A wonderful apple cake recipe that’s highly customizable. I lightly adapted Emiko Davies‘ recipe and added thinly slices apples to give the top of the cake a rustic look. Feel free to fold in chopped toasted walnuts in the batter or plump raisins to add texture and a chewy bite to the soft melt-in-your mouth
Healthy Baking
Flourless Butternut Squash Loaf
I roll out of bed each day thinking about food. I love starting my day with cooked cinnamon banana steel-cut oatmeal, boiled egg on avocado toast, any of Nature Path’s gluten-free cereal with Califia almond milk, and of course organic decaffeinated green tea. Ever since I started eating and living a healthier lifestyle, I’ve been
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Cookies
Butternut Squash Scones with Dates and Walnuts
Let’s talk about scones, shall we? I’m no expert at scones, but I learned a few tips and tricks that will help you make great scones every time. And since I go completely crazy over butternut squash every fall, I decided to post a recipe that combines a few of my favorite things. So here
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Cakes
Christmas Fruit Cake
Can you believe it’s almost 2014? Where did time fly?! I haven’t posted a recipe here in over 5 months! But I’m back just in time for the biggest holiday of the year. It’s that time of year again when people start shopping, wrapping presents, decorating their homes, cooking, and of course baking Christmas cakes!
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Desserts
Apple Tart
When it comes to small family gatherings, I’m always asked to bring dessert with me. So what I usually do is head over to Foodgawker or Pinterest and look up some inspirational images or go through my list of “recipes I want to try”. The Apple Tart is definitely on my “to-try” list. I’ve had
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Cakes
Apple Swirl Cake
I am going to share with you a great Apple Swirl Cake recipe that my grandmother and mother have been making for as long as I can remember. It’s a delicious cake that we always eat for breakfast or even for dessert with some whipped cream. I absolutely love baked apples: they’re sweet, tart and
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Healthy Baking
Homemade Cinnamon Pecan Granola
Today I made homemade granola and devoured it with natural yogurt and fresh fruits for breakfast. Yes, it was good. I know, I know I love eating chocolate all the time but I also enjoy healthy and nutritious treats. I’ve never really liked the store brought granola. Every brand has a different taste and its