June 2010

Round Thirty Two — Braided Lemon & Cream Cheese Bread

by Stephanie on June 27, 2010

Yesterday was the husband’s and my very first anniversary. A year ago, on June 26, he and I both said, “I do.” And that’s that.
I have to say, I’m pretty dang lucky to have this guy in my life. He makes me happy every day. And he’s a fun roommate.
But enough on that. Let’s talk [...]

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Sifted Words — Home, PB & J and Fancy Food

by Stephanie on June 21, 2010

This weekend, Elliott and I ventured home to the great village of Grayslake, Ill. My roots, if you will. We had a wonderful time (minus Elliott, who had to study all weekend. Dang school.) catching up, watching movies and of course, baking.

Let me tell you, it was not my original intention to bake this weekend. [...]

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Round Thirty One — Valencia Orange Quickbread

by Stephanie on June 14, 2010

I am going to tell you a story. Get ready.

This is Ashley. She is my best friend. She came to visit me this weekend from the faraway land of Chicago. Lakemoor, more specifically. She is not proud of this.

Ashley got to bake with me this weekend. First, we had some reading to do.

Then, we [...]

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Round Thirty — Cheddar Biscuits

by Stephanie on June 6, 2010

As promised, mama’s back on her home turf. And it feels good to be home. No, I didn’t kiss the hypothetical ground of my blog, but I did celebrate. With lard.

OK, not lard, literally, but essentially its relatives. Shortening, anyone? Cheddar cheese? Butter? You bet, baby — all three in one fluffy biscuit. Butter inside [...]

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