“No man in the world has more courage than the man who can stop after eating one peanut.” -Channing Pollock Nuts are an easy and tasty way to add a little oomph to recipes. A handful of walnuts can elevate an otherwise plain cookie from “ho-hum” to “YUM!”. Also, for those who can tolerate […]
“Variety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.” ~William Cowper Have you ever baked a fantastically spicy and flavorful cake or cookie, only to have the same recipe turn out “Ho-Hum” the next time you baked it? Chances are, it was your spices that let you down. Spices do have […]
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor. - George Carlin I’ve been a misfit baker for long enough that I tend forget, a few of the ingredients I use are still a mystery to some people. This became evident with the recent popularity of my Lemon Coconut Muffins. People who (I’m guessing) have not […]
“Your greatest health benefit is from ground flaxseeds.” – David W. Grotto, RD, LDN (101 Foods That Could Save Your Life!) Ground flaxseeds are a wonderful addition to breads, muffins, pancakes, cookies, and even some cakes. As well as being a great binder, it’s a nutritional powerhouse, and adds a pleasant earthy flavour. For these […]
“Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.” -Groucho Marx Lately, I’ve been loving bananas. For that reason, I decided to make them the subject of my first “Misfit Baking 101″ installment. And what’s not to love about this versatile fruit? Sliced over cereal, blended into smoothies, or just peeled and eaten […]
