Category Archives: Bread

Homemade Pretzels

This is my new obsession…  With all the snow days we’ve had lately, I’ve had time to make dough, let it rise, form pretzels, bake and enjoy.  My little guy has had fun with this as well, so I see … Continue reading

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Greek Yogurt Biscuits

I have had the recipe for these biscuits hanging in my kitchen for months, and finally gave it a try this morning.  Only three ingredients are needed:  self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, and salt.  The results are some pretty good tasting  … Continue reading

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Junk Bread

One of my teaching partners came to school one day with a lunch that inspired me to try something new…  He described it as “junk bread” because you can throw pretty much any leftovers into a bread and bake it.  … Continue reading

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Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Bread Inspired by “Kick Up the Spices”

Several weeks ago the staff at my school had the opportunity to purchase this delicious bread from our student cooking group, “Kick Up the Spices”.  After raving about the bread, I was told how simple it is to make.  I’ve … Continue reading

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Friendship Bread

Two weeks ago my sister-in-law asked me if I would like a bag of starter for Friendship Bread.  Having made Amish Friendship Bread once before, and really liking the outcome, I accepted.

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Norway Winter Farmers’ Market

A couple of weeks ago we visited the Norway Winter Farmers’ Market for the first time.  I was impressed with the variety of products offered at a somewhat small farmers’ market, and was thrilled to find Christmas gifts for a … Continue reading

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Burlington, VT: Red Onion

On our way home from Montreal, we decided to spend a day in Burlington, Vermont.  We wandered and explored for a while before deciding to have a late lunch at The Red Onion, a small bakery and cafe on Church … Continue reading

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Bagels in Montreal

Before diving into a Montreal bagel story, I should probably start with my New York bagel story…  On my very first visit to NYC, my first meal was a bagel and lox at a diner not too far from Penn … Continue reading

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Products from the Lewiston Winter Farmers’ Market

The Lewiston Winter Farmers’ Market is more than just a place to buy produce; it is a community event with live music, craft tables, and of course the produce and other farm products that the event is built around. One … Continue reading

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Chocolate Bread from The Bread Shack

I recently bought this delicious loaf of chocolate bread at The Bread Shack.  I was impressed with the not-too-sweet flavor of the bread, which complemented the sweetness of the dark chocolate chunks and cherries that had been mixed into the … Continue reading

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