Pizza is arguably the most universally loved dish on the face of the earth. I mean just go to any country around the world and you’re bound to run into a couple of pizzerias. And it’s because of this far reach that the dish has developed into all sorts of regional varieties. […]
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means we better start planning for the big meal. And while most of our attention should be focused on the main event, THE TURKEY, It’s also important that we don’t forget about the side dishes. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the mashed potatoes or the cranberry sauce,
We sure have our fill when it comes to sweet breakfast treats. There are light and fluffy muffins, rich and flaky danishes, spiced cinnamon rolls, and of course everyone’s favorite, doughnuts. But one sweet breakfast dish that doesn’t get enough respect in my opinion is the timeless scone. They have a dense and crumbly
Oh, Oktoberfest, the annual fall festival that’s enjoyed in beer halls throughout the Bavarian city of Munich. And thanks to the german diaspora this annual celebration can now be found in many cities across the world. It’s a festival that most people associate with good times and copious amounts of beer. However, today I
I’m an absolute sucker for focaccia, especially when it’s homemade. It has a perfect combination of textures with a crunchy exterior and a soft yet chewy interior. Its flavors are both simple yet rich thanks to a liberal use of olive oil and salt all over it’s top. And best of all focaccia
Back in college, I had to take a class that I will never forget, it was called “historical writing”. Like most of my history classes, it’s workload consisted of a lot of research with very few assignments. In fact, it only had one assignment, research and write a 60-page essay on veteran’s history. YEA!?!?
Have you ever used the no-knead method of baking bread? Because if you haven’t then you’re really missing out. You see like many, I have always had trouble baking my own bread at home. It seemed like every recipe I tried required a lot of work and the finished product just never made it
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Have you ever attempted to bake a pie before? If so then chances are you’ve come across a few recipes that instructed you to “blind bake” the pie crust. And unless you have a lot of baking experience, you probably had no idea what that meant. We’ll don’t worry, because in today’s
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You know, in the process of making today’s recipe, I really had to stop and ask myself an important question. Why in the hell don’t I make muffins more often? Honestly, they’re quite possibly one of the easiest baking items to make. They are a perfectly acceptable thing to eat for breakfast, or dessert,
Ok, so we’re all in agreement that cinnamon rolls are awesome, right? I mean they wouldn’t have an entire store dedicated to them if they weren’t. They’re soft, ooey-gooey, sweet cinnamon clouds of delicious joy. But while everything’s fine and dandy with eating them in the morning, those of us who have tried can
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