Guest Feature: California Carrot Cake Muffins

There’s no turning back now. What’s done is done. The seeds have been planted! After much discussion about the ideal time to plant carrot seeds last winter, Make and Taste Founder Nicole and I agreed upon March 2017 to launch our gardening experiment. There is an old, but fitting French idiom that sums up these

Growing A Beginner Vegetable Garden: Part 1

I’m taking on a new challenge with my toddler, growing a beginner vegetable garden.  Ok, lets be realistic, we are going to attempt to grow carrots.  Orange, White and Purple carrots that he picked out at the local seed store.  This seed store was the best source for seeds that I’ve located in my area.

Connecticut Feature: Grace and Hazel make Whole-Wheat Carrot Applesauce Muffins

Ok, so you can’t feed your kids cupcakes every day. But, what’s the difference between a cupcake and a muffin? As far as I’m concerned, sugar and frosting. As far as my kids are concerned- not a whole lot! And how about adding some good ingredients like whole wheat flour, honey, carrots and applesauce? Yes,