Gift of the Month May Recap
I bet you were expecting an October post! I just wanted to see if you were paying attention. October will be coming. I thought I should go back and share some of our earlier dates that I still haven’t...
View ArticleOrchard Fresh Chicken
Growing up, I always took it for granted that we had all the fresh apples we could eat. I grew up in the heart of apple country in upstate New York. The bus ride to school passed more cows and apple...
View ArticleTomato Sauce and Tuttorosso Tomatoes
I’ve long been a lover of the round red fruit. Sweet, tart, and surprising as it splashes on the tongue. What most amazes me is how different the tomato is in the summer and in the winter. The...
View ArticleKitchen Update
Happy New Year! I guess I’ve waited awhile to say that. I’ve also waited awhile to share some big news, although maybe some of you have picked up on it from the photos… We’ve moved! We didn’t go very...
View ArticleHow many candles are on my vegan chocolate blogiversary cake
Happy third birthday to me! Well, at least to this blog. Three years ago this week, I published my first post. To celebrate, I thought I’d share a sweet treat with you. Well, not really share it with...
View ArticleWhy I love bread and Pumpkin Gingerbread Recipe
If the blog name hasn’t given it away, I love bread. It’s one of my favorite things. I try not to discriminate between big or small, crusty or soft, light or dark, sweet or savory. They’re really all...
View ArticleThankful for Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about roses and chocolate (although I do like chocolate…). I like to take the time to think about what I’m thankful for, who I love, and all of the special relationships I’m...
View ArticleSwissBakers Tour with Boston Brunchers
Last week I had the good fortune to get a behind-the-scenes preview of the soon to open SwissBakers shop in Allston. With an open heart and outstanding products, they are trying to sell you on the...
View ArticleCowboy Waffles or Dairy Free Oat Waffles
As a little girl weekend breakfasts were a special treat. Nearly every weekend we would make either pancakes or waffles. My sister and I took turns picking. She always picked pancakes and I always...
View ArticleTreat Cupcake Bar
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Treat Cupcake Bar in Needham with a bunch of ladies from the Boston Brunchers. Before even arriving, this place had several things going for it – it was a block...
View ArticleBeginner Baby Quilt
I’ve had the good fortune of becoming an aunt several times over. All of you aunts and uncles out there might relate. It’s an exciting role to fill. There’s more family to love, and adorable baby...
View ArticleDairy Free Scones
Lately I have been more enamored with my sewing machine than with my stove. Or rather, I’ve been bitten by the sewing bug and have been spending most of my free time reading sewing and quilting blogs,...
View ArticleThe Sinclair at Harvard Square
I recently had the good fortune to attend brunch at The Sinclair with the Boston Brunchers. This group of local bloggers is invited to different local restaurants. It’s a great opportunity to meet...
View ArticleQuick Weeknight Tofu Mushroom Stirfry
Not every night is a lavish multi-course feast featuring exotic dishes. In fact, that rarely occurs here at the Bread & Beta kitchen. Usually, we get home after 7pm and there’s a mad scramble to...
View ArticleMy first Colette Pattern the Jasmine shirt
I’ve finally branched out in my sewing endeavors and have tried a few things beyond quilts! I was inspired by a class offered last winter at JP Knit & Stitch, a local fabric and yarn shop. With...
View ArticleGoodbye Reader, Hello Readers
I’m sure you’ve heard. As of July 1, Google Reader will cease to exist. If you’re like me, you use a reader to help you follow along with many blogs. You may even tag/star/flag specific posts to...
View ArticleDairy Free Me, A Confession
You know my secret love affair with bread? I suppose it’s not exactly secret. And it goes beyond bread. I’ve been enamored with cookies, cakes, pies, and all manner of baked goods for a very long...
View ArticleChicken Soup for a Summer Cold
I’m not sure if it’s worse to have a cold in the winter or the summer. Right now I have a summer cold. It’s interfering with all sorts of things, like breathing through my nose, talking at length,...
View ArticleBerry Sorbet for the end of Summer
I’ve been so busy enjoying my summer I haven’t stopped to share it all with you. Every year I find that I take an unplanned blog break. Before I know it, time has passed and days, weeks, and even...
View ArticleHomemade Dog Treats
Well, what an interesting title, you might be thinking. I wonder why she’s gone from making cookies for humans to making cookies for dogs. Well, in case you haven’t guessed by now, we have a new dog!...
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