Bakes – This Real Journey

Sourdough Ginger + Oat Bars

This lovely little recipe is one of those wonders that comes from just giving something a try. I like to mix sourdough starter with rolled oats to do a number of things, whether turning them into my sourdough breakfast cookies, granola, or some kind of snack bar. This bar is like a cross between aContinue reading “Sourdough Ginger + Oat Bars”

Harvest Loaf

Growing up, my mom would make this all throughout the fall—I can remember eating it for breakfast, for a snack, for dessert . . . basically, I ate it all the time. Moist, spicy pumpkin bread with rich, creamy chocolate chips . . . as I think back I can imagine my teeth sinking in,Continue reading “Harvest Loaf”

Peach Einkorn Muffins

August and September mean one thing in Colorado: peach season. The sunny Western slope of the Rockies creates the perfect microclimate for ripening these blushing orbs of sunlight. My husband and I bought a 20-lb. box. 10 lbs. each, yeah? The thing about peach season is that it’s quite short, and it only comes roundContinue reading “Peach Einkorn Muffins”

Peanut Butter Cup Muffins

Oddly enough—actually, perhaps quite understandably—these muffins came together on a whim. My husband and I were sitting around after dinner, wondering what to do . . . he mentioned the desire for a sort of snack that would resemble a peanut butter cup. We make most of our snacks from scratch at home, so afterContinue reading “Peanut Butter Cup Muffins”

Blueberry + Pecan Scones

In my mind, there are two kinds of scones. Proper English scones, which are slathered in (proper) clotted cream and jam, and then everything else. This scone falls into the latter category, and is what I like to call an “all-inclusive” scone. Meaning, it carries all its “extra” inside it. No toppings or accoutrements required.Continue reading “Blueberry + Pecan Scones”

Savory Breakfast Cake

This little marvel is one I’m quite proud of, I must say. It’s not quite like anything else I’ve tasted⁠—think of a cross between a quiche and what you would think of as cake, only savory. If you’ve seen my recipe for Sourdough Breakfast Cookies, you may already know of my delight that is bakingContinue reading “Savory Breakfast Cake”

Sneaky Sourdough Breakfast Cookies

These breakfast cookies were born out of a desire to make one of my favorite ordinary-occasion desserts into a nourishing snack that could be eaten any time of the day. They feature sourdough-soaked oats, chocolate chips, pecans, dried cranberries, and—here’s the sneaky part—lentils. Yes. Red lentils. If you’re newer to baking with legumes, let meContinue reading “Sneaky Sourdough Breakfast Cookies”