From the Kitchen Window

The Bread of Life

The Bread of Life

Almost half a century ago, when I was a young bride, I was amazed at the delicious homemade bread that my mother-in-law served with every meal. My father-in-law insisted that ...
cherries

Door County Cherry Slices with Buttercream Frosting

An annual cherry picking visit to Door County is something my family and I still enjoy doing each summer, and the wonderfully tart cherries picked on our trip is the ...
White Bread

Grandma’s Basic White Bread (or dinner rolls)

For me, bread has always been a precious family staple. My exposure to store-bought bread was pretty limited because Mom always had a homemade loaf freshly baked ...
A Family Food Legacy

A Family Food Legacy

On the December morning of my grandmother’s funeral, I awoke at 4:30am, feeling a need to bake. There was a specific recipe that was calling to me. I had never ...