Category Archives: Bread

Monkey Bread

Monkey bread is an American invention that came about in the 1950’s, a response to the advent of pre-packaged foods which heralded an easier job and lifestyle for all the Sally Homemakers and Domestic Debbies of the world. The formula

Monkey Bread

Monkey bread is an American invention that came about in the 1950’s, a response to the advent of pre-packaged foods which heralded an easier job and lifestyle for all the Sally Homemakers and Domestic Debbies of the world. The formula

Cheddar Cheese Buttermilk Scones

For the longest time, I did not know the difference between a scone and biscuit. I basically operated under the assumption that “scone” was merely a fancy British term for what we Americans know as biscuits. Finally, I decided to

Cheddar Cheese Buttermilk Scones

For the longest time, I did not know the difference between a scone and biscuit. I basically operated under the assumption that “scone” was merely a fancy British term for what we Americans know as biscuits. Finally, I decided to

Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

These muffins came about with a good friend of mine, who recently became a mother. Well, maybe not recently, seeing as how her daughter is a year and a half now. We got together to bake baby’s first cake, a

Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

These muffins came about with a good friend of mine, who recently became a mother. Well, maybe not recently, seeing as how her daughter is a year and a half now. We got together to bake baby’s first cake, a

Pain Perdu aka French Bread

Here in the States, we call this egg-battered and fried bread “French Toast.” In France, it is known to as “Pain Perdu” (pan per-doo), which literally translates to “Lost Bread.” The term refers to the method in which this bread

Pain Perdu aka French Bread

Here in the States, we call this egg-battered and fried bread “French Toast.” In France, it is known to as “Pain Perdu” (pan per-doo), which literally translates to “Lost Bread.” The term refers to the method in which this bread

Banana Bread

No matter how hard I try, my bananas always seem to ripen quicker than I can eat them.  But that’s perfectly okay because now I can make a wonderful loaf of banana bread.  Using really ripe bananas is the key:

Banana Bread

No matter how hard I try, my bananas always seem to ripen quicker than I can eat them.  But that’s perfectly okay because now I can make a wonderful loaf of banana bread.  Using really ripe bananas is the key: