Copywriters' Kitchen's original, free-wheeling take on Irish Soda Bread required a light mixing hand, used “more milk and eggs” than traditional recipes and yielded a golden “eggy loaf.” But what if your idea of celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day, le premier jour du printemps—or ... [Read More] [Leave a comment]
Irish-ish No-Knead Soda Bread Recipe (Vegan)
Twelfth Night Almond Cake Recipe
Few things plunge me into mid-winter melancholia faster than the sight of a tinsel-strewn Tannenbaum tossed out the day after Christmas. Our culture's commerce-combusted Yuletide season gets the sequence wrong. Online and in-store merchants start prodding in October, fueling ... [Read More] [4 Comments. Please leave another.]
Moist Zucchini Tea Bread Recipe
Blogger’s Confession: This recipe has languished in my file since August. I finally found time to post when Hurricane Sandy hit and I got a day off work. Sorry. I know your summer zucchini is long gone. But not to worry: With seasonal additions, this recipe easily transforms into ... [Read More] [5 Comments. Please leave another.]
Savory Walnut Oatcakes Recipe
Blame Samuel Johnson for our dearth of oat recipes. In his 1755 Dictionary of the English Language, Dr. Johnson defines oats as “a grain which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people.” The snooty definition may explain why the ... [Read More] [4 Comments. Please leave another.]
Coconut Lime Pound Cake Recipe
It’s hard to stay on top of food health claims. A few years ago, experts insisted that coconut oil raises your cholesterol, causes diabetic complications and makes you fat. Now nutritionists claim the rich, nutty oil maintains cholesterol levels, boosts your immune system ... [Read More] [5 Comments. Please leave another.]
