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It was only a matter of time that I’d have to revisit the task of making pate feuilletee again. My first run-in with the multi-layered French pastry dough was also my first Daring Baker challenge over two years ago. The result was truly something that …
It figures that after a rather extended break from blogging for the holidays, I’d surface to confess that for the first time since joining the Daring Bakers 18 challenges ago, I decided not to participate in the bake fest this month. I’m feeling quite sheepish …
Welcome to the latest adventures of one Daring Baker. This month I took on a challenge posed by bread guru Mary at The Sour Dough and the lovely Sara of I Like to Cook who really put me to task on this one. Yessirree. If you’d like to see the recipe, please visit their sites for the study in wonder. I could think of a much worse way to spend and entire weekend than with the incomparable Julia Child, whom I love with all my foodie heart and sweet soul. But this day will forever be referred to as The Day Julia Child Kicked my Butt.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I am more inclined to think of a special dinner to make instead of which restaurant I’d like to visit. I know. Huge surprise. It isn’t that I don’t enjoy eating out — we love to and have done so for …
If you’ve been scouring this little corner of the web, you’ve probably figured out I have a problem with cooking magazines. And I’ve been trying to kick that habit to help save a few trees, but I just can’t seem to actually cut the cord. …