Category Archives: Traditional with a Twist

Cranberry Clove Cookies

Posted on June 7, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

After each visit to see family for the holidays, my husband and I are ever grateful to head home with full bellies and a car packed with leftovers, from stuffing and gravy to containers of cranberry sauce. My soon-after-Thanksgiving tradition has become not one of shopping, nor … Continue reading →

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Little Lemon Yogurt Cakes

Posted on May 24, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

When I got invited to an outdoor potluck wedding recently, I knew immediately what I would bring: my favorite lemon cake.  Made with yogurt in the batter, the cake is immensely moist and dense, and it’s refreshingly summery with bright, … Continue reading →

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Beyond Breakfast: Granola, the Cookie

Posted on May 10, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

Some see granola as a cereal to be topped with milk. For others, it’s a yogurt topping or an accompaniment for fruit. There are purists who simply eat it like popcorn. And then there are those of us plagued with … Continue reading →

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At the Opposite of Autumn: Apple Cookies

Posted on March 14, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

I realize we’re at the opposite point on the calendar from apple season, but I can’t help thinking of my favorite time of year amid this relentless rain. After all, the warmest time in Berkeley tends to be autumn: weeks … Continue reading →

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Learning to Love Lavender (Biscotti)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

When I posted a rosemary cookie recipe online last summer, a sweet commenter suggested that I use lavender as an ingredient in the future. I was thrilled to have a recommendation, and I loved the idea of it. After all, … Continue reading →

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