I had big plans…. Summer is all about having fun, relaxing with your family, enjoying the weather, not having a to-do list. I, however, had big plans for the summer. It was gonna be my time to get back into blogging and baking, two of my favorite things. But summer had different plans for me,…
Breakfast
chocolate cream hand pies
There comes a time when you must make hand pies. Why not make that day today? I’ve made all sorts of different hand pies. Marionberry and lemon ones in the form of a pop tart. And apple blueberry turnovers. So there’s no time like the present to enjoy these chocolate cream hand pies. The crust…
cherry creme fraiche scones with honey almonds
What’s everyone been up to? Life has been crazy around here. My youngest plays three sports and I have two kids at the community college. I spend most of my time driving everyone around. When I do get a chance to bake, I’ve been leaning towards quicker dishes. These cherry creme fraiche scones are the…
brioche braided bread with chocolate filling
I’m posting so many recipes using the brioche dough from BreadIn5’s holiday book. The dough really is *that* versatile. Being able to keep dough in the fridge for 5 days really is a game changer. When I don’t have to prepare dough every time I want to make cinnamon rolls, or this brioche wreath bread,…
brioche cinnamon rolls with orange cream cheese frosting
I can’t stop making cinnamon rolls. There’s just no way to mess these up. The flavor combinations are endless, so until I’ve exhausted all possible pairings, I bake on. I love this dough from BreadIn5’s new holiday book. Check it out here if you haven’t seen it yet. They really are the best with bread…
brioche cranberry star bread
There are so many tutorials floating around Pinterest for star bread. I think I first saw them on Adventures in Cooking. I fell in love with Eva’s photography and found out she is from Portland! Small world. Her recipes are amazing and there are so many I’ve been pinning to save and try at a…
blueberry apple turnovers
I’m all about the pie. This time, it takes the shape (roughly!) of a turnover. I opted for my favorite pie dough recipe instead of a store-bought puff pastry, because, well, homemade. Duh. With all those apples I bought in Hood River last week, I needed to find ways to use them up. Enter, a…
marionberry smoothie
I could drink a smoothie every single day. The options for flavors are endless. Obviously I’m partial to what I can get locally – either straight from my own garden, or purchased through farm co-ops. This summer I bought three types of berries through a local co-op. I was able to make jam and syrup…
marionberry pop tarts
I keep seeing all these recipes floating around for homemade pop tarts. We never had them growing up. But I remember having them when I’d spend the night at a friend’s house. It was a foreign thing to me. I’ve had them as an adult and am surprised when people say how much they like…
baked pumpkin donuts
Does it feel like “baked doughnuts” are an oxymoron? How can something not fried be better than something baked? It IS possible. And its name is Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts. Pumpkin is such a love/hate flavor. I enjoy pumpkin-flavored treats. But know what I like better? The spices that make the pumpkin taste good. Look how…
blueberry and lemon sweet rolls
Here’s another recipe using blueberries. I had a few cups left from what I picked off the bushes in my yard. I saw a recipe on Pioneer Woman – when has she ever had a bad recipe?! I actually made the entire amount of dough in the recipe, and then realized that I do not…
plum crumb breakfast bars
I am continually amazed by the fruit and berries that grow right in my own backyard. Among all the different types of plants I have, my yard also boasts three blueberry bushes, one plum tree, one apple tree, a couple rows of strawberries, and some raspberries that are hanging on for dear life on a…
chai and pistachio granola
What’s your go-to breakfast? Do you whip up eggs during the week or sit down to pancakes? It probably depends on whether you’re getting kids off to school or running out the door, late for work or an appointment.
marionberry crumb bars
Here it is! My very first recipe on the blog. I’m so excited to share my love of baking. I have tons of tips and tricks for making your life in the kitchen easier. And way more fun! This recipe is dedicated to my love of all things berry. I love berries. In smoothies, in…