What a trip this post has been. Let’s take a walk back in time. Few weeks ago I received an email from Hodgson Mill asking if I was interested in participating in their “Have a GRAIN Holiday” baking contest, using one of their flours. The idea of trying new flours was tempting, especially since they don’t sell it…
Buttery Garlic Crescents
The other day my friend Kim asked me why I don’t care much for Halloween. The answer is pretty simple : we don’t have Halloween in Romania. Recently people started to dress up and throw a Halloween party but there’s no such thing as trick or treat. And since I moved on this side of the pond, somehow it…
Homemade croissants
Bonjour! Since I made my own croissants, pane au chocolat and brioche this past weekend I feel like talking French, which is funny because I took 7 years of French classes but still can’t say more than 5 words. And not only that, I’ve even been to France but except for the pastries and cheese,…
Cottage cheese whole wheat dinner rolls
I wish every-time I plan something it immediately gets checked on my to-do list. I’ve been meaning to bake along with my wonderful friend Lora aka Cake Duchess pretty much since she started the #TwelveLoaves. But you know how it is, life gets in the way, other recipes get prettier pictures, the dateline is over. If I keep…
Cardamom Coconut Buns
I’m often ask where to I get my inspiration from when baking. Sometimes from cookbooks and other blogs, sometimes from bakeries and restaurants, and few times by just cleaning out the pantry. You might think that all the recipes I share are just the result of my wonderful baking skills (I’m modest I know) but you’d be…
Evaporated milk sweet buns
My family has high expectations from me. I can not make them go back to store-bought bread. No matter how little time I have on hand, I have to bake bread. Don’t get me wrong, I love making and eating homemade bread, but some days, when I’m struggling keeping up with laundry, cleaning, cooking, play dates…
Pani Popo
Sweet, soft buns bathed and baked in coconut, pani popo are originated to the South Pacific Islands of Samoa. They are best served warm or cold as a dessert or with savory meals. I love every email I receive from you! May them be about a recipe I shared and you want to thank me…
Greek salad rolls
It’s been a week now since the first day of summer and the heat wave is hitting us with all its power. This weekend are supposed to be 102F. Boy, that’s hot! Between painting and dealing with the heat, being in the kitchen, cooking up a storm wasn’t exactly on my list. Light salads were…