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Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you like, loathe,

Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you like, loathe, or tolerate the holiday, I hope you know what it is to be loved today. ❤️

“Now abide faith, hope, and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” -1 Corinthians 13:13

Also, pink sourdough and heart scoring because…why not? #sourdoughbread #pinkbread #sourdoughscoring #breadbaker #sourdoughbaker

Just in time for the day of unabashed pink, raspbe

Just in time for the day of unabashed pink, raspberry curd is very much en vogue. Because have you ever seen a more fabulous color? 🩷🩷🩷

The recipe is live at GoodThingsBaking.com, or you can find the link in my stories.

The first recipe of the year is here, and for some

The first recipe of the year is here, and for some reason these lemon curd muffins seem to be incandescently happy. Can a muffin actually have feelings? Or is it just how they make me feel?

Either way, the recipe is on the blog at GoodThingsBaking.com, or click on the link in my bio. Happy winter baking!
#goodthingsbakingco #goodthingsbaking #muffinstagram #muffinrecipe #lemoncurd #lemonmuffins #winterbaking #eatmoremagic #wintercitrus

Here’s to a blessed and merry New Year, with joy

Here’s to a blessed and merry New Year, with joyful memories of the one we’re leaving behind.

And in no particular order, a collection of some of my favorite photos and recipes from 2023. Plum Spice Cake, Black Forest Ice Cream, Vanilla Mousse, and Passion Fruit Panna Cotta.

“If it’s half as good as the half we’ve known, here’s Hail! to the rest of the road” —Sheldon Vanauken

Passion Fruit Ice Cream I can think of no better

Passion Fruit Ice Cream

I can think of no better praise for this ice cream recipe than this: my friend who doesn’t like dessert only wants this for her birthday forevermore.💛🍦

Get the recipe at goodthingsbaking.com. I’ll also link it in my stories.

School is back in session here, and it feels like

School is back in session here, and it feels like a good time to get back into posting here on Instagram.

So without further ado, here’s a classic vanilla mousse for a cool, fancy dessert that doesn’t require turning on an oven. Find the recipe at goodthingsbaking.com, and I’ll link it in my stories.

Brown sugar shortbread snowflakes are the closest

Brown sugar shortbread snowflakes are the closest thing to snow that we’ll be getting for a white Christmas, so here’s to a whole blizzard of them. ❄️

Find the recipe at the link in my bio, or by searching goodthingsbaking.com. Happy cookie baking!
#goodthingsbakingco #shortbreadcookie #christmascookie #shortbread #brownsugar #snowflakecookies #seasonalshenanigans #decembermagic #mychristmascookies #simplecookies #eatmoremagic #bakersgonnabake #cookiebox #cutoutcookies #bakefeed #bakersofinstagram #bakersofig #bakefromscratch #foodtographyschool

Just a little chai spiced granola ASMR for your en

Apron Giveaway! 🍂

It’s baking season, and I’m thrilled to be celebrating it with the kindred spirits @virginiadaredressco. Virginia Dare Dress Co. is a small, ethical clothing company that creates the most beautiful, timeless dresses and aprons.

One lucky winner will be selected at random to win our floral apron!  
TO ENTER:
~ Follow @virginiadaredressco and @goodthingsbakingco
~ Like the giveaway post on both accounts 💙
~ Tag two friends you want to have a baking day with!

Giveaway ends Saturday, 10/29 at midnight. For U.S. residents only, or open to International if the winner covers shipping. No purchase necessary to enter. {not sponsored by Instagram}

I just updated these pumpkin spice donuts with new

Asiago focaccia is prime weeknight baking, and a r

Asiago focaccia is prime weeknight baking, and a recipe you’ll want to have handy for soup season.

Get the recipe at www.good things baking.com, or at the link in my stories.

Pumpkin spice donuts felt like the perfect way to

Pumpkin spice donuts felt like the perfect way to welcome Fall. And learning that today is Hobbit day made the music choice obvious, don’t you think?

The donut recipe is up on GoodThingsBaking.com. The beautiful apron is from @virginiadaredressco.

#goodthingsbakingco #pumpkinspice #pumpkindonuts #homemadedonuts #fallbaking #seasonalbaking #bakingseason #eatmoremagic #pumpkinrecipes #bakewithlove #heresmyfood #foodreel #recipereel #seasonaleats #happyfall #seasonschange

Watching August leave like… #goodthingsbakingco

Watching August leave like…

#goodthingsbakingco #icecreamseason #icecreampie #meltingmoments #melty #goodbyesummer

Here’s a simple, delicious way to save a batch o

Here’s a simple, delicious way to save a batch of over risen sourdough. Simply turn it into focaccia instead. My eight year old even called this a “really delicious bread”, so it’s got all the stamps of approval needed.

@goodthingsbakingco #goodthingsbakingco #focaccia #nowastedfood #italianbaking #sourdoughbaking #feedthepeople #lowwastelifestyle #italianfood #italianbread #flatbreads #focaccias #oliveoils #freshherbs #feedingkids #instarecipes #eatmoremagic #sourdoughbread #sourdoughfocaccia #instafood #foodoftheday

Mondays call for comfort food. Today that means So

It’s a still photo that’s landscape instead of

It’s a still photo that’s landscape instead of portrait, which means it’s really not welcome on Instagram. So if you’re the one person who will see and like this photo that I love, thank you. I’m glad you’re here. ❤️

#foodphotography #foodstyling #honey #biscuits #sourdoughbaking #everydaybeautiful #foodstylingandphotography #stillphotography #capturelife #eatmoremagic

Got extra cucumbers? Save this reel for whenever y

Got extra cucumbers? Save this reel for whenever you want to make some refrigerator pickles! You’ll need:

•2 small or 1 large cucumber
•2-3 cloves garlic
•10 whole peppercorns
•1/2 teaspoon dill
•A pinch of crushed peppers (optional)
•1/2 cup water
•1/2 cup white vinegar
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 pint jar with a lid

Cut the cucumbers into slices or spears and place them in a pint sized jar. Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the jar with the peppercorns, dill, and crushed peppers. To make the brine, heat the water, vinegar, and salt together until very hot and the salt has dissolved. When the brine is ready, pour it over the cucumbers, screw on the lid, and give the jar a nice shake. 24 hours later, you’ll have delicious, crisp homemade pickles!

I hope the coming weekend is full of delicious foo

I hope the coming weekend is full of delicious food, people you love, and a few quiet moments to take it all in.

The recipe for White Chocolate Lime Cheesecake Bars are on the blog at www.goodthingsbaking.com

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Is there anything more officially summery than str

Is there anything more officially summery than strawberry ice cream? I think not. 🍦🍓❤️

Recipe at www.goodthingsbaking.com
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#goodthingsbakingco

Blueberry Panna Cotta Tart exists, and should real

Blueberry Panna Cotta Tart exists, and should really be voted the Dessert of the Summer. Swipe for the slice shot, because it’s really what’s inside that counts.

Find the recipe at goodthingsbaking.com
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Strawberry season=the best season. And strawberry

Strawberry season=the best season. And strawberry scones=the best scones.

Recipe link in stories and on ze bloggity! 🍓❤️
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Cadbury egg cookies are really quite superior when

Cadbury egg cookies are really quite superior when made into a vanilla bean ice cream sammie.

#goodthingsbakingco #easterdessert #cookiestagram #icecreamsandwiches #eatdessert #cookielovers #heresmyfood #cookiereels #eatmoremagic #springbaking #myopenkitchen #holidaydesserts #eastermenu

I took inspiration from @mauiartisansourdough for

I took inspiration from @mauiartisansourdough for this sourdough monkey bread. You could make it with any type of bread dough, but mixing the sugar, cinnamon, and butter all together and then tossing the dough pieces in the mixture is ingenious. No more double dipping each individual bit of dough!

This recipe even converted the anti-cinnamon roll children in my house (I know, weirdos) and everyone loved it!

Monkey Bread Recipe

•1 cup granulated sugar
•1/2 cup cinnamon (this amount is pretty strong and makes the monkey bread a bit spicy, so you can cut it in half)
•1/2 cup melted butter
•1 1/2 lbs. dough (I used @elaine_foodbod’s basic sourdough recipe)

Grease a bundt pan well and set it aside.

Whisk the sugar and cinnamon together, then stir in the melted butter until it’s all combined.

Cut the bread dough into 1” chunks, then toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they are all covered.

Spread the pieces of dough in the bottom of the Bundt pan and cover it. Place it in a warm, draft free area to rise until it has nearly doubled. When you gently poke the dough, it should spring back slowly.

Preheat the oven to 350F and place a rack in the center. Bake the monkey bread for about 30 minutes, or until the center measures 180F.

Remove the bread from the oven, place it on a large plate with a lip, and flip it over.

Mix together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2-3 tablespoons whipping cream until you have a smooth glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the hot monkey bread.

Monkey bread is best eaten when it’s warm and gooey, so serve it immediately or reheat it before eating.

Happy eating!

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Today I shared not one but two recipes—it’s so

Today I shared not one but two recipes—it’s something of a miracle! First up are the best sourdough bagels you will ever find in all the land(s)—I’m very humble about it. But really, they’re pretty amazing.

And then! Let’s talk about the brown sugar cream cheese spread, or schmear, if you will. All in all, this is a highly satisfactory breakfast/brunch/snacking situation that I really do believe you need in your life.

I’ll link both parts of this situation in my stories—happy baking!

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The real life soundtrack for this was the knife wo

The real life soundtrack for this was the knife working though a crusty loaf, little voices calling, and doors slamming as children ran in and out of the house on a sunny day in between asking for a piece of fresh bread.

Maybe those things aren’t trending sounds on Instagram, but they’re some of the little things that make real life beautiful. And I love baking to feed and nourish those people and tiny moments, whether it’s a wholesome loaf of sourdough or a batch of my children’s favorite cookies. What do you like to bake for your favorite people?

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I know the warmth right now is a false spring, but

I know the warmth right now is a false spring, but the fresh air and birds singing have me dreaming about when the real one comes.

And one of the things I’m most excited about? When the berries roll in. Then I’ll make all the tiny tarts (crust recipe on my site), fill them with chocolate ganache, and pile on whatever’s fresh and ripe. Won’t you join me?

Do you love, hate, or tolerate Valentine’s Day?

Do you love, hate, or tolerate Valentine’s Day? However you feel about it, if you want a simple dessert for the day that’s still pretty and a little bit special, just cut a pan of sheet cookie bars into hearts.

Decorate them with some chocolate ganache and sprinkles, et voilà, you’re ready for any and all heart festivities.

Recipe for cookie bars at: https://goodthingsbaking.com/sheet-pan-cookie-bars/

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