October 21, 2008

More Shoutouts

Thanks to Katybird (who wants spice bread recipes) for keeping her eye on our blog.  As one NYC-dweller to another, compound butters kick ass (try one with smoked paprika).  Here are some quick-bread recipes from my old food blog:

Sunday Banana Oat Bread
Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Come back for an apple cake recipe later this week.
Also, the Kitchn [...]

October 21, 2008

This week’s receipt (so far)

Lo and behold, this week’s receipt! Big ticket item? A package of Vital Wheat Gluten for $4.97. Why? Half a package makes about 10-12 good sized seitan steaks (half to freeze and half for fridge). $2.76 will only get you a tiny tub of the stuff. Making your own [...]

October 21, 2008

Rosemary Peasant Bread Has Crust of Pure Sunshine

Actually, it’s more like a crust of golden deliciousness.  This bread is soft, chewy and full of rosemary goodness AND it’s 100% whole wheat.  I used my “No Brainer Bread” recipe and then took some advice from Joy of Cooking and Bittman and crossed my fingers.  I am a very lucky girl.
Rosemary Whole Wheat Peasant [...]