Category Archives: Baking

Banana Muffins

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Susy

Here’s another breakfast recipe that gets rave reviews from my kids.  Besides, who else do we aim to please than our kids when it comes to mealtime?  What I love, love, love about this recipe is that there is no … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Cookies

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Susy

Our breakfasts usually consist of oatmeal, frozen Kashi blueberry waffles, banana bread, whole wheat pancakes, egg in a basket, and French toast.  I don’t like to give my kids cereal since most are so high in sugar and I don’t … Continue reading →

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Christmas Goodies

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Susy

Tis the season for making treats.  I know many of you stress over what to make for all the folks in your life but I find this part of the season most enjoyable.  I think all gifts should be consumables.:) … Continue reading →

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Flaky Buttery Biscuits

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Susy

We had a Southern supper recently complete with fried chicken, mashed potatoes and a vegetable.  I had a hankering for homemade biscuits.  I am not very confident in my bread making abilities but these turned out better than I expected! … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Susy

This recipe comes from my all time favorite cookbook, Barefoot Contessa Family Style.  I think it was the first cookbook I ever purchased after being a newlywed and I have tried so many of Ina’s recipes with great success.  These … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Susy

Last Saturday I hosted an afternoon tea for a friend at church who is moving away.  It was such fun to pull out all the linens, china and some random accents that I had packed away in boxes in the … Continue reading →

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Broadmoor Banana Bread

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Susy

The Broadmoor Hotel is a five star hotel in Colorado Springs.  It oozes luxury and elegance and the minute I saw it, I was enchanted.  I’ve only stayed there once and it lived up to all of my expectations.  I … Continue reading →

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French Boule

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Susy

One of my favorite cookbooks that I acquired last year is Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. The authors promise that anyone can bake a loaf of bread that rivals something from a French bakery in just five minutes … Continue reading →

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Challah Bread

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Susy

I’ve always found baking bread very daunting but I acquired a book that I absolutely love (thanks, Rebecca!). I made my first loaf of Challah and it turned out great! It will be fantastic for french toast! Recipe Courtesy of … Continue reading →

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