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Homemade Country Bread, French Food, Pastries and A Bakery

April 3, 2016

Homemade Bread

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Time and patience are essential when it comes to making yeast breads. This past week I decided to renew my basic skills of baking and tried two new recipes for crusty country bread and brioche à tête over the course of 4 days. As always there is that element of anxiety for me when it comes to making yeast breads, whether they will turn out or end up hard and dry.  With care and preparation I preceeded slowly through the steps involved, and in the end I was pleased with the outcome.  I will be making these recipes again.  The picture above was one of the two loaves of country bread made from a recipe in the flour cookbook by Joanne Chang.

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Easter Flower Arrangements

March 21, 2016

Easter flower - egg arrangements

Hello Spring!

With the arrival of spring there is a new sense of beauty emerging. Fruit trees are blossoming and flowers are starting to come up.  On a recent trip to a gardening and nursery center, the sense of spring was in the air as I walked down the aisles filled with flowers, herbs, vegetables and other pretty plants.  After a bit of time I was able to pick a nice selection to take home to be used to make flower arrangements for Easter.  Moss, lichen and hard broiled eggs were also a part of the arrangement filling in the empty spaces between the plants.  I like the organic feel of the display {above pic} and how it brought a little touch of spring inside the house.

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diy Easter Treat Cups

March 14, 2016

Easter diy treat cups

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These spring Easter treat cups filled with an assortment of candy and chocolates are just the right size to give as gifts to kids {and adults} to enjoy.  They are a fun addition to the table as place settings or displayed on a platter/basket as a part of your Easter decor.

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Lemon Mousse

March 5, 2016

Lemon mousse

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The combination of sweet and tart flavors are brought together in this simple Lemon Mousse recipe.  It’s a refreshing and light dessert to accompany a meal whether it be formal or casual.  With the arrival of spring and the Easter holiday, this will be a wonderful addition to serve as part of an afternoon Easter brunch or other occasion. The desert can be made a day ahead or at least an hour before serving.

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