Another week and another breakfast pastry down! This week, we are making Cherry Almond Scones. Scones are easy to make; they are similar to a biscuit and take less than 10 minutes to prepare. Then it's in the oven, and they go, and you're done! Quick, simple but yet taste delicious. You can use a specialty scone pan to bake these scones but it's not required. I typically just place my scones on a baking sheet with parchment paper and let them bake. Scones have very little spread or rise, so ...
How to Stay Healthy with a Busy Schedule
Balancing work, family, and personal commitments can make it difficult to prioritize your health. However, it's entirely possible to maintain a healthy lifestyle, even with a packed calendar. By incorporating a few smart strategies into your routine, you can stay on track and feel your best, no matter how busy life gets. Incorporate Movement Into Your Daily Routine Finding time for a dedicated workout can feel impossible with a hectic schedule. Instead of setting aside a large chunk of time ...
Banana Bread Muffins
Have you ever wanted your banana bread to be easier to take with you? Like a slice of banana bread is messy. But a muffin size banana bread would be perfect! That's exactly what these muffins are. They are mini banana breads in the shape of a muffin. Making them easy to take with you anywhere. To make a batch of these Banana Muffins you will need the following - 3 Ripe Bananas 1/2 C Unsalted Butter, room temp 3/4 C Sugar 2 Eggs 1 1/2 C All Purpose Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp ...
Gourmet Chocolate Chip Muffins
Every week I make a fresh batch of muffins for my family. They are easy to grab and go on the way to school, work or activities. And it's one way I know my daughter will have something for breakfast on her way to school. I am making Chocolate Chip Muffins this week because what teen doesn't love chocolate? To make a batch (about 12 muffins) you will need the following - 2 C All-Purpose Flour 1 Tbsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 C Butter, melted 1 C Sugar 2 ...
Cranberry Orange Muffins
The holidays are over but that does not mean you have to give up all things cranberry. At least not just yet. If you have cranberries sitting in your refrigerator this is the perfect muffin recipe for you! You can use fresh or frozen cranberries but I do prefer the fresh cranberries. Frozen cranberries can be a little tart and also add extra liquid to your recipe making your muffins flat. Today, we are using fresh cranberries. To make a batch of these Cranberry Orange Muffins you will ...
Almond Scones
I like to have fresh bakery items at home for easy breakfast ideas. But it seems that local bakeries just keep making the same flavors repeatedly. So this week, I made some almond scones to add to our morning routine. These almond scones are easy to make. Perfect scone for a beginner to try their hand at. They take about 20 minutes to make, 15 minutes to bake, and then once they cool off you can add some frosting or a glaze with sliced almonds on top. They store well and will keep in an ...