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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….

Blueberry Studded Boo Berry Cereal Treats

November 7, 2016 By Aly 1 Comment

Blueberry Studded Boo Berry Cereal Treats are whimsical sweet cereal bars drizzled with vanilla glaze and a bit of sparkle!

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Since I was a child, I had a thing for blueberry anything and Boo Berry Cereal from my childhood has always been a favorite. I buy a box or two once a year when it’s out around Halloween as a bit of a birthday guilty pleasure. I happened to spot boxes of this childhood favorite at my local grocery store and, like a lightbulb moment, I thought “CEREAL TREATS”. A couple boxes went into the grocery cart for “research purposes” and it was time to whip up some Blueberry Studded Boo Berry Cereal Treats….

Lemon Ginger Tea Infused Madelines #LiptonTeaTime

February 7, 2016 By Aly 10 Comments

Whenever I am craving a bit of warmth and comfort in the afternoon, I often brew myself a steaming mug of Lipton tea. Since I was a young gal, I used to steal sips of my Nana’s tea and as I got older, I often would enjoy not only Lipton’s strong black tea but also their green tea, often with a sweet treat like one of my favorite confections, madeleines. When time allows, I love visiting with friends for afternoon tea at one of the lovely hotels here in Philadelphia where you can find sweet and savory bites to go with a perfectly brewed cup of tea. There is nothing like it – tea can not only be for comfort and relaxation, but also for celebration. It’s one of those things that makes me take a minute, relax and enjoy the moment.

I heard that Lipton updated their teas with bold flavors and new flavor combinations so I picked up a few boxes to try – their Pure Green Tea, their soothing Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea and, of course, my favorite – their English Breakfast Tea. The green tea has a light fresh taste, the herbal tea has natural flavors with fresh herbs and is caffeine free – perfect for late night and their black teas are bold and packed with flavor.

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Sweet and Salty Oatmeal Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies

July 29, 2015 By Aly Leave a Comment

These Sweet and Salty Oatmeal Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies are a cookie lover’s dream – sweet cherries & dark chocolate chunks woven into sweet and salty oatmeal cookies and finished with just a sprinkle of vanilla salt!

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When it comes to chocolate chip cookies in my repertoire, normally it’s all about the Rum Soaked Chocolate Chip Cookies or these Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies. However, I think these Sweet and Salty Oatmeal Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies might steal their their tried and true title and run all the way to the finish line because they are THAT good. The flavor of an oatmeal cookie studded with dried cherries, rich dark chocolate chunks (no chips here) and sprinkled with a touch of vanilla salt to finish. Don’t you want to bake up a batch just from reading that?…

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….