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Consider Me Caffeinated: A Global Espresso Art Gallery
“Adventure in life is good; consistency in coffee is even better” ~ Justine Chen, North of Beautiful My search for the perfect cup of coffee knows no bounds. I am ardent and unapologetic regarding my caffeine infatuation. Whether it is our weekend latte treks in the Twin Cities or when traveling abroad, I am always on the hunt for the consummate coffee experience. While the quality of…
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Spring Recipes: Blueberry Bread Pudding
Comfort: The definition of comfort as noted per dictionary.com is to soothe, console or reassure; bring cheer to. The kitchen is a place of absolute comfort for me and I like to imagine that the dishes I create bring that feeling to others, which is why bread pudding is frequently on the menu at our house. It is my ultimate “comfort food”. There is something about the chunky cubes of…
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Yeast Bread Chronicles: Lisa’s Kitchen
So how is it that I have been baking (cakes, cookies, quick breads) and writing recipes for the better part of 25 years and I’ve not had more than one or two attempts at working with yeast breads? I was intimidated, plain and simple. Turns out it’s not that scary. After watching the James Beard Award winning Nancy Silverton’s…