Monthly Archives: November 2009

Joe Pastry Says…

…That “if Neolithic man could make flat bread, odds are just about all of us can too.”  Clearly, this man has not witnessed my struggle turning flour, water, sugar, and yeast into bread.  But I decided that it couldn’t possibly … Continue reading

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Berger Cookies

If you’ve ever spent any time in Baltimore, you’ve most likely heard of, and perhaps experienced, the phenomenon that is Berger Cookies.  For those of you not intimately acquainted with cakey, fudge topped goodness of the Berger Cookie, you have … Continue reading

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11.26.09

However you celebrate, remember to give thanks for small things, quiet moments, loving hands and all that they do.

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French Chicken In A Pot

French Chicken refers to the cooking method, not some crazy requirement to obtain a chicken from France.  Although I’m rather amused by the idea of a yard full of free range chickens squawking Le Cluck, Le Cluck.  And there was … Continue reading

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Rock The Boat

I wouldn’t exactly say that we procrastinate here at BAH, but we cut some deadlines pretty close.  Thanksgiving is a perfect example.  It’s not like we don’t know it’s almost here but we just can’t seem to get our act … Continue reading

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Life is Better with Bacon

If I had a personal mission statement, without a doubt it would include the following: Life is better with bacon. As a matter of fact, that may be the mission statement in its entirety.  It’s concise and to the point.  … Continue reading

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Mango Salad with Seared Tuna

Who came up with idea for the word leitmotif? I like words.  Alot.  But that one, in particular, always confused me.  Of course learning that it is derived from the German leiten (to lead) and motiv (motive), it makes perfect … Continue reading

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How Not To….

Make caramel sauce.   Not once, but twice.  I’ve done it before.  I know I can do it.  But this was a complete and utter Fail x 2.

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Cakey

My cake quest continues and today’s adventure comes from Smitten Kitchen.  I get the sense that this may be Deb’s go to recipe for yellow cake.  And from the looks of the comments, many kitchens are giving this recipe a … Continue reading

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You Might Be A Food Blogger If…

Ask yourself these questions: Do you instinctively reach for a camera when a meal is plated?  You might be a food blogger. Do you push people out of your kitchen so that you can get that picture before the food … Continue reading

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