It’s like a poppyseed bagel with freshly whipped strawberry cream cheese, but without the mess of the constantly escaping poppyseeds and strawberry schmear. You’ll love it! Vanilla Strawberry Cream Cheese Poppyseed Bread Vanilla Strawberry Cream Cheese Poppyseed Bread 1 pkg dry yeast (dissolved in 1 cup warm water)1 cup strawberry cream cheese, warmed1 cup powdered…
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Linene, one of my favorite people on the face of the earth, came over and shared that she had tasted and purchased an amazing Green Chile Cheddar Bread at the local farmer’s market.What a great idea, I thought.Thus, I can thank Linene for the inspiration to this outstandingly delicious, spicy, and satisfying Green Chile Cheddar…
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Not to that Stay at Home Sourdough bread wasn’t absolutely amazing, but I feel like I need a little time to “Ashley-ify” borrowed and gifted recipes.I think I’ve had the time now for the sourdough.It’s complete. It’s perfect. It’s soft. It’s tangy. And, it’s sour.This time, it’s laced with a ripple of savory basil pesto!…
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Well, sometimes ugly IS beautiful – or at leasts tastes beautiful.I had the best intentions in mind: a flavorful and aromatic olive tapenade wrapped inside a chewy and fragrant freshly baked loaf of sourdough.It truly did “work,” but the visual wasn’t as spectacular as I’d hoped.You give it a try – and let me know…
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I honestly cannot think of one person who does not love both the aroma and the taste of freshly baked bread.It just might be inhuman – right?Piggybacking on my winning Easy Artisan Bread recipe, I simply added a little chive and a little lemon juice – could life get any better? Maybe not today! Lemon…
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It’s not often that I’m unwilling to accept a challenge or a suggestion in the kitchen. Well, let me rephrase that – IF I have a plan – don’t even try to “suggest” something different. I’m in my zone, my spot, my head, and my spirit. What I’m doing is mine – it’s either my…
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My mom has always been such a great cook. SUCH a great cook. I learned all that I know from her – the creativity, the love, the devotion, and the fact that recipes should serve only as guidelines, but never followed. (To this day, neither of us have ever followed a recipe – it’s impossible…
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Friend. Family. Foe. (In this case, new neighbors).We could all use a little feasting on fresh artisan bread (and a bottle of red wine).This time the bread comes spiked with a zesty olive tapenade.And, a side of black pepper Bellavitano cheese. Yum! Enjoy. Olive Tapenade Artisan Bread 1 recipe Easy Artisan Bread1 cup Tapeschetta +…
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“I really like to bake bread,” I told her.“You do? Really? I love bread!!! I used to work at an Italian deli and they made the BEST homemade bread. It had olives in it. It was so good. I loved it!” “Oh, so you like olives?”“Yes, I love them.”“Do you like GREEN olives?”“Yes.”“Do you like…
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My best friend, Valerie, is truly amazing.She’s astonishingly brilliant, incredibly talented, beautiful in every way, and generous beyond belief. She’s my Valerie.And, she has bees. Yes, she has a swarm of bees in her yard.And, chickens. A brood of hens. – She cares for them so much, her babies.Of course she has Max and Gus…
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