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Pesto Bread Rolls

I’m thrilled with my second success of bread in a row, and that too with a new bread recipe instead of my go-to focaccia recipe. And I think I’d like to attribute the success to two things: Peter Reinhart’s Artisan Breads Everyday and instant yeast. You’ve heard me sing praises of this book when I […]
15 years ago

Homemade Pesto Sauces

One of my favourite local pizza restaurants serves a bread basket with three dips: sundried tomato, tahini and pesto. While my sister and orangefoodie make sure to try every dip on the platter, I choose to fill myself up with the pita bread slices and pesto sauce. Sometimes I get so carried away nibbling on […]
15 years ago