Cherry Walnut Scones

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I made these Cherry Walnut Scones last night. They were so yummy warm from the oven. Eat them plain or with butter. We indulged again at breakfast today. These scones have a fine, tender crumb because of the cake flour and lack of kneading. The dusting of cinnamon sugar complements the tartness of the cherries. The walnuts add a little crunch. Cherry Walnut Scones 1/4 cup plus 3 Tbs. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. Watkins Ground Cinnamon 4-1/2 oz. (1 cup) unbleached {Read More}

Egg and Bacon Cups

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These Egg and Bacon Cups are a nice change of pace for breakfast. Each family member gets his or her own individual serving of toast, bacon, and egg cooked in a cup. The kids will enjoy putting together their own egg cup! You might also try cooked, crumbled sausage instead of bacon. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or cheddar cheese. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 8 slices white or whole-wheat sandwich bread 6 slices bacon 6 large eggs Watkins Sea Salt from Sea Salt Grinder {Read More}

Crafting in the Kitchen

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I’ve talked before about wanting to teach my daughters some useful crafts in addition to the arts and crafts stuff we do most of the time. One of those useful crafts is cooking and baking, and here is one of the first things I am going to teach them to make: Don’t they look delicious! And, I have to add, that panckaes made from scratch taste better than anything I have ever got from a mix or at any pancake {Read More}

Start Your Day Right

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But did you know that it can also keep your weight down? A recent study of almost 7,000 adults from Cambridge University in England found that although both breakfast eaters and non-breakfast eater both gained weight, those who ate breakfast gained less weight. Another study also found that approximately 25% of teen girls skip breakfast and those who ate breakfast took in more fiber and less saturated fat {Read More}

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