Orange Cranberry Muffins

by SandraWidick // December 3, 2020 // Comments off

Orange and cranberry together is such a classic combo for the holidays. I really enjoy baking with fresh cranberries and although they can be tart, they pair really nice with orange or other citrus flavors. These muffins are super quick... Continue reading →

Orange Ginger Loaf

by SandraWidick // October 15, 2020 // Comments off

My husband is a fan of chocolate, orange and ginger combo so I decided to bake something special for him. Here is a delicious recipe for a soft quick bread that is packed with fresh orange juice, zest and crystallized... Continue reading →

Cranberry Orange Almond Cake

by SandraWidick // December 5, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Thursday! I had fresh cranberries in my fridge (leftovers from Thanksgiving) so I had to bake something with them. I wanted something that I could eat with my morning coffee/late cup of joe so I came up with this... Continue reading →

Hazelnut Orange Linzer Cookies

by SandraWidick // December 4, 2019 // Comments off

Happy December! Christmas season has arrived and it’s the perfect time to bake bake and bake! As you might know, Linzer cookies are always on my baking list and I’m always trying to create new flavors. Today, I introduce you... Continue reading →

Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake

by SandraWidick // December 9, 2018 // Comments off

Happy Sunday Everybody! I’ve been sick with a bad cold for the last couple of days! Steve (my husband) started feeling weird after we came back for our little trip to Lake Tahoe and I started to feel with a... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting

by SandraWidick // November 7, 2018 // Comments off

Northern California is starting to cool off and it’s a good excuse to turn on my oven and bake Christmas goodies. This gingerbread loaf is perfect for a chilly morning. When my husband had a bite of this bread, he... Continue reading →

Orange Bread

by SandraWidick // October 10, 2018 // Comments off

I wanted to have a break from pumpkin (for just one day) … so I thought why not baking with oranges?, they are still orange like pumpkins, right? Ok… that doesn’t make much sense lol. Anyway, This bread is very... Continue reading →

Olive Oil Citrus Cake

by SandraWidick // April 25, 2018 // Comments off

Happy Wednesday everyone!! I love sunny days like today, so I decided to write this post before I go for my hike. Yesterday, I was wondering what dessert to make, I was between lemon bars (which I’ll make soon) OR... Continue reading →

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