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Essential Thanksgiving List
Turkey day is fast approaching and we have been very busy with things that have nothing to do with the holidays. For one thing, my wife traveled overseas to a wedding with our youngest child. I'm going to spend Thanksgiving with our older daughter, so it is going to be a low key holiday for us.
Sourdough Bread - Part II
My sourdough starter is showing some signs of life. After mixing some flour and water in a plastic bowl, and letting it sit for a few days, little bubbles are starting to form in the mix. I also noticed that it is starting to smell a little more like a sourdough. I let the kids take a whiff of the bowl and they crinkled their noses. It looks like I have caught some wild yeast!
Sourdough Bread From Scratch - Part I
Bread making has always fascinated me. I love the smells that come out of the oven while it is baking, the most pleasant aroma on earth. Usually when I make bread, I dump a packet of store bought yeast (usually long expired!) into my bread maker with flour, water and a dash of salt and hope for the best. I decided to try something a little different today...
Foodie Struggles in an Economic Downturn
This economic downturn could turn out bad for the restaurant industry. Restaurants serving expensive dishes will take a profit hit, while places with lower prices may fair better. People will turn to cheaper nights out. If you are a foodie, it is a conundrum. You crave to to save cash, but cravings for good food still steer you toward more expensive and complex fare. There is a way out...
Baked Tortellini Alfredo
The other night my wife and I lamented that we had nothing planned for dinner. My stomach was growling. Usually we plan ahead a day or two. We have been pretty busy and never made plans for dinner. She told me that she bought dry tortellini pasta from Sam's Club. She wanted to try it with tomato sauce.
