Oh my heck. This cookie contest for The Girl Scouts of Western Washington is going to be the death of me. Because I am going to eat myself to death. Can you die from eating yourself to death? I am guessing yes. Today, I tackled by box of Savannah Smiles. A delicious, buttery lemon cookie.… Continue reading Lemon Blueberry Buckle with Savannah Smiles Streusel
This almond poppyseed bread from The Girl Who Ate Everything is a very simple, standard, classic recipe. At first glance, there is nothing special about it. Until you get to the glaze. The glaze that covers this bread and seeps into it’s pores is to-die-for-so-amazing-you-will-eat-it-with-a-spoon. The perfect combination of orange, almond, butter, and sweetness. Honestly, I… Continue reading Almond Poppyseed Bread
Sooooo…. Am I the only person who thinks of Seinfeld every time I see a loaf of braided bread like this? Just me? Oh… I know it’s not a marble rye, but there is something so comforting about freshly baked bread, and something so elegant and complicated looking about this braided style bread, which,… Continue reading Easy Homemade Braided Bread
Okay, okay… I know that the main appeal of crescent rolls is the easy factor. However, I am challenging you to give these homemade from scratch ones a try. First of all, they are WAY better. Second, anybody who can read and follow directions should be able to make them. Third, everybody will be… Continue reading Easy Crescent Rolls – From Scratch
Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin…. One of my all time favorite ingredients, and for so many reasons. I love the smell of the cinnamon and cloves that are inevitably added to any pumpkin baked good as it bakes away in my oven. I love the rich, orange color, the moist texture that it gives, and I… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Bread
Who isn’t always looking for ways to use up zucchini this time of year? My mom’s sister, my Aunt Susan, is one of the best cooks I know. Every year on my mom’s birthday, my aunt would make her this delicious chocolate zucchini cake-one of my mom’s favorite things. My mom… Continue reading Aunt Susan’s Chocolate Zucchini Cake
First, a shout out to my Aunt Sue, who is always giving me the most thoughtful, personal gifts. A couple of years ago, because she knows how much I love the mouse, she gifted me this glorious cookbook: I love this cookbook, because it is full of all kinds of fun recipes that… Continue reading Teddy Bear Bread
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