It’s been a crazy couple of weeks. Things are settling down in to a new groove. I’m still here and plan to post a proper blog entry soon. Thanks for checking in.
chocolate chip muffins
Allow me to begin by saying that I’m a little embarrassed to tell this muffin making story in seven photos. Why? Because the recipe is so ridiculously simple. I didn’t need to use the mixer, and miraculously, I had every single ingredient on hand in the pantry. As I’ve mentioned previously, I love to read…
end of a long weekend
Enjoyed a very restful four-day weekend filled with family, friends and fun. This morning, Greg and I hiked our now weekly Sunday trail. We headed back to the Nature Realm. I wanted to take a couple of photos of the flowering trees in bloom. I’m thinking that there might be some baking this afternoon.
fried smashed potatoes with lemon
Crispy, tender and lemony, this is quite possibly the best potato side dish that I’ve ever made. This recipe was featured a few weeks ago on Giada De Laurentiis’ Food Network show. First you boil the small red potatoes, then allow them to cool slightly before smashing them gently with the palm of your hand….
Ear Candy: Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap
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mexican hot-chocolate cookies
A cookie, and a heck of a lot easier to make than a homemade pop-tart. Each issue of Everyday Food magazine ends with a cookie recipe. This month features the Mexican Hot-Chocolate Cookie. A simple chocolate batter that’s formed into balls then rolled in a bowl of sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of chili powder….
MADE BY MIKE TREATS 