Original Wheat and Dairy

The pancetta and cheese give this quick soda bread a wonderful flavor. Although Gruyera cheese is preferred, Jarlsburg cheese works well as a less-expensive alternative. The Inside Scoop This…

The following video shows how to fold a pasty. The pasty shown is the Roast Vegetables Pasty with an Onion and Garlic Dipping Sauce. This technique works for any…

This dough can easily be adapted for different pasties by adding a tablespoon of sugar or seasonings (e.g., cinnamon, ground cloves, grated nutmeg) for sweet pasties, or herbs and…

Caramelized Apples and Scones. The perfect combination. See also: Gluten Free Vegan Caramelized Apple Scones The Inside Scoop When both volumetric and weight measures are provided, the volumetric measures…

Pears have a wonderful delicate taste, but add them to baked goods and the taste almost disappears. However, brandied pears retain that wonderful pear flavor, with an added kick.…

Yes, it’s Christmas time and I am making gifts for friends and neighbors. I enjoy giving “perishable” gifts: Baked goods, relishes and jams and jellies that use produce from…

This recipe can be used to make either an incredibly flaky wheat and dairy pie crust or vegan pie crust. This makes enough pie crust for a double-crust pie.…

A friend of mine, who just happens to be the founder and CEO of the Virginia Renaissance Faire (shameless plug here) and is also one of my primary taste…

I love scones! Rich, moist, flavorful, and the perfect size for a simple breakfast. At the Virginia Renaissance Faire, I typically offer 5-6 different scones each week and vary…

Biscotti means “twice baked.” First you bake a very rich almost cake-like batter, then you slice it and bake it again. And then you say, “Yum!” See also: Gluten…