The complete dreariness of the weekend makes me wish I was somewhere warm and sunny. I cannot wait for summer, or even spring. Seriously, how nice do shorts, flip-flops, and sunscreen sound right now?! Ah, patience - I wish I had some. Even though it is freezing outside and brutally raining I am making fudge pops. That's right frozen summer treats. Perhaps it … [Read more...]
Brioche
Finally another pastry school post! I know, I know it's been waaaay too long. And Micheal (from class) is definitely judging me for not keeping up! Well this weekend was brioche. It takes a little bit of time but is worth every second. This buttery, chewy bread has the most perfect crumb. I will warn you now... it contains a lot of butter. Like a lot, a … [Read more...]
Spiced Kale Chips
I believe it's time for something healthy and green to show its face on this blog! Don't get me wrong, I love, love , love all the baked goods, chili dogs, and pizzas... I just think it's time for a bit of veg. I have never much been a fan of leafy greens, mostly because I think they lack flavor. So I was intrigued when I saw recipes for kale chips. Baking them makes them … [Read more...]
Pan Pizza
Nothing says weekend better than some cheesy, greasy pizza. Being from the mid-west I grew up with the delicious Chicago style pizza. A thick slightly crispy crust that is smothered in toppings. While I was never completely on board with the whole sauce goes on top of the cheese thing, everything else about these pizzas had me sold!Pan pizza was something I never tried … [Read more...]
Chicken and Dumpling Soup
The blog has been a little heavy on sweets lately so I thought it was time for a little bit of balance. I assure you, I do eat regular food as well (though far less often than pastry!). Here is a dinner from a few nights ago. It was cold and rainy and I wanted something that would warm me all the way through. This was perfect. As close as you can get to a hug from mom served in a nice little … [Read more...]
