Author Archives: angelamara
Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
A couple of days ago I made a couple of loaves of whole wheat bread. I was trying to make something that would work for sandwich bread, and because I am compelled to experiment, I decided to make one of … Continue reading
Limpa Bread (Swedish Rye)
The other day I went to visit my friend Carol. Somehow we got on the subject of bread. Maybe it was because I told her she had to come to my house and teach me how to make some of … Continue reading
Oat Scones with Maple Glaze
The other day, my friend Kristen texted me from Utah, saying that she had lost the recipe I gave her for my Maple Oat Scones, and she was having a craving. I don’t know about you, but when I have … Continue reading
Belgian Sugar Waffles (Gaufres de Liège)
Imagine a hot croissant or brioche fresh out of the oven, bespeckled with bits of crispy, melt-in-your mouth sugar, and covered with crispy caramelized sugar in places, and you would be getting close. My friends Cheryl and Brian recently sent … Continue reading
Velvety Vegan Split Pea Soup
When I was in college, I was a vegetarian, and that is when I discovered this amazing split pea soup. The recipe came from Anna Thomas’ The Vegetarian Epicure Book Two. I only ever made delicious and delightful things from … Continue reading
No Knead Bread
I wanted to find out what all the fuss was about with this No Knead bread business. My family and I were visiting family in St. Louis, and our friend Brian made a loaf – it was beautiful, and so … Continue reading
Favorite Nutty Granola
I can’t believe I’m posting this recipe, since I give this granola as gifts every Christmas… anyway, if you have a couple of hours to spend in the kitchen, this granola is well worth your time. My entire family is … Continue reading
Reusable Cheesecloth
I have been looking for reusable cheesecloth, and I’ve found it! When making yogurt, I like to strain it to get it thicker, more like Greek yogurt. I have been buying cheesecloth that works well, but it kind of falls … Continue reading
Tuna Melt is back!
Comfort food is big at my house. Simple is better. In fact, SO simple, that I sometimes despair at ever being able to make “fancy” food again. So when my older daughter came home from babysitting and told me that … Continue reading
Perfect Fried Eggs
I know there are many techniques to making fried eggs – – over medium to be more specific, and until I found this one, I had many mishaps: broken yokes, eggs drift away from each other on the pan making … Continue reading
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