Lemon Poppyseed Scones

January 14, 2015January 12, 20152 Comments

My mom and I have always been close, so it comes as now surprise that she bought me the perfect Christmas present – my first ever scone pan (and a few baking mixes to go along with it!) I had never made scones before, so the starter pack of mixes was perfect. Ian and I devoured the first batch of scones, so I hopped on Pinterest to find a lemon poppyseed scone recipe.

The other day I attempted to make them from scratch and was surprised that they turned out!

Honesty hour: my first attempts usually end up in the trash.

Now that I know I can bake scones, I am looking forward to trying out new recipes! Have any favorites? Share them below!

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

October 15, 2014October 13, 2014Leave a comment

With the onset of autumn I get a craving for everything and anything pumpkin. With a can of pumpkin puree and a few shakes of pumpkin spice, you can transform a traditional snickerdoodle recipe into a seasonal treat. Cut down on the cookie rolling time and ask your significant other or children to help out! This was a real hit in our house. Just make sure everyone has clean hands!

*Tip: Stir in 1/2 cup pumpkin puree in your cookie dough mixture. Also swap out the cinnamon for pumpkin spice.

Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Vinaigrette

July 7, 2014July 6, 2014Leave a comment

On a hot summer’s day there is nothing better than a light spinach salad and cold glass of lemonade. This spinach salad has been a weekly dish in our house. You can whip in up in the matter of minutes, and it is a fun excuse to attend local farmer’s markets to pick up fresh produce.

Salad:

Mix washed spinach in a large bowl with sliced strawberries, mandrin oranges, feta, and candies pecans.

Drizzle with a lemon poppy seed dressing.