I adore plums. Each seductively hued fruit is a lesson in balance, with the tart and slightly bitter skin giving way to sweet flesh — a perfect harmony of flavor. Among summer stone fruits, they are perhaps the most challenging, with much of their flavor contained in the skin and ripening being a bit of…
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Rhubarb, Orange + Ginger Muffins with Almond Streusel
I’ll just say this right upfront: these Rhubarb-Orange-Ginger Muffins might be my favorite muffins. Ever. I’ve made them three times in the last couple weeks, and I cannot get enough. They are a celebration of rhubarb (my favorite seasonal fruit), with vibrant flavor, a pop of color and a tender crumb. These muffins deserve a…
Spinach, Banana + Buckwheat Muffins
I am always on the hunt for portable breakfasts or snacks that are healthy and satisfying for BOTH Rose and me. I am not a huge fan of kiddie packaged foods or recipes that are often low on flavor and not all that pleasing to adult palates (or any palates, for that matter). If I…
Glazed Blood Orange Chia Seed Muffins with Cardamom
Despite being the shortest month, February always seems to stretch on in its bleak, dreary coldness (random 60 degree days in the Northeast being the exception – yikes, global warming!). Enter the blood orange – a bright spot in late winter’s dreariness. When these colorful, citrusy wonders start showing up at the market in January or February,…
