Courtesy of  Stephen Block: www.kitchenproject.com

Steven says, “Stollen is nice because it is not too sweet, and has a nice soft buttery texture with hints of lemon and candied orange, toasted almonds, and wine soaked raisins and currants.”

 

This sweet, moist corn bread has a delicate aroma paired with the grainy texture of the cornmeal. Utterly divine served piping hot with sweet butter and maple syrup, toasted with honey or jam, or for sopping up stews or barbecue.

 Living on the Central California Coast I almost feel guilty because of  the magnificent produce we have year ’round. This is especially true when the artichokes,  asparagus and fresh garlic start appearing in the markets in late March — the harbingers of spring. The strawberries aren’t quite ready but they’ll follow soon; by May the farmer’s markets are

Courtesy of Chef Stephany Buswell

(My favorite Sunday morning breakfast that I’m sharing just because it’s soooo good!)

Courtesy of  Marcy Goldman, www.betterbaking.com

Flecks of vanilla bean and vanilla extract both enhance these flaky scones. Rolling the scones on sugar, rather than flour, accounts for their flaky pastry. Kosher salt is more subtle tasting than sea salt and is recommended.