After relishing in the sweet, refreshing delight of a Mint Mojito on my back porch at the end of this summer, I decided to delve into the deliciousness of a mint mojito crusty bread. Mint Mojito Artisanal Bread 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups warm water…
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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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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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So, I consistently have this problem of overfilling my quick bread pans just before baking, resulting in an ooey gooey stick mess, often with a whole lot of smoke, wafting from the oven. This is unfortunate for a variety of reasons: I detest messes – I like everything to be supremely clean, including my oven…
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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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I got to thinking about how mesmerizing the combination of a good bourbon is with sweet. You, bourbon “scented” baked goods? They are delicious. I thought about making something similar, yet a little more savory and smoky. And, something that will be inviting to anyone and everyone.
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