Since I decided to do breakfast instead of dinner for Valentine's day, the tablescape is simpler. What better way to put a little romance on the table than with these pink depression glass dishes, a pattern called Cherry Blossom. Aren't they sweet on the pretty white placemats? There are paper heart napkins under the red …
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Popovers with Black Cherry Creme
Most years the focus at Valentine's Day is on dinner, doing something special, whether going out or having a nice meal at home. This year, we have a party to attend on February 14, so I thought I'd make a special breakfast. I have a lot to show you, so settle in, and enjoy my …
Apple Cake Donuts
Other than pumpkin, it is apples that have the taste of autumn. So, here are apple donuts on a pumpkin plate. These apple cake donuts are lightly spiced with cinnamon, and have a fresh apple flavor in a really moist donut, perfect for a weekend treat. I have been trying to get this recipe right …
Fresh Strawberry Bread
With the harvest season in full swing, and summer winding down, the strawberries are abundant. I wanted to preserve this last taste of summer in a breakfast bread, but the only recipes I could find used frozen strawberries. I wanted to use the fresh ones, so I had to develop my own recipe. This one …
Cranberry Cinnamon Scones
These cream scones are wonderful plain, but I wanted to make them a little more special for He Who Loves Cinnamon. With autumn on the way, a little more spice and flavor is in order and cranberries fit the mood. I've made the plain cream scones from a Southern Living recipe many times, so …
Banana Coffee Cake
I have been experimenting with recipes for coffee cake recently and wanted to do something with bananas. When I have bananas, I usually make banana bread, but this time I wanted it to be lighter and more cake-like, yet substantial enough for breakfast. My mother-in-law gave me a recipe long ago for a Sour Cream …
From My Carolina Home 