Buttermilk Biscuits {Plus a White Lily Giveaway}

Monday, May 20, 2013

As many of you know, I lived in Mississippi my entire life until we moved to NYC in 2010. While I do so love living here, one thing is just not the same. Biscuits! Honestly, biscuits are so ubiquitous in the South, that I never really bothered making them that often. If I had a hankering, we'd just go get breakfast in a restaurant or pick up a sausage or chicken biscuit at any available place. Recently, the idea to bake biscuits got in my head and wouldn't go away. So, I decided that I would bake some. Eventually. Then, I got a little extra push in that direction.

Blueberry Sour Cream Mini Muffins {Plus a J.R. Watkins Giveaway}

Monday, May 13, 2013

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As that collection of recipes last Friday hopefully conveyed, I love baking with berries. I love all kinds of berries, but if I have to pick a favorite berry, I would likely choose blueberries. And, one of my favorite uses for blueberries is muffins. Just to make these blueberry muffins even better, I used one of my favorite baking ingredients - sour cream. I love the texture and flavor that it adds. These little muffins are everything you'd want in a blueberry muffin. They are seriously dangerous, though, because you'll be tempted to eat one right after another.

Weekly Mix: Mother’s Day Baking {Plus a Tate’s Bake Shop Giveaway}

Friday, April 19, 2013

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It's been a busier than usual week here in the BoB kitchen. As some of you may know, I am about to spend a few days at King Arthur Flour as a guest for Blog & Bake. I am so excited for the opportunity to learn from their experts and to get to know some amazing food bloggers. To keep up with me during my days at King Arthur Flour, be sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram. For today, though, let's talk about Mother's Day. The big day is only a few weeks away. If you're looking for something to bake for your mother or grandmother, I've got you covered from cupcakes to cheesecakes and a whole lot in between. The photos above are just a glimpse at some of my favorites. Be sure to see my updated Mother's Day Baking Collection.

Black Hole Chocolate Cheesecake {Plus a Cookbook Giveaway}

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

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Many of us likely depend upon desserts to make us feel better after a bad day. Whether you get joy from baking them or eating them or both, there is no comparable comfort. Recently, I was given a copy of Marian Keyes' Saved by Cake. I've been a fan of Marian Keyes' fiction books for many years. She has such a unique and witty voice that it's hard not to enjoy her writing. When Ms. Keyes was recently dealing with depression that far exceeded just a bad day, she found happiness in baking. Now, she has this wonderful book that is both memoir and cookbook. It's filled with many delicious recipes and plenty of her trademark wit. Just reading the notes and recipe directions is entertainment on its own.

Weekly Mix: Baking with Cake Mixes {Plus a Duncan Hines Trip Giveaway}

Friday, March 22, 2013

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I think cake mixes are one of the best baking shortcuts we can have in our arsenal. I don't usually bake them straight from the box, but they are a great starting point for many delicious desserts. I've shared with you before that my mother was all about cake mixes. Other great bakers in my family used them, too. The only brand they would even think of using was Duncan Hines. So, I guess it's not a surprise that I'm no exception. If you're a cake mix fan, too, then you'll enjoy some of my favorite recipes that start with a cake mix.

Chocolate-Chocolate Cookies {Plus a Momofuku Giveaway}

Monday, March 4, 2013

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If you're not a fan of chocolate in a big way, you might want to go find some of my other recipes today. But, if you are a fan of all things chocolate, I may have found your new favorite cookie. These amazingly chocolate cookies come to us from the incredible Momofuku Milk Bar and their cookbook. I've had the book for a while, but I just recently pulled it back off my bookshelf and became engrossed. Continue reading for a chance to win a Momofuku giveaway.

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