Category Archives: Baking

How do you spoil high school seniors on your last day of class with them?

Posted on April 30, 2019 by forstegrupp

Today the senior advanced topic English elective meets for the last time. They requested a “fun” day while they work on their final papers about one of several books which they read in independent books groups. I remembered my promise … Continue reading →

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Barter Economy

Posted on March 17, 2019 by forstegrupp

This loaf of bread will be given to the jewelry teacher at my school tomorrow. She fixed an antique bracelet of mine. I did not ask her to fix it. I just asked her if it could be fixed. Then … Continue reading →

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An Old Family Sugar Cookie Recipe

Posted on December 15, 2018 by forstegrupp

Here is a very pretty cookie for Christmas when it is dressed up with red and green sprinkles. But it is also a delicious cookie for every day indulging. This makes a crisp cookie with a wonderful texture and delicious … Continue reading →

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How about another heirloom cookie? Scotch Toffee Bars

Posted on December 10, 2018 by forstegrupp

Growing up, my mom and Grandma made Scotch Toffee bars. I loved the crispy caramel base and then the sweet chocolate topping. But when I tried making them for my husband that first Christmas after we got married, they did … Continue reading →

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Poppy Seed Rolls

Posted on November 25, 2018 by forstegrupp

Every holiday my family (SH and the three children) eagerly wait for the poppy seed rolls to come out of the oven. I have to swat hands away so some rolls remain for the next day’s Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. … Continue reading →

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Bread Baking

Posted on February 16, 2014 by forstegrupp

The timer has gone off and I can smell the bread baking in the oven. As I try to think of words to describe the aroma, I am reminded of all the ways wine critics try to describe the bouquet … Continue reading →

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Bread Recipe

Posted on February 13, 2014 by forstegrupp

This is a bit random but I need a place to post a bread recipe after posting this picture to King Arthur Flour: Put in the bucket of a bread machine these ingredients: 1 cup KAF sour dough (recently fed) … Continue reading →

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Death by Chocolate

Posted on October 13, 2008 by forstegrupp

On Saturday, we were invited to eat dinner with friends. They were going to make the Thai food. Our assignment was to bring pizza for the kids to eat and dessert. The pizza part was easy — cheese pizza bought … Continue reading →

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