English Muffins

A griddled yeast bread, the English Muffin is a small, round, flat yeast-leavened bread which is commonly sliced horizontally, toasted, and buttered. Their infamous nooks and crannies perfectly cradle butter, jams, and marmalades.  Remember to always use a fork to split your muffins in order to get those wonderful nooks and crannies.  The result will … Read more

Scandinavian Almond Cookies

One of my favorite old world cookies – Scandinavian Almond Cookies.  These appear on my Christmas tray every year and are loved by everyone.  This recipe comes from an old Better Homes and Gardens magazine.   The recipe was passed down from a BH&G editor’s Norweigan grandmother.  When I serve Scandinavian Almond Cookies, I always … Read more