Monday, November 3, 2008

See...I really did those TWDs.


I was just too busy and sick at the time to tell you about them. Here's a quick flashback on the biscotti and muffins.

Gretchen chose the Lenox Almond Biscotti. This is the second time I've made this biscotti. I love making biscotti. I think it's because there are a million ways to make them and I was so surprised at how easy it was. I kept these simple for lack of time, and ingredients. Just the basic almond, corn meal, and some chocolate chips. I didn't stand them vertically like soldiers, but next time I'm going to try that technique to make them crunchier. They were perfect for munching on while us girls were getting ready before my brother's wedding.


Biscotti log pre Bake #1


Biscotti log pre Bake #2


And this very bad picture of one little lone biscotti was all that was left after my roommate and I enjoyed the leftovers the next couple of mornings.


The next TWD was the pumpkin muffins hosted by Kelly. I love pumpkin, but since I've been sick I haven't been able to stomach the thought of pumpkin baked goods for some reason. Which is very, very sad. I made them for my co-workers and used it as an opportunity to use my new silicone scone pan I got for my birthday. As a result I got muffins masquerading as scones. My boss loved them and said they were the perfect muffins because they were just like muffin tops only, which is always the best part. I used golden raisins and dried cherries, but I think next time I would use cherries or cranberries, and zero raisins.


Muffins dressed up as scones. Just in time for Halloween!
See, I'm not a TWD blogging slacker, after all!

2 comments:

Bungalow Barbara said...

They look good!

Nancy/n.o.e said...

That is the coolest muffin/scone pan. I love baking in silicone, I must admit. Glad the muffins were a hit and I hope you get/got over your pumpkin aversion.
Nancy