Archive for the ‘Books’ Category

Mariel’s Kitchen

Monday, August 13th, 2012
Mariel's Kitchen

Mariel's Kitchen

Review

Mariel’s Kitchen

A few years ago a friend gave me this cookbook. I think I read through it in a weekend, but then set it aside and never really cooked from it. This year I picked it back up, and have cooked a number of recipes from the book.
(more…)

Share

Lemon Loaf Cake

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
Lemon Loaf Cake with Strawberries

Lemon Loaf Cake with Strawberries

TWD – Tuesdays with Dorie

Lemon Loaf Cake

Overall, the results of this Lemon Loaf Cake were pretty much like I expected from reading the description.  I made sure to seek out cake flour, since it’s a pound-like cake with a dense crumb.  (more…)

Share

Rugelach

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

 

More Rugelach

More Rugelach

TWD – Tuesdays with Dorie

Rugelach

This was my first time making the delicious Rugelach.  As I was gathering all the ingredients for the Rugelach I realized this would be an excellent holiday cookie.  With all the dried fruits, nuts, and cinnamon it was also smelling like the winter holiday season.  Later, when I researched the pronunciation and history I learned Rugelach a Jewish pastry of Eastern European origin.
(more…)

Share

White Loaves

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Baked White Loaves

Baked White Loaves

TWD – Tuesdays with Dorie

White Loaves

Here it is.  The first Tuesdays with Dorie post with a recipe from Baking with Julia.

This recipe was fun and enjoyable to make, and pretty darn easy.  Plus, who doesn’t love the smell of homemade bread baking in the oven?  (more…)

Share

Tuesdays with Dorie

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Baking with Julia by Dorie Greenspan

Baking with Julia by Dorie Greenspan

TWD – Tuesdays with Dorie

Last week on NPR I heard an interview with cookbook author Dorie Greenspan.  She discussed her latest book, Baking with Julia, as well as a blog called Tuesdays with Dorie.
(more…)

Share