“Mahvaelous. YUMMY 😋” “Just smell this loaf, Hunny Bunny 🍯 🐰 . You can smell the honey. You can smell the buttermilk. You can smell the sour. It’s amazing!” Upon Valerie’s recommendation, we’ve shifted just slightly from the perfected sourdough of weekly expectation – we’ve moved to a slightly sweeter version, with local honey, but…
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Now I have plenty of versions of creative lasagnas all over the place on the blog.SO many.You know I pride myself on innovation and crafting flavor amalgamations that are not only unusual and typically unheard of, but also astonishingly delicious.It sort of blows my mind that it has never occurred to me to bake a…
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Thanks to Valerie, I’m “upping” my sourdough game.I have spent a few years perfecting…it’s hard to believe it’s been nearly THREE years since COVID began and I began to nurture and explore my “Stay at Home Sourdough” starter and bread. According to hubby and neighbors, the sourdough was perfection! TRUE perfection! (And, neighbor Yvette is…
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Panzanella or ‘panmolle‘ is a Tuscan and Umbrian chopped salad of soaked stale bread, onions and tomatoes that is popular in the summer. It often includes cucumbers, sometimes basil and is dressed with olive oil and vinegar. It is also popular in other parts of central Italy. THIS version of Panzanella adopts the idea of…
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Sourdough bread is one thing. Fermented and frisky, with a gut-healthy, 100 year-old heirloom starter, we all love it!And, pumpkin spice bread is another thing.Yes, it’s that season. It’s beyond that season now.Pumpkin spice EVERYTHING!!!! – even sourdough bread! Mostly savory and tangy, but just a little bit sweet, the warm sentiments of candied ginger…
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There are a lot of reasons to love red peppers—they’re delicious, versatile and beautiful. But did you know that the sweet and spicy flavor of the red pepper is also good for your health? Red peppers contain antioxidants called carotenoids, which help protect your body from free radicals and reduce the risk of certain diseases….
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We all know that mushrooms are the epitome of umami: savoriness one of the five basic tastes. Think, yummy, salty, satisfying, meaty! YUM. THE BEST! 😋 “Add some extra “MMM” to your favorite bowls, wraps, and sliders with these hearty mushroom bites.” That’s right. Big Mountain Foods hits the nail on the head for ALL of…
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Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese. Several weeks ago Brian enjoyed a work day in Denver with a beloved colleague. At lunch time, they walked a few blocks to…
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Unless you’ve been living in the land of invisibilia over the last 5-10 years, you are aware that “avocado toast” is a thing. A big thing! In fact, with it’s own hashtag on social media, the simple veggie smash seemed to have taken over the world for a hot minute (just like kale and kale…
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Do you want avocado toast (the next “best thing” these days) or do you want a fancy tostada? In this situation, you have the opportunity for BOTH.it’s the ripe, creamy avocado and the fermented Jalapeño Lime Kraut from Wildbrine that are the most important elements. The rest – the bread, toast, tortilla – whatever, –…
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