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Loafing Around with Sourdough

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

I’ve been intrigued by bread baking for a long, long time.  A few years ago I began baking most of our bread using the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day.  Decent bread for sure. Easy. Really, it is very … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions. Or Something Like That.

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

I’m a bit late to the New Year’s Resolution game. Or at least I am late in writing about it. I do have some things planned. Several personal goals. A few things I’m participating in. Some garden attention.  There will … Continue reading →

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Charcutepalooza: Dropout

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

A bit like a Beauty School Drop Out but far less demeaning. Seriously? That clip is harsh!  Poor Frenchy. Charcutepalooza is a year-long meat curing adventure involving a new meat challenge monthly.   I did January-(Duck Prosciutto) , February-Salt Curing (Bacon) … Continue reading →

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Charcutepalooza: Brining and Corned Beef

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

This month the name of the game for Charcutepalooza is brining. I wanted to make pastrami because I love a good reuben. Sans the sauce. Because that thousand island-ish sauce is nasty.  I wanted to make homemade rye crackers & … Continue reading →

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Spice Rack: Spicy Roasted Garlic-Preserved Lemon Pasta with Chickpeas

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

Dragging myself away from the Late Great Dervaes Family Debacle to talk a bit about citrus.  The flavor for Spice Rack February, chosen by my dear friend Briggs, was citrus. I love citrus. It adds something awesome to just about … Continue reading →

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