I am one lucky girl. Over the past few days, I’ve received a windfall of goodies from family, coworkers and complete strangers. I certainly didn’t expect any of it – but am grateful for and giddy about the gifts. (I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t jumping up and down in excitement like a kid on Christmas morning at one point.)…
Honey-Oat Pain de Mie
As I write this post, I’m munching on a piece of pain de mie toast – dry with nary a smear of butter or jam in sight. Because that’s the way I like it – plain, so I can really taste the flavor of the honey and oats. But this bread is ideal for making sweet and savory sandwiches, canapés, and croutons, too….
Raspberry Ricotta Sticky Buns
Craving something sweet? May I tempt you with these raspberry ricotta sticky buns? I made them over the Fourth of July weekend for a family get-together but have been waiting to share the recipe until they made their debut on Pottery Barn’s Inside & Out blog. That’s right. While most Americans were chowing down on flag cakes and fruit parfaits for dessert, I was subjecting my folks to breakfast rolls. I don’t think they minded….
French Baguette
Saturday was a landmark day for Two of a Kind: We had our first dinner party. Admittedly, it was a feast for four, but it was still significant to me. We welcomed our first houseguests (besides my mom, dad and brother) and I prepared a full-course meal from scratch. Rookie even warmed up to our friends after barking at and biting one of them. (Bad, Rookie!)…
No-Knead Beer Bread
Drink beer? Eat bread? Next time you open a bottle of brew, make this beer bread. Like red-wine rosemary no-knead bread, it’s crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and requires a splash of alcohol to make the dough, which lends a subtle flavor to the final loaf….
Cornbread Brioche Buns with Honey Butter Glaze
Want to elevate your sandwiches or burgers this summer? Forget fancy condiments and excessive add-ons. If you have a few hours, make your own buns!…
