There’s nothing better than fresh baked bread or a batch of cookies on a rainy day. Actually, rain or shine, baked goods are always a wonderful treat! Baking from scratch does require a few extra steps, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. The key to whipping out your favorite baked treats is having healthy … [Read more...]
Sourdough Donuts
I come from a long line of Pennsylvania Dutch Mennonites and every February they celebrate Fastnacht, right before Lent. It is always celebrated with homemade yeast donuts. My grandmother kept that tradition alive although she would make them for us when she came to visit, which was … [Read more...]
Quinoa Flax Sourdough Crackers
Eating a mostly gluten free diet I have been missing crackers. Yes I know there are lots of gluten free crackers for sale but the prices are outrageous for a little handful of crackers. Feeding a family of 6 we cannot afford to buy GF crackers. My amazing sister in law came up with this recipe from the gluten … [Read more...]
Why I Love Sourdough So Much
I really do love sourdough, true sourdough, the kind that is fermented in my kitchen for 24 plus hours before baking, the kind that does not have any baker's yeast in it, only wild yeasts caught in my kitchen. I love the sour taste but even more I love the health benefits and the ease of preparation. When … [Read more...]