Sweet ‘n’ Sweat

by Allie on June 1, 2011 · 51 comments

in Bakery Job, Dining Out, Fitness, Lunch

Training Day went great! We learned a whole lot—how to knead and shape bread loaves, how to cut bread slices (there’s an art to it!), and how to pamper our customers. Many of you have asked what I’ll be doing at Great Harvest. For the most part, I’ll be working in the customer service department. [...]

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Blueberry Oat Bran Muffins

by Allie on April 12, 2011 · 31 comments

in Oven Lovin' (Baking), Recipes

Remember a couple weeks ago when I made blueberry muffins on a whim and told you I didn’t snap photos of the baking process so I couldn’t write up a post and I would have to get more blueberries before I could make them again and then blog about it?
Remember when you were younger and [...]

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Mushroom Feta Cornbread Muffins

by Allie on October 9, 2010 · 28 comments

in Breakfast, Dinner, Oven Lovin' (Baking), Recipes, Vegetarian

I am participating in a Blogger Mushroom Recipe Challenge put on by Marx Foods. I was sent a few samples of dried wild mushrooms to develop a recipe. These mushrooms are hand-foraged from the forests of the Pacific Northwest. Readers will vote on the recipes starting October 18th and the winner gets 3 shipments of [...]

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Toaster Oven Baking and RIP Hard Drive

by Allie on October 7, 2010 · 58 comments

in Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks, Oven Lovin' (Baking), Snacks

Oh hello.

When I turn on the oven, Peter’s blood pressure skyrockets. Neon dollar signs appear out of nowhere and cloud his vision. $$$$$
Peter is a not a big fan of the oven. He sees it as an energy bomb, which translates to an increased electric bill.
To save money and prevent my dad from getting a [...]