Homemade Bread Recipe: In an Upcycled Can for Fun!
Honestly, is there anything better than the smell and taste of freshly baked homemade bread? In this age of instant gratification, the art of bread making is at risk of being forgotten as it can be rather difficult to motivate people to make their own bread. Yet, the benefits are well-known and let’s remember…easier isn’t always better:) What are the benefits of making homemade bread? Whatever happened to the consumption of our daily bread? This is the case for making your own bread! And lastly, one of the greatest benefits of making your own bread is the revival of this nearly forgotten skill. What ingredients should I look for? From unbleached bread flour to 100% whole wheat to sprouted spelt the choices for ingredients are numerous (and a bit overwhelming if you ask me). Purchase directly from the farmer.Locally-produced and harvested (if possible).Non-GMO.Small family run operation. This list is in no way exhaustive. with the Dry Blade , NutriMill Grain Mill The Recipe Directions:1. 2. 4.
Blueberry-Coconut Baked Oatmeal
By Lauren Zembron, on January 2nd, 2010 As you might well know, stovetop oatmeal is my absolute favorite breakfast. Warm & comforting, hearty & filling, creamy & chewy, and downright scrumptious… you just can’t beat it. Unless, of course, you try this baked oatmeal. I bookmarked this recipe from Tara’s gorgeous blog Seven Spoons ages ago, and am kicking myself for not making it sooner. I made a few substitutions and additions to the original recipe, and am already excited to try out various ingredient combinations. This oatmeal is comprised of quickly-assembled layers that are baked together into a deliciously satisfying morning meal. After about 40 minutes in the oven, the baked oatmeal emerges with a crisp crust enveloping a soft filling. Blueberry-Coconut Baked Oatmeal adapted from Seven Spoons serves 4 Ingredients: Directions: Preheat oven to 375*F. Other recipes to check out:
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Trader Joe's Mini Peanut Butter Cups
I need to post a retraction. In my last post, the Valentine's Day Double Chocolate Pudding, I misspoke when I commented, "Mr. and Mrs. Romance we are not." You'll remember that my Valentine was some 2500 miles away on the shores of Waikiki on the 14th. The following afternoon after watching him gracefully land his enormous 767 at Lindbergh Field (San Diego) he popped into the car and we raced up the highway to hopefully make our 6PM date with my Dad for our monthly Wine Club pickup. Thinking he was rummaging through the pack for some work related item, I was surprised when produced a small, colorful bag with a little gold box inside. I hereby retract my comment above and proclaim: Mr. Making our date with Dad, we enjoyed our special monthly evening chatting while tasting our wine selections, then selected our favorites. Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats 6 cups Rice Krispies (or 3 cups Rice Krispies and 3 cups Chocolate Puffed Rice) Prepare a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Submitting to:
Paleo Blackberry Bars
Once upon a time in the wee hours of the morning, a mother and daughter went berry picking. These were not just regular berries, mind you. These were wild blackberries, ripened with the sun and watered by a stream. As the mother and daughter began harvesting the berries with their buckets, gloves, and not enough body coverage, they realized that they had quite a job head of them. You see, not only were these wild blackberries, but they were wild blackberries with HUGE, prickery, thorns and stuck into the mother and daughter’s arms as they got close to each berry. After an hour of picking and getting pricked, the mother and daughter, with their bowls and buckets overflowing with berries, retreated to their car, and back to their home. When the daughter, who just happened to LOVE cooking and baking, returned with her load of berries, she decided to cuss out the bush with the thorns and apply antiseptic to her cuts get started on the recipe that would change the world. Paleo Blackberry Bars
Recipe for Mall Food Court Buttery Homemade Pretzel Bites
I have a confession to make. I love mall food court food… There, I said it. I bribe my kids to be good at the mall with the promise of Pretzel Bites once we are done. As long as we can get the pretzel bites at the end, I’m a happy camper. Now I don’t have to go to the mall to get pretzel bites anymore. Recipe: Homemade Pretzel Bites for the Bread Machine (from All Recipes.com) 1 1/8 cups water (70 to 80 degrees F)3 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast2 quarts water1/2 cup baking sodacoarse saltmelted butter – not in the original recipe, but a must for mall food pretzel like experienceIn bread machine pan, place the first four ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer.
Cargile Family Favorite Recipes: Chocolate Vodka Soaked Strawberries
I found this idea online and couldn't stop thinking about them. I knew they would be perfect for our annual Super Bowl party. Ingredients: Chocolate infused Vodka Strawberries 1 tub Baker's Milk Chocolate Dipping Chocolate Directions: Rinse off strawberries. Take strawberries out after 24 hours and pat dry. These are DELICIOUS! Source: Thoughtfully Simple
Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Drunken Apricot — Alta Editions
6-8 servings | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients For the Apricots ⅓ cup (50 ml) water½ cup (50 g) sugar⅓ cup (50 ml) Cognac or brandy6 dried apricots, about 3 ounces (100 g) For the Cake Butter and flour for the pan¾ cup (100 g) all-purpose flour⅓ cup (45 g) almond flour1 ½ teaspoons (5 g) baking powder2 large eggsZest of ½ lemon, finely gratedPinch of salt5 tablespoons (100 g) honey, divided¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil⅓ cup (75 ml) whole milkSoaked apricots, diced (from above)Light brown sugar (optional, if not using the glaze)1 cup (100 g) icing sugar (optional)Juice of ½ lemon, strained, about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (optional) For the Strawberry Syrup and Compote 1 pound (500 g) fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried½ cup (100 g) water¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, divided1 ½ tablespoons (20 g) unsalted butter4 leaves basil, minced1 ½ tablespoons (20 ml) extra-virgin olive oil Method In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. To Assemble the Dish
All time favorite- Gulab Jamun!!
Glazed Apple Cider Doughnuts
Sometimes, I feel like I am doing a disservice to my family and friends (and even myself at times) by baking so many treats like alllll the time, and then having to actually EAT the things I make, and then subsequently forcing other people around me to help me out with the eating bit, since I can't actually eat everything I make. That was a long sentence, but it's ok. I've also decided that baking large quantities of things, regardless about how healthy (or as it always is in my case, NOT healthy...), is totally ok too. What I usually do is tell myself that this is a treat, not to worry about it, and that I will just have to go extra-hard during that day's workout. Aside from this helpful little advice, I tell myself that making unhealthy treats once in a while is ok, as long as it's done in moderation. Ok, I'm done trying to rationalize my baking addiction/unhealthy-but-delicious baking habits now. Ingredients For the doughnuts: 1 cup apple cider 2 teaspoons baking powder For the glaze
