Blue Ridge Baker

We've been having quite the cold snap in Asheville - I don't ever remember it being this cold here for this long. When it's cold...

It was several months ago that I first saw these cheese straws on Smitten Kitchen , and after my first bite, I couldn't believe I had w...

I received this lovely book for Christmas called Savory Baking . How refreshing to do some occasional baking that isn't sweet! I finally...

This is a very special post about a very special event that I was a participant in this weekend. I was lucky enough to have been chosen to t...

Whoa! What is that?! Something savory? Something that could be considered *a meal*?! On my blog?! Okay, are you over your shock yet? Let...

I was so excited for this month's Daring Bakers challenge, because I have been wanting to make puff pastry for a long time. Also, the re...

I will admit, I wasn't terribly excited about these muffins. Especially after reading about others slightly blah results. After making a...