I’ve gotta say it: holidays centered around unhealthy food really drive me crazy. I hate that Halloween is all about candy, and the sugary junk meant to say “I love you” is running rampant right now. With Owen’s food allergies and sensitivities, it’s hard going to playgroups, get-togethers, even school without running into foods he […]
Today, we are going to use a slightly different recipe from our first, basic bread dough recipe. However, the principles of that post still apply. I am sure that a lot has probably been written about Italian bread, variations on it, and treatises on what makes Italian bread different from other breads. I haven’t read […]
I look forward to weekend breakfasts: the leisurely enjoyment of a special meal stands out as a highlight of my week, especially when contrasted with sucking down an English muffin while working on my computer, which is my standard mid-week breakfast. Another fun part about weekend breakfasts is that they are a group effort: Keith […]
Weekend breakfasts are special. It’s a gift to have that extra time to make something out-of-the-ordinary, something exquisitely yummy that you can’t indulge in during the busy week’s schedule. Owen’s favorite is pancakes, particularly banana pancakes with chocolate chip smiley faces. Yeah, he’s four and damn cute. Me? I get a little tired of pancakes […]
This week we’re going to make bagels — from scratch! I will repeat the recipe here, but if you would like detailed instructions on how to make dough from scratch, please see the first post I did for this column. Look for the recipe after the jump. I want to start by saying that I […]
Would you believe I had never tried a savory muffin before? Please, line me up for the blueberry with the streusel topping, the pumpkin corn muffins or the zucchini carrot. Out of all the muffins in my repertiore, I’d never thought to try a savory one. Until last night. It was one of those serendipitous […]
A simple-to-follow recipe for making your own bread dough from scratch.
