Every gardener who grows zucchini likely has a zucchini bread recipe at the ready. If you are new to growing this prodigious crop, you can't go wrong with Fannie Farmer's classic recipe. This recipe 2 small loaves so you can freeze one or gift to friends, family or … [Read more...] about Fannie Farmer’s Classic Zucchini Bread
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Make your Own Crispy Onions
I have always associated crispy fried onions with holiday casseroles, adding a delightful crunch and texture. While we may think that fried onions date back to the 1950s when French's first launched their canned connection with recipes for homemakers (shout out 1955Shout out to … [Read more...] about Make your Own Crispy Onions
Make your Own Bread Flour
If your bread making experiments have been OK, but not great, it might be because you are using all-purpose flour. Bread flour has more protein than all-purpose which produces more gluten. More gluten results in a chewier bread which will rise more, trapping those desirable air … [Read more...] about Make your Own Bread Flour
Irish Soda Bread: A Humble Staple with a Rich History
With only four ingredients, this traditional bread is easy to make at any time of the year. The history of Irish soda bread is a story of resilience, ingenuity, and the enduring spirit of a nation that has weathered countless storms. This humble loaf, with its distinctive … [Read more...] about Irish Soda Bread: A Humble Staple with a Rich History
Make Baba’s Cabbage Rolls!
Traditions in Eastern European families include cabbage rolls, "Golubtsi", made in a unique way that Baba (grandmother) used to make. This is peasant food since the ingredients are quite inexpensive; however, they are labour intensive to make. As a result, they are often reserved … [Read more...] about Make Baba’s Cabbage Rolls!