Tag: baking
Weekend Snapshot
It was the first truly hot weekend of the season here in LA. The only reasonable response to temperatures in the upper 90′s is of course to drink lemonade, wear sundresses, and absolutely do not turn on your oven. Unfortunately, …
Friday Morning Blueberry Muffins
Blueberries are on their way back into season, you guys. As you may know, I only buy local produce (or at least, when I can, produce from the US) which means I stay within the seasons. A small price to …
30 Minute Dessert: Minted Strawberry Shortcake
For most people from my generation, Strawberry Shortcake is an adorable little girl who smells like fake strawberries. I hadn’t had a strawberry shortcake in years, but recently, the strawberries from the Farmers Market were $5 for a flat, and …
Minted Strawberry Shortcake
Oven temperature: 450 degrees Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes 6 cups strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup butter 1 beaten egg 2/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped 1 cup whipping cream, whipped 1. Here’s what …
Gluten Free Thin Mints!
You may have noticed that Girl Scout season has come again, and people are happily enjoying their samoas and thin mints all the live-long day. Well, Melissa and I say, how come so much gluten? and how come only once …