Not every night is a lavish multi-course feast featuring exotic dishes. In fact, that rarely occurs here at the Bread & Beta kitchen. Usually, we get home after 7pm and there’s a mad scramble to get some semblance of dinner on the table. Do any of you find this to be the case as well? I don’t know how so many people (especially in...

If the blog name hasn’t given it away, I love bread. It’s one of my favorite things. I try not to discriminate between big or small, crusty or soft, light or dark, sweet or savory. They’re really all good – and so versatile; you can easily eat bread for dessert, breakfast or afternoon tea (or as an accompaniment). Or for any...

Happy third birthday to me! Well, at least to this blog. Three years ago this week, I published my first post. To celebrate, I thought I’d share a sweet treat with you. Well, not really share it with you in person, but virtually share it with you. And what’s better for a birthday celebration than a big, fat, chocolatey cake? I don’t...

I’ve long been a lover of the round red fruit. Sweet, tart, and surprising as it splashes on the tongue. What most amazes me is how different the tomato is in the summer and in the winter. The hothouse version is barely a distant cousin of the fresh orb. What do you do in the winter when you want to cook with tomatoes? If you haven’t picked...