Archive for the ‘Bread’ Category
Let’s be straight. There’s a ton of different types of bread. Too many that we tend to lump them all into one category. In my mind, though, there is bread, and then there’s bread. Special bread, the kind that make you silently gasp, “Oh. My. Goodness!” This is one of those. Rich, buttery, without being [...]
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In case you’re new here, you should know a few things. 1. I married a Turkish man. 2. I call him Bear, Mister Bear, or Gorilla, depending on the occasion. You may hear me talk of him a lot. He’s the main victim, er, happy recipient of my culinary explorations. Much of the time, he [...]
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It’s raining cats and dogs. Or at least, it sounds like there are pet animals hitting my rooftop. Whenever the weather gets chilly or rainy, my oven gets more love. More baking leads to a warmer house. And soft pretzels. Spirally soft pretzels, to be exact. Dip them in honey mustard or garlic butter. Better [...]
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I’m guessing that I’m not the only one with left-over pumpkin from Thanksgiving. At least I hope so. This pumpkin bread is Ah-mazing. As in, please go buy a can of pumpkin right now. Yes, even in 40 degree weather. Go, go! I think my bear said it best, “No, I want that other cake. [...]
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“I come in peace! And I bring cinnamon buns.” I think that should be an opening line to a movie somewhere. It sure would get my attention. But I have a confession to make. I wasn’t making these while watching a movie. I was making these while pout-thinking how everyone else was eating turkey and [...]
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There’s a lot of compromise involved in life, particularly in relationships. Having married a Turkish man-bear who is completely different from me in culture, religion, and ethnicity, clashing is a daily affair in our home. When it comes to mealtime, the fluctuations are particularly amusing. One evening we may have kimchi stew with Korean sidedishes [...]
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This morning I sniffed the air and it smelled like crisp fall leaves. The seasons are changing and the holidays are coming! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. I love making fall-inspired, holiday dishes, so stop by again soon! For now, let’s celebrate the turning of the seasons with some yeasted donuts. These are nice [...]
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I have a raw affinity for things with funny names. Snicker doodles, monkey bread, and these kaiser rolls. According to Wikipedia, they were originated in Vienna and were named to honor Emperor Franz Josef. Ooh, bread of royalty. Or, in my case, a gosh darn good sandwich roll. Slice them in half and enjoy them [...]
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When I was little I stayed with my little sister Annie (who just had a birthday) at my aunt’s house. It was a long time ago, and there were good and bad moments. One moment I still remember fondly is visiting the King’s Hawaiian Bakery. I loved the sweet buttery aroma drifting from their ovens [...]
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Summertime is perfect for outdoor eating and frolicking. Cool sippy drinks, pool parties, and BBQs galore! Celebrate the summer with this recipe we made for Mr. Bear’s birthday last week! If you have the time, make the homemade burger buns. They’re soft, rich, and smell just ah-mazing! They’ll take regular burgers just over the top. [...]
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