I decided to attempt a cross between zucchini bread and a bran muffin – don’t ask me why! It just crept into my mind, and I couldn’t give the thought up without at least trying it. The main premiss behind my logic being zucchinis are so wet and bran can be so throat chokingly dry,…
Tag: Ginger
Lemon Ginger Miniture Biscotti
I tried out a new biscotti recipe that incorporated spelt flour alongside the usual white flour. I would have never attempted this flour combination for biscotti, if I hadn’t come across this other recipe from a supposedly reputable source, due to the hard consistency of regular biscotti. As it was, I should have trusted my…
Candied Ginger Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread cookies studded with candied ginger are my new favorite cookie. I encountered these about a month ago, and finally took a stab at making some of my own. Shortbread, by buttery nature, is less sweet then your average cookie and the spicy sweetness of the candied ginger strikes a lovely balance for those that…
Gingerbread Latte
Generally considered a holiday treat, I drink my homemade gingerbread lattes all year long. Using a steam wand will give your latte a nice frothy foam, but I usually don’t mess with it. I am in it for the taste and the caffeine, and both can be achieved without the high tech gadgets. I even…
The Ephemeral Bee 