If I could confess to one culinary weakness, it is bread. I love all types – rolls, muffins, sliced, baguettes, yeast, quick, whatever. Knowing carbs from bread can convert to sugar in the bloodstream, I do try to limit myself somewhat, due to a familial history of diabetes. But, when I find a power bread... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats: Irish Soda Bread
Looking for a quick, tasty bread to serve for tonight’s St. Patrick’s Day dinner? This recipe fits the bill. I couldn't believe how simple it was to assemble. It only needed one bowl, a little handmixing, and was ready to pop into the oven in 15 minutes max! I found this recipe in a cookbook... Continue Reading →
Vintage Recipe: Blueberry Bread
It’s always fun to find a quick and easy vintage recipe that sparks the taste buds! This recipe made with fresh blueberries (frozen can be used if thawed, drained) is moist and tastes much like cake. Every crumb packed a wallop with blueberry goodness! As with most quick breads, it is simple and quick to... Continue Reading →
Irish Soda Bread + Bonus Recipe!
This recipe is so simple that I kept checking the wording to make sure I didn't miss a step. Nope! Start to finish before popping it into the oven took under 15 minutes with a minimum of clean up! That includes the 1 minute (yes, only 1 minute!) of kneading. This very basic loaf gets... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats Recipe: 1902 Spider Corn Bread
Today’s recipe is from one of my oldest cookbooks. I recently purchased this small volume entitled ‘Royal Baker and Pastry Cook’ with an attractive full-color cover at a library book sale. I know some cookbook lovers are reading this so I’ll spend a few moments describing this fascinating historic document. It says on the cover... Continue Reading →