Crusty Country Loaf

For quite a while now, I've been wanting to make a really great crusty bread. It's just a wonderful staple to be able to make... great for pairing with soups, salads, wine and cheese, or just to eat with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I just love a good crusty bread! On top of …

S’mores Bars

As a kid, especially growing up in Oregon, summer always meant camping. Whether it was the coast, a lake, or anywhere else, I spent a lot of time with my family in the great outdoors. Sometimes, we would even have big group camping trips with my cousins, aunt, and uncle. One of the best parts …

Cranberry Walnut Bread

Last week, I mentioned my desire to bake more breads with additions of dried fruits, nuts, cheeses, etc. While delicious, the walnut onion bread was not exactly the style of bread I had imagined for my new creations. This one gets a little closer. It's got a crispier crust and slightly chewier crumb, so it's a step …

Walnut Onion Bread

  For a while now, I've been wanting to try some breads with more add-ins... things like nuts, dried fruit, cheese, etc. I always love trying these types of breads when visiting bakeries. They're very exciting and different! Definitely something I should try making at home. Eventually, I'd like to work up to the point …

Blueberry Nectarine Crisp

Most of the time, I plan out my baking well in advance. If you know me very well, then you know this actually extends far beyond baking. I usually like to have things figured out in advance and know what to expect. I even sometimes have a plan for when I'm going to plan things! …

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

This is a bread that has actually been on my to-do list for a while now. I finally got around to making it last week and... wow! It sure was worth it! It reminded me of the cinnamon raisin bread my mom would sometimes bring home when I was a kid. Just delicious! And the …