“I love oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.  But adding a little banana makes them irresistable!  Moist, fluffy and banana-chocolate deliciousness . . . mmm!” Ingredients 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1  1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2  cups old-fashioned […]

“Mmm . . . I love, love, love molasses cookies! I love the chewy, soft texture and the warmth of the ginger, cinnamon and other spices.  This recipe has a secret ingredient I haven’t seen in other recipes; cardamom.  Watch out though!  This is the kind of sweet treat you have to monitor or you’ll find yourself eating […]

“These are the scones you serve to your house guests when you have overnight company.  They taste like you put a lot of effort into them but really, they are very easy.  If you like Starbuck’s cranberry orange scones then you will love this receipe.  This is another contribution from my best baking bud, Bonny.  […]

-Persimmon Dilemma- I have been seeing a lot of recipes for Persimmons lately.  A little confession here.  I never heard of them, seen them or tried them until now.  I am fortunate to live in an area that has an abundance of  local farms and co-ops.  I subscribe to a service that delivers a fresh […]

“Tastes like classic gingerbread  but with a twist . . .blueberries!  Made healthy with whole wheat flour, applesauce instead of oil and less sugar than usual.  The blueberries also make this gingerbread super moist.  The blueberry sauce adds zing with a citrus spin and is also low in sugar. You’ll never tell the difference!” Ingredients […]