ffwd – long and slow apples

I kind of felt like Julie (of Julie and Julia fame) yesterday. I was home sick (legitimately!), but then realized that I had a recipe to make! I put off doing anything until the official end of the day, but still felt like maybe I shouldn't be making any recipes to blog about (forget the … Continue reading ffwd – long and slow apples

ffwd – cheese-it-ish crackers

This is one of those recipes I've planned on making for a long time. It even made my "official" Thanksgiving menu last year, but didn't actually get prepared. Then I was planning on making them on time this year and serving them over the Christmas holiday. That didn't happen either. But I finally made these, … Continue reading ffwd – cheese-it-ish crackers

Thanksgiving 2012

Each year I come up with a menu for Thanksgiving, and include a lot of the recipes, so that we can share, anticipate and get excited about our upcoming holiday together. (there are 2 files of recipes linked). And it's a way to share with our people who can't make it to be with us. This year, … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2012

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

I had seen a KAF blog post about these cupcakes, and decided that they were a perfect idea for an upcoming birthday party. After all, for this crew, lemon meringue pie was a favorite flavor, but somehow, didn't seem exactly right for the event. Essentially, they are white cupcakes, filled with lemon curd and topped … Continue reading Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Quick and Easy Sticky Caramel Buns

I am a (new) member of the KAF Customer Advisory Panel. It's very fun, and I'm honored, though I can't help thinking of George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life, talking about being nominated for membership to the National Geographic Society. I suspect, like him, I am one of a zillion. But that's totally OK. Along … Continue reading Quick and Easy Sticky Caramel Buns

Cinnamon Rolls

My Grandmother taught me how to make cinnamon rolls when she would visit us in Michigan. At that time, she lived in California, so would spend a couple of weeks, and it was a fun time baking with her. She was the one who taught me how to bake bread in the first place. I … Continue reading Cinnamon Rolls

ffwd – david’s seaweed sables

This was an interesting idea. I have been intrigued by Dorie's cocktail cookies, so this was something I was looking forward to. Of course, I had my doubts about the seaweed, but between Dorie and David, how could I go wrong?? I had just made David Lebovitz's amazing vanilla ice cream last weekend, so I was … Continue reading ffwd – david’s seaweed sables

Wood-Fired Pizza (throwdown)

Last weekend I got the chance to visit my brother and his family. He's just starting his new business, making wood-fired pizza for different events (concerts, fairs, parties...). This has been in the works for some time, but apparently it takes a bit to get a pizza oven custom-made, etc. Of course all while holding … Continue reading Wood-Fired Pizza (throwdown)

ffwd – double chocolate nutella tart

Really, I shouldn't do two things, well, maybe three. I shouldn't wait until the last minute to start a recipe. I shouldn't try to do too many things at once. And I really should make sure I read the recipe... but I guess I knew that already. I started a series of pottery throwing classes … Continue reading ffwd – double chocolate nutella tart

ffwd – provencal olive fougasse

This bread was surprisingly wonderful. I approached it with a little skepticism (for no good reason) and was a bit non-commital as I put the dough together. But when the first batch came out of the oven the next morning (to take it to work), it smelled heavenly! Then when we tore some off... wow! … Continue reading ffwd – provencal olive fougasse