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More pancakes, more barley

I hope you still like pancakes. [Read more →]

March 19, 2011   1 Comment

Strawberry Barley Scones adapted from “Good to the Grain”

Good to the grain adaptation

I have been reading about Kim Boyce’s cookbook Good to the Grain for a few months now, and lo and behold, I got my very own copy for my birthday this past week. The concept behind these recipes is baking with whole grain flours not (only) for health reasons, but to enjoy the specific flavors each grain brings. I’m sold! [Read more →]

March 5, 2011   2 Comments

Guest post – seaweed popcorn


Today we feature our first guest blogger – Mr. B, our kindergartner. School was out last week and so we spent some time together in the kitchen, as it seems we have an up-and-coming chef in the family. He has authored one cookbook already. [Read more →]

February 26, 2011   1 Comment

Bublanina – fruity snack cake

bublanina is for your sweetest

This is the kind of thing you throw together when your fruit trees are producing more than you can manage, or if you’ve gone a little crazy at the farmers’ market. [Read more →]

August 13, 2010   5 Comments

Everyday vianocka

vianocka

If you’re looking for a soft, yummy, eggy bread recipe, this is the one. I have to admit failure here, though: I just can’t seem to get the stacked braids to stay upright when I cook them. I finally resorted to my old standby six-strand braid, and the results are much more attractive. [Read more →]

August 9, 2010   1 Comment