Baking · Bread

Cranberry Orange Loaf

Why is it things called "loaf" are usually disgusting? Pimento loaf? Olive loaf? <shudder> Those hunks of oddly studded meat at the deli give me the heebie-jeebies. Today I made a loaf of deliciousness that is completely un-gross. Actually, it is exquisite. Beautifully flavored with slightly sweet orange and temptingly tart cranberries, this gorgeous bread… Continue reading Cranberry Orange Loaf

Appetizers · Baking · Bread · Cooking

Crack Bread

I've seen this "recipe" so many times on Pinterest, I just had to give it a try. It is not elegant. It is not classy. You should not serve this to impress your husband's boss. This is as far from diet food as you can possibly get. Not good for you at all. I could… Continue reading Crack Bread

Baking · Bread · Snacks

Pretzel Bites

It's that time of year again. No more family Christmas parties with your crazy Uncle Lou who makes inappropriate remarks after a few glasses of Granny's homemade nog. The presents are opened & carols all sung. You've convinced yourself that the tree and lights can stay up while you do absolutely nothing for a few… Continue reading Pretzel Bites

Baking · Bread · Breakfast

Eggnog Pound Cake

Happy Christmas Eve!! If you have time to read this today, I congratulate you for being totally prepared and on top of your game. You can join with me in pondering a most important holiday question. Who named eggnog? I mean, could you come up with a more unappealing sounding drink? Apparently so - according… Continue reading Eggnog Pound Cake

Baking · Bread

Easy French Bread

My husband says I should call this Freedom Bread. But I just can't do it. French bread is a classic. One of the foods I would want if I was ever on a deserted island (and cheese/butter please). I made this quickly and easily in my bread machine, but you can do this recipe even… Continue reading Easy French Bread

Baking · Bread

Hot Cross Buns

Hot cross buns! Hot cross buns! One a' penny, two a' penny, Hot cross buns! If you have no daughters, Give them to your sons One a' penny, Two a' penny, Hot Cross Buns! That's right. The girls get them first! Lightly spiced, filled with flavor and pretty much the one exception to my raisins… Continue reading Hot Cross Buns

Bread · Muffins · Snacks

Banana Bites

Banana bread is delicious. Most of the time I can polish off half a loaf by myself easily. However, on rare occasions, I just want a little nibble of it. These mini banana bites are perfect for satisfying my hankerin' for just a smackerel of something. They are packed with big banana flavor in a… Continue reading Banana Bites

Baking · Bread

Rainy Day Pumpkin Bread

Man is it a dreary day outside in my neck-of-the-woods. Bleah. Rainy and cold and just downright ugly. I decided to hole up inside and bake something that would make my house smell amazing. Pumpkin bread seemed just the ticket. This is a slightly changed recipe from the other pumpkin bread I've posted - and… Continue reading Rainy Day Pumpkin Bread

Baking · Bread · Snacks

Bakerlady Scones

I've posted this recipe before, but I have a lot of new readers who may have missed it. This is my absolute most requested treat. I have never had a better scone.  Seriously. You may think "a scone is just a scone", but you are wrong. You only think that because you've never had mine.… Continue reading Bakerlady Scones

Baking · Bread · Cooking · Dinner

Perfect Dinner Rolls

I love love love my new bread machine. It's so easy to just throw all the ingredients in, turn it on and have beautiful dough. The recipe for these rolls is pretty time-consuming - only because you have to allow it to rise three times. You don't really have to do anything with the dough… Continue reading Perfect Dinner Rolls