Hello, friends! Crunchy poppy seeds and mellow orange flavor complement each other perfectly in this incredibly easy-to-make cake. The timeless combination of sweet oranges and poppy seed flavors swirl through this golden, fluffy sponge cake. This easy and delicious cake is filled with sweet orange flavor thanks to the zest and juice of fresh oranges…

Hello friends! Spring has come, and along with it comes this bright and easy Lemon-Lime Coconut Bundt Cake. There is nothing like the taste of citrus to bring sunshine to your taste buds, and this scrumptious cake is like springtime in a pan. Buttermilk and butter make this lemon cake, tender,moist, and perfect. This cake…

Hello friends! Ah, the classic Irish Soda Bread! The simple combination of flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and buttermilk. Of all the traditional foods served to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, this is my favorite. Somewhere along the line I thought adding chopped apricots and chocolate was a good idea, and fell in love with…

Hello friends! What better way to enjoy a glorious morning than by baking up a batch of Morning Glory Muffins. This healthy and earthy whole grain muffin has a little bit of everything: chock full of carrots, apples, raisins, pineapple, coconut, walnuts, and sunflower seeds. They also have a very cute name! Chef Pam McKinstry…

Hello friends! Ah, Irish Buttermilk Brown Bread! Like the classic soda bread but unlike with the combination of whole wheat flour, oats, wheat bran, molasses, and buttermilk. Of all the traditional foods served to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, this may be my favorite. This 100% whole grain bread gets its crackly-crunch crust from a touch…

Hello friends! The most comforting aroma after a long day of school was discovering a batch of freshly baked cookies right out of the oven. While I’ve finished school long ago, I’ve never outgrown the appeal of a warm and gooey baked cookie. Biscotti were one of the first cookies I discovered and fell in…