Sourdough pancakes keep us going through the winter when the days are short and cold. They have staying power - like soaked porridge or baked oatmeal. As my grandfather said, Read More →
Our Daily Bread: No-knead Sourdough
May 1, 2012 | by | 190 Comments
No-knead sourdough bread, with crisp crust and its ballooning airy pockets in the crumb, is our favorite bread. And, recently, I've taken the time to return to the kitchen and Read More →
Anytime Cookies (Fruit-sweetened and Grain-free)
April 10, 2012 | by | 90 Comments
As kids we were always told that cookies were not an acceptable meal for breakfast. I’d like to know who made up that rule, and then tell them that I’m breaking it. I let my Read More →
Sole Meuniere
March 22, 2012 | by | 10 Comments
Sole meunière is heavenly – slightly crispy, dripping with brown butter and infused with lemon and parsley. For all its flavor of citrus, butter and fresh parsley, sole Read More →
How to Make a Sourdough Starter
March 15, 2012 | by | 98 Comments
Love sourdough breads? Wondering how to make your own sourdough starter? It’s easy. While the internet is full of sourdough starter recipes that call for odd ingredients Read More →
Blueberry Almond Crumb Muffins
January 25, 2012 | by | 40 Comments
The Thing About Blueberries . . . is that they don't grind their Harleys over the hot desert tarmac, or throw eight-course dinner parties at Monet's garden in Giverny, or eat Read More →
Coconut Pineapple Upside Down Cake
January 15, 2012 | by | 19 Comments
Pineapple upside down cake reminds me of my childhood and the countless afternoons I spent watching my mother play bridge or mah jongg with her friends and the Wednesday evening Read More →
How to Bake with Coconut Flour: Tips & Tricks for Using this Gluten-free Flour
December 15, 2011 | by | 82 Comments
Have you heard about the benefits of baking with coconut flour? As the interest in grain-free diets continues to rise, many cooks are looking to coconut flour for their baking. Read More →
A Recipe: Sourdough Challah with Poppy Seeds
November 29, 2011 | by | 7 Comments
Whole wheat sourdough challah, fragrant with olive oil and honey, is a nourishing bread – rich, flavorful and worth the extra effort it takes to lovingly prepare the dough, roll Read More →
A Recipe: Sourdough Focaccia with Grapes and Rosemary
September 14, 2011 | by | 4 Comments
Sourdough focaccia with grapes, fresh rosemary and coarse sea salt found its way to our kitchen last week. Loosely adapted from the classic Italian grape bread or schiacciata con Read More →
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