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Savory Breakfast Biscuits

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These days, most people with gardens are complaining about the vast amounts of giant zucchini they can’t stop growing. This is not an issue I have, because – for whatever reason – zucchini plants have consistently gone on strike in … Continue reading

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Blackberry Ricotta Scones with Lemon Glaze

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Berries have started showing up in the grocery store, which I’m thankful for, because I wouldn’t be able to mark the season otherwise. With just a few days as an exception, Seattle is as rainy and wet as the stereotype … Continue reading

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Blueberry Sourdough Crunch Muffins

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  I have a confession to make: I had a rough time with my sourdough starter. I know the rest of the world is gleefully growing yeast, such was not my experience. I had a great go of it for … Continue reading

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Tuscan Coffeecake

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  It’s a wild world out there right now. Each day, life in Seattle feels like it’s getting both bigger and smaller. Bigger, because I’m reading about us in the national newspapers (though that focus is shifting already). And smaller, … Continue reading

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Breakfast Galette with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese

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Spring is here in full force in Seattle. This means, of course, that we’re teased with glorious warm days – the type of day that fills you with hope, inspiration, and love for your fellow humans – interrupted by cloudy … Continue reading

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Coconut Honey Granola

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  This week’s recipe, a slightly sweet, crunchy homemade honey granola, has a two fold purpose… A nice treat for mom at this mother’s day brunch AND a perfect hiking snack. Subtly sweet and super crunchy, this granola is my idea … Continue reading

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Espresso Coffee Cake

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Since coffee cake is simply a socially acceptable way to eat dessert in the morning, I think that sneaking in a bit of espresso is an excellent way to make the early a.m. even jazzier. As Streusel and I are … Continue reading

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Coconut Bread Cake

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 First up, I am totally cheating on this month’s theme – there’s nothing really multicultural about this post other than I had coconut “bread” (it was really cake in loaf form) at one of my favorite coffee shops in Seattle, a … Continue reading

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Espresso Chocolate Chunk Scones with Cinnamon Glaze

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 It would seem that I’m using this month’s theme as an excuse to eat chocolate at breakfast, While I’m a little surprised – I *do* try to be a healthy eater – as a social worker, I’ve learned that sometimes … Continue reading

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Spinach and Cheddar Souffle

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I’ve never been much of a fan of egg dishes, but Brandon loves them, so I’ve decided to take them on as food challenge; what could I find that is less egg-y and therefore more delicious? Then, I saw Ina … Continue reading

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