America's Grain Guy
Many of you know my deep love and affection for pressure cookers. I cannot imagine life without having one. Actually without having a few. Life is just better with a good quality pressure cooker in the kitchen. As in all things, pressure cookers are not all created equal. I …
Food is a powerful thing. It is amazing how a smell or taste can bring back a flood of memories. Good and bad memories depending on the experience with the food. I grew up in an age where most of the food was prepared from …
I love a good quiche. It is a comfort food to me. In the cooler months, warm just out of the oven is a real treat. Chilled in the summer with a nice salad is also a wonderful refreshing way to enjoy quiche. Quiche really can …
One of the most common myths we deal with today is that all of our baking has to have white flour. Don’t get me wrong, there is a place for some white flour in our baking. It is however small in comparison what can be …
Gluten free is a huge thing right now. Wheat free, gluten free is the word in the culinary world. If we are not dealing with it someone, we know is and it can be really frustrating to say the least. Especially for those who are …
Breakfast is such an important meal of the day. We actually are “Breaking a Fast”meaning that we have slept for hours and our bodies even though we have been on shut down still are burning calories all night long. We need to fuel up and …
I am a burger snob. I hate, that is a strong word, but it fits, I hate fast food burgers. From previous blogs you know that the number one thing is the bun. I cannot enjoy a burger on a cheap chemical filled bun. I …
I love corn and summer time is a great time for eating corn. From boiled on the beach with shell fish to steamed in the kitchen with lots of butter, salt and pepper, corn is truly American in every way. We love our corn and …
I love a great hamburger, but I absolutely hate commercial burger buns. I actually cannot eat them without breaking out or having some reaction from the chemicals in the buns. Yes they are packed with chemicals. Chemicals to make them soft and last for ever …
My family is a beverage family. We love drinks. Not beer or wine, and actually not a lot of soda either. Water is great, but there are times when one wants something more exciting than water. Don’t get me wrong, water is one of the …
Summer time is for cookies. Actually anytime is cookie time. I love baking cookies. I love creating new cookie recipes. Cookies can be healthy or not. I love healthy cookies that do not taste healthy. That is the trick really, creating fun foods that are good …
A few years ago my Doctor took me off wheat. It was a huge challenge, but as always in the midst of our adversities great things come about. During that time I experimented with all the grains trying to come up with a wheat free …
I love crepes, and using whole grains really adds a nutty flavor. Which, in my opinion, takes them over the top. From gluten free grains to whole grains, crepes should be nutty and flavorful, and not just rely on the fillings inside. The outside should …
I adore waffles. From a early age I have fond memories of waffles. Maple syrup, bacon, and waffles are the best memories ever. My mom made wonderful waffles. Back then the egg whites were folded into the batter gently, to produce a light dreamy waffle. Over the …
I have to say up front that the things they sell in most stores and call “muffins” are not muffins. They are nothing more than cake in a muffin shape and wrapper. Sweet, packed with chemicals, and not good for you. Yes they taste good, …
Popcorn is a great holiday gift. It is easy and as you know from this blog post that Americans love popcorn. It is the number one snack food in America, hitting it’s highest point in the holiday season. From seasoned popcorns that are savory, to sweet …
Before I give you the Fudge Recipe I want to share with you my feelings and philosophy of enjoying the holiday season. One of the reasons I love eating grains is the fiber that they provide. I have learned that when we eat a diet …
Don’t you just love the smell of popcorn? Wow! I love it, and it happens to be my favorite comfort food. Did you know that: Americans eat 17 billion quarts of popcorn every year. Popcorn has more protein than any other cereal grain, It also …
Those of you that know me understand how much I love baking bread. It is and has been a lifetime passion for me. I love the smell of baking bread more then words can express. It is the ultimate comfort smell and for me brings …