
“Little Sal picked three berries and dropped them in her little tin pail… kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk!” –Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey So let’s face it — blueberry muffin recipes are pretty similar. You can tweak it here and there but when it comes down to it, the basic ingredients are…well basic!. There’s not a...
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This is an old family recipe handed down from a dear friend from Bermuda. ♥ Thanks Verona!! You taught us well. ♥ In a medium mixing bowl, sift flour, salt, nutmeg and baking powder. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, add sugar and butter and cream until smooth. Blend in the egg. Gradually...
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So my vegetarian daughter has a stress fracture in her foot–not good for a ballerina. She gave me a list of foods she wants to incorporate into her diet so as to add protein, calcium and vitamin D to her daily intake. It’s quiet a healthy list (haha no pun intended) but a few things...
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It’s getting cold out there so I think it’s time to bust out some muffin tops (baked ones of course! Keep your shirts on!). And because everyone loves pumpkin spice, from lattes, to candles, to pies, I thought I would share with you my favorite fall standby, The Perfectly Plump Pumpkin Muffin. Once these little...
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Sunday mornings are such a treat. No one is rushing out the door–no school, no work, no ballet rehearsal. We get to enjoy each others company, maybe watch a little Sunday Morning on CBS, maybe listen to some quiet music while reading by the fire, maybe get mom in the kitchen to make everyone breakfast…...
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