Toffee Walnut Blondies

Sometimes you just need a nice, gooey, sugary treat that's easy to make. These blondies are perfect for those times. They're simple, quick, and easily customizable, since the toffee bits and walnuts could be swapped out for any other baking chips or nuts, according to your preferences or what you have on hand. I happened …

Mackinac Island Fudge Stout Bread

On Tuesday night, I returned home from an amazing trip to Asheville, NC and Nashville, TN. It was a blast! I had been to Nashville twice before, so I knew it would be a great time. So much live country music! I love it! Asheville, on the other hand, was a new place for me. …

Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Banana bread is such a wonderfully versatile treat. It works as a snack, dessert, or breakfast. It can be made with berries, chocolate chips, or any number of other additions. It's quite the multitasker! When I was a kid, my mom would sometimes eat it for breakfast with some peanut butter. It was definitely a …

Cheddar Loaf

When I picking out a new recipe to try, I find that it can be a bit of a gamble. Sometimes, there is only so much that I can predict about the end result just by looking at the recipe. This was one of those instances. I knew this loaf would be light and soft …

Rosemary Parmesan Buns

Last Friday, the weather was just perfect for grilling some burgers. Naturally, I could never go for the simple option of store-bought buns, basic toppings, and chips. That would be too easy! Instead, I decided to go all-out with homemade rosemary parmesan buns, sautéed mushrooms (plus the basic lettuce, tomato, and onion), homemade spicy garlic …

Basic White Bread

After all the bread I've baked, it seems a little strange that, until now, I have not made a single loaf of basic white bread. I've made olive bread, pita bread, sweet potato bread, cottage dill bread, brioche, Irish soda bread, and more... but never any basic white bread. This week, it seemed like it was time to go back to …