This recipe is a bit of a mash-up. The main bones of it came from an old co-worker of my husband’s. Old as in, a co-worker a long time ago, not that he was old. Hats off Dana–this is amazing bread! But over the years that I have made it, I have added few tweaks … Continue reading Irish Soda Bread, Mash-Up

Bless the French.  They know how to cook and eat, and they understand the importance of a little pre-dinner nibble.  Can I have an amen?  Sometimes that time period between lunch, home from work and dinner on the table is agonizing long.  The idea of a lovely glass of wine, or drink of your choice … Continue reading Cake Salé (savory cheese and herb bread)

  I should really call this the O.G. zucchini bread.  This was one of the very first breads I made when I was young and it is still one my absolute favorites.  I love other zucchini breads, this chocolate one is absolutely amazing, but they will always be the others.  This is my mom’s zucchini … Continue reading Zucchini Bread

Cornbread is a big-time comfort food around our house.  I often serve it with chili and that is a beloved classic at our house, even with me boldly adding veggies in plain sight for all to see.  The kids love it, my husband loves it, and yes me too.  Plus, it makes great leftovers for … Continue reading Old Fashioned Simple Corn Bread

Everyone, and I do mean everyone, has a recipe for pumpkin cake.  Similar to meatloaf, I think you may just prefer what your (insert favorite baker: mom, grandpa, aunt, etc) made.   With that in mind, you may be wondering what I can add to the realm of pumpkin bread, and for that I can say, well, … Continue reading Pumpkin Bread

This persimmon has a royal pedigree in that it came by way of David Leibowitz from James Beard himself.  David Liebowitz has a great blog, and I love his recipes, but James Beard is, well, James Beard.  You know this will be good.  I used David’s version, but modified to put just what I do … Continue reading Persimmon Bread

These are the very very best biscuits there are. Full stop. I love biscuits and have made many many kinds over the years, but these babies take the top spot. It is a light adaption of Bon Appetit’s Best Buttermilk Biscuits, subbing in a bit of spelt flour that I really think adds some great … Continue reading Buttermilk Biscuits

This is an original Cooks Illustrated recipe that I have adapted oh so slightly. It is a two bowl wonder that feels like Christmas in a slice. I call it a bread–and it is, but it can also be a cake when instead of poured into two loaf pans, you pour it into a bundt … Continue reading Christmas Cranberry Orange Bread