Originally published on April 12, 2017 Aww, sweet simple vanilla bean ice cream. I love you. I love you by yourself, with berries, I love you à la mode on top of cakes and pies, with sauce, with toppings, on cold days, on warm days, before dinner, after dinner, really, I just love you. That would …
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Dutch Chocolate Takes Center Stage This spectacular sourdough bread features a deep, dark, Dutch chocolate swirl that is perfectly balanced against the light sweetness of organic coconut sugar. The bread is made in two batches and then layered and rolled together to form a unique and natural swirling pattern. Not only beautiful to look at, …
The Lowdown on Rabbit Liver Like all animal liver, rabbit liver is a prized delicacy if prepared correctly. Because it is so lean it is best paired with creamy pastured butter. In this recipe the liver flavor is balanced with a little sweetness from dried fruit and the astringency from herbaceous rosemary. Soaking Rabbit Liver …
Sourcing Organic Sorghum Flour It’s important to use the highest quality organic sorghum flour. My favorite sorghum flour comes from Great River Organic Milling or Food to Live. Fry Batter For All! See what I did there? 🙂 Seriously, though. Dip anything in this batter and watch it transform into a perfectly crispy golden bite …
These sweet and spicy sourdough molasses crinkle cookies are glittery, festive, and so much fun. The presentation is guaranteed to wow! Everyone from Santa to grandma will be begging you for the recipe (and a little sourdough starter) so they can make them too. This recipe was inspired by the sourdough chocolate chip cookies from …
This soaked wild rice salad is a beautiful and nourishing side dish — a perfect accompaniment to your holiday feast. With minimal ingredients and a straightforward recipe, this delicious soaked rice salad will surprise you with its simplicity. Do It Right! Soaked Wild Rice and Soaked Crispy Nuts If you aren’t familiar with the nutritional …
Lucky you! You might have come home from Wise Traditions with one of my dehydrated sourdough starter babies. Or perhaps you are looking for a solid technique to revive some dehydrated starter that you acquired elsewhere. Either way, congratulations! You are about to embark on the wonderfully fulfilling adventure of homemade sourdough! Sourdough starter is …
Now that you have your starter in tip-top shape it’s time to play with this one recipe that can do oh-so-many things! People make sourdough so much more complicated than it needs to be. Sure, you can expand into more detailed and dramatic recipes as your skills progress, but don’t ever forget the humble roots …
Having a vigorous and healthy sourdough starter is the first step to baking great sourdough breads, rolls, muffins, and more. In this post I will walk you through the care of a new starter, help you determine how much starter to keep on hand, and outline the steps of feeding your sourdough starter in preparation …
Don’t Fear The Sourdough This is your ultimate guide to sourdough starter and becoming a super healthy sourdough baker extraordinaire! Sourdough can seem like a daunting baking challenge, but I’m writing this guide to show you how easy it is. I will explain what sourdough is, how it works, and how to make it work …
The wild and wistful blackberries are in full swing this month and this year’s crop are some of the plumpest I’ve ever seen. There is no better time than right now to pick these bountiful freebies and transform them into a traditional treat like humble, yet seductive, bread pudding. There is something so incredibly satisfying …
These ooey-gooey sourdough cinnamon rolls are extra soft and stretchy due to their generous size and many many layers of buttery cinnamon sugar filling! I set out to create the perfect sourdough cinnamon roll. One that wasn’t cloyingly sweet or made with questionable ingredients. One that had the tender doughiness of an authentic rich dough. …
Cassava flour shines bright in this new super light and crispy cracker recipe. This incredibly easy recipe uses a similar technique to my innovative sourdough batter crackers but without the gluten and grains! What Is Cassava? Cassava (Manihot esculenta), also known as manioc or yucca, is an evergreen plant that forms a starchy tuber underground. Cassava …
Popsicle season is officially here. There will be long afternoons in the shade of the porch. There will be days at the river and lake. And there will be probiotic coconut mango lassi popsicles! This new popsicle flavor will have everyone begging for another! Mango lassis are creamy, sweet, and tangy. What Is a Lassi? …
It’s been a while since I published a new sourdough recipe, and that’s because I’ve been messing around with an amazing low-gluten ancient grain called Kamut (also known as Khorasan wheat). Kamut is actually a trademarked name for Khorasan wheat. The trademark ensures that wheat sold as Kamut is organically grown and free from hybridization. …
These creamy-dreamy, dark chocolate dipped fudgesicles will become your sinfully delicious treat for hot summer days. Don’t let summer pass you by without indulging in this real-food fudgesicle dipped in smooth dark chocolate. The recipe is rich in real fats and sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup. Chocolate lovers rejoice! This real-food fudgesicle …