Breakfast & Brunch

Start the day with a hearty breakfast or brunch made from the heart.

Flu Shots & Pear and Walnut Muffins

I had a couple of tired Bosc pears that were on their way to the point of no return. It was a no brainer where the fruit were destined for promotion…muffins or some type of quick bread. For the muffins pictured in this post I used Bosc pears.

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Cranberries, Chocolate & Walnut Muffins and the Demise of Another Food Mag

Breakfast & Brunch

In these muffins, the stars are the cranberries with their beautiful, rich, red color and firm texture that hold up well. Paired with white chocolate to offset the tartness and the woodsiness that are walnuts, they’re great coffee house type muffin to serve anytime of the day.

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The Quintessential White Chocolate Mocha

Breakfast & Brunch

Aaaah! That first hot sip of perfectly foamed non-fat milk, as your lips break through the foam to the sweetness of the coffee’d drink mixed with the perfect balance of White Chocolate Mocha sauce.

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Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread with Pepitas

Breads & Quick Breads

This recipe for Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread is one that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Fantastic, subtle flavors…not too sweet, and good texture. The Pepitas and use of raw sugar sprinkled along the top of the bread adds to flavor, texture, and aesthetic elements.

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Strawberries & Cream Scones with Walnuts

Breads & Quick Breads

This is a good recipe that makes a good textured baked good. Not a dry, crumbly scone. Substituting other berries in lieu of the strawberries would work well. Maybe even adding some blueberries with the strawberries would be both a tasty and visually appealing treat, as well.

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Meyer Lemon and Cranberry Scones

Breads & Quick Breads

You can substitute dried cranberries for the fresh. It’s a seasonal, tart and fresh tasting scone with a good texture. No dried, crumbly old scones here!

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Oat-Pecan and White Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Breads & Quick Breads

Mmmm….white chocolate! The pecans add to the buttery-nutty flavor, while the old fashion oatmeal lends body and the half-and-half delivers a moist, flavorful muffin. Serve these with a tall glass of cold milk!

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