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Soft Pretzels

October 31, 2016 Samantha Seneviratne

Between the ages of four and six, my price was a pretzel. Seated comfortably in the front end of a metal shopping cart, mouth full and therefore silent, I ate while Mom hunted for bargains at Caldor.

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In bread, candy and snacks Tags pretzels, bread
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Strawberry Jam Doughnuts

September 4, 2015 Samantha Seneviratne

Next week is a big week! 

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In bread, breakfast Tags strawberry
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Jam Rolls

April 10, 2015 Samantha Seneviratne

If you have a moment, make yourself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Use nutritionally void soft white bread. Eat the crusts off first. Then look at what you’re left with. Examine it objectively. Close your eyes and take a bite. It’s tender but toothsome with just the right amount of ooze. It’s soft and sweet. It’s creamy and tart. Be honest. It’s not really a sandwich, is it? It’s more like a perfect little layer cake.  Dessert masquerading as lunch.  And it’s really delicious. This exciting discovery has changed my life and my fridge. 

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In bread, breakfast, fruit
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Pear Fritters

October 10, 2014 Samantha Seneviratne
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“You could build an empire on those fritters!” Those are the words I would quote in a court of law, proving without a doubt that my husband loved the fritters at first bite. Even after the fifth bite, he was grinning like a kid. It was only 5 minutes later, after I told him the truth about the fritters, that he tried to change his tune.

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In breakfast, bread, fruit Tags breakfast, fritters, pears, doughnuts
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Chocolate Cardamom Swirl Bread

October 3, 2014 Samantha Seneviratne

I actually said “I love you” out loud to the blue and white bag of King Arthur bread flour as I pulled it down from the shelf. It just came out. I thought I was alone in the aisle. It was Monday evening in a Manhattan Whole Foods. Guess what? I wasn’t alone. I heard myself say it and then, embarrassed that my inner thoughts were out, sheepishly turned my head around just in time to catch a quizzical look on the face of a lonely looking man buying spices. I know. Lonely says the woman who audibly declared her amorous feelings for a bag of milled wheat.

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In bread, breakfast, chocolate Tags bread, chocolate, cardamom, brioche
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Black Currant Butter Cake

August 1, 2014 Samantha Seneviratne

What the heck are black currants anyway? I’ve been watching old episodes of Louie so I feel entitled to phrase all my questions really aggressively. 

I was at Whole Foods the other day. I had a short list of things I needed and a long list of things I needed to do. I had a strict schedule to follow. And then I got carried away by the currants.

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In cake, bread, fruit
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Spring Herb Focaccia

June 13, 2014 Samantha Seneviratne

Sometimes delicious food and love can just bowl you over, knock you down.

Once, back when we went on what I would call “dates,” Gus took me to Lupa, one of Mario Batali's restaurants. He knew the pasta would win me over. Really he could have taken me to IHOP and I would have been happy. 

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In bread, vegan
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Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts

May 30, 2014 Samantha Seneviratne

Some people celebrate with champagne. I go for doughnuts. I need a special occasion for deep fat frying. This week I have one. Love, Cake is one year old! So what’s going to happen on this blogiversary?  I’m going to express my heartfelt gratitude. Get out the deep fryer. There will be plenty of fat but I'll try not to get too schmaltzy. 

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In bread, breakfast, chocolate
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Semlor (Swedish Cream Buns)

March 6, 2014 Samantha Seneviratne
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I think I’ve found my dessert mecca: Sweden. That may come as a surprise. Not many people think of Sweden as dessert destination. I’m not sure Swedes even think of Sweden that way. 

I have a Swedish friend named Erik. Fifteen years ago he was studying in England. One night, he had an important rendezvous to meet this fly American girl for the very first time. Sweet twenty-something-year-old Erik knew enough to bring a gift. Sweet Erik wanted to bring a sweet gift. Of course he wanted to make a good impression. But instead of bringing something tasty to show off the pastry talents of his own nation, he presented her with... 

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Rosemary Onion Dinner Rolls

January 10, 2014 Samantha Seneviratne

The sight of dough takes my breath away. It always has. When I see, it I want to touch it. To smell it. To put my face on it. Many years ago, a vision of hundreds of puffy round loaves rising on speed racks touched my heart. I was just a tiny person watching scenes from a bakery on Sesame Street and I heard my calling. I can actually remember that moment. I saw that dough and I knew that we were meant to be together. Soon thereafter I declared my plan to become both a baker and a librarian. (I'd always loved reading.) Books and dough. I wanted to be surrounded by both. I still do.

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Sticky Gingerbread

December 26, 2013 Samantha Seneviratne
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The outside of our refrigerator is wallpapered in clutter. A ridiculous caricature. (Who are those weirdos?) Sweet baby Agnes’ birth announcement. An outdated Christmas card with our cute nieces running amok. An ugly magnet that touts the benefits of green tea that I like to gaze at while drinking my coffee. It's anything but sleek and stylish, but each strange artifact makes me happy.

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In bread, cake
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Orange Pistachio Buns

December 12, 2013 Samantha Seneviratne
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I want to tell you about my mom-in-law Deborah’s orange buns. They’re deluxe. Pillowy soft, swirly, orange-scented dream rolls. Deborah doesn’t glaze them and I think that’s right on because they’re really perfect just how they are. Simple, orange-zested magic. They live in that land somewhere between breakfast and dessert and they rule the kingdom. Just decadent enough to feel like a treat but not so out of control that the indulgence becomes uncomfortable.

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In breakfast, bread, fruit Tags orange, pistachio
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Molten Chocolate Doughnut Holes

September 19, 2013 Samantha Seneviratne
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What was your first job? I’m interested if you’re willing to share. First jobs are like windows into the soul. Wait. Nope. (I'm notoriously bad with idioms.) But they are usually entertaining insight into the past of the people you love. One of my husband’s first jobs was as the assistant manager of his local Electro Lux franchise. That illustrious title also earned him the responsibility of door-to-door vacuum sales. I think he was around 16. Can you please imagine buying a vacuum from a 16-year-old boy? How many teenage boys do you know who are experts at vacuuming? Hmm.

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In breakfast, bread, chocolate Tags chocolate, doughnuts
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