Spring has sprung! With all its blooms and pollen, lengthening daylight hours and bleary eyed Monday mornings, Spring reminds me daily that it is time to lighten up and pamper myself a bit! It has been cool enough in the Carolinas that I find myself craving a wholesome, cold …
Archives for April 2014
Zucchini Carrot Tea Bread
Are you looking for a versatile baked good? Look no further than this Zucchini Carrot Tea Bread. There isn’t a bad time of day to have a slice or two. You can serve it with coffee or OJ for breakfast, as an appetizer for afternoon tea, or end your day and have a slice for …
Lemon Spiced Walnuts
Spiced nuts make a great snack to accompany a cocktail, mix-in for a salad, or as the topping on a brie cheese wheel. Generally spiced nuts are something that you see on fall or winter menus, but they will work equally as well on your spring table. The trick is to change the …
Orange Earl Grey Mini Chip Cookies
Do you like the combination of orange and chocolate? It might sound a little strange and not one you would be immediately drawn to, but there is just something about it that works. With a fresh batch of orange earl grey flavored sugar on hand, and the chocolate orange flavor …
Flavored Sugars: Lemon, Ginger and Orange Earl Grey
Making Lemon, Ginger and Orange Earl Grey sugars can enhance the fun factor in many a recipe. The making of flavored sugar alone, is like returning to childhood sandbox play! Lemon sugar is a delightful addition to a sugar cookie recipe. Use Lemon Sugar to up the volume …