Notes & Info

Sourdough Pancakes

1 cup water 1 tsp sugar 2 tsp yeast 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 eggs 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp melted butter Heat the water to 115°. Put the sugar and yeast in a medium sized mixing bowl. Pour the warm water over the sugar and yeast and let it […]

Yeast Waffles

1/2 cup warm water 2 tsp yeast 1 tsp sugar 2 cups milk 1 stick (4 ounces) butter 1 tsp salt 2 cups (280 grams) whole wheat flour 2 eggs 1/4 tsp baking soda Mix the yeast, sugar, and warm water and let it sit until foamy. Melt the butter in the milk, bringing the […]

Gingerbread Caramels

2 cups heavy cream 1 cup light corn syrup 2 cups sugar 6 tbsp butter, cut in small pieces 1/4 cup unsulphered molasses 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/8 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 3/8 tsp ground ginger 3/8 tsp grated nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves Coat a 9×9 pan with cooking spray, then line […]

Basic Jam Recipe

1 kilogram prepared fruit (by weight) 500 grams sugar juice of 1/2 lemon (2-3 tbsp) If fruit won’t break down in cooking, pulse it in the food processor. Add the sugar. Optional: let fruit macerate in the sugar for up to several hours, to release its juice. Add the lemon juice. Prepare jars, lids and […]

Vegetable Stew with Black Beans and Quinoa

1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup sliced carrot 2 cups chopped cabbage 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 4 cups sliced mushrooms 16 ounces peeled and chopped fresh tomatoes (or 1 14 oz can) 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1 tsp salt 2 1/2 cups water 1 […]