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Meyer Lemon Greek Yogurt Loaf with Lemon Vanilla Glaze #BrunchWeek

May 12, 2017 By Aly 1 Comment

This Meyer Lemon Greek Yogurt Loaf with Vanilla Lemon Glaze is a must for the brunch table. A cross between a quick bread and a pound cake, this moist and rich bread is packed with lemon flavor with a hint of vanilla and perfect slathered with jam or on its own.

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One of my favorite recipes to make is a quick bread. No fuss, a few ingredients and in a little while you have a delicious bread to enjoy with coffee or on its own. Whether it’s my Mexican Chocolate Loaf Cake, my Blueberries and Cream Quick Bread or even my Harvest Bread, quick breads are always a delicious brunch recipe. However, the perfect Lemon Loaf has always escaped me me. I often go to that coffee shop that we all frequent from time to time and they have this iced lemon loaf that tastes heavenly. Well – no more because I finally found the best lemon quick bread recipe – this Meyer Lemon Greek Yogurt Loaf with Lemon Vanilla Glaze. It is packed with lemony flavor, is moist yet a bit dense, and drizzled with a sweetly tart glaze….

Homemade Holiday: Double Chocolate Cranberry Bread #BIGSeason #BigLots

November 18, 2015 By Aly 5 Comments

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This year, for the holidays, I’m leaning towards gifts that are more of a homemade holiday vibe. Sure, there will be gifts under the tree but for friends, family and neighbors, there will also be some delicious treats studding their stockings, gift bags and mailboxes. I find that homemade treats go over well with friends and family and is a thoughtful gesture for neighbors and coworkers. Plus, what says I care more than something that is delicious and made from scratch, right? Now – we’re not going down the road with leaving cookies for the mailman ala Monica in Friends, but you know what I mean.

Y’all know I am a shopping ninja and I leave no find uncovered. I am always on the hunt for great deals and I’m about to share something with you that I haven’t disclosed to my closest gal pals… specifically, one of my favorite shopping haunts – Big Lots!

Big Lots! and I began our torrid shopping flirtation back in the Orlando days but when I moved up here to Philly, I happened to discover the Big Lots! in King of Prussia and it’s been true love ever since.

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Blueberries and Cream Quick Bread

July 22, 2015 By Aly 10 Comments

Blueberries and Cream Quick Bread is a treat that your friends and family will love. This easy quick bread recipe is bursting with sweet blueberries and finished with a drizzle of vanilla cream glaze – what’s not to love?

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Today’s recipe is something I know you are going to love – a Blueberries and Cream Quick Bread that is bursting with sweet blueberries and a drizzle of vanilla cream glaze.

I absolutely love whipping up a quick bread for brunch – it’s easy to make and no need for me to face my irrational fear of all things yeast breads and the “OMG will it rise” conundrum. One day I’ll face that baking bread from scratch fear – just not now. I love that a quick bread comes together somewhat fast and for something that inspires me to turn on the oven in this summer heatwave, you know it has to be a recipe that is so worth me braving the heat (and the AC bills).

With the abundance of fresh sweet blueberries everywhere, I figured I would play on a variation of my favorite Strawberries and Cream Bread and go with more of a blueberries and citrus feel. This Blueberries and Cream Quick Bread trumped my adoration of all things blueberry toasties as a child. This quick bread toasted was beyond scrumptious for a quick bite to start the day, fabulous with some iced coffee in the afternoon and amazing for dessert with a bit of whipped cream and, if you are feeling so inclined, a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream….

Springing Forward with Strawberries and Cream Bread and a Giveaway #ExtraSweetCreamyCGC

March 9, 2014 By Aly 17 Comments

It’s Daylight Savings Time and we’re springing forward. Instead of dwelling on losing that hour’s sleep, I decided to play with some springtime ingredients and bring a bit of brightness to the brunch table.

Growing up, my Aunt Maddie and my Great Grandmother loved going to dinner at a local spot in Western Mass – the Log Cabin. One of my favorite desserts was their berries ‘n cream – something so sweet but so simple. For weekend brunch, I love whipping up a quick bread and I decided instead of my staple pumpkin/harvest bread, I decided to channel a childhood favorite and go with that flavor memory and made a Strawberries and Cream Bread….