The true confections of a dessert addict!
“BLUEBERRIES AS BIG AS THE END OF YOUR THUMB, REAL SKY-BLUE, AND HEAVY, AND READY TO DRUM IN THE CAVERNOUS PAIL OF THE FIRST ONE TO COME!” Robert Frost
I have been patiently awaiting the arrival of great summer berries. BLUEBERRIES are one of my favorites to bake with. I particularly like this version of blueberry muffin, slightly sweetened with the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves! [Read more...]
“I AM BEGINNING TO LEARN THAT IT IS THE SWEET, SIMPLE THINGS OF LIFE WHICH ARE THE REAL ONES AFTER ALL.” Laura Ingalls Wilder
Whenever I feel in doubt about how to approach most anything in life, my instinct usually tells me to just keep it simple. Baking is a perfect example of that. Don’t get me wrong. I love outrageous, complex, over the top, and unusual desserts. (One of my favorite cookbooks is Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey by Jill O’Connor!) But the purist in me can find just as much bliss in a simple madeleine, a plain, fudgey brownie, or some creamy butterscotch pudding. This sugared donut muffin is another example of simple perfection. Just the right balance of sugary donut, cinnamon muffin and strawberry jam in one petite bite will leave you wanting for nothing more than. . . .
“HE WHO GOES TO BED HUNGRY DREAMS OF PANCAKES.” Maltese Proverb
Well now. Anyone who truly knows me, knows that my thinking and my dreams are rarely conventional! And so I was happy to have stumbled upon a recipe for these savory sweet creations! They are a perfect combination of the taste of a pancake, with the texture of a souffle, all in the compact little shape of a muffin!
Very easy to make, and again, I love making recipes that lend themselves to variation. I added cinnamon to the batter. But still, they are not very sweet. Which is good, because the pure maple syrup and strawberries add plenty of richness. And the ‘muffins’ are nice and light. Here is where my unconventional mind is going with these…….. [Read more...]
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