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		<title>wake-up call: banana, coconut, &amp; lime muffins</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 21:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh hi, thanks for sticking around while I got a bit overwhelmed with everything. I&#8217;m not sure if in the past week or two I was buried under work and commitments or whether I was a bit grateful to take&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>Oh hi, thanks for sticking around while I got a bit overwhelmed with everything. I&#8217;m not sure if in the past week or two I was buried under work and commitments or whether I was a bit grateful to take a bit of a pass on things. Either way, I&#8217;m here and Vancouver has suddenly turned into spring. I&#8217;ll take it.</p>
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<p>Tomorrow is my birthday and I usually get excited and start planning my cake-making weeks in advance. This year, I haven&#8217;t given the whole affair much thought. To even call my birthday &#8220;an affair&#8221; makes it seem more exciting than it is. I have no plans and I think I&#8217;m okay with that. Cake will come, I&#8217;m sure of it. May will be a birthday month which is always the best kind of celebration. In the meantime, I&#8217;m going to leave you with some past birthday cake posts from the 7 years of this blog.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/muffin2.jpg" rel="lightbox[5289]"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5363" title="banana, coconut &amp; lime muffins" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/muffin2-500x406.jpg" alt="banana, coconut &amp; lime muffins" width="500" height="406" /></a></p>
<p>Let&#8217;s reminisce! <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2011/05/happy-birthday-cake-to-me-black-magic-cake-with-vanilla-bean-buttercream/">Last year&#8217;s cake</a> was especially delicious if you are looking for a traditional chocolate birthday cake. In 2009, I went on a bike n&#8217; cake party and <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/05/belated-birthday-fun-times-the-white-out-cake/">made 2 cakes</a>! The previous year, I made Orangette&#8217;s <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2009/05/birthday-cake-for-the-birthday-girl/">amazing flourless cake</a> (that even my vegan friend gobbled it up with extra scoops of whipped cream ). One year, I made <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2008/05/2-kinds-of-pre-birthday-cupcakes/">2 kinds of cupcakes</a> because I like to roll like that (and yes, there were bikes involved too). The next cake is a beaut &#8211; a <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2007/05/birthday-cake/">yellow cake</a> filled with lemon curd and topped with chocolate ganache. Back in 2006, <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2006/05/everybody-likes-cupcakes/">my husband made my cake</a> (there&#8217;s a first for everything, apparently). I&#8217;m sure it was delicious. And my <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2005/05/happy-birthday-to-me/">very first birthday post</a> just contained a couple of photos (of a baked alaska &amp; cupcakes).</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t want to leave you empty-handed, so please bake up a batch of these banana, coconut &amp; lime muffins.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/muffin5.jpg" rel="lightbox[5289]"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5366" title="banana, coconut &amp; lime muffins" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/muffin5-500x383.jpg" alt="banana, coconut &amp; lime muffins" width="500" height="383" /></a></p>
<p>They are moist and so packed with flavour that it&#8217;s a great morning wake-up call. The texture isn&#8217;t gummy or dry, no way! These muffins are light and delicate (but not too delicate) and they do not disappoint. The recipe is slightly adapted from the great vegetarian cookbook,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1552856860/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thesmallaoys-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1552856860">Entertaining Vegetarians</a> (you&#8217;ll recall it&#8217;s the same book as the <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2012/02/sesame-dip-of-goodness/">sesame dip</a> that had me &amp; so many of you mesmerized by its sheer awesomeness). So enjoy the muffin break and trust me, we&#8217;ll get to talk about cake soon. I&#8217;m sure of it.</p>
<p><strong>elsewhere:</strong> Last week at Poppytalk I made up a batch of easy, eggless chocolate fudgey mocha bite cookies. Delicious. <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.ca/2012/05/caffeine-addict-mocha-brownie-bites.html">Head over for the recipe</a>!</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>banana, coconut, &amp; lime muffins</strong><br />
<em>(adapted ever so slightly from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1552856860/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thesmallaoys-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1552856860">Entertaining Vegetarians</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thesmalljoys-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1552856860" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" />)</em><br />
scant 2 c all-purpose flour<br />
1 t baking powder<br />
1/4 t salt<br />
3/4 c sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
1/3 c canola oil<br />
grated zest &amp; juice of 2 limes<br />
1 t vanilla extract<br />
1/2 c plain yogurt (or 1/4 c plain + 1/4 c coconut flavoured yogurt)<br />
1 large, ripe, mashed banana<br />
3 T unsweetened shredded coconut</p>
<p>Grease up 16 muffin cups (or 8 x large ones) and preheat oven to 350F.</p>
<p>Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. In another bowl, beat together the remaining ingredients, then fold in the flour mixture being careful not to over-mix. A few lumps is okay. Spoon batter into greased muffin cups, filling each cup 3/4 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and springy to the touch. Let cool for 10 minutes and then turn out onto a wire rack.</p></blockquote>
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<li><a href='http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2012/02/3-brown-bananas-vegan-cocoa-coconut-banana-bread/' rel='bookmark' title='3 brown bananas: vegan cocoa-coconut banana bread'>3 brown bananas: vegan cocoa-coconut banana bread</a></li>
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		<title>a good breakfast: creamy spiced oatmeal</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m breathing a huge sigh of relief. We&#8217;ve moved into our own home (well, it&#8217;s still an apartment, but it&#8217;s our very own place) and we&#8217;re totally thrilled. The act of moving was slow and steady &#8211; we decided to&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>I&#8217;m breathing a huge sigh of relief. We&#8217;ve moved into our own home (well, it&#8217;s still an apartment, but it&#8217;s our very own place) and we&#8217;re totally thrilled. The act of moving was slow and steady &#8211; we decided to move over the course of a week which seemed like the way to go at the beginning, especially since we were only moving 10 blocks away. However, it stretched out the actual pain of moving (hello stress! hello aches &amp; pains!) rather than attacking it in one fell swoop. But we did it!! We&#8217;re here and we love it. Sure there are boxes everywhere and still so much to organize and get done, but we&#8217;re slowly chipping away at our list and getting things set up. The real drag came when our internet and phone were set up 4 days later than promised. No internet? Now that&#8217;s a real bummer. But we&#8217;re all set up and our lives are getting back to normal. Finally.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/oats.jpg" rel="lightbox[5286]"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5309" title="creamy spiced oatmeal" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/oats-500x375.jpg" alt="creamy spiced oatmeal" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>So let&#8217;s celebrate!</p>
<p>But before we get carried away, there&#8217;s nothing wrong with some good old fashioned wisdom. Like a hearty, healthy breakfast to start the day. Yup, I&#8217;m talking about oatmeal. It&#8217;s been years since I&#8217;ve mentioned the stuff (like <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2008/09/best-oatmeal-ever-baked-oatmeal-with-apples/">this baked oatmeal with apples</a> or this <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/10/pumpkin-spice-steel-cut-oatmeal/">pumpkin version</a>) but I eat a bowlful of it weekly (&amp; sometimes more). It&#8217;s not sexy food, but I think this version wins a few points for &#8220;interesting-ness&#8221;. Plus, it&#8217;s tasty and creamy and I actually crave it first thing in the morning, so what more could you want in a bowl of oats?</p>
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<p>The difference here is all in the preparation. Spices get added into water &amp; cold milk (dairy or non-dairy, no big diff) and then when it simmers away for a bit, that&#8217;s when the good stuff begins. Do not doubt the power of a good spice infusion! Oats get added into the fragrant pot (remove the spices first or you&#8217;ll have twigs and shoots in your bowl). I like to add both Scottish oats (the fine, almost powdery stuff &#8211; <a href="http://www.bobsredmill.com/organic-scottish-oatmeal.html">Bob&#8217;s Red Mill</a> makes a fine version) along with large flake oats, but you can stick with one or the other. I think steel cut would also work well here too, but you&#8217;ll have to adjust the amount of liquid and the cooking time (check the package for guidance). If you&#8217;re gluten-intolerant, make sure your oats are from a non-contaminated source, ie. buy gluten-free oats.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/oats2.jpg" rel="lightbox[5286]"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5311" title="creamy spiced oatmeal" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/oats2-500x391.jpg" alt="creamy spiced oatmeal" width="500" height="391" /></a></p>
<p>Of course, the best part about oatmeal is the toppings. I love a good amount of cinnamon, toasted nuts, maple syrup and raisins. My husband goes for fruit, coconut and brown sugar. Make it your own and then get on with your day.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>creamy spiced oatmeal</strong><br />
<em>(adapted from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1579653561/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thesmalljoys-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1579653561">Mad Hungry</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thesmalljoys-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1579653561" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" />)</em></p>
<p><em>I loved the spices below, but you could play with your own blend – vanilla would be lovely here (extract or even better, the scraped pod). Don&#8217;t be scared of the bay leaf, it adds a subtle, sweet herbal quality.</em></p>
<p>1 c milk (dairy or non-dairy)<br />
2 c water<br />
1 whole cinnamon stick<br />
3 whole cloves<br />
3 green cardamom pods<br />
4 allspice berries<br />
1 bay leaf<br />
pinch of kosher salt<br />
1/2 c rolled organic large flake oats<br />
1/2 c Scottish organic oats</p>
<p><em>toppings:</em> maple syrup, ground cinnamon, toasted sliced almonds, shredded coconut, raisins or other dried fruit, blueberry compote or other fresh or stewed fruit</p>
<p>In a medium sized pot, add in the water, milk and the whole spices, along with the pinch of salt. Let it simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until it comes to a slow boil. Remove spices, reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in the oatmeal, stirring occasionally until oats are tender, about 15 minutes. Serve in bowls and add in your favorite toppings. Makes 2-4 servings.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>3 brown bananas: vegan cocoa-coconut banana bread</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m wiping up the mud and debris left from January and welcoming February with open arms. January is a rough month. It starts out on a high, with resolutions and promises. But I dunno, something veers off. Maybe because 2&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>I&#8217;m wiping up the mud and debris left from January and welcoming February with open arms. January is a rough month. It starts out on a high, with resolutions and promises. But I dunno, something veers off. Maybe because 2 years ago on January 21st my mom died and that kind of is like a big kick in the gut to every January that comes after. So I&#8217;m going to declare February as my new slate! It&#8217;s a time when winter shakes off all of the big bad-ass-ness and fuzzy blossoms, sunshine and warm air start swirling around Vancouver. This month, we&#8217;ve had the windows open every day and it smells of springtime. Years ago, when my brother first came to visit me from Ontario, he came in February. He wore is heavy winter coat and toque as is the fashion out east. But as soon as he arrived, he ditched the cold weather gear and felt liberated in only a denim jacket and a colourful plaid scarf. Add in cherry blossoms, sun that warms the cheeks, and the smells of the earth coming back to life and you&#8217;ve got February.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bana1.jpg" rel="lightbox[5121]"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5124" title="cocoa coconut vegan banana bread" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bana1-500x371.jpg" alt="cocoa coconut vegan banana bread" width="500" height="371" /></a></p>
<p>And to celebrate, I&#8217;ve baked up some banana bread and trust me, it&#8217;s no ordinary loaf. I first made this in January when I had a friend over for tea. We needed tea and comfort and chocolate, because as I mentioned, you need all the help you can get during that dark month. This bread was just the ticket and it&#8217;s this bread that I want to share with you today.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bana2.jpg" rel="lightbox[5121]"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5125" title="cocoa coconut vegan banana bread" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bana2-500x375.jpg" alt="cocoa coconut vegan banana bread" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bana.jpg" rel="lightbox[5121]"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5123" title="bananas, frozen" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bana-500x375.jpg" alt="bananas, frozen" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Yup, that tasty loaf came from these fugly, brown bananas. Whenever we have bananas that start to get too spotty and soft, into the freezer they go. And when we&#8217;ve got a few rounded up, I start thinking banana bread. I&#8217;ve <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2009/01/lookie-lookie-chocolate-chip-banana-bread-with-ginger/">made</a> a<a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2008/07/the-big-bad-banana-jacked-up-banana-bread/"> few</a> in <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2006/02/banana-fana-fo-fana/">my</a> <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2011/08/banana-espresso-chocolate-chip-bread/">day</a>, but wanted to try something new. Chocolate chips were a given, but I decided to throw in some cocoa powder along with grated coconut into the mix. I also used some coconut-flavoured yogurt, but if you don&#8217;t have any on hand and wanted a bit more of a coconut kick, add in a 1/2 teaspoon of coconut extract into your milk or yogurt mixture. Oh, and I added rum. I like rum. It goes well with bananas and chocolate. And January.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bana3.jpg" rel="lightbox[5121]"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5126" title="cocoa coconut vegan banana bread" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bana3-500x378.jpg" alt="cocoa coconut vegan banana bread" width="500" height="378" /></a></p>
<p>February has only begun and there&#8217;s already some exciting news to share. I&#8217;m beyond thrilled to mention that this blog has been <a href="http://2012.bloggi.es/">nominated for a Bloggie</a> which is a huge (!!!) weblog award. I&#8217;d sure appreciate it if <a href="http://2012.bloggi.es/">you could head on over and vote</a> for Everybody Likes Sandwiches as <strong>Best Canadian Blog</strong>. As well, you can check out a whole host of other awesome blogs that have been nominated.</p>
<p><strong>elsewhere:</strong> Got a hankering for soup? Look no further because the <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2012/02/soup-day-smokey-southwestern-apple-and.html">smokey southwestern apple &amp; squash soup</a> I had last week was so freakin&#8217; tasty!!! (It deserves every. single. exclaimation. point.) You can get the recipe on <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2012/02/soup-day-smokey-southwestern-apple-and.html">Poppytalk</a>.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>cocoa-coconut banana bread</strong><br />
3/4 c sugar<br />
1/2 c vegan margarine<br />
3 ripe bananas, mashed &#8211; about 1 cups worth<br />
1 T rum (or use vanilla extract)<br />
1 c all-purpose flour<br />
3/4 c whole wheat flour<br />
1/4 c cocoa<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/3 c coconut-flavoured yogurt or vegan yogurt or 1/3 c soy/almond/coconut milk* + 1 tsp vinegar<br />
1/2 c chocolate chips<br />
1/4 c walnuts, chopped<br />
1/4 c unsweetened grated coconut</p>
<p>Preheat oven to 350F. Grease loaf pan with margarine &amp; dust with flour. Set aside.</p>
<p>Cream together the sugar and margarine until fluffy. Add in mashed bananas and rum and blend well.</p>
<p>Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.</p>
<p>Pour half of the flour mixture into the wet mixture and stir until combined. Add in the milk or yogurt mixture and combine. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix. Fold in the chocolate chips, coconut &amp; walnuts. Spoon batter (don&#8217;t worry, it will be thick) into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about one hour and 10 minutes.</p>
<p>* If you use coconut milk, don&#8217;t use the stuff from the can &#8211; instead use the carton kind which is more like milk.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>a big slice of autumn: apple &amp; cheddar quick bread</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:49:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I always associate apples as a fall thing, but this year, I got a hold of some early apples from my sour cherry orchard hook-up. So, this late August &#38; early September I was swimming in heritage apple varieties like&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>I always associate apples as a fall thing, but this year, I got a hold of some early apples from my sour cherry orchard hook-up. So, this late August &amp; early September I was swimming in heritage apple varieties like <em>Wealthy</em>, <em>Sunrise</em>, and <em>King</em> apples, along with the more familiar Gala and Mac varities. I love apples so an early apple glut is a welcome surprise.</p>
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<p>I snacked on the crisp and juicy apples for as long as I could, but since I live in a shoebox of an apartment (no cold cellar), I couldn&#8217;t keep them crisp for long. So my delicious crunchy apples had transformed from an eating specimen to a cooking one – perfect for <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2008/11/packing-on-the-pancakes-apple-pancakes-for-two/">apple pancakes</a>, <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/12/old-fashioned-ginger-apple-pandowdy/">ginger apple pandowdy</a>, <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2008/09/best-oatmeal-ever-baked-oatmeal-with-apples/">baked apple oatmeal</a>, but I settled on trying out an apple cheddar quick bread instead. Good choice!</p>
<p>The bread was delicious and flavourful and worked really well as a side for a vegetable stew I had made for supper. But we ate it toasted for breakfast the next morning and might I say it was even better. Toasted cheese and apple bits? I&#8217;m so in.</p>
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<p>The only real trick with this recipe was the baking time. I figured that 35-40 minutes should have been enough, but it wasn&#8217;t. While it looked lovely and golden on the outside, inside it was still gooey. So I baked it for an extra 15-20 minutes and it turned out fine. The recipe below reflects how long I think it should bake for, however, if you are using a larger loaf pan you might want to reduce the baking time.</p>
<p><strong>elsewhere:</strong> Want to see just about the prettiest thing? Click over to <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2011/10/easy-on-eyes-tasty-in-belly-sea-salt.html">Poppytalk</a> where I do a post with a recipe for sea salt caramels with toasted pecans. But that&#8217;s not all! I wrap up the caramels using parchment &amp; washi tape so it makes a super cute gift. Adorbz.</p>
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<blockquote><p><strong>apple &amp; cheddar quick bread</strong><br />
1 3/4 c all-purpose flour<br />
2 1/2 t baking powder<br />
1/2 t salt<br />
3/4 c milk + 2 T<br />
1/3 c canola oil<br />
1 egg<br />
2 T brown sugar<br />
1 c finely diced apples<br />
1 c strong cheddar cheese, grated</p>
<p>3 T cheddar cheese, grated</p>
<p>Preheat oven to 400F. Prep your 8&#215;4 loaf pan* by lightly greasing it with butter and then use a mixture of cornmeal and flour to dust the insides with &#8211; about a spoonful of each should do. Shake out any excess and set aside.</p>
<p>In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk everything together. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the milk, oil, egg and brown sugar until well blended. Pour in the diced apples and stir in the flour mixture. Add in the cheese in 3 handfuls &#8211; stirring between each addition. Dump the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over top of the bread and cook for 10 minutes longer until the cheese melts and the bread is cooked all the way through &#8211; use a wooden skewer in the middle of the loaf to test doneness.</p>
<p>*if your loaf pan is larger, reduce the baking time by 10-15 minutes.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>get ready, thanksgiving is coming up this weekend!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:30:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kickpleat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving in Canada is early and it tends to sneak up on you before you know it. This year is no exception. Before panic sets in, take a deep breath and peek at some of my tried &#38; true Thanksgiving&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanksgiving in Canada is early and it tends to sneak up on you before you know it. This year is no exception. Before panic sets in, take a deep breath and peek at some of my tried &amp; true Thanksgiving favourites. All you need is the turkey, tofurkey or skip the main event and opt for a meal comprised of all these tasty sides.</p>
<p>First up, <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/06/broccoli-crunch-slaw/">broccoli crunch slaw</a>. This is one of the most popular recipes on this blog &amp; for good reason too. It&#8217;s not heavy (thanks to the yogurt in the dressing) and it&#8217;s very festive with the dried cranberries and the crunchy roasted almonds. Even slaw-haters and raw-broccoli naysayers will love this one.</p>
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<p>My mom always made a soup for Thanksgiving and I&#8217;m happy to carry on the tradition. While she would usually make vichyssoise, I tend to think sweet &amp; spicy. I <em>love love love</em> this <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2009/10/sweet-potato-corn-jalapeno-bisque/">sweet potato, corn &amp; jalapeno bisque</a> (which is just a fancy way of saying soup) and despite how easy it is to make, it&#8217;s fancy enough for your frilliest guests. Got more adventurous friends, <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2005/10/thanksgiving/">this spicy African yam &amp; peanut soup</a> is incredible.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2009/10/sweet-potato-corn-jalapeno-bisque/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4693" title="sweet potato, corn &amp; jalapeno bisque" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/soup2.jpg" alt="sweet potato, corn &amp; jalapeno bisque" width="500" height="440" /></a></p>
<p>Who doesn&#8217;t love a <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/10/cranberry-rosemary-apple-sauce/">good cranberry sauce</a>? Apples, cranberries and fresh rosemary co-mingle to make something really wonderful. Tasty with turkey, stuffing and all the fixings &#8211; and also delicious over biscuits and mac and cheese. It&#8217;s utilitarian-ly delicious. <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2005/10/thanksgiving-pt-2/">This cranberry chutney</a> is another delicious alternative.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/10/cranberry-rosemary-apple-sauce/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4692" title="cranberry apple rosemary sauce" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sauce3.jpeg" alt="cranberry apple rosemary sauce" width="500" height="393" /></a></p>
<p>Everyone always finishes their stuffing, right? I personally think it&#8217;s the one thing that everyone loves. I love my mom&#8217;s <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-basics-onion-celery-sage-bread-stuffing/">traditional sage-onion-celery stuffing</a> but I&#8217;ve made it a bit more exciting with the addition of chopped apples and walnuts. A keeper.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-basics-onion-celery-sage-bread-stuffing/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4694" title="my mom's traditional turkey stuffing" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/stuffing.jpg" alt="my mom's traditional turkey stuffing" width="500" height="618" /></a></p>
<p>I can&#8217;t get enough of vegetables on the Thanksgiving table. I was a vegetarian for 10 years and old habits die hard. These braised vegetables are a godsend for busy holidays because they are so simple to prepare. Trust me, <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/08/3149/">these braised turnips, onions and carrots</a> will knock your socks off. Want to braise some more? Try this <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2011/04/team-cabbage-braised-cabbage-with-apples-cumin-seeds/">braised cabbage, cumin and apple dish</a> or give <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/11/cauliflower-carrots-braised-in-milk/">milk-braised cauliflower &amp; carrots</a> a go.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/08/3149/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4695" title="braised turnips, onion, carrots" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/turnip.jpeg" alt="braised turnips, onion, carrots" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Who could argue with a good pumpkin dessert? This <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2009/10/pumpkin-apple-crumb-cake/">pumpkin and apple crumb cake</a> is made for Thanksgiving, though I&#8217;d happily eat it all year round.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2009/10/pumpkin-apple-crumb-cake/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4696" title="pumpkin apple crumb cake" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cake.jpg" alt="pumpkin apple crumb cake" width="500" height="507" /></a></p>
<p>But you can&#8217;t forget pie! Last year I made a fantastic <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/10/apple-sour-cherry-pie-with-crumb-topping/">apple &amp; sour cherry pie with a crumb topping</a>. I still dream about that pie. And if you can&#8217;t forgo pumpkin pie, why not give this retro looking <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2008/10/retro-recipe-pumpkin-chiffon-pie/">pumpkin chiffon dream pie</a> a try!</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/10/apple-sour-cherry-pie-with-crumb-topping/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4697" title="sour cherry apple pie with crumb topping" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pie.jpeg" alt="sour cherry apple pie with crumb topping" width="500" height="373" /></a></p>
<p>Please don&#8217;t forget that after Thanksgiving it&#8217;s not about eating leftover pie for breakfast (though a little slice never hurt anyone). Give yourself a hearty &amp; wholesome breakfast and try this <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/10/pumpkin-spice-steel-cut-oatmeal/">pumpkin spice bowl of steel cut oats</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/10/pumpkin-spice-steel-cut-oatmeal/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4698" title="pumpkin spice steel cut oatmeal" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oatmeal2.jpeg" alt="pumpkin spice steel cut oatmeal" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Now take a deep breath, because now you&#8217;re Thanksgiving day ready. Just remember to breathe and the rest will be easy. Do you have any Thanksgiving favorites? Share them with me in the comments, I&#8217;d love to hear about your own dinner traditions.</p>
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		<title>morning wake up: big batch olive oil granola</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m a believer in a good breakfast. After all, you need something to look forward to when you heave yourself out from under your warm and cozy covers. A mug of hot, steaming coffee and a bowl full of granola&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>I&#8217;m a believer in a good breakfast. After all, you need something to look forward to when you heave yourself out from under your warm and cozy covers. A mug of hot, steaming coffee and a bowl full of granola with a small heap of flopping yogurt alongside is a morning wake up call that I can&#8217;t fight.</p>
<p>As a bit of a granola fiend, I already have <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2009/12/better-than-from-a-bakery-granola/">several</a> <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/05/clumpy-crisp-applesauce-granola/">wonderful</a> <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2008/06/oat-couture-peanut-butter-granola/">recipes</a> <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2009/03/low-fat-granola-with-millet/">already</a> <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2008/05/chocolate-for-breakfast-cocoa-coconut-granola/">on this</a> <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2007/08/pantry-raid/">blog</a>, so I really had to consider what made this olive oil granola different. Well, after my first bowl I was convinced of its greatness and it&#8217;s become my new go-to recipe. Sure this granola doesn&#8217;t clump up like some, but it has all the flavours and textures I crave in a breakfast bowl. Crispy oats, crunchy nuts &amp; seeds, a mild sweetness and a warm spiciness from the cinnamon, ginger &amp; nutmeg. And it doesn&#8217;t call for  a boat-load of oil or sugar.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4664" title="granola unbaked" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/granolasm.jpg" alt="granola unbaked" width="240" height="182" /><a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/granolasm1.jpg" rel="lightbox[4604]"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4665" title="dig into a morning bowl of granola" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/granolasm1.jpg" alt="dig into a morning bowl of granola" width="240" height="182" /></a></p>
<p>But I think the clincher here is that it makes a large batch &#8211; enough to fill my gigantic thrifted screw-top glass jar. It sits out on my counter and waits patiently until morning. After I&#8217;ve poured my coffee, I take out my favorite bowl, fill it halfway with granola and top with my favorite yogurt (a tart greek yogurt or my indulgently rich coconut yogurt from <a href="http://liberteyogourt.com/">Liberté</a>). If I&#8217;m lucky enough to have some fresh soft fruit, it comes along for the ride, but it&#8217;s totally unnecessary.</p>
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<p><strong>elsewhere:</strong> I received another welcoming wake up call this morning when I realized that this blog was listed as one of <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/kitchen/saveurs-favorite-global-food-blogs?cmpid=tw">Saveur magazine&#8217;s 55 Great Global Food Blogs</a>! Thank you Saveur &amp; welcome new visitors! And as usual, every Wednesday, find a new recipe from me over at Poppytalk. Yesterday I posted a super simple recipe made for picnics and brown bag lunches &#8211; <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2011/09/brown-bag-it-zesty-zucchini-orzo-salad.html">zesty zucchini with orzo</a>.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>big batch olive oil granola</strong><br />
<em>(adapted from <a href="http://www.sweetamandine.com/2010/09/i-remember-granola.html">Sweet Amandine</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000001924767,00.html">Jamie Oliver</a>)</em><br />
8 c whole oats (gluten free if you use gluten free oats)<br />
2 c almonds, roughly chopped<br />
1 c pepitas<br />
1 c shredded unsweetened coconut<br />
2 t cinnamon<br />
1 t ground ginger<br />
1/2 t nutmeg, freshly grated<br />
1/3 c olive oil<br />
1/3 c maple syrup<br />
1/3 c brown sugar<br />
1 t sea salt<br />
1 c dried cranberries</p>
<p>Preheat oven to 325F. In your largest bowl, mix together your whole oats, chopped almonds, pepitas, coconut, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.</p>
<p>In a small saucepan, combine the oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, and sea salt and simmer over medium heat until everything is melted.</p>
<p>Pour over oat mixture and toss until well mixed. Dump the mixture into 2 large sheet pans and bake in the middle racks for 25 &#8211; 30 minutes. Keep a close watch and stir mixture occasionally to prevent any burning and to spread that golden glow around. Divide the dried cranberries onto both sheets, stirring them into the mixture and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and let cool. Store in a tightly lidded container.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>me on the radio &amp; other tasty bits</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:48:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kickpleat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A couple weeks ago, I received a phone call from someone at CBC radio. The &#8220;On the Coast&#8221; program hosted by Stephen Quinn was doing a short segment about blackberries and had a few questions for me. A google search&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>A couple weeks ago, I received a phone call from someone at CBC radio. The <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/onthecoast/">&#8220;On the Coast&#8221;</a> program hosted by Stephen Quinn was doing a short segment about blackberries and had a few questions for me. A google search by their researchers revealed that I&#8217;m not only a <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/blogs/hostsandinterviews/2007/08/12/guest-blogger-picking-blackberries-in-vancouver/?id=20424">forager of local blackberries</a> but I&#8217;m a big fan of the fruit. I was asked a few questions and then asked to go to the CBC studio the next day. Needless to say, I was a big bundle of nerves. What if I stumbled or said &#8220;ummmm&#8221; every few seconds? Well, it turned out that the whole thing was really fun and a great experience. And you <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/onthecoast.mp3">can listen to me right here defend this wonderful fruit</a> and hear my nervous giggles! Thanks again to CBC Radio &amp; On the Coast for letting me post this clip here!</p>
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<p>Over at <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com">Poppytalk</a> I&#8217;ve been busy whipping up some fantastic things! On Wednesday I wrote about a <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2011/09/summer-extender-simple-peach-tart.html">super simple &#8211; but totally elegant &#8211; peach tart </a>using the best local fruit. It can easily be made vegan too! And last week I made a <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2011/08/seasonal-shift-fluffy-gluten-free.html">stack of buckwheat pancakes</a> which are gluten-free and totally delicious. Light and fluffy and wholesome? Check!</p>
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		<title>banana espresso chocolate chip bread</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kickpleat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite having eaten only one banana in my entire life (I was nine when my life-long hate started), I do tend to get a bit gooey for banana bread. While my husband might keep the banana brokers in business, he&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>Despite having eaten only one banana in my entire life (I was nine when my life-long hate started), I do tend to get a bit gooey for banana bread. While my husband might keep the banana brokers in business, he often buys more than he can chew at once. The ones he doesn&#8217;t manage to stuff into his maw before they turn brown end up inour freezer where they shrivel, turn black and get baked into banana bread. Not a bad life-cycle, I think. One of the most repeated recipes in my kitchen is <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2006/02/banana-fana-fo-fana/">this wonderful cinnamon and chocolate banana bread</a> but sometimes one needs to shake it up a little.</p>
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<p>This banana bread is a delicious one and it has a wonderful pedigree &#8211; it comes from the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584797215?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thesmalljoys-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1584797215">Baked cookbook</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thesmalljoys-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1584797215" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> which has given my kitchen so much wonderful baked bounty in the past. This recipe is no exception. The original recipe makes muffins but I decided to go with a loaf pan instead. Also, the recipe easily doubles and freezes well in case you want to get all your baking done at once.</p>
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<p>Chocolate and espresso? Oh yeah! This is a great banana bread to wake up to in the morning as it pairs so nicely with a good hot coffee. If you are a walnut-hater (and a surprising amount of you are), then just replace the walnuts with more chocolate chips and you can&#8217;t go wrong.</p>
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<blockquote><p><strong>banana espresso chocolate chip bread</strong><br />
<em> (adapted from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584797215?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thesmalljoys-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1584797215">Baked: New Frontiers in Baking</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thesmalljoys-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1584797215" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" />)</em><br />
1 1/2 c mashed, ripe bananas (about 4)<br />
1/4 c sugar<br />
1/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed<br />
1/2 c unsalted butter, melted<br />
1/4 c milk<br />
1 large egg<br />
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour<br />
1 1/2 t instant espresso powder<br />
1 1/2 t baking soda<br />
1 t salt<br />
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips<br />
1/2 c walnuts, roughly chopped</p>
<p>Preheat oven to 350F. Butter and flour one loaf tin and set aside.</p>
<p>In a large bowl, mix together the bananas, sugars, butter, milk and egg. In another bowl, combine the flour, espresso powder, baking soda and salt. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips &amp; walnuts.</p>
<p>Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool in a pan for 15 minutes and then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>runny egg on a pita</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kickpleat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This isn&#8217;t so much a recipe as a suggestion. Sometimes life is hard and cupboards are bare. Sometimes you&#8217;re so tired from work that you just want something that tastes great without a lot of fuss. If that sounds like&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>This isn&#8217;t so much a recipe as a suggestion. Sometimes life is hard and cupboards are bare. Sometimes you&#8217;re so tired from work that you just want something that tastes great without a lot of fuss. If that sounds like a day/week/month you&#8217;ve recently lived, then this is the breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack idea for you.</p>
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<p>We ate these for a late weekday breakfast recently and it was such a treat. I used a jarred marinara sauce to keep it simple and instead of drowning the pita in cheese, I used a good manchego to bring the flavour without the grease and ooze. If you wanted to serve this for dinner, a nice arugula salad would be a perfect accompaniment.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>runny egg on a pita</strong><br />
1 pita<br />
2 T marinara sauce<br />
1 t butter<br />
1 egg<br />
1 t grated manchego cheese</p>
<p>Turn on the broiler in your oven. Spread marinara sauce over pita bread and place on a baking sheet. Place it under the broiler to lightly toast the pita and warm the sauce &#8211; about 3-5 minutes should be good.</p>
<p>In a small frying pan, melt butter and fry an egg over med-high heat until the sides get crispy and the whites somewhat set. Do not flip. Remove the pita from the oven and slide the egg on top and cover with grated cheese. Broil for 1-3 minutes depending how soft you like your egg &amp; until cheese melts.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>tasting memories: maple walnut buckwheat scones</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kickpleat</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve always felt a bit of a bias against buckwheat. Buckwheat was cute, but I was head over heals in love with Alfalfa. Then one day my dad brought home some fresh honey comb from the farmer&#8217;s market and I&#8230;]]></description>
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<p>I&#8217;ve always felt a bit of a bias against buckwheat. Buckwheat was cute, but I was head over heals in love with Alfalfa. Then one day my dad brought home some fresh honey comb from the farmer&#8217;s market and I was completely absorbed with this new uber-sweet treat. The combination of the chewy wax and gooey honey along with all those cute little hexagons was so new and exciting. But along side the tray of honeycomb, my dad slipped in a tub of his favorite honey – buckwheat. Well, if he had a favorite honey I was sure it was going to be my favorite too. Oh to be six years old and eager to please! Let&#8217;s just be polite and say that buckwheat honey is an acquired taste. Very acquired.</p>
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<p>Ever since that buckwheat honey incident, I steered clear of anything buckwheat related (well, except for <em>The Lil&#8217; Rascals</em> on Saturday morning television). I passed up diner buckwheat pancakes because just the idea brought back some awful taste memories. But then a bag of buckwheat flour &#8211; by way of a moving neighbour &#8211; found its way into my cupboard. And I was curious. I had spied some buckwheat cookies over at <a href="http://orangette.blogspot.com/2007/12/cookie-baking-part.html">Orangette</a> and then another recipe popped up at <a href="http://foodloveswriting.com/2011/04/13/buckwheat-chocolate-chip-cookies/">Food Loves Writing</a> and I was more than intrigued. Hmm, maybe it was time to give buckwheat another shot.</p>
<p>So I did a bit of research and it turns out buckwheat isn&#8217;t related to wheat at all but is more of a cereal, which means it&#8217;s gluten-free. As for the honey, well, buckwheat honey is still gross. But the flour certainly isn&#8217;t. I tried it out using my <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2007/03/the-plain-simple-truth/">standard pancake recipe</a> and it passed with flying colours! And while cookies seemed like a good choice, it was a weekend morning and I wanted to bake up some scones for breakfast. That buckwheat bag was staring me in the face and so I went with it. Maple and walnut seemed like a good compliment to the heady buckwheat and it was. The scones were delicate and not too sweet and were so nice eaten warm and smeared with cold butter and a thick layer of sour cherry jam. Buckwheat, you&#8217;re not so bad after all!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4089" title="buckwheat maple walnut scones" src="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/scones3-500x390.jpg" alt="buckwheat maple walnut scones" width="500" height="390" /></p>
<p><strong>elsewhere: </strong>Looking for an easy brunch or dinner idea? How about a crustless quiche? Over at <a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2011/04/no-crust-required-crustless-broccoli.html">Poppytalk</a> I make a broccoli and feta version without bothering with crust. Perfect!</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>maple walnut buckwheat scones</strong><br />
2 c buckwheat flour<br />
2 t baking powder<br />
½ t salt<br />
1/4 c cold butter, cubed<br />
1/2 c milk + 1 t vinegar<br />
1 t maple extract<br />
1 egg<br />
2 T pure maple syrup<br />
3 T chopped walnuts<br />
1 T raw sugar, optional</p>
<p>Preheat oven to 425F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add in the butter and use your hands to work it into the flour until you&#8217;ve got oat-shaped bits spread throughout the mixture.</p>
<p>In a separate bowl, combine the milk and vinegar, along with the egg. Stir well until mixed. Pour all but a tablespoon into the flour along with the maple syrup and extract, and walnuts. Stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.</p>
<p>Sprinkle a clean work surface with a bit of flour and turn out the dough, kneading for no more than 12 times. Pat dough into a round shape, flattening it with your palms to 1/2 inch thick and cut into 8 wedges. Place on a baking sheet covered with a Silpat or parchment and brush over the leftover milk/egg mixture. Sprinkle with raw sugar, if desired. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack and eat warm or cold.</p></blockquote>
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