ENGLISH MUFFINS – IN HAMBURG

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts Visiting my hometown Hamburg in May, I didn't really expect to bake anything. But our little Airbnb apartment in Schanzenviertel, Hamburg's youngest and dirtiest most colorful quarter, had a fully equipped kitchen, and I had some time on hand.Occupied house in SchanzenviertelRichard was attending a full immersion German … Continue reading ENGLISH MUFFINS – IN HAMBURG →

CROISSANTS – IN BUTTERY HEAVEN

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts When my husband decided to open up a furniture store in Portland, ME, he found an big old garage in Fore Street. After spending a month with scrubbing, painting and cutting new panes for each of the high windows, he turned the dark and dirty place into a … Continue reading CROISSANTS – IN BUTTERY HEAVEN →

GRUYÈRE-STUFFED CRUSTY MINI BREADS

French Quarter, New Orleans Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses PostsBack from a mother-daughter trip to New Orleans, it's time for our monthly ABC baking again. Our April project could be right out of the French Quarter: cute little cheese stuffed loaves that look like mini volcanoes, overflowing with crispy bits of Gruyère.And, like every … Continue reading GRUYÈRE-STUFFED CRUSTY MINI BREADS →

AROMA BREAD – A LOVE STORY

The perfect Aroma Bread Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts One of my most favorite cookbooks is "Ancient Grains for Modern Meals". Award winning Author Maria Speck combines her German father's love for hearty grains, and her Greek mother's culinary talents in dishes that make you grab your shopping bag, hop on the bike … Continue reading AROMA BREAD – A LOVE STORY →

CHOCOLATE CHERRY HAZELNUT BREAD

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts Time flies, and, before I could even turn the February leaf of my (heavily scribbled on) kitchen calender, we have March and a new Avid Baker's Challenge.Hanaâ, whose choices we ABC bakers follow meekly, picked the No-Knead Chocolate Cherry Pecan Bread from King Arthur's website (our 2013 recipe … Continue reading CHOCOLATE CHERRY HAZELNUT BREAD →

BOSTON CREAM PIE – IT’S A CAKE!

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Post January is finally over - it was no friend of the Anderson family, nor of their car! But we survived the untimely end of our vehicle, and even our colorful bruises are by now almost history.Fortunately we survived the collision - our car did not!Time for a brand … Continue reading BOSTON CREAM PIE – IT’S A CAKE! →

COOKING WITH MY MOM – BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUFFLÉ AND KEY LIME BARS

Brussels sprout soufflé fresh from the ovenHier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts  My mother is an amazing woman. A retired gynecologist at 93, she is still going strong, grocery shopping with her bike, climbing up the stairs to her third floor apartment, staying on top of the news, and struggling to keep up with … Continue reading COOKING WITH MY MOM – BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUFFLÉ AND KEY LIME BARS →

PANETTONE’S LITTLE COUSINS – PANETTONE MUFFINS

A sprinkling with sparkling sugar adds a nice crunchHier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts A hopefully happier New Year (no broken foot, no deer in the car, and no campaign ads!) has begun  - and with it a brand new Avid Baker's Challenge. In 2013 we will throw out combined baking efforts at King Arthur … Continue reading PANETTONE’S LITTLE COUSINS – PANETTONE MUFFINS →

DAN LEPARD’S STILTON CRUST SAUSAGE ROLLS

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts (folgt noch)Dan Lepard, master baker from England ("The Art of Handmade Bread"), travels (and bakes) all over the world. He also contributes regularly to the weekend issue of the "Guardian", and is always good for an interesting recipe.I tried several of them, and never had a bad experience. … Continue reading DAN LEPARD’S STILTON CRUST SAUSAGE ROLLS →