maple glazed shallot rolls

i’ve been getting really into baking my own bread lately. why buy loaves for sandwiches or buns for burgers at the grocery store when i can just bake them fresh myself!? in the past few weeks this recipe has become a fast favorite of mine – it is a completely whole wheat roll that is soft, has a nice toasty crust and is filled with sweet shallots, accented with hints of pepper, cinnamon and cumin. the secret is slow rising the bread,... Read More

garlic knots

ever since my bout with a chest cold earlier this week i have been majorly craving garlic, and there’s a good reason why. garlic is a natural antibiotic.  after a few days of having whatever bug i caught floating around in my system, my body told my brain that i needed something to kill it off.  i quickly responded by eating lots and lots of garlic, sometimes 2 or 3 heads a day.  i’m feeling much better, but i probably don’t... Read More

review: veganyumyum’s smokey miso tofu

like lolo over at veganyumyum, i too feel disappointed when people don’t respect tofu as the flavor sponge it can be. it just takes a little tlc, patience and a lot of marinade to transform the bland, watery bean block into a tasty sandwich ingredient. so i gave her recipe for smokey miso tofu a go. i really loved her use of liquid smoke, which i’ve never tried before. the only variation was that i used a yellow miso instead of red.... Read More

maple coriander rolls

i love making things from scratch, especially you have to put as much physical energy into someone as kneading bread dough, you can really let your energy become part of the food. for just that reasons i have been making my own bread lately. it’s relaxing, fun and really makes the taste difference. i would highly suggest playing around with your own recipes to see what you can cook up. Read More  Read More