Category: Baking
-
A Sweet and Savory Sunday: Baking Up a Storm in Our Kitchen
Celebrating Mother’s Day with a Classic Recipe Today was a baking extravaganza in our kitchen. I kicked things off by whipping up a batch of my classic bread recipe. This tried-and-true formula includes a touch of sugar, which always brings a smile to Joy’s face. There’s something comforting about the aroma of freshly baked bread…
-
A Baker’s Delight: Unboxing and Installing My New Bosch Series 6 Oven
The Arrival of a Culinary Companion Look at what arrived today, my unplanned birthday present, a Bosch Series 6 oven that will be replacing our retired Tecno that has been a part of my baking journey in the last 8 years. As a frustrated baker, I couldn’t contain my excitement when the new oven was…
-
Bidding Farewell to My Faithful Oven: A Lazada 5-5 Sale Birthday Surprise
It’s been a week since I last indulged in my passion for baking, particularly my beloved baguettes. With no fresh bread to savor, I found myself reverting to my breakfast staple of rice. The reason for this sudden change? Our trusty 8-year-old Tecno oven decided it was time to retire. The signs were there –…
-
Two Days in the Making: My Holiday Baguette Song
Intro:Woke up this morning with a sense of prideTwo days of prep, I couldn’t hideBut then I smelled something that made my heart soarCould it be? Oh, yes! My baguette, I adore! Verse:There’s nothing like a freshly baked baguetteOn a holiday morning, it’s the best betGolden, crispy crust and a soft, fluffy coreTwo days of…
-
Simple Joys: Fresh Bread, Journaling, and Everything in Between
Today, one of those simple pleasures is baking fresh bread. There’s nothing quite like the smell and taste of a warm, homemade bun on a Saturday morning. Paired with a hot cup of coffee, it’s the perfect way to start the weekend. Baking bread connects us to generations past. It’s a reminder to slow down…