Gluten has been banished from my diet, but I cannot get this bread out of my mind. If there are seven stages of grief involved when a foodie gives up wheat (denial, bitterness, denial, bitterness, denial, bitterness, permanent irritation), then I’m probably at the denial/bitterness stage. I dream of this bread. The original recipe makes…
Category: Yeast Breads
Dining Table Etiquette (and French Toast)
Grace before eating. No hats. Only two feet allowed on the dinner table, never three. ♦ ♦ ♦ Bo claimed his spot at the table a few months ago. He’s there for the conversation, since his own kibble is served in the laundry room. Most mealtimes, he beats the rest of us there, taking up his position…
Hot Cross Buns
Today is Good Friday. One of the holiest days of the Christian calendar, Good Friday is a day of quiet contemplation, commemorating the crucifixion of Christ. But this somber day has a bright spot (and I’m not just talking about the imminent end of Lent and a return of chocolate to my daily diet). Hot…
Lunchroom Rolls
Thanksgiving is nigh. I’m not ready. Usually my grocery list for this epic dinner is pages long, listing ingredients for new dishes and old favorites. It’s too much. This is not the year for it. My standbys will be on the table: a roasted turkey breast (we’re not fond of the rest of the bird…
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