Category Archives: Recipes

Whole Wheat Sourdough Pita Bread

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Dave

The recipe that follows is one that I developed specifically for my sourdough starter. It should be adaptable to other starters, but I’ve only tested with what I have. Some adjustments to the amount of liquid and flour may be … Continue reading →

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Apple Cinnamon Granola

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Dave

This fall I decided to come up with a granola that combines two of my favorite flavor treats: dried apples and cinnamon. This granola also calls for honey, which is one of my favorite sweeteners, and applesauce to add to … Continue reading →

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Green Tomato Bread

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Dave

Whole wheat pastry flour gives this bread a big nutritional boost, and a lovely color. Green tomatoes add moisture and texture, but remain pretty well undetectable to picky eaters. The pureed tomato and sugar mixture can be prepared and frozen … Continue reading →

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Got Kale? Make Kale Chips

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Dave

The folks at Happy Acres (that would be my wife and me) really love their kale chips. Any type of kale will work for this recipe – red or green, curly or flat, though larger leaves will be a bit … Continue reading →

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Tortilla Thursday

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Dave

OK, here’s the scene: wife is getting haircut, then running errands. Husband is home alone. Outside chores are done. What’s a fellow to do? If you’re me you make tortillas, of course! It’s not my first time making flour tortillas, … Continue reading →

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Slow Roasted Tomatoes

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Dave

Like dehydrating, slow roasting concentrates the flavors of the tomatoes, even turning notoriously bland supermarket tomatoes into tasty little morsels. But when you use homegrown, vine ripened tomatoes, well, then your taste buds are in for a real treat! You … Continue reading →

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Another Zucchini Bread Recipe

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Dave

Got zucchini? Trying to figure out what to do with it? Make some zucchini bread! With this lightened up recipe you don’t even have to feel guilty about eating it. Well, not too guilty, I guess. When zucchini is plentiful … Continue reading →

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