It may seem to you that I’ve been remiss in my bread-baking responsibilities these last few weeks. I’ve noticed that I haven’t posted about bread since the Panettone post in December, but I can assure you, I have been baking bread. And baking, and baking. Each week, I make at least one loaf, and since… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Bread & Baked Goods
A Homemade Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Says ‘I Love You’
I think you’d have to agree that a homemade chocolate sandwich cookie does say “I love you”. I mean, making this cookie – while there is no question that it tastes infinitely better than a store-bought sandwich cookie – does not save you a single cent. What it does buy you, though, is the respect… Continue Reading
What’s More American than Chocolate Chip Cookies?
In terms of foodstuffs, I mean. And in that category, apple pie is considered the ultra-American dessert. But really, I think chocolate chip cookies deserve a mention on the all-American list, don’t you? I mean, they were developed in the United States – in Massachusetts, the home of the Revolution, no less – so they… Continue Reading
Nothing says Happy Holidays quite like a Pan di Toni
This holiday season, I’m giving a little more baking cheer than material cheer, though I suppose that the baking cheer could result in an extra pound or two on the midsection of those receiving apple cake, assorted cookies, and – a new addition to my baking repertoire, one which also happens to fulfill my yeast-bread-a-week… Continue Reading
Cracking the Baking Code
I’m taking a little break from sharing the holiday meal of lamb shanks, goat cheese risotto, and caramelized onions with you – meaning the recipe for caramelized onions is being shoved to the proverbial back burner – to share with you a new recipe for banana nut muffins. I must warn you, I’ve developed a… Continue Reading