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In an attempt to keep the sugar content to a minimum, I might have used a wee too little sugar. This coupled with the fact that my polenta was excruciatingly fresh, the flavor of corn was stronger than I’d prefer. This strong corn flavor almost overpowered the dish. Next time, […]
The cardoon or artichoke thistle is a interesting plant. If celery and artichokes could have a baby, they might be a lot like the cardoon. The taste is dominated by the artichoke with a little celery-like texture thrown in for good measure. I love it and my husband loves it. […]
To keep the dried fruit from being too sticky, I like to toss the trail mix with a small amount of sugar. Over half of the sugar falls to the bottom. So, this whole batch of trail mix needs less than 1/2 of a tablespoon of sugar. Soy […] Pistachio Crumbles up front… Snickerdoodles in the back The Snickerdoodle is a lovely all-purpose cookie. It’s a mildly sweet sugar cookie type base rolled in cinnamon sugar. Even though Christmas is a time for flashier (fancy & time-consuming to make) cookies, somehow a batch of these always find their way […]
Oven Roasting Coffee The air-popper method (Click Here) that we’ve been using is the best for method for a uniform roast. But, for large batches or times when you want to play with a more rustic roast, the oven makes an interesting alternative. This batch was […]
Juicers are fine. But, you lose all of that healthy fiber. If you enjoy some pulp in your juice, a powerful blender will do the job even better. But, you do need a blender with sharp blades and a strong motor. Carrot Apple Juice makes 2 glasses
Happy New Year! What’s a great way to doctor up out of season berries? Whip them into a salad. Sweet or savory, marinate firm, tart berries in a citrusy spirit, with a squeeze of lemon or just a sprinkle of sugar to bring out their flavor. It’s shockingly […] |
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