I sold shoes at a Tulsa department store to put myself through college. In a good, fast week, I might have taken home $100. In a normal week however, with more limited hours and fewer shoppers, I’d net about $57 at minimum wage. On payday, I’d spend about $2 at the gas station. That is [...]
Archive for the 'Breakfast/Brunch' Category
May 28 2010
Carrot Cake Scones
I’ve been good for a while. Well, sort of – unless you count the brisket and the baby back ribs. Other than those things, well, and last weekend’s rhubarb pie and lemon chess – oh, and the potato salad – I’ve really tried to focus on lighter things. Really. I blew it with these tasty [...]
April 18 2010
Spicy Cheddar Black Pepper Biscuits
My friend and fellow blogger Stacey is the self-proclaimed Queen of Tarts. Visit her blog and you’ll find, at last count, 18 tart/galette/crostata recipes. You’ll be inspired to try many of her other imaginative recipes. Check out the Alsatian Tarte Flambée (it’s a dish, not a saucy dancer aflame). Quite a few of her unique [...]
April 11 2010
Cinnamon Sugar Duffins
There’s a bake shop in town that hawks these “duffins” as a specialty. A duffin is a cross between a, duh, muffin and a doughnut. You probably figured that out since you’re such smart people. Cinnamon Sugar is the big seller, I’m told. Likewise, the chocolate variety flies off the shelves. I’ll admit to having [...]
