My love for flour tortillas goes way back. I have great memories of watching my grandmother and great-grandmother make huge batches of tortillas and cook them on an old wood-burning stove. Something about that stove seemed to add the perfect flavor to the tortilla and brown it in all of the right places. I’d anxiously [...]
When I first saw this recipe I wasn’t sure what to think – chocolate bread? When would I eat this – for breakfast? As dessert? I certainly wouldn’t be making a sandwich with it. As it turns out, anytime is a good time for chocolate bread! This delicious snack has a great texture – chunks [...]
The moment I saw this recipe, I knew I needed to make these. They require a bit of work, but are worth the effort – they are delicious! This was my first time making soft pretzels, so I took and posted many more photos than I normally would – I hope you find them helpful. [...]
It snowed today in Chicago. No accumulation, but there were some serious flurries happening this afternoon. Fortunately, I didn’t have to go out in the cold and spent some time huddled around my oven where a fresh, round loaf of bread, or Boule, sat baking. I watched the crust brown as the smell of freshly [...]
The idea of homemade bread makes most people smile. Unfortunately, the thought of having to do it yourself is enough to make you cringe. I know, it’s not a quick process, but the results are definitely worth it! Over the weekend I was up early with some extra time on my hands – the result: [...]
Comfort food. There’s nothing like it, especially at this time of the year! This recipe instantly takes me back to my childhood when I’d sit eating warm slices smothered in butter. My family has been making this zucchini bread for over 80 years – in fact, we still have the original recipe that my great-grandmother [...]
