Tag Archives: home baker
Vegan Cinnamon Swirl Banana Muffins
I decided to make these vegan cinnamon swirl banana muffins the other day when I had a lot of almond milk to use up, and two very ripe bananas. I was going to make banana bread, but I feel like … Continue reading
Earl Grey Morning Buns with Chocolate Custard Filling
I’ve wanted to make these Earl Grey morning buns for a *very* long time, but I never got around to it, partly because they’re a commitment and partly because they require some difficult-to-find ingredients. For example, how many of us … Continue reading
Blueberry Cornmeal Scones from Sister Pie
Some of my favorite recipes during shelter in place come from bakeries that I’ve visited or would like to visit. In lieu of serving customers, many bakeries are posting recipes for popular menu items on social media. These blueberry cornmeal … Continue reading
Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies with Vanilla Sea Salt
I was going to tell you that these are the best chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever made, but that would be unfair to all the other ones I’ve made over the years. You can check out those recipes in my … Continue reading
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies from Levee Baking Co.
The other day, I got really worked up about a piece in Esquire about how the restaurant revolution is ending. I’m not sure why, aside from the fact that it was a huge insult to anyone living in the Midwest and … Continue reading
Sourdough Bread
Five years ago when I was living in DC, I was browsing a local bookstore and one book caught my eye, “In Search of the Perfect Loaf: A Home Baker’s Odyssey.” In the book, local author and home baker Samuel … Continue reading
Dimanche (That Means Sunday)
Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. Last week I spent more time indoors than the previous one. I think it’s partly because I’m starting to freak … Continue reading
Baked Doughnuts with Askinosie Chocolate
I was craving doughnuts the other day, so I decided to make a big batch of them for breakfast Friday morning. I love doughnuts of all shapes and sizes: Baked, fried, glazed, frosted…As long as it’s sweet and fluffy with … Continue reading
The Best Blueberry Muffins Ever
We could all use some blueberry muffins in our lives right now. I made these Saturday morning for breakfast and they were just what the doctor ordered. You mix some flour, milk, and brown sugar together, add a healthy helping … Continue reading
Pint Size Oatmeal Crème Pies
As I’ve mentioned before, one of the hardest parts about quarantine for me is not making weekly trips to my favorite bakeries in town. One of my favorites is Pint Size Bakery in South City. Pint Size is the kind … Continue reading
