Pumpkin bread might not be the first thing you think of when seasonal baked goods for fall come to mind. But unlike apple cider donuts, which are the first thing to come to mind for me when I think fall baked goods, pumpkin bread is much quicker and easier to make. Similar to banana bread, Continue reading
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Deliciously Foolproof Banana Bread Recipe
Ask someone if they like bananas and the results are mixed. Ask someone if they like banana bread, and chances are good they’ll say they do. Chocolate chips and various other mix-ins definitely help banana bread appeal to a wide audience. However, the simplicity of banana bread is what makes it so great in my Continue reading
Basic Pumpkin Spice Latte Eclairs Recipe!
The biggest reason I love fall is because of the Mcsweeney’s article; “there’s a nip in the air and my house is full of mutant f*cking squash.” And since I received a request for fall recipes as well as a request for eclairs, I decided to combine the two. What screams fall more than a Continue reading
Pull apart rolls recipe w/ Sour Cream & Chives
Another weekend of staying inside to prevent infecting anyone with Covid. This meant plenty of time to tend to proofing dough for delicious recipes. I found this pull apart rolls recipe in my copy of “Dessert Person” by Claire Saffitz. I modified the recipe slightly by going overboard with the chives and also adjusting the Continue reading
Light & Fluffy Coffee Cake Recipe
I tested positive for Covid a few days ago and have been isolating at home. I usually ride my bike a lot on the weekends and without going on 4+ hour rides Saturday and Sunday, I find myself with a lot of free time. So I decided to do a ton of baking and work Continue reading
Biberle, Like Combos but Sweet
Biberle are bite sized cookies of almond paste wrapped in gingerbread. Traditionally found on a plate of assorted Christmas cookies in Germany, these cookies can be enjoyed year round. I’m a fan of gingerbread anytime, not just at Christmas. The recipe takes a bit of time to prepare but one batch makes quite a lot Continue reading
Simply Delicious Almond Paste Recipe
Almond paste is used in a wide variety of baking recipes in Germany as well other European countries. I greatly enjoy making and consuming German baked goods. So I figured this recipe would be a good idea to post so I can reference it on future bakes. Apparently there’s a difference between almond paste and Continue reading
Traditional Delicious Lemon Kirschkuchen Recipe
Lemon-cherry cake or kirschkuchen is a traditional German non-yeasted cake. Using baking powder as the leavening agent, the cake can be prepared in 20 minutes or less. Which is around the time it takes for your oven to get to temperature. I found this recipe in a classic German baking cookbook I stumbled upon at Continue reading
Simple & Delicious Tomato Tart Recipe
Tomato tart was not something I envisioned making with the second batch of my rough puff pastry. There was this apple tart recipe I was eyeing. But, my parents came to visit last weekend. My mom brought me fresh tomatoes from her garden and it seemed like the right thing to do. I made it Continue reading
Space Cake Recipe and Decorating Instructions
When I learned my former rowing coach and good friend was expecting her first child, after congratulating her, I immediately offered to make her a gender reveal cake. She informed me she already knew she was going to have a boy, to which I responded, “sooo, is that a yes?” I decided on a space Continue reading