Blue Ridge Baker

Whew. Well, that was unexpected. It has been almost 4 weeks since I posted anything, I can hardly believe it. I went out of town fully inten...

If you're still looking for something special to make for your mom tomorrow, look no further. These are some seriously fantastic scones....

Got 5 minutes? Then you have enough time to mix, roll and cut these biscuits and pop them into the oven. They are that quick. I was very ple...

A couple of weeks ago, Tastespotting sent out a tweet on Twitter that said to contact them if interested in an opportunity that involved ba...

I've been chasing simplicity for quite some time, but can never seem to achieve it. In my mind, all I want is a quiet life in the town I...

I've always been impulsive. This impulsiveness surfaces in every aspect of my life, from the most trivial - such as the constant changin...

Croissants are a very special food for me and my mom. I have more wonderful memories associated with croissants than almost any other food I...

This week's SMS selection is one that I was quite excited about. As I mentioned a couple of days ago, I love any excuse to make a quick...

Oh my, I have been so sleep deprived lately. I've been trying to post something for a couple of days, but I've had a very difficult ...

This is the fruitcake that will redeem the name of fruitcake. It is a beautiful mess of dried fruit and nuts held together by some flour and...

Scones have always been one of my favorite breakfast treats. When I was in high school, there was a local baker that brought them by every m...

I have not been a good SMSer lately, and I apologize to my fellow bakers! I skipped last week, and then I went and skipped this week's r...

I've always enjoyed English Muffins, but they aren't something I ever remember to buy. I was really excited to make my own for the B...

My son loves muffins. His nickname for most of his life has been Muffin. So, I try to make muffins for him as often as I can. When I saw the...

We're biscuit people, my family. I grew up eating them every Sunday along with fried green tomatoes and cheese grits. We never celebrat...