The Yeast I Can Do! :

Baseball and Apple Pie

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The youth baseball season is almost over and we?re gearing up for the play-offs. This is where things get heated. This is where the Umpires call the plays and where the parents call the Umps?well, that's best left to the[...]

A Hidden Mint

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It?s my husband?s birthday. Unfortunately, it?s been one of those weeks. Normally I would make Carrot Cake, his favorite, but we need hugs?and chocolate never fails to embrace. I opted for Mint Chocolate Cupcakes, since this annual event[...]

Put a Little Mustard on It.

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This phrase is commonly used for situations in which speeding things up, lending some ?Oomph?, or just spreading a touch more spice on something would be beneficial. We know it. We love it. I love my family, too. But[...]

Jelly Beans and Jelly Rolls

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Easter is upon us. And while my ?I hate brunch? t-shirt has been blacklisted from the affair, I have managed to persuade the host to allow me in. Her grandchildren would be awfully disappointed if their Mom had to wait in the drive. I[...]

Pompe à l?Huile

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I made this bread because I am going to Paris! Yes, April in Paris?I can?t wait!   Truth be told, I am going to have to wait, the plans are not until April 2012. But nothing can put a damper on my elation, not even the prospect[...]

Cheddar and Dill Scones (at home)

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I have a secret?I hate brunch. It?s not something that I ever thought I would share. I am afraid that my opinion of brunch is generally offensive. My husband loves a good brunch, so does nearly everyone else I know. His initial reaction to[...]

Nerd Bars

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I was recently dubbed a ?nerd?. This label came by way of someone whose authority on such things, I dare not question. This person is ?cool? and it would be unwise to appeal their judgment. I mean?yes, I might be a nerd, but I am not a[...]

Green Eggs and Ham

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My version of Green Eggs and Ham in honor Dr. Suess. It's actually Bread Pudding with Ham, Fontina and Pesto Sauce, a bit more decadent than the offerings of Sam I Am. But I hope the Doctor appreciates it all the same. I[...]

Facing My Fears

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The Baguette (seen here with its best friend) When you speak of bread, the proverbial ?staff of life?, the baguette is the loaf that comes to my mind. A perfect warm, crusty length of goodness that represents the simplest of[...]

Deftly Dust Your Dough

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The start of something special. I believe in miracles. I think that thousands of them happen everyday. Unfortunately, I experience very few with the proper reverence. My limited perspective allows me to stumble into a moment of[...]