Breads

Tiramisu Bread with Espresso Spread

May 17, 2012
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My favorite dessert of all time is Tiramisu. It is probably my favorite dessert because it holds so many memories for me.  Back when I was fifteen and learning to drive, my dad and I would go for a Sunday afternoon drive and we would usually end up at La Madeleine for some dessert.  Dad [...]

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Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins

April 24, 2012
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A few weeks ago while I was in South Carolina I had the pleasure of trying some really tasty food!  We went to several restaurants that featured favorite local cuisine that was simply delightful.  There was no shortage of fresh seafood or fried…anything, but one thing I did not expect to walk away remembering was [...]

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Pretzel Dogs (with Nacho cheese sauce)

April 11, 2012
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“HOOOOT DOOOOOGS, get your HOT DOGS!” It’s that time of year again- BASEBALL SEASON!  It is my most favorite sport and I grew up going to the ballpark to root on my Texas Rangers!  We usually packed up our own snacks and drinks because the concessions are SO expensive but on dollar dog night, dad [...]

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Buttermilk Biscuits

January 30, 2012
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I have hundreds of biscuit recipes.  Some are good, some are horrible.  Some call for shortening, some call for butter.  Some call for cream, some call for buttermilk.  What makes one biscuit stand out from others? Whatever the list of ingredients may be, the preparation instructions are always the same.  Mix dry ingredients, cut in [...]

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Oatmeal Buttermilk Wheat Bread

January 10, 2012
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One of my new years resolutions this year is to bake more of my own bread.  There’s something so satisfying about making your own baked goods and canning your own vegetables, jams, and tomatoes.  I have put off baking my own bread because I don’t have a bread machine but, it’s time to stop procrastinating [...]

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Basic Scones (and many variations!)

December 14, 2011
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(To the tune of Carol of the Bells)… Hark, smell the scones, Sweet and savory scones, All seem to smell, Really, really swell! Gayly I mix, Working magic tricks, Turn a crumbled mess, Into fluffy dough. Yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy, SCONES Yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy, SCONES! Ok, so, I’m a wee bit excited about this [...]

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Ultimate Coffee Cake

November 23, 2011
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Looking for a super quick breakfast idea?  Look no further… This Ultimate Coffee Cake comes together in about 2 minutes.  Done.  It’s great for the holidays when you have family in town and you are busy getting the big meal together. Ultimate Coffee Cake Print Recipe type: Breakfast Author: Sweet Tea & Taters, original recipe [...]

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“Welcome Great Pumpkin”

October 14, 2011
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Because the temperature is cool…. and because the air is crisp…. and because the leaves are changing…. It’s time for pumpkin bread!!!   I’m a big fan of giving food gifts.  HUGE FAN.  To me, nothing says, “I really care about you,” more than a homemade food item.  What’s even better is giving food to [...]

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Blueberry Muffins

October 12, 2011

One thing we always do in the south is welcome a newcomer!  When I see that moving truck drive up in the neighborhood, that’s my cue to get in the kitchen and start making a baked good to take over to meet and greet the neighbors.  This is part of the lifestyle of the south- [...]

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