Heaven is a Biscuit I love biscuits. Love them. I could eat a whole batch at one sitting, even without butter or jam or gravy. I say I could, because believe it or not I do possess the restraint not to. And I should probably clarify, I love good buttermilk biscuits. Sure, I have been known to eat a fast food sausage biscuit or a chain restaurant puck covered with … [Read more...] about Southern Buttermilk Biscuits- A Primer
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Sticky Clementine Quick Bread
I love clementines. They are the perfect, bright refreshing little sunshine snack. They are so portable, you can just carry one around all day until you need a pick-me-up. But I also find clementines annoying, largely because around here they are sold almost exclusively in five to seven pound bags. I cannot eat five pounds of clementines before they start to shrivel and … [Read more...] about Sticky Clementine Quick Bread
Muddy Bread
I tend to think the best recipes, and the best dishes, are those shared among friends. Those with tips and hints and “I always do it this way…” caveats. My friend Holly served this bread at a recent Book Club meeting, and everyone begged for the recipe (and for her flank steak recipe as well). She was kind enough to share not only the recipe, but also its wonderful … [Read more...] about Muddy Bread
Pumpkin Sage Biscuits
Perhaps the most over-looked, undervalued aspect of the Thanksgiving meal is the bread basket. Now, I love a good dinner roll and I think that’s what ends up on the table most of the time. If you are lucky, you have a family member who specializes in good, old-fashioned Parker house or cloverleaf or fantan rolls and they provide them every year. And make no mistake, there are … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Sage Biscuits
Super-Quick Smoky Cheddar Loaf
Enjoying a warm loaf of freshly baked bread right out of the oven is truly one of life’s sweet pleasures. But if time and patience are short, try this quickie. You will truly impress your family and friends, or just treat yourself, when you mix up this quick, cheesy loaf of fresh bread for dinner. If you’d like, substitute your favorite flavor for the paprika, including … [Read more...] about Super-Quick Smoky Cheddar Loaf
