Julie\'s Crumbs Blog

This traditional Easter treat that originated in England has been around for hundreds of years. And I hate to admit it, but until now I’d never eaten one and certainly never baked one. But I’ve come to love these spiced, soft yeast bread buns studded with dry fruit and citrus peel. And I believe you will, too. I took my … Read More

Did you know that Friday, February 22, is National Banana Bread Day?? I didn’t either. I don’t have a clue who came up with this unheralded day of recognition, but we never really need an excuse to whip up a loaf of this delicious bread. I’m calling this recipe the Chunky Monkey, because I’m adding toasted chopped walnuts and dark … Read More

I’ve been making biscuits for over 50 years. Gosh, that makes me feel old! But this week I tried a new recipe that creates a flaky biscuit. And for those who came here just for the recipe, here’s the link: https://sugarspunrun.com/easy-homemade-biscuits/ For me, biscuits are all about heritage. My Mountain South roots revolve around faith, family, and food. Whether it’s … Read More

Ring in the New Year with this delicious but easy-to-prepare punch. The recipe is super simple and you can modify it to suit your taste. Want the kids to enjoy it but not bounce off the walls? Use decaf instant coffee instead. Want to make something the adults will enjoy? Add your favorite potent potable. Want a more intense coffee … Read More

Christmas time is here! And these little cuties are super fun and great to do with the kids. The ideas are fairly self-explanatory, but if you want specifics on what tips are used, etc. , follow these links: Reindeer, Melting Snowman, Santa Hat, Christmas Tree, Wreath, Tri-Color. To make these treats even easier, you can pop down to your local … Read More

Halloween Pumpkin Roll For a spooktacular dessert, spin a Thanksgiving favorite into a frightful Halloween treat by baking a spider web design into the rolled cake. Use this Pumpkin Roll recipe to make your batter. Take 1/2 cup of the batter and stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons of dark cocoa powder (or regular cocoa powder if that’s all you have). … Read More

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes Preheat oven to 350F and line a 12-muffin tin pan with cupcake liners. To make the crusts, stir together in a small bowl: 1 cup of crumbs from crushed ginger snaps 4 teaspoons sugar 4 tablespoons melted butter Once combined, put a heaping tablespoon of mixture into each muffin cup liner and press down to compress. (I … Read More

With the beginning of fall just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to revisit one of my favorite autumn desserts. Find the full recipe here: Apple Crisp.

Who wants to turn on the oven when you want a fabulous summer dessert? These easy no-bakes are so light and delicious and they come together in a jiffy. Instead of the oven, you put them in the fridge or the freezer. And the flavor and ingredient options are endless. Here are recipe links to two I made: Pina Colada … Read More

While hiking down Unaka Mtn last weekend, I got the inspiration for this month’s Daytime Tri-Cities segment: Trail Bars and Energy Bites. I love spending time in the woods, hiking the AT, and enjoying the beauty of creation. But all that up and down with a pack on your back burns up some calories. Why settle for ho-hum boring when … Read More