Easy Peasy Biscotti!

Welcome to "Baking Biscotti 101". I will be your instructor.

First lesson: Repeat after me "If Elaine can make it, anyone can." Isn't that encouraging?

Now, for the recipe:

Cranberry Biscotti

2 1/4 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

2 eggs + 2 egg whites

1 Tbs vanilla extract

1 6 oz package Craisins

1/4 cup sliced almonds

Preheat oven to 325. Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together eggs, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Add to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist. Add dried cranberries and almonds. Mix thoroughly.

On a floured surface, divide batter in half and pat each half into a log approximately 14 inches long. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack.

Reduce oven to 300. Cut biscotti into 1/2 inch slices. Stand upright on cookie sheet and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Let cool and store in a loosely covered container. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.

This is especially easy to make if you have a stand mixer. I use it to whisk the eggs and vanilla. Then add the dry ingredients. Finish by adding the Craisins and almonds. I have a confession to make. I'm in love with my KitchenAid mixer. Seriously, in love. I bought mine in black to make me look slimmer.



Here are some photos of the different steps. You cannot go wrong with this recipe. It must have been humid today because the dough came out wetter than usual and spread out more. Never fear. I just ignored that fact, and kept going. Just be aware that you will need a lot of flour for your floured surface if the dough is sticky. This will not affect the taste!

I hope you give this recipe a try. It makes a great holiday gift!


I have a confession to make. I didn't want to make tea or coffee just for the last photo, so I used...okay, this will gross you out...prune juice with a little milk. How disgusting is that? Now don't go back and look at it!

Thank you to Susan from Between Naps On The Porch for hosting Metamorphosis Monday.

Joining Debbiedoos Newbie Party, too!

Be sure to check out my sister's blog at Robin Flies South...

I would love it if you became a follower! Sometimes my "follow" button does

a disappearing act. If it does, I hope you come back and try again!

It's time for me to check out the other blogs!

A Stylish Cure!

I've been sick for the last three days. I kept waiting for my energy to return, so I could dive head first into another tablescape. But, I would look at my stack of dishes and just sigh. I didn't want to skip a week, so I went with how I feel.

In an attempt to cheer myself up, I put together a trayscape.

I tried both a red apple and a green one. I love the pop of color of the green one.

The plate and matching bowl and cup came from Ross, but weren't purchased at the same time.

If I really love something, I will patiently wait for pieces to come available.

This very special teapot is part of a set made for me at the time of my first wedding by my

parent's next door neighbor. Let's see...that makes it...uh, very old. It has amazing detail. 

The handle has a hand!

A little bit creepy. This side shows flying women chasing a man on a horse! I have no idea what that is about!

Here is the napkin ring from my fall table. I chose an ivory napkin to match the teapot.

Keeping with the season (though we got more snow today) I put together an arrangement of silk leaves,

fall flowers and berries. I bought this vase years ago at Goodwill, but have never used it.

I guess I was waiting for today.

I am always looking for trays and this one caught my eye for it's elegance and warm colors.

Ordinarily, I would not decorate with food, but I was in need of some chicken soup.

Let's face it, it's a little late for an apple a day to keep the doctor away.

So, my cure for everything is chocolate.

A few more shots. No candles--fire and cold medicine don't mix!

So, thank you for paying me a visit today. It's better than chicken soup!

And, next week, I promise a happy festive tablescape!

Please take a moment to visit my sister for a Florida fall table at Robin Flies South...

I will be joining Between Naps On The Porch for Tablescape Thursday!

Thank you, Susan, for hosting another fun blog party!


I would love to get new followers! I might be a little slow
visiting all your tablescapes this week, but I'll be there!