I’ve been baking again. Baking BREAD again. This time, the artisan in me allowed for a touch of lemon, a handful of rosemary, and a giant scoop of chopped figs to rise among the dough. It was great ~ especially slathered with some lemon honey butter! Lemon Rosemary Fig Artisanal Bread 1 1/4 cup warm…
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I’ve been traveling a lot lately. And, not that traveling isn’t in itself indulgent, one of my very favorite “indulgences” to which to treat myself while in the midst of strange hotel surroundings, is to cozy up in bed (under the warm covers, of course), delight in a giant snack, and fall asleep watching cable…
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So I hear from “The Connoisseur” himself that in order for a sandwich to truly be perfect, the ratio of bread to filling (in this case – and in most cases-, meat) needs to be correct. Apparently this is essential – and becomes exceptionally necessary when crafting and then consuming a Reuben sandwich.
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Once discovered, completely captivated. I just had to try out All-Clad’s triply stainless steel roasting pan. I had to. And luckily, I was gifted with the opportunity.
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Yes, I made bread again. Remember, I never attend a party or arrive at another’s home empty handed. So, really, I just had to… But this time it was different.
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I can’t help it. I just keep baking bread. …and baking and baking and baking…
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Growing up, Sloppy Joes were a family favorite. We camped all summer long, whether it be in the pop-up trailer towed behind the car, all across the mountains of Colorado, or sitting in front of the campfire at the family cabin, our hands were messy and our mouths stained red from the sloppy goodness. Oh…
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I originally baked this bread on a whim for my hubby on one tired afternoon – as a special treat for him. By the time he arrived home from work, the lights were dimmed, the darkness had taken over for dusk, and he was ready to be “done” for the day. However, he simply couldn’t…
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I have literally become obsessed. Ever since I discovered the ease and absolute nirvana of freshly baked, crusty artisan bread, I’ve gone crazy. I long to bake it just about every day. In fact, I’m considering quitting my day job just to become a bread baker. Wait, who am I kidding…this is my day job!…
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The bread was beautiful. Perfect. Flawless. Impeccable. Ideal. Mastered. Utopian. Immaculate. Honed. Polished. Optimal. Exact. Brilliant. Delicious. I simply had to proliferate, profitize, multiplicate, and manufacture more. She said she loved currants ~ So this time, a little allspice, a touch of honey, a handful of currants, and a whole lot more love… Another version…
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