Challah Bread-May Daring Baker’s Challenge

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May’s Daring Bakers’ Challenge was pretty twisted – Ruth from The Crafts of Mommyhood challenged us to make challah! Using recipes from all over, and tips from “A Taste of Challah,” by Tamar Ansh, she encouraged us to bake beautifully braided breads.

 

I would say mine turned out a success!  In [Click to continue...]

Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers

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Memorial Day weekend is upon us!  Welcome to the (unofficial) official start of the summer!  My ultimate favorite season! 

 

I can’t get enough of the warm weather, sunshine, swimming pools, beaches, and most importantly-grilled food!  I will be spending my weekend soaking up as many of those activities as possible.

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French Toast Casserole

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I got so wrapped up in my Daring Cooks Challenge, that I never talked about what we did for Mother’s Day!

My dad and my brother, and Chris’ mom and dad all came over for brunch.  It was another bitter-sweet day-remembering my mom, but missing her more than ever on a day that all [Click to continue...]

Boeuf Bourguignon: My First Daring Cooks Challenge

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A few weeks ago, I signed up to be a “Daring Cook” and a “Daring Baker”on the Daring Kitchen website.  For those who are not familiar, each month someone hosts the challenge, and all the Daring Cooks or Daring Bakers make the same dish and post their results on the same day.  I thought this [Click to continue...]