Monday, October 27, 2003
Drying and Roasting Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds
The following comes from the University of Missouri Outreach and Extension Service. Extension services are great resources for food, nutrition, and gardening information. All state universites which offer an agriculture program have an extension service available to local residents. Their information is usually tottaly reseached and quite reliable [more]
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
Microwave Brittle Candy
Apropos of Halloween:
Well supervised, this is a great recipe for children. When the brittle bubbles up at the end -- when you stir in baking soda that aerates the candy -- it’s like magic. It’s very hot, though, so have everyone wear oven mitts, which is fun in itself. [more]
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Gougères
Gougères are cheese puffs based on cream puff pastry dough. They originated in the Burgundy region of France, but are now made all over, and they are excellent bites to go with a drink. [more]