My birthday is right around the corner, and with it come thoughts of cake. Specifically, chocolate cake with peanut butter icing, requested as my birthday cake since the 1980’s. It’s not a thing at all around here, as evidenced by my New Orleanian friends’ blank stares. But … in central PA, it’s so very common. …
Category: Baking
More Sourdough & Our 4th NOLAVersary
The sourdough starter I struggled with back in February continues to yield delicious results! Today, I am pleased to report that I made two loaves of bread that came out great, just in time for a grilled cheese & tomato soup dinner. The temperature didn’t top 75 degrees, and I had the windows and…
Sourdough, First Try
I’m not displeased with my first attempt at sourdough bread. It was a bit of a pain, though. I aspire to have great patience with making complicated foods, and perky, excited blog posts, accompanied by richly-textured, drool-inducing photos, about the results. But often, once I get into a process that takes a long time, I…
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