I received The American Country Inn and Bed & Breakfast Cookbook by Kitty and Lucien Maynard as a gift and baked my way around the country. This recipe is from Windward House in Cape May, New Jersey, and was an instant hit with friends and relatives. It is easy to make and the combination of a shortbread crust and lemony custard filling… read more >>
“May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door.” – Irish proverb What would St. Patrick’s Day be without a traditional loaf of Irish Soda Bread? Luckily, it is extremely easy to make. This recipe uses no yeast and requires no long hours waiting for the… read more >>
Do you want to try a fun recipe with your teen? Try making scones! They only take thirty minutes to prepare and cook. This is a fantastic way to spend quality time together and share the gift of baking with that special teen. Scones or girdle scones are a staple in the English culture and are used in holidays and breakfast… read more >>
Looking for an easy, home-baked cookie to give your pooch? Try this 4-ingredient recipe that is sure to make your favorite furry friend smile: Canine Cookies Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour ¼ cup peanut butter 2/3 cup pumpkin puree 2 eggs Steps: Add ingredients to a bowl and mix until combined. These can… read more >>
Baking is a wonderful way to spend time with children! It provides the opportunity to slow down and really connect as a family. Academically, baking helps children with math skills such as measuring ingredients, using fractions, and the importance of temperature. Baking also gives children the chance to practice their reading and comprehension skills by… read more >>
Have you always wanted to learn to bake bread at home but never had the time? Master the very simple no-knead method and you’ll feel like a professional baker! Today is the perfect day to try this recipe, because November 17 is National Homemade Bread Day! My go-to recipe has been adapted from one I… read more >>
Blueberry cheesecake bars are a delicious and easy to make dessert for those of us who are craving cheesecake but feeling guilty about eating a whole slice. This easy to follow recipe using common ingredients is sure to please and simple enough for anyone to bake. Just gather your ingredients, follow these simple steps, and… read more >>
How To Make Alton Brown’s Soft Pretzels I have always loved soft pretzels. I have also always thought they were too difficult to make and buying the jumbo box in the freezer section was the best way to go. Let me tell you, that’s not true. Alton Brown does a fantastic job of taking the fear out… read more >>
It has been a very stressful year so far for everyone. I don’t know about you but sometimes an old family favorite comfort food is just the thing I need to ease just a little of the tension. In my family Monkey Bread has been a favorite for years. It always brings back wonderful… read more >>