The Boastful Baker

because every cook praises her own broth

August 14, 2011
by Melissa
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Simple summer supper

Early last week I found a giant heirloom tomato in my garden that should have been picked a few days sooner. If I didn’t want it to go to waste, I needed an immediate use for it. Since we had … Continue reading

August 3, 2011
by Melissa
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It’s August. It’s hot. Make yourself some ice cream sandwiches.

It’s August in the United States and it’s hot just about everywhere. My solution for beating the August heat? Ice cream sandwiches. Preferably with homemade ice cream and homemade chocolate chip cookies. But if you don’t bake or don’t make … Continue reading

July 28, 2011
by Melissa
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Added to the roster.

I like pasta. Not as much as some people but I do like it. Yet I rarely make pasta at home as I’m usually not satisfied with the finished dish. Sometimes the sauce isn’t right or the pasta is overcooked. … Continue reading

July 15, 2011
by Melissa
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Chicken. On a Stick!

I recently (if approaching 2 months ago can still be considered recent) received a review copy of On a Stick!, by well-known food photographer and blogger Matt Armendariz. First of all, I was super excited about getting a review copy … Continue reading