Monthly Archives: January 2011

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

  These are really nice little muffins! They have just the right amount of banana so you can really taste it, but it is not overpowering.  Same with the chocolate chips.  They have more of a springy cake texture and feel than a regular muffin.  I think it is because there is almond butter in…

Pork Pozole Soup

  If you have never tried a Mexican soup called Pozole, you are in for a treat! If you already know and enjoy it, please let me know if you use different ingredients in the soup or in the garnish- it’s always fun to change things up a little! My version of Pozole is made…

Gluten Free Apple Oatmeal Muffins

  Last weekend was the first time that I had converted my old Apple Oatmeal Muffin recipe to gluten free.  I’m happy to say it only took one try! These muffins start with homemade applesauce that still has some small chunks of apple in it.  I used Granny Smith apples with just a little bit…

Four Bean Salad

  Isn’t this a gorgeous salad? It really makes you want to eat your vegies when a salad looks as beautiful as this one and tastes great too! Four Bean is a classic salad that you will find at most deli counters, but it doesn’t usually taste this bright and fresh. In my version, I…

New Giveaway! Organic Meyer Lemons

   I am excited to announce a new giveaway on my blog! This giveaway is for a 7 pound box of Organic Meyer Lemons, which is valued at over $50 including shipping. Richard and Susan Burchiel have a small family owned farm called Birch-Hill Organics in Atascadero California, which is on the Central Coast midway…

Meyer Lemon Cookies

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  My neighbors have a Meyer lemon tree that produced hundreds of lemons a couple of years ago.  I think I zested and juiced about 175 lemons that year! I also developed several fun recipes as a result.  I still have a little more juice and zest in my freezer from last year’s harvest.  My…