by Admin | May 24, 2020 | Sweets
This Czechoslovakian specialty is my favorite topping for scones, muffins, and toast. It is sweet and richly flavored, so a little goes a long way. This makes a nice gift when given in an attractive jar. MAKES ABOUT 4 CUPS Вѕ pound pitted prunes 2 cups water ВЅ cup...
by Admin | May 23, 2020 | Breakfast
These are my favorite scones; they are light and buttery and have a delightful chewy texture from the oatmeal. You can also serve them for mid-afternoon tea along with fruit, butter, or jam. MAKES 8 LARGE SCONES 1 cup rolled oats (non-instant oatmeal) ВЅ cupВ...
by Admin | May 23, 2020 | Breakfast
I like my pancakes to have crispy edges. The secret? Put a little butter on the pan instead of oil. These pancakes are at once wholesome and light. To keep the finished pancakes hot while you cook the remaining batter, heat a cookie sheet in a 300В°F oven, and spread...
by Admin | May 23, 2020 | Bread
When I was in Ireland I was served soda bread in every bed-and-breakfast house I stayed in (some ten to fifteen of them), and each one was different from the last. This is my favorite version, and one that is always eaten all up in one day in our house. MAKES 1 LOAF,...
by Admin | May 23, 2020 | Breakfast
Some granolas are filled with nutritious ingredients but somehow aren’t particularly appetizing. This is the best granola I’ve tasted. It has a deliciously sweet cinnamon flavor though not overly sweet and just the right balance of textures. It is very...
