely lacking this week. We have a house guest coming in plus this is the weekend I am making John his big SE Asian feast (shhh… don’t tell him–he never reads this–but the main dish will…
BBD#13: Orange Cranberry Bran Muffins
It is amazing what subtle, friendly peer pressure will do for you. I had sworn off this month’s Bread Baking Day as just too much effort for a theme I was not bonkers about (100% Whole Grain), when Susan, of Wild Yeast, commented in response to a comment I left on her blog that she…
Conquering Blueberries and Streusel: Zach’s Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins with Streusel Topping
I have a new favorite cookbook! I just cannot keep out of Carole Walter’s Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins & More. It has all of my favorite baked goods, and the bundt cake selection is especially impressive. I have been cooking a lot of simple, healthy meals, frequently repeats for us, not really blog-worthy,…
Dorie Greenspan’s Allspice Crumb Muffins
We had a playdate this morning and so I made muffins. Of course I forgot to warn the other mom, so they had just eaten a snack, but oh well. I think baking for playdates was one of my favorite parts of having a regular playdate when we lived in PA. I will have to…