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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Yep, it’s the last of the rhubarb. I promise. At least in our house.And, it might just be the last of the fresh berries for a while.I’m mourning all ready.Come back to me, summer. If you can still find these delicate bursts of color and joy, bake this bread. It’s tart, it’s tangy, it’s savory,…
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It’s simple, really. A little homemade strawberry jam – whisked into a traditional Artisan Bread recipe. Served piping hot, with a whole lot of lemon zest whipped butter. Yum. Delicious. Exquisite. Somewhat evil…you just can’t stop. But, heavenly nonetheless. Strawberry Artisan Bread: Easy Artisan Bread 1 cup Quick Strawberry Jam 6 Tbs. butter, room temperature…
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One the weekend at The Cabin with friends, I was challenged, once again, to create a “new” type of bread. I’m always up for a challenge, as you know. I LOVE competition…and I LOVE checking items off the list and designating items as “mission accomplished.” I suppose you may surmise that I simply love winning!…
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I can’t help it. I just keep baking bread. …and baking and baking and baking…
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Yes, I’m still rather obsessed with the concept of rustic, artisan bread. Baking the bread, and serving it fresh, warm out of the oven, slathered in melty golden butter is one of my very favorite things to do these days. I can’t get enough of it. Don’t you wish you were a neighbor or a…
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“This 5-minute artisan bread recipe is truly revolutionary.” Like so many rustic bread recipes, this easy artisan bread relies on pantry staples—just all-purpose flour, yeast, salt, and water. The trick lies in not kneading the dough but instead mixing the dough in bulk, stashing it in the fridge, and then forgetting about it until the craving for freshly baked bread…
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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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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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