Category Archives: Cooking-Roasting Tips

Pure Soy Milk

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

I received the OK from the Washington State Department of Agriculture to sell my soy milk. I’ve looked at the soy milks sold in grocery stores including stores like the Skagit Valley Food Coop and Community Food Co-op in Bellingham, … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter-Miso Soup for Winter

Posted on January 17, 2017 by

Happiness is a basket of eggs. Hens laying eggs again is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. While we wait for spring to arrive, a good way to warm your heart on a cold day is … Continue reading →

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Close to Perfect

Posted on January 8, 2017 by

I had a feeling this loaf was going to be good. Relaxation is the main ingredient for making bread. After mixing flour from Skagit grown wheat with water and salt, I let the dough relax for twelve hours, folding it … Continue reading →

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Slow Food – Dinner Eight Months in the Making

Posted on December 6, 2014 by

It takes a long time to make a sumptuous winter dinner. After growing slowly for eight months, the end has come for this rooster. Yes, it’s sad, but he did have a wonderful childhood, raised by a mother who cared … Continue reading →

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Softening the Edges

Posted on August 22, 2014 by

Ever notice when you cut raw potatoes how sharp the edges are? If you’re cooking for someone you love, take a minute or two to do something about those edges. Do you really want to serve them sharp-edged potatoes? Before … Continue reading →

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Supper Is Served – Very Slowly

Posted on August 7, 2014 by

Slow food, we read about it often. This is what slow food looks like. First it takes five to six months for the rooster to grow. You won’t find chicken like this in any store. As this is a bird … Continue reading →

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Why Is Mayonnaise White?

Posted on May 22, 2014 by

When I see mayonnaise in the store, I always wonder why it is so white. The typical recipe for mayonnaise starts with egg yolks, adds vinegar or lemon juice, salt, pepper, mustard (I prefer to use ground mustard seeds). After … Continue reading →

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