For years I automatically (naively) assumed that because of its syrupy consistency and supreme sweetness, that honey was not nutritious and had no real benefits. In fact, I’d default to sugar whenever and wherever I could. However, the more time I’ve spent in the kitchen, working through various recipes and educating myself on their ingredients, the wiser I’ve become. First and foremost, honey is a natural sweetener that contains minerals and vitamins. It has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that aren’t present in sugar and has a … [Read more...]
Rosemary Focaccia Bread
December 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment
A favorite repost for the holidays.... Mom used to bake bread quite often when we were growing up. As a young kid, this activity seemed marathon-like. We had to wait forever for the yeast to rise, sometimes twice. I’d watch Mom combine the yeast with water and flour, stir it rapidly and then cover the bowl with a raggedy old orange dish towel. Like a cub following its mother, I’d wander behind her into our secret “furnace room”. The furnace room was off the laundry room and it was always dark and tropically warm. Mom would place the … [Read more...]
Honey Bran Bread
January 29, 2014 By 2 Comments
I'm on a bread roll since baking the Cinnamon Raisin Bread this past weekend. I was looking for one of Mom's recipes that could utilize some of the honey we have piled up in our cabinet. We love honey in my household and it definitely helps that these products have been used and endorsed by two of the world's most popular chefs: Bobby Flay and Tom Colicchio. Tom has said the honey is one of his "personal pantry essentials" and "favorite gifts." He also admits he keeps a "jar of the stuff at my desk at all times." Mom's Honey Bran Bread … [Read more...]
Secret Recipe Club: Cheddar Beer Bread
March 25, 2013 By 11 Comments
Yay, it’s one of my favorite days of the month, my Secret Recipe Club reveal day for March! I’m honored to be a part of this diverse international group of food bloggers. In case you forgot, everyone in the Secret Recipe Club gets “assigned” a blog from which we are supposed to pick a dish to cook. But, it’s all done in secrecy. It isn’t until the ultimate reveal day (today) that everyone showcases the dishes and discovers who’s been their secret foodie link. This club has provided me valuable exposure to blogs I might not otherwise … [Read more...]
