Tag: blueberry

  • Lemon Blueberry Scones

    Lemon Blueberry Scones

    Easter is coming up folks. What are you making? Not sure, yet? Can I recommend these scones? Several years ago, I was a scone making machine. I made them with a number of different fruits, but always used the same base recipe from Orangette, because it was simple. Also, the results were delicious. This particular version is…

  • Explore: National Donut Day

    Today is National Donut Day. Let the fireworks begin. In honor of this special holiday, I wanted to share my recipe for lemon blueberry donuts once again. Baked and studded with tart, juicy blueberries, they are as good as you might imagine. Make them today, or this weekend, in celebration. Cinderella dresses are optional. I’d love to…

  • Lemon, Blueberry Donuts

    As we picked blueberries a few weeks ago, I dreamed of what I’d make with them. I considered muffins, scones and pancakes, until I landed on something amazing: lemon, blueberry donuts. I’d made baked donuts before using Daphne Oz’s recipe, so I thought I could use it as a base to create these. Studded with…

  • Blueberry Banana Pancakes

    Lately, I’ve been trying to make healthier choices when it comes to eating and exercise. And while I’m not always successful, I have been starting to incorporate some good-for-you ingredient swaps in our everyday meals. One of my recent successes was inspired by the banana muffins in The Family Cooks, a great healthy cookbook full…

  • Patriotic Pancakes

    Last month, I went with friends to see Burn the Floor at the Kauffman Center. Before the matinée, we met for brunch at Bluebird Bistro. I had the pleasure of trying their strawberry pancakes with granola and sage. I liked the unexpected crunch of the granola and thought I could do my own twist using my…