Monthly Archives: February 2010
New Twist on Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Lately I have been experimenting with what range of things soaked flour doughs can be used with. I cannot even express my delight in discovering that soaked flour actually makes cinnamon rolls of a far superior texture to anything else … Continue reading
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Bad, Better, Even Better and Best
A friend asked me last week to write about options in our quest to feed our families the best that we can. Depending upon location, income levels and resources sometimes the ideal or best recommended foods and products are simply … Continue reading
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Bones: The Forgotten Treasure
Science has finally caught up with what our Great Grandmothers knew. Broth is beautiful and maybe even a little bit magical. There is nothing so soothing or beneficial for invalids and growing children than a rich, nutritious broth. It contains … Continue reading
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Berry Creamy Dreamy Oatmeal (AKA Baby Food)
My brother BigDon (as the Doodlebug calls him) just had a wisdom tooth removed. Being the stereotypical bachelor with only chewable foods in his cooking repertoire he came over to our house to hang out for a couple of days … Continue reading
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Pardon my Extrusion on Guiltless Crispy Crunches
Crisp…Crunchy…Like frozen foam…Air filled grain products have taken over our breakfast foods, snack foods and have begun to encroach here and there into other aspects of our diets. Breakfast cereals and things like cheese puff’s and Cheetos are produced by … Continue reading
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Sour Dough Bread
Sour Dough Bread from Purchased Starter I made my first successful batch of sour dough bread quite a while ago and wrote about the experience. Thought I would share it here! It was pretty good if I do say so … Continue reading
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Spicy Chai: The Antidote for Cold Days
A while ago my Sister in Law and I were trying to figure out some yummy, healthy winter drinks. We both love Chai but were loath to use the pre-mixes. She provided a really fantastic from scratch recipe and we … Continue reading
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