Easter Time... spring time.... Hot Cross Buns! Although we've had to postpone my niece's memorial (it was to happen on Good Friday, April 10th), and forfeit the traditional Eggs Benedict Family Feast on Easter Sunday, spring is still springing.... I made these sweet buns yesterday. My daughter, Zarya, going a bit stir crazy in the Sierra Valley near Loyalton, got my grandson, James (10 years old), as part of his school work, to look up the recipe for candied orange peel a few days ago, in ... [Continue Reading]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Probably one of the best cookies in the world... right? During a foray into Grocery Outlet just as the county was closing down for sheltering in place, some of the things still on the shelf: multiple varieties of chips for cookies. One thing I've learned, since.... don't bother with the espresso chips, unless you like old, bottom of the pot coffee flavor encroaching into your exquisite cookie. ... [Continue Reading]
Chocolate-Orange Crumb Cake
During the beginning of our "Stay at Home" order from our county health officer, baking seemed to be a superb endeavor. At this point, it still seems like a great idea! This tea-cake/bread is wonderful toasted, as well. ... [Continue Reading]