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“There is something in the unselfish and self-sacrificing love of a brute, which goes directly to the heart of him who has had frequent occasion to test the paltry friendship and gossamer fidelity of mere Man.” Have a Monochrome Monday photo to share on this All Hallow’s Eve? Leave a link in the comments, if you dare. The Daring Baker’s October 2011 challenge was Povitica, hosted by Jenni of The Gingered Whisk. Povitica is a traditional Eastern European Dessert Bread that is as lovely to look at as it is to eat! There’s always something special about bread with a spiral inside. Its unassuming exterior renders it almost indistinguishable from any other loaf of bread. But far from being just any other loaf of bread, it has something special to offer. Perhaps it’s a savory, herby filling that, when surrounded by dense bread, could just about pass itself off as an entire meal. Or that classic cinnamon swirl that so many of us loved as a child. Or just maybe, an autumn treat filled with spiced pumpkin butter. No matter your filling of choice, this Povitica recipe will have you racking your brain for new flavor combinations to pair with the slightly sweet, dreamy dough.
Part of undertaking a challenge such as October: Unprocessed is getting out of your food comfort zone. I’ve always been comfortable with my routine of buying boxed cereal at the store. Of course I bought organic, and of course it contained only a few wholesome ingredients. But it’s still a processed food and it’s pretty intensely packaged. Five or six cups of cereal inside a plastic bag inside a paper box? Why pay for all that packaging?
It’s impossible to deny that things are crazy in our world right now. People are without jobs, homes, paychecks, and food. We are ever more attached to our jobs, computers, and phones; but disconnected from our families and neighbors. It is more important than ever for us to strengthen our local communities and take care of each other. Of course, none of us can effect major change on our own, but together we can build momentum to create a healthier society. World Bread Day and World Food Day seek to heighten awareness of global food issues and the struggle to provide secure food systems for the most vulnerable citizens of our planet. The bread that emerges from hundreds of food bloggers’ ovens today may not feed the world, but hopefully it inspires us and our readers to take a larger action for good. Continue reading “Honey-Glazed Maple Cinnamon Rolls for World Bread Day” »
A couple of weekends ago, I was lucky enough to attend the Homefries U: Back to School Weekend in lovely Palm Springs. With a group of 30 Joy and Tracy fans from all over the country, it was bound to be a creative learning extravaganza full of good food, drink, and new friends. Continue reading “Monochrome Monday: Back to School Weekend with Homefries U” »
We all work long days, and the temptation to grab a quick take-out lunch or another slice of the office birthday cake is something that we can all relate to. Consuming unprocessed, whole foods in the modern office environment is a task that takes incredible willpower and a knack for planning ahead. But there’s good news: there is evidence that your willpower muscles can be strengthened! October is the perfect month to start, since over 1,000 of us have already pledged to eliminate unprocessed food from our diet for October Unprocessed.
Locally grown organic tomatoes Savor each bite as summer fades The August 2011 Daring Bakers’ Challenge was hosted by Lisa of Parsley, Sage, Desserts and Line Drive and Mandy of What the Fruitcake?!. These two sugar mavens challenged us to make sinfully delicious candies! This was a special challenge for the Daring Bakers because the good folks at http://www.chocoley.com offered an amazing prize for the winner of the most creative and delicious candy! You win some, you lose some. The old adage holds just as true in the kitchen as it does on the sports field. In a two-part challenge this month, my record was 1-1. That may not be a winning record but as batting averages go, .500 is nothing to sniff at. And in the kitchen, there’s always the luxury of going back for a do-over. At least I now know what DOESN’T work. Continue reading “Daring Bakers Challenge: Peanut Butter Cups” »
Hot, sunny, California summer days do not lend themselves to baking. On days like these, the oven sits idle while the air conditioner blasts an ever-inadequate amount of cool air which the ceiling fans lazily circulate. Precious seedlings that we planted months ago shrivel in the intense sunshine, for lack of attention or suitability to an arid climate. But the grapevine continues to thrive, climbing the patio cover with reckless abandon and producing bunches of tart purple grapes.
This weekend, we celebrated two milestones: a birthday and the continued world travels of Simple Math Bakery’s cookies. The Boyfriend’s birthday was last week (one of the big ones – it ends in a “0″). What better way to celebrate than with a giant cookie (cake)? As for my cookies, they have now officially been consumed by fish and humans 61 feet underwater in the Mediterranean Sea. My friend Susannah travels the world as an underwater archaeology photographer. Someday I hope to accompany her on expedition as her official Personal Baker, but until then I send cookie care packages across the Atlantic Ocean. Continue reading “Birthday Cake for a Sandwich Cookie Lover” » |
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