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 Bread - Whole Grain Bread Improver. Have you ever attempted to make a whole grain yeast bread? Did it come out of the oven a dense, low, wet mess? Every time I’ve made a wheat bread, that’s been the result. I’ve tried recipes that call for a 50-50 ratio of whole grain to bread flour. I’ve tried several that were Continue reading Oatmeal Sandwich Bread Cooking Light - Pizza. What better meal to have on Thursday TV night than pizza. I relish my Thursday evenings as they represent an injection of humor into my life and 80% of my workweek behind me. Another pic from the October Cooking Light issue, this sauceless pizza was actually quite good. I had a bit of laziness and Continue reading Bacon, Onion, and Mushroom Pizza Cooking Light - Pick 'n Save - Pork. This quick dish was absolutely wonderful. The spice-rub forms a great crust on the top of your pork chop. The warming flavors of coriander and cumin paired really well with the garlicky sweet potatoes and lemon-scented green beans. I followed all of the side suggestions for this recipe. Source: Cooking Light, October 2009 Recipe: Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops Ingredients 2 Continue reading Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops Chicken - Chicken Stock - Knife Skills. As of late, I’ve been writing about being bored cooking. Last week, I decided to work on my preparation and knife skills. As no one should consider themselves at the top of their game, there is always something that we can examine and improve upon in our lives. I like to think I’m a wiz Continue reading Chicken and Dumplings Barley - beef - Mise en place. Barley – acobox.com Yesterday, I talked about finding inspiration for meals. I think I may have a solution. Where I feel like I’m not being challenged with cooking, I do have quite a bit to perfect. Mise en place – Mise en place means “putting in place.” The goal of mise en place is to Continue reading Beef & Barley Soup: Improving My Skills with a Sharpened Focus Gardening;Raised Bed;Vegetables;Herbs. Gloomy weekends in January have me thinking of one thing: What am I going to plant in the garden this year? My thoughts on gardening today were sparked by an email I received from Gardener’s Supply Co. They sent me a “happy anniversary” email for having been a customer for the past six years. Continue reading Gloomy January = Prosperous Vegetable Garden Have you ever had a meal that made you want to jump for joy, go to the country the dish originated in, or cook some more? I have to admit, I’m in a bit of a rut. The cooking shows currently running aren’t providing anything new. Cooking magazines aren’t offering much more. Have I uncovered Continue reading Inspirational meals |
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