November 8th, 2012

It’s Snowing!

Or slushing. Or freezing-raining. Or whatever. I’m making cocoa.

October 29th, 2011

Bread Machine Pecan Coconut Coffee Cake

To make this coconut pecan coffee cake, I used the following recipe:

(adapted from Ultimate Bread Machine Cookbook)

Dough: 1/4 cup warm water 1 extra large egg 3/4 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons butter, softened 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 1/2 cups bread flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast

Filling: 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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October 15th, 2011

Success!

September 28th, 2011

Oktoberfest Again

Here’s my annual getting ready for Oktoberfest post. Even if you aren’t planning a fall party, you might enjoy treating your family to some of these seasonal recipes.

Here’s what we’re making and baking these days:

Pumpkin Bread

Beer Rolls

Pretzels

Brown Sugar Cut-Outs with Royal Icing decoration

Cheddar Cheese Ball

Basic Pie Dough (for apple pies)

Savory Beef Stew

September 10th, 2011

The Cake

February 6th, 2011

Game Ready

November 24th, 2010

Live Baking Blogging

Turkey in the brine. These kids think I have lost my mind.

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7:18 pm Thankful for my four oldest kids, who just peeled, cored, and sliced 20 apples in record time.

7:00 pm Thankful for my dishwasher, which I just loaded for the third time today.

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Pumpkin Pies!

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Pecan Pies!

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Carrot Cake!

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Son: How much more baking are you going to

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March 19th, 2010

He Settled

for his name in flames.