Little makes me happier than coming to the first day of winter, the Winter Solstice. Some might not see it my way, looking out at barely 8 hours of daylight...yet this short day brings the hope of light returning. Every day from now on to the Summer Solstice will be longer. And while many might… Continue reading May You Have a Good Winter Solstice
Month: December 2014
Basic Handcrafted White Bread
Sometimes I make bread by hand, just to feel the experience of dough stretching and changing under my hands. It doesn't take much more time than doing it in the bread machine. When I was young though, I hated kneading bread. I was impatient and just wanted to be done with it. Maybe I have… Continue reading Basic Handcrafted White Bread
Sipping Chocolate In A Mason Jar Present
This present can be as simple or fancily decorated as you like. Sipping Chocolate In A Mason Jar Ingredients: ¼ cup dry milk ¼ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup granulated sugar Pinch fine sea salt 2 Tbsp chocolate chips Directions: Take a clean, dry, Half-Pint mason jar. Pour in the dry milk, tap gently to… Continue reading Sipping Chocolate In A Mason Jar Present
One Pot Beyond Chicken Creamy Pasta
Craving a hearty winter pasta dish to whisk you off to carb-coma land? If you haven't tried Beyond Meat's faux meat products, keep an eye out for them. One Pot Beyond Chicken Creamy Pasta Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped 4 cups lower sodium broth… Continue reading One Pot Beyond Chicken Creamy Pasta