A photographer’s toolbag is kind of an important thing. However, I firmly believe that a great artist can create beautiful things in spite of subpar tools. There are always exceptions to the rule, but for the most part it is the person. That being said, here is what is in my camera bag and in…
I love blueberry muffins, like most people. My mom always made them when I was growing up, but like most people she made them from a box mix. I have zero qualms about using box mix for some things. Some stuff, it’s just easy and tastes great so why change it? Blueberry muffins (some of…
Cinnamon star bread may be the A-list family member of enriched celestial shaped dough, but I’d like to champion this version as a pretty enticing substitute. This spiced chocolate star bread was actually born out attempting to make the cinnamon version over Christmas. I was visiting family and got up early Christmas morning to make…
These caramel pecan oatmeal cookies are thick and chewy, with rich flavor from the caramel bits and excellent crunch from the chopped pecans. I never really grew up eating oatmeal cookies. Honestly, I don’t remember my mom ever making any cookies other that sugar cookies or chocolate chip before I was a teenager. I’m sure…
These peppermint bark cookies are a holiday favorite in cookie form. Rich chocolatey shortbread dipped in sweet white chocolate with crushed candy cane. The hardest decision you’ll make is whether to gift them or keep them for yourself. I didn’t grow up eating peppermint bark. I don’t think I knew what it was until I…
So bread is life and I have always maintained that. But you know what makes a burger or sandwich better than a normal hamburger bun or bread? A pretzel roll. Or even better, easy pretzel rolls. Do you know what’s better than just a dinner roll? That’s right, a pretzel roll. Who doesn’t love a…
I am in the nuts in desserts fan camp. I know it’s a very hotly contested subject but if you want to put nuts in the brownies? Here for it. Adding walnuts to chocolate chip cookies? Sure! Cashews are my favorite nut, followed by pistachios. I got to thinking and that there are always walnuts…
Updated August 2024 Who doesn’t love a good soft pillowy dinner roll? If you answered me, I think you might be lost. This is a recipe for sweet potato rolls, and this is a bread baking website. Maybe I can convert you, and in that case.. please take a seat haha. Welcome to the wonderful…
If there is one thing that makes people think the unofficial start of fall is here, it’s the unveiling of the pumpkin spice flavors. The Starbucks latte, the coffee creamers and cakes. These pumpkin spice cupcakes. Maybe not the last one, but it just might start being in that lineup for you and your family…
Have you ever wanted French toast but didn’t have bread? Or your bread is fresh, which we all know stale bread makes better French toast. Or maybe just didn’t feel like frying something up? Maybe you just love French toast! French toast donuts are here for you my friend. They are a baked donut, so…
Apple cider scones scream fall season. I love fall, it’s my most favorite season. I love brisk weather and cardigans. I love living in New England for fall because it’s the most beautiful time of year there. I’m not really a pumpkin person though. They are cute décor and I don’t mind carving them but…
Is anyone else with me that the pre-packaged Rice Krispies treats DO NOT taste nearly as good.. or honestly even remotely like the homemade ones. Yes it’s marshmallow and rice cereal but something is off. I’ve known it since I was a kid and would only eat homemade ones like a brat. But honestly, can…
I’m not really a thumbprint cookie kind of gal. I don’t know why. I’m weirdly picky about things. I like jam sometimes, I love cookies, I should enjoy them. But they are just things I don’t want combined. For example, coconut, I only enjoy combined with pineapple. Otherwise, hard pass. And some things I only…
I love the smell of lemons. When I zest or squeeze fresh lemon juice I swear I could get high off how my hands smell. It makes me think of when I was a kid/teenager and we lived in Arizona and had a lemon tree in the backyard. My mom would make lemonade and squeeze…
Updated 7/13/2024 Raspberry buttermilk muffins sound like the perfect breakfast, at least to me. The sweet and tang of the buttermilk matches the sweet and tartness of the raspberries. These muffins are quick, easy and delicious. Muffins are one of those things that are pretty simple to make from scratch, and in my opinion MUCH…