Black walnuts, are a superfood native to the U.S. and one of the very few wild harvested foods commercially available today. For centuries Native Americans used the nut meats as a food source and the husks for medicine and dyes. Even today nothing is wasted! The shells are ground into an eco-friendly abrasive. Baking with […]
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Sandwiches Rule August!
How did Americans ever get to loving sandwiches so much? We, in fact, dedicate August as National Sandwich Month. I think it’s something related to why the Earl of Sandwich, a real-life 18th-century aristocrat, reportedly loved them. He was busy, they were easy! This August, try your sandwiches in some creative packaging. Mmmmm… Flat Bread Sandwich! Many […]
Baking: Farm to Table
It’s March at last! Wild or mild, the weather has us preparing to plant gardens and farms and puts a spotlight on nutrition. Flour’s often an unsung nutrition hero. World-wide, we don’t live well without flour. As Americans focus more on plant-based proteins, wheat flour is a “heavy-lifter” in baked goods. It’s essential gluten […]
