Category Archives: Baking and Cooking

We Should Cocoa: Mango Buttercreams

The We Should Cocoa challenge, managed by Chocolate Log Blog and Chocolate Teapot, is a great excuse to make a chocolate treat once a month and be a bit creative about it.  May’s challenge is hosted by Shaheen of Allotment2Kitchen and … Continue reading

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Chocolate Cinnamon Bread

I don’t know about you, but I was a little disappointed recently when Starbucks changed their baked goods selection with the acquisition of La Boulange bakery.  Nothing against patisseries, but I really prefer a nice quick bread or cookie or … Continue reading

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We Should Cocoa: Salted Chocolate & Honey Caramels

I recently found out about another online food bloggers challenge called We Should Cocoa, hosted by Chocolate Log Blog and Chocolate Teapot.  Making a chocolate treat once a month has my name written all over it!  This month Choclette has issued the … Continue reading

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Sourdough Surprises: Sourdough Pasta

I absolutely loved this sourdough pasta challenge!  Thank you Sourdough Surprises and Happy Anniversary!  I would never have thought to try sourdough in homemade pasta.  My grandmother used to make the best beef and vegetable soup and on rare occasions … Continue reading

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