Italian Rustic Herb Bread

December 27, 2011 by Monica in Baking, Bread, Events, Holiday

I’m a bread snob. Just like I’m picky about the type of chocolate I eat (the dark kind) I picky about the bread that I use to make my sandwiches.

My preferences always turn to anything that has a crust that is darker brown and a creamy inside. If it’s right out of the oven, it’s a bite of heaven - especially, if it’s use to carry things like a good piece of cheese, salami or my all time weakness – Prosciutto.

Whoever eats prosciutto in soft sandwich bread should be shot in the spot. (I seen it and I have died a little too).

You may think I’m talking specifically about French bread. And while I adore French bread, this is not the only type of artisan bread that I love. Give me a good Ciabatta or a round crusty sourdough and I’m a happy camper.

So when I was planning our Christmas day meal and my mother offered to bring a selection of cure meats and cheeses to munch on while we waited for the Paella, I jumped at the chance to offer to make the bread for it.

Because giving is more fun than to receive... (CLOSED)

December 13, 2011 by Monica in Events, Giveaway

Remember how snobbish I am about my morning café con leche?

Remember when I got invited by Nescafe Dolce Gusto to try their product?

Even after trying their product during the dinner and being more then impressed by the machine demo, I still did not have much hope for the Piccolo they graciously gave us.

I figured this is one of those things that totally work in the demo, but once you get it home, it’s not going to be the same.

Folks… I have to take it all back.

I LOVE MY NESCAFE PICCOLO!

Almond Orange Ginger Cookies - The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap

December 12, 2011 by Monica in Baking, Cookies, Events, Holiday, Sweets

I’m not a cookie person.

I’m picky with the types of cookies that I do like. I tend to like the classic cookie. Give me a good chocolate chip (with nuts), or a good peanut butter one will do the trick too. Shortbread cookies tend to make the cut, but only if they are nice and buttery.

Tom on the other hand likes all types of cookies. I call him the adventurous cookie man because he will try them all.

So when Christmas rolls around he is a very happy man, because I tend to bake a couple of batches of my go-to cookie recipe and put them in pretty packages to gift to friends and co-workers.

And he gets to eat a few.

Ok, lots, if he is good.