Raspberry Cream Scones

Raspberry Cream Scones

Oh my!! These are yummy. My bestie told me about her visit to the B Patisserie in San Francisco and described a fruit scone she had. In her words “creamy, fruity, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside”. I haven’t made or had a scone in years but...
Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeño Poppers

I love these poppers. I buy large jalapeños when I find them in the stores. I shop in Chinatown and they often have large peppers that are easy to stuff. I often make this a two day process. The first day I cut the jalapeños in half and clean them and pop them into a...
Cheddar Chive Muffins

Cheddar Chive Muffins

Today, Chickens, I’m going to introduce you to my Dad … my Papi … my Pops. Last year I spent 9 months living with Dad, supporting him through his journey with cancer. Dad passed away in September. Our time together was special and I’m so grateful to have had the...
Rhubar-B-Que Sauce

Rhubar-B-Que Sauce

I love summertime and all the wonderful things we cook on the BBQ. As a kid, I remember BBQ was an all-day affair at our house. We had a big briquette BBQ and Dad would start the coals burning hours before he would put the meat on. There was tenderizing and marinating...
Breakfast Popovers

Breakfast Popovers

Popovers are often associated with an English Roast Beef dinner but I make them often for breakfast. We eat them plain as they are or fill them with lemon curd or jam. I love them hot out of the oven or room temperature later (if there are any left). I bake these...
Nuts ‘n Bolts

Nuts ‘n Bolts

Yes, Chickens, we’re still off-script today! Not only are we not baking out of our favorite cookbooks, we’re going savory! You can have these any time of the year but, when I’m getting ready for Christmas this is one of  the family favorites. All the things my Mom and...