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Meyer Lemon Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

By Jeanne, on April 16th, 2011

Meyer Lemon Rosemary Shortbread

With all the fancy, technological ways to communicate with people in our modern world, there’s still something special about receiving a handwritten letter on pretty stationary in the mailbox. When I received the latest letter from my pen pal of 13 years last week it brought a smile to my face. And strengthened my resolve to participate in Digital Detox Week this year. My pen pal lives 2,300 miles away and we’ve never met in person or communicated by any digital means. Sometimes we don’t write for months, but it never fails that one day I open the mailbox and find a small envelope with that familiar friendly handwriting in brightly colored ink.

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Rosemary Filone

By Jeanne, on October 16th, 2009

Today is World Bread Day 2009, and I’m celebrating by enjoying some Italian Rosemary bread (panmarino).

Rosemary Bread

I enjoy seeking out bread recipes that span hours and days. I love to see the dough evolve, from a simple mixture of flour, water, and yeast to a bubbling, active dough and finally into bread. It’s a huge time investment for just a simple loaf of bread, which makes that bread taste all the more wonderful.

This is the first bread that I have baked from Local Breads: Sourdough and Whole-Grain Recipes from Europe’s Best Artisan Bakers. Each chapter focuses on a different European region. When I saw the chapter containing Tuscan breads, I knew that’s where I would start. The color photograph of Rosemary Filone grabbed my attention. The golden crust and open crumb made my mouth water. I love the way that rosemary tastes with olive oil and fresh bread.

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