February 4, 2012
by Julie
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I am not keen on most store-bought sauerkraut as it’s usually too vinegary for me. Recently we found Bubbies which is naturally fermented and I reckoned I could make my own much more cost effectively. It actually does double duty … Continue reading
February 2, 2012
by Julie
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It’s been a long time since we had a taco night. I like to brown my meat along with a chopped onion which keeps it nice and moist. I used to make my own seasoning until Penzey’s sent me a … Continue reading
January 29, 2012
by Julie
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Not finding a sourdough version of Pain au chocolate I was happy with, I modified King Arthur Flour’s Rustic Sourdough bread to fit my wishes. I added about 3/4 cup of sugar and about 4 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate … Continue reading
January 27, 2012
by Julie
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Sometimes a girl just wants brownies. I used chopped dark chocolate in the batter and added semi-sweet chips over the top just before baking.
January 26, 2012
by Julie
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Brown chicken in all sides in a little olive oil. Add 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped carrots, 2 chopped ribs of celery and some bay leaves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables have softened then add 4 … Continue reading
January 21, 2012
by Julie
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Cinnamon Rolls Dough- 6½ c. bread flour, plus more for work surface 2 Tbs. active dry yeast 1½ Tbs. salt 1 c. honey ¼ c. vegetable oil 2 large eggs about 2 cups warm water filling 1/2 cup. butter, room … Continue reading
January 20, 2012
by Julie
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I made some homemade pita bread this week to go with falafels and it turned out very nicely though the falafel was really a struggle. Our big food processor is in need of a new bowl as the safety catch … Continue reading
January 18, 2012
by Julie
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This week I tried a maple banana bread recipe. I used vanilla instead of maple extract and I omitted the sugar on top. It’s decidedly less sweet than a traditional banana bread which I liked.
January 12, 2012
by Julie
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I roasted off one of those lovely Vermont chickens with some roasted potatoes and beets on the side. It never ceases to amaze me how much better a local chicken tastes than something raised on a factory farm. In … Continue reading
January 11, 2012
by Julie
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The new mixer is fabulous for kneading bread, something which is hard on my already overworked hands. This is Rustic Sourdough Bread and having proper kneading has already improved the texture of my bread.
