Delicious Detroit-Style Pizza
There are so many styles of fantastic pizza. New York. Sicilian. Chicago. American. And then there’s Detroit. According to michigan.org, in 1946, Gus Guerra owned what was then a neighborhood bar, Buddy’s Rendezvous, when he decided he needed something new for the menu. He enlisted the help of his wife, Anna, who borrowed a dough…
How to make classic, creamy German Knoephla Soup
Is there anything more cozy to have on a cold day than soup? What about a soup from your childhood that brings back great memories? Even though I only ever had this soup at school or a restaurant in North Dakota, Knoephla (or Knepfla) soup is one of my favorites from the German culture. Knoephla…
Like Kombucha, but want to try something new? Here’s how to make Jun with green tea and honey
Have you ever heard of Jun? It is similar to Kombucha, but instead of being made with black tea and sugar, Jun is made with green tea and honey! I’ve been making Jun since 2018 and have even shared the “scoby” with friends so they can start to make their own, too. Scoby stands for…
A little known Southern dish that’s delish … How to make Chicken Bog
Do you know what Chicken Bog is? Have you heard of it? I’d imagine that unless you know someone from Horry (pronounced or-ee) County in South Carolina, you might not. Chicken bog is THE dish of that corner of the state, so some would say. It’s a rice dish with chicken and smoked sausage, but…
How to make a delicious, hearty winter dinner of Pastie (meat pie)
Everyone has the dishes they love from their childhood. The one or two meals that just bring back great memories and makes you feel good when you eat it. For me, one dish is called “Pastie,” pronounced [pass-tee]. The dish, which originated in England, can be made two ways: a smaller, filled hand pie or…
Easy twice-baked croissant recipe
I love croissants. I’ve made them myself twice now and, if it weren’t for the time you have to dedicate to them, I’d make them more often. But, whether you’re making your own croissants or buying them from a great bakery, twice-baked croissants are my absolute favorite. The slight almond flavor of the filling with…
How to bake my version of Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies in a whole new way
You might be surprised to know that my chocolate chip cookie recipe is based off the classic Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. How could it not be? The original version are so absolutely delicious and it is how I learned to make them and find my passion for baking. Over the years, after…
Baking Through History: Fry Bread Tacos
Hard shell tacos, soft shell tacos, walking tacos, puffy tacos, birria tacos – there are a multitude of styles of tacos out there. But, have you heard of fry bread tacos?? I grew up eating these in North Dakota and they’re still a favorite today. Instead of a standard shell, the meat, cheese and other…
Baking Through History: Chocolate Potato Candy (ew.)
Potato. Candy. With chocolate. How do these ideas make it onto a page? I have no idea, but really, this one shouldn’t have. In the “Hershey’s 1934 Cookbook,” is all about chocolate. Chocolate bread, chocolate ice cream, hot chocolate, and potato chocolate. There’s not just one recipe that uses potato, there are two! The second…
Vintage Recipes … but how exactly do I make it?
Welcome back! It’s been a moment since I’ve had the time to work on my Vintage Recipes series, a whole year to be exact. 2022 was crazy, but it’s time to reset and get back to sharing recipes with you. As I was researching what to bake next, I ran into a strange issue in…
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