Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Charlotte has always loved lemons! As a toddler she’d suck on lemon slices. So yesterday, we decided to bake something lemon-y to help brighten a frigid NYC afternoon. I had some lovely Meyer lemons I wanted to use. Meyer lemons have smoother skin, a deeper 

Applesauce Oatmeal Bread with Butterscotch Chips

Applesauce Oatmeal Bread with Butterscotch Chips

As I’ve mentioned, I love making quick breads (and my daughter enjoys making them with me); so, this was a fun after-school activity in anticipation of a snowy day. I had bookmarked this recipe from King Arthur a couple of weeks ago because I kept 

Baking with C: Cinnamon Mango Muffins

Baking with C: Cinnamon Mango Muffins

Charlotte loves mango! I happened to come across this mango muffin recipe and thought it would be a fun baking activity for us to do together on a Friday afternoon. I’ve never made muffins using cream cheese instead of butter but I happened to have 

Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Chip Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Chip Bread

We are so lucky our daughter Charlotte is back in school 5 days a week. While she was in school today and I was working from home, I decided to surprise her with a home-baked, after-school treat. I love making quick breads. Lots of delicious 

Sunday Morning Breakfast: French Toast

Sunday Morning Breakfast: French Toast

Since it is our last morning in Becket after a wonderful week, I decided to make a special breakfast.  Pregnancy has definitely brought out my sweet tooth so I thought french toast would be a delicious way to start our Sunday! I had a loaf 

Fall Desserts: Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Fall Desserts: Spiced Pumpkin Bread

I was in the mood for a classic fall sweet treat so I turned to the pumpkin for inspiration. Since I consider pumpkin pie a Thanksgiving dessert, I thought a pumpkin bread might be a good early fall alternative. The recipe was very easy and