A little Dulce de Leche can make any buttercream or white frosting taste amazing. Like way too amazing! The pumpkin bread is vegan-friendly, the frosting is not. Pumpkin Bread Ingredients: 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice blend 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp fine sea… Continue reading Pumpkin Bread with Salted Caramel Frosting
Month: November 2014
Putting The Garden To Bed For Winter
Yesterday brought harsh winds off the Cascade Mountains, that are still howling - and as well the first freeze of the season. Which leaves one knowing fall is nearly gone, and the cold dark months await. But it also means the bugs go away for awhile 😉 Oh wait, this is before the leaves fell… Continue reading Putting The Garden To Bed For Winter
Hearty Spanish Rice
I grew up on many a night of "spanish rice" that always featured rice, canned green beans and hamburger. Starchy, fill you up food. But pretty much bland, due to my Dad's tastebuds. But also, my Mom made it in the oven, where she cooked it slowly, stirring often. Me? I have better things to… Continue reading Hearty Spanish Rice
Cranberry Orange Muffins
Cranberry Orange Muffins are often more cupcake than muffin - sweet, heavy and dessert like. These are light in texture and the tartness of the berries pop through. Having said that, if one was to apply a little frosting they could pass for a cupcake easy enough 😉 Cranberry Orange Muffins Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose… Continue reading Cranberry Orange Muffins