This is my standard, everyday-use, loaf bread. The type of bread that is perfect for everything from crunchy morning toast to a fluffy PB&J lunch sandwich. I use a combination of both whole wheat and white flour in this bread to add substance (fiber and protein) while retaining a light texture. I further enrich this…
Month: December 2017
Chocolate Mousse
When my sister called me yesterday with a “mousse emergency”, my mind immediately jumped, like every Vermonter upon hearing those words, to her having hit a “moose” with her car. A scarily, common occurrence around here that can have dire, and sometimes even deadly, consequences. Once she calmed me down, she specified that it was,…
Barley and Sausage Risotto
I am slightly reluctant to call this a risotto since there is no rice in it, but this dish is similar to risotto in cooking methodology and composition. Barley has a little more chew to it then rice, is heartier, and higher in protein. This dish is the perfect end to a cold wintery day…
Rope Snood
It has been a while since I have posted a craft project. These past few months I have been engrossed in digitalizing my Grandmother old slide collection. The weather has also held out until a few weeks ago prompting me to get my sunshine in while it lasts. Now that the grey, snowy days have…
The Ephemeral Bee 