Banana Walnut Bread

by SandraWidick // August 28, 2024 // Comments off

I know some of you don’t like to bake with pumpkin because yes, for some people the flavor of pumpkin/pumpkin spice is a bit weird. Growing up in Peru we really did not make/eat desserts from any kind of pumpkin/squash,... Continue reading →

Baked Cinnamon Donut Holes

by SandraWidick // April 13, 2020 // Comments off

Yield about 15 donut holes (mini muffin pan) Ingredients For the cinnamon holes 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup white... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Crumb Muffins

by SandraWidick // November 8, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Friday!! It’s been a crazy week because one of my dogs (Pom Pom) got very sick again so I took her to the vet and after many tests (during the last 2 years) the vet finally gave me her... Continue reading →

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

by SandraWidick // October 16, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Thursday! A couple of weeks ago I got in the mail some cookie butter from my friends at “The Dirty Cookie”. I have heard about them and I was so excited to be able to taste their products. They... Continue reading →

Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

by SandraWidick // September 19, 2019 // Comments off

Hi everyone! I have been mia for some days because I got sick and was not feeling very well. Weather is finally cooling off (hopefully it stays that way) so it’s perfect time for you to start baking delicious breads... Continue reading →

Rustic Blueberry Bundt Cake

by SandraWidick // September 10, 2019 // Comments off

Bundt cakes are always fun to bake. They are easy to make and we usually have all the ingredients at home. This recipe has flour and cornmeal. You might be thinking why cornmeal? The answer is simple: Cornmeal gives a... Continue reading →

Brûlée Lemon Bars

by SandraWidick // March 25, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Monday everybody!! I’ve been MIA for about a week. I’m in Lima-Peru right now (I know…again… I was just here less than 2 months ago…) because my dad had a bad episode a week ago and I felt that... Continue reading →

Raspberry Vanilla Cake

by SandraWidick // May 10, 2017 // Comments off

I love Spring and what it brings with it. You can see more berries all over California. After blueberries, raspberries are another favorite of mine. If you are trying to make a cake that is easy, fresh and perfect for... Continue reading →

Blueberry Muffins

by SandraWidick // April 5, 2016 // Comments off

I like Spring season a lot, it’s warm and breezy at the same time. I was thinking what to bake today and I felt like making muffins. I checked what fruit I had and I saw some awesome blueberries to... Continue reading →

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