So, I don’t have “baker’s block,” but I definitely have “writer’s block.” In fact, I’m baking up a storm these days – which is somewhat odd for summer. But, with all these delicious goodies coming out my ears (or my kitchen) I have not yet found the inspiration to write. Thus, recipes only for now:…
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Happy May Day!We shall bake some spring bread for the occasion right?Spring falls between winter and summer – fennel is more of a winter seed and cherry is surely a summer fruit. So, for spring, we will amalgamate the two into a loaf of deliciousness: Toasted Fennel Cherry Bread. Toasted Fennel Cherry Bread 1 1/4…
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I feel like it’s been kind of a while since I baked some bread other than sourdough. Maybe not – However wonderful the sourdough recipe is, I still crave the crust and aroma of simple artisanal bread…and always Meyer Lemons. Oh, and I’m also sort of on this Salted Caramel Sauce kick lately. So, enjoy!…
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Not that you have a whole lot of Thanksgiving turkey leftover hanging around in your fridge at this point (I sure hope you don’t), but maybe you have some in the freezer or just feel like creating the best turkey sandwich of your life? Who knows. But, with homemade artisan bread and smoked turkey with…
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Homemade bread for the holidays is a must – particularly when it takes the shape of a Christmas wreath! The subtle sweetness of dried cranberries, the savory goodness and aromatic essence of toasted caraway seeds, and a hint of rough rye make this bread not only beautiful, but totally delicious! Cranberry Caraway Rye Wreath 1…
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After delivering some perfected Ancient Sourdough to the neighbors across the hall, and having received kudos in return, I felt as though I needed to step up my game and deliver once again. Rather than strictly sourdough, I surprised them, along with two other friends, with little loaves of Apricot Almond Artisanal Bread. Apricot Almond…
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Remember how intimated I was to bake bread, craft homemade pie crust, and create fresh pasta for so many years? And, remember how much I’ve grown and now all three glutenous delights are my favorite things to make? Well, I have one more confession. Sourdough scares me to death! Even now, after tackling the starter…
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I have fond memories of many of my mother’s cooking creations growing up. Homemade granola, homemade eggnog, homemade soup, NY Spaghetti Pie, Monster Bread, and the list goes on… Today, I give tribute to Mom via her recipe for Dilly Bread. It’s been a lifelong favorite to bake, consume, and gift to friends. I’ll continue…
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Yes, I’ve been baking bread AGAIN. I just can’t stop. It’s just like pie and cake – I simply adore it. I love the process…the waiting…the meditation…the aroma…and of course, the taste. My very favorite part of baking bread, though, is the gifting of the treasure to those near and dear to my heart. This…
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The time has come to bake some fresh artisanal bread again. It seems as though that “time” could occur on a daily basis, but it’s been just a few weeks in our household. I knew I wanted to bake a loaf of bread, spotted and scented with poppyseed. But this time I didn’t want to…
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