Tag Archives: almonds
Peach Nut Crisp
August 5, 2018
August is one of my favorite months. Not because it’s typically one of our warmest months here in Colorado or because all the county fairs are in full swing or because kids go back to school. It’s because this is … Continue reading
Posted in brunch, desserts, favorites in ColoradoTagged almonds, crisp, Palisade peaches, pecans
Rosemary Balsamic Almonds
September 24, 2017
I’m getting very excited about my upcoming adventure to the International Food Blogger’s Conference, starting at the end of this week. This year’s agenda looks great, I’m always excited to meet new bloggers, and love getting to spend time with … Continue reading
Posted in healthy, hiking snacks, snacks, travel, vegetarianTagged almonds, healthy, snacks
Salty Carmel Ice Cream with Chocolate and Almond Chunks
October 9, 2016
Hands down, salt is one of my favorite condiments. When I was a kid, my dad used to get annoyed with me at dinner for salting my food before I tasted it, “Morgan!” he’d say, sternly, “How can you know … Continue reading
Posted in desserts, ice creamTagged almonds, chocolate, ice cream, salted caramel
Frangipane Strawberry Cake
August 1, 2013
This weekend I was invited to a friend’s house for dinner and offered to bring dessert. I was working at putting my house back together (my basement recently flooded) and before I knew it, it was 4:00 and I was … Continue reading
Posted in baking, cakes, desserts, Duck eggsTagged almonds, cake, duck eggs, frangipane, strawberries, whipped cream
Bike to Work Muffins
June 26, 2013
It’s Bike to Work Day today in Colorado. My work had a station, the Colorado Proud Station. In honor of all the great Colorado grown produce I made 80 Cherry Almond Muffins to pass out to weary and hungry cyclists. Actually … Continue reading
Posted in breakfast, brunch, muffinsTagged almonds, Bike to Work, cherries, coconut oil, Colorado, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Colorado Proud, muffins, spelt flour
Marquise on Meringue
May 27, 2011The May 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Emma of CookCraftGrow and Jenny of Purple House Dirt. They chose to challenge everyone to make a Chocolate Marquise. The inspiration for this recipe comes from a dessert they prepared at … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, Daring Bakers Challenges, dessertsTagged almonds, chocolate, egg whites, eggs, sweet
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
April 3, 2011I love it when people take something healthy- say, a banana- toss it with bunch of sugar, nuts, butter, and chocolate, bake it off, and call it breakfast. I don’t know how or why I’m allowed to eat … Continue reading
Posted in baking, breads, breakfast, chocolateTagged almonds, baking, bananas, butter, chocolate
Almond Flour is the greatest thing ever…
March 30, 2011OK. There are lots of things that are great. But I am really, really loving almond flour right now. How did I not know about this stuff until a mere 3 months ago. It’s like the internet, what did I ever do … Continue reading
Posted in brunch, hiking snacksTagged almond flour, almonds, coconut oil, dates, eggs, healthy, honey, vitamin cottage
Moderation and Muffins
December 26, 2010OK. Enough is enough. I have been stuffing my face for the last two months using the excuse, “It’s the Holidays”.
Posted in muffinsTagged almonds, bananas, sour cream, whole wheat
