Sunday’s : Parker House Rolls

Sunday’s : Parker House Rolls

These were Gran's company rolls. Whenever we had company for a meal she made these rolls .... 1 C milk 1/4 C vater 2 Tablespoon Sugar 1 package dry active yeast (tips) 4 Tablespoon butter 1 Egg 2=3 C flour 1 teaspoon salt 3 Tablespoon melted butter Heat the milk in the microwave until it [...]

Blueberry Coffee Cake

Blueberry Coffee Cake

Happy Saturday! Today's post is Grandma blueberry coffee cake made with some fresh berries from the garden. Mom loved blueberry and planted a few bushes so that she would have fresh berries. Lisa ½ cup butter ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup butter1 cup [...]

Friday Favourite: Biscuits

Friday Favourite: Biscuits

My Grandma made biscuits every week in my kitchen. Tomorrow is National Biscuits day and I found this in Grans recipe box. Whipping Creme Biscuits 1 1/2 C self rising flour 1/2 pint whipping cream Directions: Mix flour and cream until well blended. With butter hands form ping pong size dough balls. Place on a [...]

Friday Baking : Angel Biscuits

Today I am making biscuits in my kitchen in honor of two great women. My Mom and Grandma who made biscuits in this kitchen also. So today it's Gran's Angel biscuits. Angel Biscuits : Angel Biscuits the perfect combination of Yeast Roll meets Biscuits perfect for Breakfast or Dinner meal. 4 1/2 teaspoons (2 packages [...]

Friday Baking : Zucchini Bread

This Friday baking we are celebrating Zucchini Bread day but with a twist : Orange zest . Orange Zucchini Bread :  2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1¾ cup sugar 1 cup olive oil 2 teaspoon orange extract (or vanilla extract) Zest [...]

Friday Baking : Upside Down Cake

So today's baking is from Grandma recipe box : Her Pineapple Upside down cake but fell free to use other fruit that is in season. 1 stick butter1 ½ cups packed brown sugar1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple1 (4 ounce) jar cherries1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt1 ½ cups white sugar½ cup butter2 eggs 1 [...]

Mom’s Lemon Bars

GoodMorning Peeps! Today 's recipe is Mom's Lemon Bars. Every Good Friday our family has a large celebration and Mom always made her Lemon Bars. Since Mom's not here this Good Friday I am making them in my kitchen..... Crust 2 cups + 2 tbsp (276g) all-purpose flour1 cup  powdered sugar1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla1 cup  unsalted butter, melted Filling [...]

Saturday TV Binge *

Saturday TV Binge *

Happy Saturday! And I am watching Great British baking show. My Saturday morning passion while drinking my morning coffee. . Its cake week ! I love this show but do you get confused by the measurements and ingredients. If you are American like me I spend time looking up items while watching and getting ideas [...]

Book Review : Botanical Baking

Book Review : Botanical Baking

Contemporary Baking and Cake Decorating with Edible Flowers and Herbs by Juliet Sear F+W Media Learn how to perfect the prettiest trend in cake decorating – using edible flowers and herbs to decorate your cakes and bakes – with this impossibly beautiful guide from celebrity baker Juliet Sear. Learn what flowers are edible and great for [...]

Book Review * How to Bake

Book Review *  How to Bake

  book link   "How to Bake makes me want to head for the kitchen and bake something new right now!  Nick is a generous teacher. Sweet or savory, his recipes are enticing, smartly written, and accessible. Practical, no-nonsense tips and advice are confidence inspiring — the book is a gift to new and seasoned bakers [...]