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Holiday Edition: Five Spice Pumpkin Orange Bundt Cake + Orange Anise Icing
November 23, 2015The holidays beckon for sweets and although I love pies, I like how bundt cakes are traditional and make a regular dessert more special. The decorative look reminds me of wreaths and rings and all things festive. This recipe is very versatile and a good guide for whatever flavors you want to impart. It is [...]
Thanksgiving Edition: Cranberry Pecan Maple Scalloped Sweet Potatoes & Parsnips
November 24, 2015All of the traditional Thanksgiving colors are reflected in this unique twist on sweet potato casserole. I know some families are also pretty split on a sweet versus savory version. The creamy scalloped version, smoky paprika, and salt please the latter and the maple syrup and cranberries provide just enough sweetness for the former. The [...]
Wild Blackberry Lemon Zest Scones (& the Glycemic Index)
July 18, 2015I am going to get a little scientific first and discuss the glycemic index. Every food is designated a certain rating on a scale called the Glycemic Index (GI). This number (scale 0-100) correlates to the propensity a food has to raise your blood sugar. The faster and higher your blood sugar (glucose level) rises, [...]