Blackberry Pie

I am so thrilled with this blackberry pie! Blackberries make such a gorgeous pie filling and they don't need a lot of extra sugar. Plus, I made a pie!!

I made a pie! I am so giddy about this blackberry pie. It's so fresh and fruity, you could almost justify having a slice for breakfast.

L'Otto di Merano | Italian Rye Bread | Bread Baking Babes

L'Otto di Merano gets its name from its shape, two balls of dough baked together to resemble a figure eight. I'm not sure about the figure eight resemblance (see below), however, this bread is super soft and moist, and the dough is supple and really easy to handle and shape.

It makes wonderful sandwiches and toast, and is tasty with smoked salmon or melted cheese. I love toasting it and topping it with a fried egg, salt, and pepper.