Lemon-Currant Scones

Currant-Lemon Scones

When I was a little girl, I spent a summer in England with my godmother. We often ran errands in the afternoons, to her clients or business associates, and were frequently invited to stay for afternoon tea. How this ritual delighted me! They were like real life, grown-up tea parties; with tea and biscuits, or […]

Oatmeal Muffins

Oatmeal Muffins

Here’s another recipe that I came up with when we were visiting Dave’s family. So again, the ingredients are super accessible… I was surprised by everyone’s reaction to these humble (and crazy easy) little muffins. No frosting, nothing fancy, but they were devoured before I got anything more than a sample taste. I ended up […]

Corn Muffins, with Cheese

Corn Muffins with “Cheese”

I love bread, and can’t imagine a nice dinner of pasta, stew, or chili without it. Sometimes though, plain bread feels a little… stale. Have you ever wanted to step outside the breadbox and serve something a little different? Maybe even surprise your guests? Have you ever considered muffins? I’m not talking about the sweet […]