Scones...

...because it's the holidays! I know, I know--scones are not typically healthy, as they are made with heavy cream or butter or both. I used half and half to cut out some of the saturated fat, and the recipe did not call for butter, so I hoped that made up for the fact that I was indulging.

The reason: a holiday party at work for me and the other dietitians. I wanted to stray from my comfort zone and--gulp--bake. And I have to tell you, I quite enjoyed the endeavour. My apartment was filled with the aroma of chives and cheese, and I feel proud of such an accomplishment. Although now my winter coat and comforter smell like food, and likely will for a while.

Naturally, since I don't usually bake, I was not about to create an original scone recipe. I don't think I have the talent for that...yet. For my first scone experience, I used the recipe below:

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cheddar-Chive-Scones-103680

And here's how they turned out:



The scones were tender and chewy, and were of course best straight from the oven. They were perfectly salty, and the sharpess of the cheddar cheese melded well with the mild sweetness of the chives. This is definitely a recipe I will use again to impress both myself and others, and I have a feeling I won't be able to wait till next year's Christmas party to make them again.