Strawberry Cream Scones

I’m a strawberry fanatic.  I can’t help but pick up a package of strawberries every time I go to the store, even if I already have some at home.  Sometimes I find myself drowning in strawberries.  This wouldn’t be such a bad thing, but even at the peak of strawberry season I still get a batch…

Eleven Madison Park Granola

It seems like a lifetime ago when I experienced the BEST MEAL OF MY LIFE at Eleven Madison Park, the now highest ranked American restaurant on The World’s Best 50 Restaurants coming in at number 3.  While the dinner was memorable on its own, the take-home breakfast presented at the end of the meal was an…

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

I like baking, but I’ve realized lately that I only like to bake 2 things, brownies and chocolate chip cookies.  So this was my attempt at stepping outside my comfort zone and doing something new and different.  I figured I could do no wrong with a highly rated recipe from Giada De Laurentiis. The dough…

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

I don’t know what inspired me to suddenly try this recipe.  I’d been in a chocolate chip cookie mode, but I just got the inspiration to finally see what all the hype was behind the “donut muffin.”  I guess it’s muffin that tastes like a cake donut.  How is that possible?!?! It seems like a…