Category: Quick and Easy

‘Sweet Lime’ and Poppy Seed Scones

Sweet Lime and Poppy Seed Scones Recipe

No, your eyes are not deceiving you, and I didn’t by accident type ‘lime’ instead of ‘lemon’. Maybe it’s just me, but I had never heard of a sweet lime until just the other day while perusing the produce section … Continue reading




Louisa’s Cake

Louisa's Cake Recipe

During this time of year, I tend to keep a variety of apples on hand just in case I want to whip up a Fall dessert on a whim.  Apples keep well when stored properly, and who doesn’t love apples anyway? When … Continue reading




Cherry Bomb Quick Bread

Cherry Bomb Quick Bread Recipe

A quick bread recipe based on the ingredients found in a cocktail?  You betcha!  It’s got to be good, right?  And it is! Earlier this summer I dog-eared a recipe for a Cherry Bomb Cocktail I happened upon in one … Continue reading




Beer Bread Re-visited

Beer Bread Recipe

I awoke early this morning to yet another day of pounding rain and wind.  I’m not complaining, as heavy rain days are as close as we Southern Californians get to snow days.  It’s Sunday, and as such, the day was … Continue reading




Spiced Shortbread Cookies

Spiced Shortbread Cookie Recipe

I’ll admit, I’m a bit tardy getting this recipe to you.  As apparent from the warm colors and Fall leaves on the background linen, I shot these photos pre-Thanksgiving.  Ignoring the seasonal feel of the photos, this recipe easily transitions … Continue reading