Better than any argument is to rise at dawn and pick dew-wet red berries in a cup. ~Wendell Berry The first day of summer (in the Northern Hemisphere). Raspberries are still another month away, but the canes are blossoming. Fortunately, these muffins are just fine with frozen … [Read more...]
Orange Marmalade Muffins
I got the blues thinking of the future, so I left off and made some marmalade. It's amazing how it cheers one up to shred oranges and scrub the floor. ~ D.H. Lawrence It's true that there is something therapeutic about slivering a pile of oranges and simmering it to a brilliant … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are the kind of thing you'll bake for a neighbor in need of some kindness. They are sweet (but not too!), and for some reason make me feel like a kid again. Maybe it's that combination of peanut butter and banana. The recipe makes 12 large or … [Read more...]