Tag Archives: breakfast

Herbal Apricot Bars

Posted on August 1, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

When we got back from our trip a few weeks ago, I was quick to head to one of my favorite produce stores and pick up some colorful, ripe treats. Amid the array of crunchy, fresh options at the market, … Continue reading →

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From Market to Skillet (Cake): The Lure of Cherries

Posted on June 21, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

On a recent visit to my local farmers market, I fell into a familiar rapture.  Enjoying the late-day sun and the soft breeze from the bay, I strolled around soaking up the lively chatter, vivid colors, and the fact that … 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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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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