Jazzfest is here. Mango freeze, Crawfish Monica and Crawfish bread… Last weekend my father came down to celebrate his 66th birthday and we danced in sunshine to Sting, Rod Stewart, Sweet Crude, Big Freedia, Bonnie Raitt and David Byrne. The house burned down and after three days of smoothies and bran muffins we have risen […]
Category: Muffins
Dhoodhi Handvo, or Indian Zucchini Muffins
It’s a gorgeous autumn day in New Orleans. I had forgotten how summery the southern fall tends to be. Perfect day for a bike ride around town to see what our local shops have in store for holiday gift potential. These ultra-healthy muffins for the granola Birkenstock crowd feature savory summer squash and are an […]
Pumpkin Bread for a Graveyard Smash
Well, we finally had a graveyard smash at Fuchsia and Lime. Izzy really got into character as Beast when a long haired dachshund showed up unannounced as a guest’s costume accessory. KP, dashing in gold lamé, was the perfect Lumiere to welcome the masses…”Be our Guest, be our guest…” The winners of our costume contest […]
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies and Muffins
Struggling to keep up with the zucchini and summer squash explosion over here. I’ve found that zucchini is a rather nonchalant addition to any baked good. Here I offer cookies and muffins! With what remains, I’m grating into shavings and packing into the freezer for mid-winter cravings of summer fresh veggies. The radish explosion is […]
Gluten-Free Raspberry-Ginger Muffins
Let me be clear. I absolutely believe in gluten. BUT, I honor those around me who believe differently and who are biologically intolerant. I have now several times brought my baked goods to parties where they are not welcome. SO, I have decided to conduct a few trial runs in the world of gluten-free baking. […]
Ginger Apple Muffins
The final installment of my OBGYN muffin series: the consumption of which is the perfect mirror of birth. These will fit near entirely into your completely dilated mouth, occiput anterior, transverse, or occiput posterior. Easily in with one push. Belly after eating a full pan I’d say would be about a 20wks gestational age bump. […]
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Izzy sustained a tongue injury today—she froze it to the chainlink fence in the backyard while making her morning rabbit-hunting rounds. I’m going on a crusade to end the winter. Minnesota ovens unite! This is the second batch in my muffin streak. While Izzy’s tongue froze, mine melted. Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Recipe from Kathy Ness […]
North Woods Muffins
Something about working in OBGYN has me in the mood for muffins. I’m going to do a series here of my favorite muffins as I finish up my last week on the clerkship. I made these North Woods Muffins because I wanted to feel greater solidarity with the hearty folk of the Boundary Waters, even […]
Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache
I have trouble imagining a heaven without chocolate ganache. This, my automatic thought at first bite. What utter bliss. Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Adapted from Hyvee.com 1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour 1 2/3 c. granulated sugar 2/3 c. unsweetened baking cocoa powder 1 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp […]
Blackberry Vanilla Muffins with Streusel
Tom Brokaw spoke at the Mayo Medical School graduation this afternoon. Mayo Clinic gave him an honorary degree for his life’s work. And then, for the really good stuff, it was a gorgeous day in the neighborhood for Art on the Ave! Over a thousand neighbors came out of their SE Rochester homes to eat […]