I was asked to share this recipe with those who saw and ate it at the AHS Staff Appreciation breakfast yesterday, so I’ll put it here for anyone.  It’s easy to do and very pretty!
Ham ‘N Eggs Brunch Braid
Ingredients:
4 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
8 eggs, divided
1/4 tsp salt
dash ground black pepper
1/4 cup red bell pepper, […]

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T.S. McHugh’s Irish Soda Bread
Makes 1 loaf
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ to 2 cups buttermilk
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Pour most of the milk in all at once. Using one hand, mix […]

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The Seattle Times printed this article.  It reminds me of my mother’s biscuits.  We enjoyed her biscuits with a hearty breakfast.  They were always flakey and had the BEST flavor!   I’ve since had other biscuits that were just as good but this recipe looked worth trying out!

Scott Peacock’s Classic Buttermilk Biscuits
Makes 12 to 16 biscuits
Prep: […]

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Shelly Humula’s husband, Steven, did this fabulous appetizer/meal/snack/whateveryouwantittobe on Saturday night.  It was fabulous!  I’m promised the other creations he’s come up with.  Watch this space for them!
Steven’s OMAR
Greek Pita Bread or Nan brushed with Olive oil, Yellow Onion, Roma Tomato, Thai Eggplant, Zucchini, Raisins, Apricot, Kalamata Olives, Crushed Garlic, Squeeze of Lemon Juice, Isernio’s […]

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Love biscuits?  I sure do!  Here is a recipe that sounds and looks wonderful!  ENJOY
Dill-Ricotta Biscuits
Ingredients:
4 cups all purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 Tblsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tblsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, cut up
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup part-skim ricotta
3 Tblsp chopped fresh dill
Directions:
Heat oven to 375F. In large bowl, […]

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Want some home-made crackers that would be FANTASTIC with artisan cheese?  Try this out!
Seeded Crackers
Ingredients:
1 cup flour plus more for work surface
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp sugar
3 Tblsp unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 large egg white
3 tsp sesame, poppy or caraway seeds
Directions:
Heat oven to 375F.  In a food […]

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As I was reading this article, I was drooling all over my keyboard. I must try this recipe sometime! Please do and let me know!
Love bread? Then you need to try this easy recipe

By Nancy Leson
Seattle Times food writer

Excerpts from her blog, All You Can Eat
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard about “No-Knead […]

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This is a Hartsock Family Favorite.  These biscuits are fast and easy to make and taste FABULOUS!  We use them for our strawberry shortcakes.  Here in the Pacific NW we have FABULOUS berries.  ANY berry over this biscuit with some added sugar and 1/2 & 1/2 if you like makes a wonderful dessert.  ENJOY!
Margery’s Biscuits
Ingredients:
1 […]

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This is BY FAR the BEST breakfast bread in the WHOLE WORLD!   My mother has made this for our family since I can remember.  We all fought over (and still do when we’re together) having some.  The BEST way to eat it is toasted with butter melted all over it…not the most healthy way to […]

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Buttermilk Scones with Raisins and Orange ZestMakes 4 scones
2 cups unbleached flour
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup raisins
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
½ cup buttermilk
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Add butter. Rub with […]

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