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A Pumpkin Bread Recipe – Sort Of…

November 13, 2012 By Carrie 3 Comments

Soooo, here was my plan…

To go to the store, buy all the ingredients to make my favorite pumpkin bread recipe, bake it, photograph it, and share it. So, I went to the store, bought the ingredients, came home, and prepared to bake the pumpkin bread.

And then, something terrible happened…

I couldn’t find the cookbook with the recipe in it!!

Here’s the funny part, though. You know those cookbooks that churches and businesses put out using recipes from their members/employees? The recipe I was looking for was in one of those cookbooks…

The even funnier part?? The person who submitted the recipe was my aunt! How easy would it have been for me to get the recipe? My mom has a copy of the cookbook, my sister has a copy of the cookbook…I could have even called the person who submitted the recipe because it was my own AUNT!

I think of these things now, why didn’t I think of it then? Instead, I just found another (but not as good) recipe, baked the pumpkin bread, and ate it.

So, since I can’t share with you my favorite Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread recipe, I’ll share with you some other pumpkin bread-ish recipes…

Pumpkin Bread
Glazed Pumpkin Bread
Cream Cheese Rippled Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Pumpkin Monkey Bread

Now, get to baking with pumpkin…just don’t lose the recipe!

Filed Under: Baking Tagged With: baking, baking with pumpkin, breakfast, breakfast breads, fall, fall recipes, pumpkin, quick breads

It’s Time for Fall Baking

September 17, 2012 By Carrie Leave a Comment

Hey everyone! I’m beyond busy today, so I’m just stopping in for a moment to say “hello” and to share with you one of the things I’ve been working on today.

I’ve been doing some serious fall baking around here! My house smells heavenly…although, my kitchen’s going to need my attention for a while in the clean up department!

I made Pumpkin Chocolate Chip muffins from this recipe and they are unbelievable! My whole wheat flour had been sitting around for a little while, so I chose to go with all all-purpose flour, rather than half and half.

Yummmmm…..it smells like Thanksgiving in here…..

And by the way, isn’t my new little turkey adorable? After I fell in love with the green glass of this Thanksgiving table setting, I knew that when I saw this little guy at Michaels, he had to come home with me! (And at about $3.00, he was a steal!!)

Have a great Monday, everyone!

Filed Under: Baking Tagged With: autumn, baking, breakfast, fall, pumpkin, pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, snacks, Thanksgiving

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

April 10, 2012 By Carrie 1 Comment

Spring is here. The weather is getting warmer, these flowers are blooming in my backyard. I made coffee cake. Life is good.

I made Sour Cream Coffee Cake for breakfast Easter morning. On a side note, whoever came up with the idea of coffee cake deserves a super prestigious honor, cake for breakfast?!?!? Brilliant!!

This has been a favorite for me since I was a kid, and while this recipe is a bit different than the recipe my mom made, it’s still super delicious, and one you’ll definitely want to try. Maybe for Mother’s Day??? Of course, if you’re a mom, don’t make it yourself…it’s your day off.

Click here to get the recipe I used for Sour Cream Coffee Cake

You’ll definitely want to make this recipe…remember, just not on Mother’s Day. Sit outside with your feet up and a good book, and make someone else bring you some coffee cake.

Filed Under: Baking Tagged With: baking, breakfast, brunch ideas, Mother's Day, Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Back to School Breakfast Ideas

August 13, 2011 By Carrie Leave a Comment

Do you have a little one heading back to school soon? Make sure you send them off with a full tummy the first morning (and hopefully every morning!) with one of these delicious breakfast choices!

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Isn’t this idea from Katie Brown adorable? It’s a great way to put a twist on a traditional breakfast choice, cereal! By putting your kids’ favorite cereals in a beach pail, it gives them a choice on what to have, and makes serving themselves fun!

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Following along with the popular trend of serving everything in a Mason jar, this Monkey Bread in a jar would be a great and filling treat for your little student!

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Another great treat from Katie Brown, this idea for fruit kabobs is great! The choice to use popsicle sticks rather than skewers is safer for little hands, and by putting fruit on a stick it instantly becomes more exciting for kids!

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This recipe for Baked French Toast from The Pioneer Woman may not be especially friendly on your waist line, but your taste buds will definitely be thanking you! This is a perfect choice for the first day of school because you can mix it up the night before, and bake it in the morning…simplicity, always a good choice for a busy mom!

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And of course, a little something to wash it all down, a smoothie! This is one of my favorite choices for breakfast, all the fresh fruit is a great way to start the day. It’s completely customizable so you can incorporate your kids favorite fruits for a healthy drink choice! My favorite smoothie has to be Strawberry Banana. It’s simple, healthy, and delicious!

CARRIE’S FAVORITE STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen

1 small banana or half a large banana

1 cup light Vanilla yogurt

1/2 cup ice cubes

1/4 cup of your favorite juice

Directions:

Blend together until fully incorporated. If using fresh strawberries, you may need to add a few more ice cubes. You may have to work with the amounts a bit based on how you like your smoothie. I prefer mine a bit thicker, so I would add more banana and a bit less juice. It’s very forgiving so feel free to experiment!

Filed Under: Fast Family Meals Tagged With: back to school, breakfast, cereal, fast family meals, french toast, fruit, ideas, monkey bread, smoothie

Simple Homemade Pancakes

June 13, 2011 By Carrie Leave a Comment

When I was a kid, Saturday mornings often meant pancakes for breakfast in my house, with my dad standing at the griddle. It’s something I always remember every time I make pancakes for my family now as an adult. While it’s easy to buy the frozen pancakes, or even the pre-made mix in the bottle, making pancakes from scratch really isn’t that much more work and the results are worth the effort!

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This is the recipe for my favorite way to make pancakes. It comes from a recipe my mother-in-law has been using for many years. Oftentimes, I double the recipe when I’m making these for my family. Partly because, we can really put away the pancakes, and partly because any leftovers freeze really well for a quick breakfast the next day.

SIMPLE HOMEMADE PANCAKES

Ingredients:

1 c flour
2 tbl baking powder
2 tbl sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
2 tbl oil
1 c milk

Directions:

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and make a small well in the middle.
Add the oil and egg to the center and begin mixing.
Gradually add the milk, a little bit at a time, while stirring continuously.
Cook pancakes on high in an ungreased skillet or pan.

Honestly, making pancakes from scratch hardly takes any more time than buying a mix, and this way, you’ll be aware of every ingredient that is being used!