by Cheryl Wolhar - MyVineSpace on March 20, 2009
I first got involved in the “Slow Food” movement when I read this book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle; by Barbara Kingsolver and realized that the Industrial Food Industry was making us sick! We are too far way from our food sources which is a bad idea for many reasons. I have spent the last year learning more about finding local fresh food sources and in learning to grow food for my family.
Alice Waters may not really be the mother of the Slow Food movement but she has certainly been a major influence.
Watch this CNN video to learn more.
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by Cheryl Wolhar on October 28, 2008
This bread is SO easy and SO delicious! This is the short version… it takes only 5 hours as opposed to the longer version that takes 12 hours. I actually prefer the slightly sour flavor that you get from the longer rise time but when I am in a hurry this version works perfectly.
The recipe calls for covered cast iron pot which creates a round loaf but I prefer to use this Italian covered baker for a french roll shape.
You can also add great flavorings such as lemon and rosemary, and you should experiment with whole wheat flours, but we have found we prefer unbleached white flour for a real french bread flavor.
For best results be sure to use the best unbleached, organic bread flour that you can find.
I wrapped my bread in a new dishtowel and took it as a hostess gift to a dinner party and it was very well received. It was still warm so we sliced it and ate it with butter and Gorgonzola cheese. Simply wonderful…
Ingredients:
3 cups flour
1 packet ( 1/4 ounce) instant yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Oil as needed
Directions:
1. Combine flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups water and stir [...]
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by Cheryl Wolhar on October 22, 2008
