Cherries are my favorite summer fruit, so you’d better believe I’m loving life right now. Cherries are only available for a month or two each year at my local supermarket– and when Dennis and I both brought home bags recently, I needed to find a use for the surplus.  Hello, turnovers! These turnovers have been our […]

Desserts, Food, Kid Favorites

July 10, 2015

Delicious Cherry Turnovers

This is my favorite muffin recipe. They’re easy to make and perfect for a special breakfast, an after-school snack or your child’s lunchbox. And the streusel on top makes them a divine gourmet treat. INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened to room temp 1 egg 2 1/3 cup AP flour 4 teaspoons baking […]

Breads, Breakfast, Food, Kid Favorites

October 6, 2011

Blueberry Streusel Muffins

I’ve been scouring the web lately for healthy ideas for my kids’ lunchboxes. And I’ve been coming up empty. Kudos to you if  bell peppers in the shape of a face is all it takes to get your kids to eat them. My kids are, uh, smarter than that. They won’t eat it UNLESS IT […]

Breads, Breakfast, Food

September 21, 2011

Applesauce Nut Bread

This fruit nut bread is FULL OF WIN, as far as I’m concerned. It’s chock full of carrots, peaches, and pecans, it only calls for a cup of sugar, and my kids LOVE it. (The adults do, too.) Victory!   INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup chopped pecans 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon […]

Breads, Breakfast, Food

July 13, 2011

Delicious Peach Carrot Bread