Meandering down memory lane…. I used to actually bake bread with the Bread Baking Babes. This one was mine, when I was the ‘host kitchen’ back in 2009. I ran across it the other day when I was doing the monthly recap for the Babes. Only two of the Babes baking at that time are still part of the group. Sigh… And then there is me. This recipe came for … Continue reading →
I was beginning to think my poor little host kitchen was not going to tempt any Bread Baking Buddies to try the Viennese Striesel….. I was, hopefully for the last time this year, wrong. First in was Zoë, of Rum and Reason Like many of us, she googled '4-strand' braiding or plaiting. See what we learn from baking? Next to give it a try was Karin of Karin's Kitchen. … Continue reading →
Ahhhhh….. Nothing like the relaxing run-up to the holidays, is there? Let’s see…. Christmas cards. Nope, not done; not even started. Christmas shopping. Nope, not done; although I have thought about it. Christmas tree. Nope, not done; not going to be done. Christmas post; something excessively witty and entertaining. Nope, not done. At least I managed to get some baking done – some festive holiday bread. And a good thing, … Continue reading →
