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Quick Breads & Brunch

Peach Jam Scones | Project Pastry Queen

August 1, 2010
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I was really excited when Josie chose Peach Jam Scones for this week’s recipe. You see, when Shawnda and I went to Rebecca’s cooking class in Austin, she actually made this recipe for us and it was really good! I only took a bite during class & took the rest home to share & of [...]

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Creme Brulee French Toast | Project Pastry Queen

July 25, 2010
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I have an egg intolerance. It sucks. I didn’t always have an intolerance for eggs, but its developed over the last few years. I’ve been tested and I’m not allergic so I can eat eggs but its not good. I feel sick for hours/days depending upon the quantity. The exception seems to be baked goods [...]

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Peach Muffins with Streusel Topping & the 7 Link Challenge

July 23, 2010
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Peaches, peaches, peaches. I’ve definitely been eating/using a lot of peaches lately. I have several other posts involving fresh peaches that I haven’t gotten around to writing up yet that will soon make their appearance! Actually I have a huge backlog of posts in general right now that I need to catch up on. I’m [...]

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Kolaches (and Project Pastry Queen)

July 11, 2010
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I am smitten with the Pastry Queen. Is that weird to say?? Sorry if that’s awkward for you, Rebecca, but I am. Shawnda of Confections of a Foodie Bride has a shared love of the Pastry Queen and her recipes, so we recently met up for one of Rebecca Rather’s cooking classes in Austin. It was [...]

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Zucchini Bread

May 27, 2010
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Its that time of year! Zucchini overload! We don’t have any zucchini planted but our friends/neighbors do and we’ve already gotten a few good large zucchinis from them. So of course I whipped up some Zucchini bread! I love love love zucchini bread. I can still remember the first time my mom made zucchini bread [...]

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Glazed Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

April 22, 2010
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Can you believe next weekend is May already?? Seriously, how did that happen?! The beginning of May means that Mother’s Day is just around the corner so I’ve been testing out a few brunch recipes since we’re staying in this year with my mom. Still haven’t quite figured out what I want to serve/make yet [...]

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Applesauce Spice Muffins

February 12, 2010
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I love muffins. They’re good for breakfast, snacks and dessert. I mean cookies and brownies are good for all that too, but you definitely feel a little guilty for eating a brownie for breakfast. But muffins, no guilt. Especially if they’re made with whole wheat flour! We started weight watchers last June and I’ve only [...]

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