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August 7, 2012

Heat it Up {Recipe: Beer Bread}

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You’ll have to excuse the inappropriateness of this post. I fully understand your position.. it’s 100 zillion degrees outside and the last thing you want to be tempted with is something that requires you to turn on your oven.

Baking. In the heat of the summer. Who does that?

I do!

And you should too.

Here’s an oldie but goodie (blogged before on Dine & Dish) recipe to get you in the mood…classic Beer Bread. Not the kind you mix up from a box, but just as simple.

Turn on your oven and heat things up even more. It’s so worth it. I promise!

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Buttery Beer Bread

Beer bread with a thick, buttery crust and tender inside. Quick, easy and so delicious!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour sifted (not packed)
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 12 ounce can or bottle of beer
  • 1 stick butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • In a medium bowl and using a wire whisk, sift together all dry ingredients.
  • Add beer and stir with a wooden spoon until well incorporated.
  • Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and pour beer bread batter into pan.
  • Pour melted butter over the top of the beer bread batter.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan.

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  1. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    August 7, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    Yes, Ma’am!

  2. carrian says

    August 7, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    That bread looks amazeballs! I am a sucker for bread anyway, but yummy!!

  3. Amy Tong says

    August 8, 2012 at 12:37 am

    This beer bread is truly a beauty. Yes, for bread (and probably macarons too), I don’t mind turning on the oven in the summer. 🙂 Can’t wait to try this.

    • Sweetsugarbelle says

      August 8, 2012 at 2:13 am

      I almost wish I hadn’t seen this! I’m trying NOT to indulge and it’s going to be hard to get this off my mind!!!

  4. Kathryn says

    August 8, 2012 at 3:33 am

    Well it certainly isn’t a bazillion degrees here so I’m all for baking bread at the moment. It’s so grey and rainy here that I can’t think of anything more comforting.

  5. pam says

    August 8, 2012 at 6:17 am

    Oh my, it’s been ages since I’ve made beer bread!

  6. Barbara says

    August 8, 2012 at 7:36 am

    That IS simple! And it looks delicious!

  7. Ali @ Gimme Some Oven says

    August 8, 2012 at 7:55 am

    I LOVE beer bread! One of my all-time favorites, especially since it’s so easy to whip up a batch. Your photo looks lovely! 🙂

  8. Jen @ Savory Simple says

    August 8, 2012 at 8:14 am

    I love beer bread! This is my kind of recipe. Great photo!

  9. Bev @ Bev Cooks says

    August 8, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Um, yes. Yes x a billion. Yes.

  10. shelly (cookies and cups) says

    August 8, 2012 at 8:31 am

    Beer bread is a favorite in our house. Unfortunately I can at the whole loaf myself. Love it!

  11. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    August 8, 2012 at 8:57 am

    Ha! Not inappropriate at all. We just turned on our air last night– couldn’t stand it anymore. Though you’d probably laugh at us since it’s only 90ish… Can we top this with more butter? 🙂

  12. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    August 8, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Not inappropriate at all! I bake all summer. In Georgia heat. That’s what air conditioning is for, right?

  13. Jimi says

    August 8, 2012 at 9:16 am

    That looks so good…totally worth turning on the oven for. My mom regularly made beer bread when I was a kid, but I don’t make it all that often and when I do, it’s usually to serve with soup. I think I could manage beer bread in this heat but probably not soup.

  14. marla says

    August 8, 2012 at 9:42 am

    This bread looks amazing!! The crust is perfection 🙂

  15. Amanda Padgett says

    August 8, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Holy cow, that bread looks good!! And sounds easy to make! I’ve pinned and printed – going to make it tomorrow.

  16. JulieD says

    August 8, 2012 at 11:13 am

    Looks amazing, Kristen!! I’m going to definitely make this soon!!

  17. Johnna says

    August 8, 2012 at 11:13 am

    I’m firing up the oven right now. Gonna try this without gluten, just realized I miss beer bread!

  18. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

    August 8, 2012 at 11:21 am

    Oh I’m making this immediately. Beer in bread is the best thing ever.

  19. Rachel Cooks says

    August 8, 2012 at 11:23 am

    I’d make this no matter what temperature it was!

  20. Toni says

    August 8, 2012 at 11:25 am

    Oh hey, guess who’s baking this today…yes, in the heat of the summer!!!! Thanks!

  21. Julie @ Table for Two says

    August 8, 2012 at 11:28 am

    wow this bread is gorgeous!! i’m definitely going to make this tonight! it’s too easy not to 🙂

  22. Joanne Owens says

    August 8, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    my experience with beer bread..I used a very strong beer *Arrogant Bastard* and the beer taste was overwhelming. Great beer to drink tho.

  23. Katie | Healthnut Foodie says

    August 8, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Yum! I’d been planning on making sandwich bread, but I may have to try this first! I’ve never made beer bread before!

  24. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    August 8, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    When I first moved to Denver I was soon introduced to Coors Beer Bread; you know back in the day when Coors didn’t go east of the Mississippi River and it was sort of a magical beer in the minds of many?

    Same recipe, same deliciousness and I’ve even strayed from the Coors part; it’s so completely different with a dark beer. Good different!

  25. Angie says

    August 8, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    You are my hero!! My mom used to make the best beer bread ever and she can’t find her recipe. I am going to try this one and see how close it is. I remember eating my mom’s beer bread warm with butter….HEAVEN!!

  26. denise says

    August 8, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    What size loaf pan did you use? Looks delish..oh.and a question. We don’t drink beer here, so a friend provided me with a bottle about ? ago. Will bottled beer ever go bad ?

    • Kristen says

      August 8, 2012 at 2:16 pm

      Great question, Denise! Sorry about missing that info.
      I used a 1.5QT 8.5×4.5×2.5 inch glass baking pan.

      I’m not sure if beer will go bad or not. I think it it is stored properly (in the fridge or out of direct sunlight) it should be fine but I honestly am not sure. I’m thinking for a recipe like this, versus drinking it, it should be fine, but that’s just my guess 🙂

  27. Ashley Bee says

    August 8, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    I JUST made beer bread last night! I haven’t tried it yet, but I used pumpkin beer and supplemented it with pumpkin pie spices and cinnamon sugar on top 🙂

    • Kristen says

      August 8, 2012 at 2:17 pm

      That is a BRILLIANT idea!

  28. Joanne says

    August 8, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I somehow constantly find myself baking in the summer! This loaf looks delicious and I love how easy it is to throw together!

  29. Amy says

    August 8, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I wanna bake this just for the smell alone! I’ve used your recipe before. It’s so easy and makes the house smell so wonderful!

  30. Shaina says

    August 8, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    It’s cooling off here, so I’m all for turning the oven on. Perfect timing!

  31. Russell van Kraayenburg says

    August 8, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    This must be that beer bread I was hearing about! It looks so darn good!

  32. Tawcan says

    August 8, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Looks delicious! Another bread recipe to try out.

  33. Shawn @ I Wash...You Dry says

    August 8, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    Hmm… wonder if I could substitute something like rootbeer or sprite for the beer? Is it just the carbonation it needs or the yeast? Either way, looks fantastic!

    • Cassie says

      August 9, 2012 at 10:24 am

      My mom has used soda before simply because she didn’t have any beer in the house and it works just as well, the taste is a little different but it works!

  34. Sommer@ASP says

    August 8, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Oh Kristen, beer bread is utter bliss! I can smell it through the screen!!

  35. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    August 8, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    I don’t mind cranking up the oven as long as the AC is on as well. Looks delicious, Kristen 🙂

  36. Angie says

    August 8, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    I LOVE beer bread, I just made some last week. It’s such a comfort food for me.

  37. MikeVFMK says

    August 8, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    That’s some good looking bread, Kristen. Love beer bread and that crust looks so good!

  38. Erika says

    August 8, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Oh my gosh, this beer bread looks amazzingggggg! What kind of beer do you recommend?

  39. Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says

    August 8, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Who said you’re crazy for baking in this heat? I always bake, it’s the only thing that keeps me sane!

  40. Meeta says

    August 9, 2012 at 4:48 am

    I do too! And beer bread sounds pretty good to me. Sounds like fun!

  41. Sandy Vanhoey says

    August 9, 2012 at 7:49 am

    For sure I can eat a lot of this beer bread. I want to eat this one.

  42. Cookbook Queen says

    August 9, 2012 at 7:51 am

    This looks absolutely amazing!! Totally worth turning on the oven 🙂

  43. Sandy @ RE says

    August 9, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Love this recipe – forgot about it. Baked last night, crazy hot, what was I thinking?

    See you soon!

  44. Cassie says

    August 9, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Beer bread is always worth turning on the oven in my opinion. It’s a favorite in our house!

  45. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says

    August 9, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    Now I am craving beer bread. This looks perfect, Kristen!

  46. Paula - bell'alimento says

    August 10, 2012 at 11:08 am

    There is nothing quite like hot bread out of the oven.

  47. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    August 11, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    Beer bread is one of my favorite quick breads, always so great with chili!

  48. Vera Zecevic – Cupcakes Garden says

    August 12, 2012 at 1:51 am

    I adore home made bread! No one has a time to do that except real fun :). Your bread look gorgeous.

  49. Diane says

    August 12, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Gosh i haven’t made beer bread in ages. This is definitely enough to entice me, especially since I’ve been making a lot of jam lately.

  50. Marly says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:45 am

    You’re right – some things are worth firing up the oven for – even on these crazy hot days! And I have to say this Beer Bread looks like the thing to do. Can’t wait to give it a try!

  51. Vanessa Worth says

    August 15, 2012 at 3:39 am

    This is nice bear bread recipe. I haven’t tried eating bread with bear so I want to know what the taste is.

  52. Kelly says

    August 16, 2012 at 8:52 am

    This looks delicious, thanks for sharing it! I’ll be sure to give it a try!

  53. Jimi says

    October 9, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    I know this post is old news by now, but I made your beer bread last night, and it was delicious! And so easy. It was perfect with soup. I just ordered some beer bread mix from a home party I went to. I wanted to make homemade to see how it compares. I have a feeling we’ll be giving the mix away. 🙂

  54. Carmen says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Buttery Beer Bread~~~
    Made 6 mini loaves, added 2 cups of diced pepperoni and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and cut butter to 1/2 stick and they came out delicous, perfect, yummy and freezing to add to holiday cookies baskets!Love it!!!

  55. Julia Morrisroe says

    October 28, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    ugh, wish I’d read about reducing the butter sooner – it spilled over the bread pan and has made a quite a stinky mess, I hope it still tastes ok.

  56. Julia Morrisroe says

    October 28, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    ugh, wish I’d read about reducing the butter sooner – it spilled over the bread pan and has made a quite a stinky mess, I hope it still tastes ok.

  57. Dianna Little Nadjkovic says

    November 17, 2012 at 3:41 am

    I add the butter to the mix to give the bread a softer crust. I also sift all the dry ingredients together three times before I add the beer and the butter. LOVED this recipe! Very nice crumb to the bread. Thanks!

  58. Dianna Little Nadjkovic says

    November 17, 2012 at 3:41 am

    I add the butter to the mix to give the bread a softer crust. I also sift all the dry ingredients together three times before I add the beer and the butter. LOVED this recipe! Very nice crumb to the bread. Thanks!

  59. Dianna Little Nadjkovic says

    November 17, 2012 at 3:41 am

    I add the butter to the mix to give the bread a softer crust. I also sift all the dry ingredients together three times before I add the beer and the butter. LOVED this recipe! Very nice crumb to the bread. Thanks!

  60. Frank Ritenour says

    December 17, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    do you think this would work with whole wheat flour and molasses instead of sugar?

  61. Rachel says

    January 28, 2013 at 11:39 am

    You should list the pan size on this recipe. I used a regular bread pan and the butter overflowed and burnt in the bottom of my oven causing my house to fill with smoke :/ Not your fault, just remember there are some people out there who are cooking inept and need to know every detail!

    • Sharyn says

      January 2, 2014 at 9:43 am

      Same thing just happened to me … should have read your post. 🙂

      • Kristen says

        January 2, 2014 at 10:28 am

        Ugh – sorry! I will add a pan size. Didn’t consider that before (and missed Rachel’s comment before). Thanks for letting me know.

  62. wendyvee says

    March 25, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    I made this tonight and it was FABULOUS! This is a keeper … thanks for sharing it!

  63. Jackie says

    May 25, 2013 at 12:26 am

    I can’t believe how easy this was to make and so yummy! I will definitely be making this more often. 🙂

  64. Katie says

    November 1, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    How important is the sifting? I’m lazy 🙂

    • Kristen says

      November 1, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      I’m totally lazy too. I make this all the time and 99% of the time just loosely shake the flour out into the bowl from the measuring cup, and call that good – and honestly I can’t tell a difference 🙂 Just make sure you don’t pack the flour down in the measuring cup 🙂

  65. susan says

    November 25, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    Beer + Bread = Sign me up! I would eat the whole loaf all in one sitting! YUM

  66. Meredith says

    January 6, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Just pulled this out of the oven an hour ago and taste tested. It was SO delicious…one million times better than the pre-made mix! It will go fabulous with our soup tonight as we try to stay warm here in Iowa! Thanks for sharing!

  67. jenN says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:46 am

    This is the best beer bread I have ever had. I have passed it around to all of my friends who beg me to make it every time they are over and since it’s so easy its hard to say no.

  68. MJ says

    February 28, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    This looks amazing, and I really want to make it. I was wondering what bread pan size to use, I don’t want it to overflow like what happened to some people. Thanks!!

    • Kristen says

      March 3, 2014 at 10:47 am

      I’m so sorry – I was out of town and just sat down at my computer for the first time! I use a 9″ x 5″, 6 cups stoneware pan from Pampered Chef. I also find a darker beer translates flavor better, but it doesn’t matter at all what kind you use! They all taste great in this bread!

  69. MJ says

    February 28, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    Oh! One more question! Does the type of beer matter? Thanks!

  70. Jennafer says

    March 25, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    This is delicious gluten free too! Beat an egg with the beer (gf-Omission is great), and use a high quality gluten free all purpose flour, like Better Batter.
    Realllly good.

  71. Imogen says

    January 4, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    I was wondering how much ‘a stick of butter’ is (approx) please? I’m in NZ and am wondering if it is the same…

  72. Sasha says

    October 11, 2015 at 11:24 pm

    Holy cow! This bread is absolutely delicious – buttery crunchy outside, tender inside. It made the perfect addition to chicken noodle soup on a chilly fall day. I will make this again and again. Thank you for the great recipe!

  73. Laura says

    October 26, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    This bread is incredible!!! My entire family is completely in love with it, and it’s so easy to make. Thanks for the recipe. This will become a regular at our table. 🙂

  74. Janice says

    February 4, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Am I reading this right? The recipe calls for 1 stick of butter ( 1/2 cup ).

    • Kristen says

      February 5, 2016 at 3:38 pm

      Yes – it is really buttery!

    • kaley says

      March 14, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      I usually use just a few tablespoons (1/4 cup) or less and the flavor and crust is just as good. Plus, I like to eat the bread with butter so I can justify it this way 🙂

  75. Joan says

    October 21, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    5 stars
    Highly recommend. This recipe is A KEEPER. I’ve made it so many times and each time it’s reliably delicious, crunchy, buttery with a tender crumb. I’m not a beer connoisseur but have used a couple different – all delicious. One evening when I baked two loaves, I used a different beer for each and there really wasn’t any remarkable difference. Also, during the pandemic, when groceries weren’t reliably available, I skimped back to 1/2 a stick of butter and it was still super buttery and crunchy so I just use the 1/2 stick now. Since I converted the recipe to grams for quicker assembly, I know that each time I bake this I’m staying true to the recipe. The only time it turned out a little heavy and under-baked was, again during the pandemic, when I had sub’d a different flour from my usual King Arthur. Thank you for this great recipe. We are having grilled brats tonight with roasted herby tomatoes and onions, served with grainy mustard. This beer bread is the perfect thing to wipe up the tomato juices and pair with the sausages.

    • Kristen says

      November 3, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      You are the best – thank you!

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I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

#loveoneanother❤️ #parentingteens #momofteens #anxietyawareness #backtoschooloutfit #changemakers #parenthood_moments
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These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

#smallbusinesslaunch #clothingbrands #teenentrepreneur #launchday #launchparty #teenbusiness #shopsmallbusinesses #proudmoment
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I was a “houseplant lady” before the pandemic, but I think since the pandemic I get to add the word “crazy” to that title. So. Many. Plants. I’m not mad about it!

This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

#plantmomlife #crazyplantpeople #houseplantlove #monsteraperu #pottingmix #plantobsession #plantcollectors #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

#westbottoms #tinygreenhouse #plantfamily #pandemicprojects #shoplocalkc #happyplants #plantvibes #summerofyes
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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
Happy birthday @ella.r.doyle 💕💕💕 We love you!
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

#farmlifeisthebestlife #chickensofig #barnlife #iwantitall #hensofinstagram #citygirlcountrygirl
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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

#plantladyisthenewcatlady #plantladylife #plantcuttings #newplants #etsyshopping #shopsmallbusinesses #plantloversofinstagram
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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

#pinkflowers🌸 #happyday💕 #touchingbase #spreadhappiness #thursdaytherapy #lifecoachforwomen #springflowersmakemehappy
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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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