It seems as though it’s always time to bake more bread in our house. You see, I’m a nervous baker – anxious baker – stress baker… When I’m bored, I bake. Too bad for the recipients of my compulsive habit. Today, I delivered downstairs, a piping hot loaf of Black Cherry White Chocolate Chip Artisanal…
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Well, I did it again. I accidentally baked bread. At least I didn’t accidentally buy anything this time, right? I was driving home from a lovely lunch with my dad – we have a dedicated lunch date once a month – yes, I’m a Daddy’s Girl. And, I just felt the need – the URGE-…
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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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In preparation for the Winter Squash Extravaganza cooking class I was scheduled to teach a few weeks ago, I decided it would be important to treat my guests to a little winter squash yumminess while sipping wine and listening to my endless enthusiasm regarding the sweet little seasonal squashes. With no menu or agenda, other…
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I had another one of those days when I simply felt compelled to cook – to bake – to create something in the kitchen. Mint Lemonade Bread. As we made our way home from a golfing adventure, something completely out of the ordinary for us, I daydreamed about what sort of goodness I could craft…
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Sometimes you really just need some peanut butter (or almond butter) and chocolate, and you need it in the form of fresh, warm, artisanal bread! Nothing too sweet. Nothing too intense. Just right, Goldilocks. Chocolate Almond Butter Bread 1 cup warm water 2 Tbs. raw sugar 1 1/2 tsp. dry active yeast 3 1/4 cups…
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Most people like potato chips, right? The kind with ruffles and ridges. A lot of people like pickles too. They are both salty, crispy, and often tangy. I’m a big fan of dill pickles, myself. Which is an odd fact, mostly because I despise the flavor of dill. But, for some strange reason, when those…
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I adore my darling, Valerie and I revere her marvelous masterpieces in the kitchen. We often cook together, but there are so many times she crafts and creates utterly amazing indulgences all on her own. Her prestidigitation, on this occasion, resulted in some mighty wood Banana Walnut Bread. Mighty Good. Drooling in envy, I “borrowed”…
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What do you do when your bestie surprises you with a proofing bowl delivered to your front door? You bake bread, of course. Aromatic rosemary and sweet balsamic bread, in this case. I’m so spoiled. Rosemary Balsamic Artisanal Bread 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast 1 1/2 tsp. sugar 1…
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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Artisanal Bread How can you go through an entire fall season without creating something in the pumpkin spice category? I can’t. And, I don’t think we can go very long without something in the form of chocolate in our house either. Yum! Add a touch of cinnamon, a dash of cloves,…
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