Homemade Bread Baking 101

Homemade Bread Baking 101

I have been grinding grain and making whole wheat bread for 15 years and throughout the years I have learned many, many lessons. I believe these tips will work for bread no matter whether you use freshly ground flour or store bought flour but the comment I get over...
Putting things up

Putting things up

I did not grow up with the concept of preserving food, although my mother canned jams and applesauce with her grandmother. The idea of preserving food while it’s in season appeals to me not just because of tradition but because of health and stewardship. First,...

Another homemade bread baking reference

I recently found the Half-Baked Beauties blog, which is written by a group of women who are baking their way through a bread cookbook. We’re hoping to have some posts soon with lots of pictures about bread baking steps, but you might also enjoy learning from...

Grinding Grain: Is it economical?

If you’ve considered the health benefits of grinding your own grain into flour, but haven’t been sure if it would be worth the extra cost of investing in a grinder, be sure to read this interesting analysis of how one family saved as much in six months as...

Autumn Comfort Foods

One of my favorite things to do in the fall is make applesauce. I wash and slice enough apples to fit in my stock pot, add a little water and a cinnamon stick, and simmer it until the apples are falling apart. I then stir it together and, depending on if it’s...

Organic Cooking: Fresh Raw Milk Bread

Of the several yeast bread recipes I’ve tried out over the past two weeks, this recipe from the Laurel’s Kitchen Bread Book has been the biggest success. It’s not as time intensive as some of the other recipes out there, and the results are...