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Foolproof Oatmeal

I was having coffee with my friend Katie earlier this week, and we were talking about things she likes to make with her daughters. She mentioned oatmeal, and I said that my ex still talks about how I taught him … Continue reading

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Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal

Baking with cranberries is a post-Thanksgiving tradition, mostly because I usually buy a 2/$7 pack and then stare at the pounds of unused cranberries in my fridge. This year, I didn’t buy two packs, but I still had leftover cranberries … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Streusel Loaf

This is the time of year where I buy a can of pumpkin every time I walk into the grocery store, whether I want to or not. Call it an addiction; call it an inability to turn down a two … Continue reading

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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

February was one of the hardest months I’ve experienced in a while. It was bitterly cold in St. Louis, I got the flu, and didn’t leave my apartment for eight days straight. At one point when I could barely breathe … Continue reading

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Morning Glory Muffins

The weather forecasters predicted up to 79 inches of snow in St. Louis this weekend, so Friday, I did what any normal person would do: I went to the grocery store five times, and I got the ingredients to make … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin and chocolate chip is one of the most iconic yet underrated combos in baking history. I was trying to think of a music analogy, and the closest thing I could think of are Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell duets. … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Spice Cake

This pumpkin spice cake was born from a recipe I got delivered to my inbox about a month ago. I am a huge fan (some might say, super fan) of Aran Goyoaga and her cookbooks. It’s only a slight exaggeration … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Apple Crumble Muffins

Growing up, I hated apples with a fiery, burning passion. I think it’s because most of what I tasted was the Red Delicious variety, i.e., the most popular one at U.S. grocery stores (at least during my formative years). For … Continue reading

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Peach Spice Muffins

A long time ago when I was living in Washington, DC, I was lamenting the end of summer to a friend. “I hate when summer is over,” I said. “Why?” she asked. “It happens every year.” Yeah, summer happens over … Continue reading

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Apricot Coffee Cake

Summer is my favorite time to bake, mostly because of the abundance of fresh fruit. Every Saturday morning, I go to the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market in St. Louis and see what’s available. Usually, I have to wait until later … Continue reading

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