Pretty much every culture around the globe has roots in what we know today as pancakes. A pancake is simply a thin, usually round, disk of starchy dough or batter fried in a pan. They are one of the most basic food items we eat as humans (in whichever form you know them) and have been around since…
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Today I’m posting my dinner. I usually share guilty pleasure items, but you’ll enjoy this one just as much – I promise. “Only the pure at heart can make a good soup.” -Ludwig van Beethoven Did he really say that?! I like it. Soup From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Evidence of…
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Raspberry Apple Breakfast Bread: yields 1 loaf 1+1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp salt 1+1/2 tsp …
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Sugar rolled spice cookies and a pot of Chai tea. The perfect accompaniment to this grey October afternoon. I have no interesting stories or opinions to share today, as we’re too busy marathoning Lost (my first time watching, it’s crack), and later: a giant pan of chicken curry. My kind of Thanksgiving weekend. Today I share…
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In honor of the crisp autumn weather that’s officially arrived (and me finally getting to wear my peacoat and massive scarf!) I wanted to make something particularly suited for this week’s post. A moist pumpkin loaf made with brown sugar and spices, with whole bosc pears baked straight into the center. Very autumn.…
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This week I got my hands on Chad Robertson’s Tartine Book 3. I’ve been getting excited about using alternative grains for bread and pastry not for the purpose of going gluten free, but for creativity in regards to flavor and texture. This sequel to his book Tartine Bread is the perfect baking companion for me…
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This week I’ve been wanting to try out some new cookie recipes with alternative flours, for different textures and flavors. I went out and got an assortment of goodies, scored a recipe from Penny Flood , which I’ve altered to my liking (thank you!), and stayed up until 2 am making doughs. My flour collection now…
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