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The Ladies Tea--who hasn't been to one? And what is more quintessential to The Ladies Tea than scones? (an apology to our quilters in Great Britain. This is the Americanized version of all things tea and scones...)

Many years ago, before I began my quest to live a healthier life, I was the best scone maker in our county. Well, at least in my own mind, I was the best scone maker in our county. Nevertheless, every year, as The Ladies Tea approached, I was asked to make my scones. 

The original scone recipe called for white flour and cream. It was a simple and clever way to make scones. The cream served as both the fat and the liquid in the recipe. They were oh, so delicious, but they weren't exactly what you would find on a healthy recipe site. So I began experimenting. I came up with a version that used whole wheat flour, added some flax for good measure, and used yogurt and almond milk as the liquid in the recipe. To me, the real secret to good, healthier scones is to add as much fruit as possible. Here's a link to that recipe for "Debby's Best New Blueberry Scones."

A few years later, and I wanted to take off a few more pounds, so I started trying to pare down my favorite recipes. I want to enjoy a breakfast treat with a minimum of calories. I came up with my "Bare Bones Scones." Most mornings, these are still what I start my day with. Again, fill them with fruit, and they are delicious. All the scones keep great in the freezer. I wrap them in tin foil, so all I have to do in the morning is to take one out, place it on its tin foil sheet, and put in the toaster oven for a bit. They're ready to go by the time I get my coffee made. If you haven't noticed already, even though I love to cook, I am all about saving time. I truly do like spending more time in the studio and less time in the kitchen!