the spelt-sesame no-knead bread went great! it fermented overnight monday. tuesday morning i popped it into the oven after a 1-hour rise. (i wrote a bit more about it in my blog post yesterday). it turned out better than expected. i hadn't worked with a dough like that before, and i was worried since it … Continue reading cooking on wednesday
ok! yesterday i laid out my plans for the week. and i have capitalized on them so far, including the sesame no-knead bread, which is currently in the oven and was so fun to make! right after i finished work yesterday, i mixed together the flours, cornmeal, dry yeast, salt, and water... and this morning … Continue reading cooking on tuesday
Food from the farmer's market needs little more than simple preparation. But why does it taste so good? Read on for more information about locally grown foods, the inspiration behind this salad. Farmer's market stands are stocked with fresh, local ingredients, often harvested that very morning. The food itself has spent less time traveling than … Continue reading Farmer’s market tomato and radicchio salad
I made this David Tanis recipe yesterday, inspired by its seasonality and lovely colors. I didn't know what to expect, knowing radicchio is bitter, but not knowing how it would pair with persimmons and pomegranate seeds. This turned out to be one of the best salad I've ever had. When I headed to the farmer's … Continue reading Persimmon and pomegranate seed salad with walnuts and radicchio
cooking with leeks 