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Blood Orange Dark Chocolate Chip Scones

These might be my favorite scones I’ve made recently, and I’ve made *a lot* of scones. They’re citrusy, sweet, chocolate-y, and delicious. Basically, they’re everything you need in a winter scone. I’m a big fan of blood oranges. However, I … Continue reading

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Meyer Lemon Poppyseed Scones

These Meyer lemon poppyseed scones are like little rays of sunshine. I decided to make them this morning because I literally had nothing to eat for breakfast. I did have three Meyer lemons, half a container of buttermilk, flour, and … Continue reading

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Cranberry Orange Muffins

Y’all have been clamoring for this cranberry orange muffin recipe. I can’t say I blame you. Cranberries are the ultimate fall fruit. I just discovered that a few weeks ago, when I bought two pounds of cranberries and ended up … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Maple Muffins

I was sitting in my new apartment yesterday afternoon waiting for the movers to deliver my bed. I started scrolling through NYT Cooking looking for recipes and I saw these pumpkin maple muffins on the homepage. “Yep,” I said to … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake Muffins

I’ve been craving carrot cake for MONTHS. I satisfied my craving a little at my office holiday party in December, when someone brought a cake for dessert. But when the craving didn’t go away, I took matters into my own … Continue reading

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Maple Spice Scones

Around this time of year, I start putting maple in everything. I’m cold and bordering on seasonal depression, which makes me crave something sweet and warming. Maple syrup is my medicine. I adapted this scone recipe from 101 Cookbooks. I’m … Continue reading

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Spring has Sprung…And Sweet Potato Tacos

I used to think that summer was my favorite time of year.  Even though St. Louis summers are notoriously hot and humid, I’ve always like the heat more than I’ve liked the cold. However, this year, I’ve decided to amend … Continue reading

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North Carolina Pound Cake

Anyone who knows me knows that I love food.  When I lived in France, I gained the reputation of “La Petite Gourmande”- i.e., the little foodie. Whenever I passed a bakery, nine times out of ten, I’d go inside.  If … Continue reading

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Blackberry Muffins for Sunday Mornings

Sunday mornings always bring back memories of France.  It’s hard to believe that nine months ago, I was living and working in Orléans, just an hour south of Paris. On most Sunday mornings, I would wake up and walk down … Continue reading

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