Kate Donahue

Kate Donahue

Bread Fanatic

I am a baker who is in the kitchen constantly, usually with a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old on a step stool which can make for some unique challenges. I author the site FoodBabbles.com Food Babbles is a place to find classic treats and unique sweets. You’ll also find freshly baked breads, savory tarts and more. I especially love baking warm, tender homemade bread. There's something about taking the time to create crusty breads for dinner, sweet breads for a brunch or a batch of muffins for our breakfast from scratch.

Kate's Recent Posts

Bacon Twist Breadsticks

Bacon Twist Breadsticks

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Bacon
Bacon twist breadsticks are an addictive snack! Serve them up with your favorite main dish or eat them all by themselves!
Cookies & Cream Monkey Bread

Cookies & Cream Monkey Bread

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Cakes
Cookies & cream monkey bread may be our favorite version of this classic treat ever. We’re sure your whole crew can’t wait to devour it.
Classic Banana Bread

Classic Banana Bread

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Bananas
Classic banana bread shouldn’t be underestimated. This sweet treat goes over well with any crowd, morning, night, or in-between.
No Knead Dinner Rolls

No Knead Dinner Rolls

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Bread
No knead dinner rolls make having bread with dinner a cinch! Fluffy with a crisp outside, all you need is a pat of butter for perfection.
Peaches & Cream Bread

Peaches & Cream Bread

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Puff Pastry
Peaches and cream bread is like a sweet handheld pie! Mascarpone cheese makes it extra rich and delicious.
Piña Colada Bread

Piña Colada Bread

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Limes
Piña colada bread brings the tropics right to your kitchen! Pineapple and coconut lovers will rejoice over this simple quick bread.
Prosciutto Pizza with Strawberries

Prosciutto Pizza with Strawberries

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Pizza
Prosciutto pizza with strawberries is savory and sweet all at once. It’s covered in three kinds of cheese for pizza perfection!
Brioche Jam Rolls

Brioche Jam Rolls

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Rolls
Brioche jam rolls are sweet and subtle, and so perfect for brunch! They also make a terrific teatime snack.
Spinach Artichoke Dip Stuffed Bread

Spinach Artichoke Dip Stuffed Bread

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Spinach
Spinach artichoke dip stuffed bread transforms the classic appetizer into an addictive bread! You’ll go back for more again and again.
Cranberry Bagels with Cinnamon

Cranberry Bagels with Cinnamon

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Cranberries
Cranberry bagels with cinnamon are best served toasted with a heavy schmear of your favorite spread. From cream cheese to cashew butter, they’ll all work here.
Vegan Croissants

Vegan Croissants

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Vegan
Vegan croissants are easier than you’d ever think, and seriously delicious. Put them on the Easter table and watch the crowd swoon!
Chai Spice Cinnamon Rolls

Chai Spice Cinnamon Rolls

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Tea
Chai spice cinnamon rolls fill the air with the most delicious scents! This is what Sunday is about.
Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Cinnamon
Cinnamon pull apart bread is super easy to make at home, with hardly any work. You can serve it for breakfast, brunch or dessert, and keep everyone happy too!
Spicy Butternut Squash Bread

Spicy Butternut Squash Bread

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Quick Bread
Spicy butternut squash bread to warm you up when the weather’s cold. Cinnamon, cloves, ginger and orange zest make it absolutely irresistible.
Apple Crisp Bars

Apple Crisp Bars

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Bar Desserts
Apple crisp bars are completely delicious. If you’re looking for a cozy snack to enjoy on a cold day, this is it.
Dog Cupcakes

Dog Cupcakes

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Cupcakes
Dog cupcakes made with apple and cheddar are a great way to treat your favorite pup! They’re packed full of good stuff you can feel happy giving to Fido.
Cheddar Herb Swirl Rolls

Cheddar Herb Swirl Rolls

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Bread
Cheddar herb swirl rolls make a delicious side dish for your game day or holiday table. They're fancy enough for Thanksgiving, but easy enough for Tuesday night's dinner too.
Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake

Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake

Kate Donahue
Kate Donahue
Food Babbles
Copycat
Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake is one of the best things about fall! Make it at home, then you won't have the ten hour wait for a table!