KrisA few weekends ago, I was given a bounty of persimmons from my aunt. Her sister has a large persimmon tree in her yard that apparently inundates their family with persimmons come fall–her family, in …
French Bread: A Process
Hello! I love bread, don’t you? It may not be the most diet-friendly food around… or easiest to make at times… but man, that first bite from a freshly baked loaf can’t be beat. My …
Garlic Breadsticks – A Copycat Attempt
This entry is linked to my Copycat Zuppa Toscana recipe. Don’t get me wrong–these breadsticks are delicious with just about anything. But man, are they good with this particular soup! Bread is one of my …
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
A friend of mine has been extolling the wonders and deliciousness of a particular empanada stand at the Century City Farmer’s Market (for locals, it’s on Thursday mornings/early afternoon). And while I’ve been meaning to …
“Buttermilk” Bread
For the past few months, James and I have been religiously watching our intake of carbohydrates. All of the sweets you see posted on here? I usually get rid of them as quickly as I …
Tips for Baking Bread at Home!
There is something completely satisfying, almost to the point of smugness, about baking your own bread for the first time. But the satisfaction is earned during the journey, and appreciated in the execution. At first, …
Hokkaido Milk Bread
I hate Sundays. I know, I know—‘Blasphemy!’ It has nothing to do with it being the Lord’s Day (or me being a truant church-goer). I’m sure I’m not the only one that dislikes them, almost …