Category Archives: breads

Multigrain Loaf

Posted on November 27, 2009 by John Herring

As you can probably tell from looking through my recipes, I’m a big fan of soup. And on a chilly night, nothing complements a steaming bowl of lovely soup more than a full-flavored, crunchy/chewy, densely crumbed hunk of multigrain bread. … Continue reading →

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Banana Flax Bread

Posted on October 26, 2009 by John Herring

When bananas get a little brown and soft, they may not be the most appetizing to eat out of hand, but they are very sweet and the banana flavor is very concentrated, so they work really well in banana bread. … Continue reading →

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Cheese & Corn Focaccia

Posted on September 14, 2009 by John Herring

Yet again I fear I am risking the wrath of the purists who will say this is not truly focaccia, but it’s certainly in the spirit of focaccia, if not the precise letter of the Italian bread law. If you’ve … Continue reading →

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Tomato Corn Spoonbread

Posted on September 7, 2009 by John Herring

Summer saddens a little as it fades to cooler autumn, but the end of summer is when the corn and tomatoes are at their prime. Plump and tart and juicy and warm from the sun, redness made round, tomatoes just … Continue reading →

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Oat Pecan Waffles

Posted on March 1, 2009 by John Herring

I’ve always been a big fan of waffles, but I’ve never been able to come up with a recipe that made waffles exactly the way I like them, with the perfect combination of crispy, fluffy, & flavorful. I’ve tried whipping … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Corn Muffins

Posted on May 27, 2008 by John Herring

The farmers’ markets are really blooming and this past weekend, strawberries were the highlight of many of them. The market around the corner from my house was red red red with the gorgeous little berries, and fans were scooping them … Continue reading →

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Island Bread Pudding

Posted on January 21, 2008 by John Herring

Bread pudding is what happens when adults don’t have time to make French toast for breakfast. Breakfast for dessert! With booze! My favorite dark rum is Gosling’s Black Seal rum, from Bermuda, but any dark rum will work in this … Continue reading →

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Orange Almond Biscotti

Posted on December 27, 2007 by John Herring

Equally good with coffee or tea, these crispy confections are surprisingly easy to make. (Just make sure you wet your hands when forming the loaves.) And the recipe makes plenty, so you can have your biscotti and give it away … Continue reading →

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Indian Corn Cake

Posted on October 1, 2007 by John Herring

Indian Corn Cake The origins of this ancient Indian staple food are lost in the misty horizons of history, but fortunately, I was recently able to channel a 5th-century Mesoamerican culinary expert, and woke up with this tasty little snack. … Continue reading →

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Peach Pumpernickel Panzanella

Posted on August 14, 2007 by John Herring

This recipe features another star of the summer farmer’s market. Peaches ripe, sun-yellow, succulent, and perfectly balanced between sweet & tart overwhelm the senses with their bounty. From the fuzzy skin to the fortifying flesh, the fruit of the species … Continue reading →

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