Buttery Orange Bread

I Have Never Been Happier With Any Bread I’ve Ever Baked! Soft and buttery, with bits of candied oranges, plumped currants, fennel seeds, and sesame seeds, this bread kind of has it all. But first, an explanation is required. I tend to go down rabbit holes when I run into a recipe or food tradition […]

Manchego and Pimentón Potatoes Au Gratin

What a Beautiful Combination of Flavors! Well folks, this will be my last post for a couple of weeks. I’m in the midst of a big move and won’t be doing much cooking. After 40+ years of living in Florida, I’ve decided to move to Pennsylvania, where I’ll get to experience all 4 seasons again. […]

Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes Au Gratin

Luxuriously Creamy Potatoes with Comté Cheese. Whenever I’m lucky enough to grab a big wedge of Comté cheese I start thinking about ways to use it, besides eating it out of hand. It’s in my top 3 of favorite cheeses and this time I chose to make potatoes au gratin. There are many different ways […]

Renée’s Milk Bread

Renee's Milk Bread

Soft, Fluffy, and Buttery Milk Bread is The Best! I bake a lot of breads. It may be my favorite thing to bake. The entire process is so deeply satisfying, I can’t think of anything else I cook that gives me the same degree of pleasure. And there are so many different kinds that I’m […]