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Bruschetta

Appetizers, Breads, Snacks By July 11, 2016 Tags: , , , , No Comments

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A few weeks ago I decided to test out my green thumb and planted some herbs and flowers on my balcony. I have always wanted to have a garden but have never lived somewhere where that was possible. So planter boxes it was! I planted basil, parsley, thyme, and cilantro.

 

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I have to say I am pretty impressed with how well they are all doing (so far). The cilantro is the only one not really working out. When I went to the garden store I asked for some advice on each herb, I was told to not let the cilantro to go to seed. I nodded my head like I knew what she was talking about. Well when I noticed my cilantro wasn’t doing well I did some more research and discovered you don’t want the plant to flower and need to trim it to keep the cilantro leaves growing.

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Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Breads By February 24, 2016 Tags: , , No Comments

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When the temperature drops there is just something that makes me crave a warm baked good. Usually it’s chocolate based but this time I had a craving for cinnamon. What’s a warmer spice than cinnamon? I think just about nothing.

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So what happens when we get a snowy, cold night? I get a craving for cinnamon bread is what happens. I decided to put my oven to work so that fresh and delicious cinnamon bread was ready for me to devour in the morning. And that is exactly what happened.

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Breads By January 10, 2016 Tags: , , 2 Comments

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I recently started a new job in the past month and have been a little busy getting situated and recouping from the holiday season. The result is that I have had a little less time on my hands for cooking and baking. However, I think I’m finally getting back in the swing of things starting with this banana bread recipe.

 

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Having a good banana recipe is a must if you ask me. For one it seems like bananas are always going brown on me. Secondly, banana bread is super easy to whip up any day of the week. This means if you ever are having company over or have a craving for something sweet, this recipe is perfect.

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Gingerbread Loaf

Breads, Breakfast By December 27, 2015 Tags: , , , 1 Comment

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I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! I know I did. I even got to experience my first white Christmas, which I was incredibly excited about. The snow was falling. And the drinks were flowing with family, which always makes for a great time. Not to mention all the food.

 

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In honor of Christmas I made this gingerbread loaf this past week. (It’s been a crazy busy week so I’m only now getting around to posting it!). It’s still the season for winter favors and this gingerbread loaf fits right in.

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Pumpkin Bread

Breads By November 1, 2015 Tags: , , 1 Comment

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Tis the season for pumpkin! It’s everywhere these days. In your latte, cereal, ravioli, and bagels. You can’t escape the great pumpkin! And why would you want to? It is delicious, although I do think it may be getting a little out of hand (i.e. pumpkin spice wine). Still I love to cook and bake with pumpkin. My mom sent me this recipe that she has been making for a long, long time. It is simple and scrumptious. The batter is extra good so you’re gonna wanna lick the spatula.

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And the beaters…

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