I never got into the pandemic trend of baking sourdough bread. Fussy, precise baking has never been my forte, and it took me a long time to feel any kind of confidence with yeast at all. But my nieces appear to be in a sourdough phase and seeing them bake inspired me to try my own loaf, but I went in a different direction with a perfect for autumn dark molasses bread. It is … [Read more...] about Molasses Bread
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Hard Cider Cheese Dip
I love cheese dip in all it’s forms. Beer cheese is such a fall classic and to be honest I started this process thinking I would create some kind of Oktoberfest beer dip, but I’ve already hit that note with delicious Bubbling Beer and Bacon. It struck me that hard cider would add a really interesting sweet and savory contrast that would be delicious with salty pretzels and … [Read more...] about Hard Cider Cheese Dip
Honey Roasted Apples with Camembert
Autumn is a wonderful time for snacking. Whether it’s watching games, gathering with friends to enjoy the weather, or hosting family holiday meals, people love together around small bites and chat.. And I love a baked wheel of soft cheese with a sweet, fruity topping. It’s easy and delicious and everyone will love it. I like to keep a wheel of brie or camembert around for … [Read more...] about Honey Roasted Apples with Camembert
Pumpkin Sage Focaccia
It’s time to put pumpkin front and center. I love this pillowy slab of delicious fall flavor, and it is incredibly easy to make – it just takes some patience to get through the resting and rising phases! Though your patience will be well rewarded with a fresh autumn read straight from the oven. I love this served with soup or a simple pasta, or as a starter with some olive oil … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Sage Focaccia
Pumpkin Dulce de Leche Bars
‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin – and it is my favorite time of year. So I am reposting this classic recipe. I love pumpkin. Sweet, savory, anyway it comes. I go a little overboard with pumpkin – I buy all the seasonal pumpkin flavored items on the store shelves, and cook with pumpkin like crazy. And pumpkin with caramel? I mean... So here is … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Dulce de Leche Bars