There are a lot of recipes for Beer Bread out there – but this one is my favorite. Quick to put together – it’s the perfect bread to serve with summer fruits and vegetables for an easy, light meal. Below is the standard version – but you can omit the baking powder and salt … Continue reading »
Baking with my children is one of my favorite things to do – it’s the perfect chance to teach them about where food comes from, and it’s also a great way to spend quality time together. From the time they were young they have been helping me in the kitchen, baking cookies, bread, pizza … Continue reading »
After a week of waiting…we have bread! If you missed Part 1 and Part 2 – you can read about them here and here. The sourdough turned out great – not too sour and very rustic! Once baked, the bread became wonderfully flavorful and hearty with a beautiful crust! Definitely worth the wait! The best part is … Continue reading »
It’s been 5 days since I made My First Sourdough Starter (see here). This morning my container of starter was puffy, bubbly and had a pleasant sour aroma – that means it’s time to bake some bread! Here is what the starter looked like on Day 1: To recap what I did during the past … Continue reading »
One of the things that I try to avoid is using my oven during the summer – it really heats up my house. Since I don’t have a bread maker, I have been searching for an alternative way to bake homemade bread without making my house unbearable! I came across a recipe for baking it in a … Continue reading »
I made some brownies today for my son who also happens to be a certified chocoholic. He has figured out if he does his chores without being told or grumbling, I am more likely to make some of his favorite treats! I like this recipe because it calls for cocoa powder instead of baking chocolate … Continue reading »
These might be the easiest cookie ever baked and they only have 3 ingredients! This also happens to be my sons favorite thing to bake – mainly because he has the “recipe” memorized, and start to finish is less than 30 minutes. This makes them great for a last-minute snack or gift. You can also add chocolate chips, … Continue reading »
