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Sourdough bread has always been one of my favorites and I’ve gotten many requests to make some. But I have never been brave enough to attempt it as I have visions (nightmares) of “Herman” permanently taking over the bread kitchen. For those of you that grew up in the ’70’s, you may remember that ubiquitousContinue reading “Sour…Doh!”

I’ve noticed that I seem to start most of these blog entries with “Well” and I also notice with some disappointment that my last entry was back in Fall of 2021. To that, all I can say is “Well……..” It is the start of a new year and today is my dad’s birthday.  If heContinue reading “Happy New Year, 2025!”

Postscript: Well this started back in August but due to many distractions, I just didn’t meet my goal of making a new entry at least once per season change. Oh well, as many will confirm: the man with many clocks doesn’t do well with keeping track of time! Read on… So as summer winds down,Continue reading “Late Summer/Early Fall 2021”

Well Spring has finally arrived and just like the swallows of Capistrano, the orioles have come back to build their intricate nests and sing for their food as loudly as only they can. And as tradition dictates, out go the feeders laden with oranges and grape jelly to keep them energized while they weave theirContinue reading “Spring, 2021”

Well, the winter months are coming to a close and I’m looking forward to seeing if March is going to come in like a lamb or a lion (what does that REALLY mean anyway?!?). The groundhog saw his shadow this year, so that’s supposed to mean that we have more cold weather to look forwardContinue reading “Late February, 2021”

Well it’s been a busy baking week, lots of that wonderful cardamom braid and other seasonal favorites filling the house with their smells while baking. With Covid-19 still causing issues with deliveries, I had to purchase my 10 grain cereal in a 25 lb bag this time…good thing I make a lot of Harvest bread!Continue reading “Christmas, 2020”

Dear Friends, As the leaves begin to fall and winter descends upon us, my thoughts automatically turn to “Beef and Cider Hotpot” and other comfort foods. We bought some cider and made our first batch a few weeks ago and I made potato rolls to go with it, what a treat! Made me think ofContinue reading “Late Fall 2020”

Dear Friends, I am pleased to report that I now have my own grain mill and will be starting to mill grain to get fresh whole grain flour for my breads rather than purchasing it. Freshly milled flour has at Least 14% more protein as well as many nutrients that are lost when purchasing alreadyContinue reading “Fall, 2020”