One of our favorite things to get at fairs, festivals and our local farmer's market is a cone of roasted nuts. Just follow your nose, allowing the cinnamon smell to guide you. They'll usually hand out a one-nut sample to entice you to buy them, too. It's love at first taste, … [Read more...] about Rum-Glazed Roasted Pecans
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Banana Rum Cake from the Caribbean
I let my bananas go bad again. Then I let them sit there a little bit longer because...well, I was busy. I had things to do. Then when I went in search of a banana rum cake I couldn't really decide what I wanted. I kind of liked the idea of a sheet cake, but most of the … [Read more...] about Banana Rum Cake from the Caribbean
Orange Pecan Zucchini Bread for Doorsteps Everywhere
Our garden is overflowing with zucchini, and after eating it 5 out of the 7 nights last week with dinner sauteed, added in sauces and cut into cold spears, it's time to bake. Lucky for me, one of my favorite quick breads is zucchini bread. This one is complete with orange zest … [Read more...] about Orange Pecan Zucchini Bread for Doorsteps Everywhere
Blueberry Pecan Pancakes to Get You Through to Friday
It's Wednesday, and I'm having a hard time grasping the concept that I have two full days of work ahead of me before the weekend. Two. Full. Days. Granted, I work from this very seat I'm sitting in now and much of it is done before I shower or change out of my pajamas. With … [Read more...] about Blueberry Pecan Pancakes to Get You Through to Friday