Category Archives: Breads

Baking Better Bread
December 27, 2012

Baking Better Bread

This bread looks pretty good, right? It’s not homemade but it’s whole wheat. In fact, the packaging says that it’s …Read More

Thanksgiving Dinner: Panic and Frenzy
November 15, 2012

Thanksgiving Dinner: Panic and Frenzy

Okay, not ACTUALLY panic and frenzy yet….but it could happen. Most years we try to spend most of the month …Read More

Reviving Sourdough Starter: the Importance of Backing-up AND of Sharing
October 22, 2012

Reviving Sourdough Starter: the Importance of Backing-up AND of Sharing

  This. This is why it is so important to have a backup sourdough starter hanging out in the back …Read More

Homemade Crispy Gluten-free Rice Crackers
June 12, 2012

Homemade Crispy Gluten-free Rice Crackers

This week we’re venturing into the brand new territory of homemade crackers. I thought I’d start with a rice cracker …Read More

Getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day food
March 17, 2012

Getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day food

With a name like Kelley, how can I not revisit this topic of St. Patrick’s Day recipes every year?   …Read More

Homemade Irish Soda Bread
March 13, 2012

Homemade Irish Soda Bread

It’s That Time of year again….no, not Christmas. It’s the week of St. Patrick’s Day. Over the years, March 17 …Read More

Party Food for Super Bowl 2012
February 2, 2012

Party Food for Super Bowl 2012

I’ve had to restrain myself from creating a Holiday category for my Super Bowl recipes. Really, Super Bowl Sunday is …Read More

Christmas Gifts from My Kitchen–I have a plan!
December 11, 2011

Christmas Gifts from My Kitchen–I have a plan!

After a busy week of Christmas events, the low-level angst about Christmas gifts burst into a full-blown plan yesterday. Phew! …Read More

All Things Pumpkin
October 17, 2011

All Things Pumpkin

Today a young woman I know said, “All I can think about is pumpkin! All I want to eat is …Read More

Hearty Fall Breakfasts
September 12, 2011

Hearty Fall Breakfasts

Whether you have a kindergartner who needs a good breakfast, a swimmer who needs fuel, a homeschooled student who needs …Read More

More on Pressed Sandwiches
July 25, 2011

More on Pressed Sandwiches

I know that I’ve already written about pressed sandwiches here but I can’t resist coming back to fill you in …Read More

Bleu Cheese Garlic Bread
July 18, 2011

Bleu Cheese Garlic Bread

These are those magical days of summer when the produce is plentiful and motivation to spend time in the kitchen …Read More

Making Homemade Crostini
June 20, 2011

Making Homemade Crostini

  Now that I’ve discovered homemade crostini (that’s Italian for “little toasts”) I’ll never buy crackers again! These crunchy little …Read More

Pressed smoked salmon, bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches
March 28, 2011

Pressed smoked salmon, bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches

These pressed sandwiches are so amazingly delicious and so incredibly fast to make that I can’t imagine ever running out …Read More

Sloppy Joes a whole new way….
March 14, 2011

Sloppy Joes a whole new way….

When my kids were little they were wildly jealous of the neighbor kids whose mom bought Hot Pockets® for them …Read More

Mardi Gras Sweet Potato Bread
March 7, 2011

Mardi Gras Sweet Potato Bread

Added Note: It’s been brought to my attention that this post ALMOST contains a recipe for a Mardi Gras King …Read More

Soup Saturday — spending time with old friends and getting to know new ones
February 28, 2011

Soup Saturday — spending time with old friends and getting to know new ones

It’s time to talk about how we spend our Saturday nights around here. Three words: Soup. Bread. Friends. A few …Read More

Cornbread with Sharp Cheddar and Bleu Cheese
February 21, 2011

Cornbread with Sharp Cheddar and Bleu Cheese

We love good cheese around here and pretty much assume that good cheese makes just about everything taste better. It …Read More

Homemade Hawaiian Sweet Bread (aka Portuguese Sweet Bread)
December 23, 2010

Homemade Hawaiian Sweet Bread (aka Portuguese Sweet Bread)

Is Hawaiian Sweet Bread part of your holiday tradition? My Auntie Joan, maker of all perfect breads, has added this …Read More

Thanksgiving Dinner: Bread or Rolls
November 10, 2010

Thanksgiving Dinner: Bread or Rolls

Over the next couple of weeks, Laura and I will be posting recipes (LOTS of recipes) for Essential Foods in …Read More

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