How to Grow Sourdough and Friendships
Mrs. April Jaure Skip the Chatter — Take Me to the Recipe It was midnight on New Year’s Eve, and my husband and I raised our glasses in a toast. “To a year of digestive health!” Clink. I said that only half-jokingly. Instead of champagne, our glasses were filled with kombucha, which is why I […]
Kasztanowy
Winter Chestnut Liqueur
Kasztanowy Winter Chestnut Liqueur Dr. Ryan Hanning Skip the Chatter — Take Me to the Recipe Sometimes we encounter conspiracies of grace that are too obvious to be doubted. These fleeting moments of alignment between heaven and earth can be as mystifying as they are humorous. Such was my first introduction to kasztanowy, a […]
The Timeless Tamale
Mrs. April Jaure Skip the Chatter — Take Me to the Recipe Every year, in my hometown — which boasts a large Mexican-American population — the grandmothers of the community prepare tamales for their families’ Christmas celebrations. The sale of tamales is also a favorite fundraiser of church and school groups. In many areas, women […]
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Homemade Vanilla Extract If the trend of increased home baking continues — and we hope that it does — a great ingredient to keep on hand is a quality vanilla extract. Although growing and harvesting vanilla beans is labor-intensive (we’ll save that for a longer article), making your own extract is ridiculously easy. And creating […]
Preserving a Simple Applesauce for Winter
As I was looking for an activity to entertain the kids during (my much-needed) fall break from homeschooling, my cousin mentioned something …
Homemade Apple Cider (Sans Press)
As I was looking for an activity to entertain the kids during (my much-needed) fall break from homeschooling, my cousin mentioned something …