Cinnamon scones are so easy to make that I often decide in last minute. The other day I had some left over milk that turned sour. I used it up in my next batch of scones. What a surprise, the scones tasted twice as good! Cinnamon Scones made with sour … [Read more...]
Baking bread the permaculture way
In permaculture magazine baker Michael Hanson explains the sacred geometry of nature and why baking bread is connected to the Fibonnacci Sequence. 1 KG of bread will hold 618 ml of water. Hanson is using heritage flour for his bread. You can find more detailed information about … [Read more...]
Lemon Balm Tea Biscuit
I am a big fan of tea biscuits for breakfast. It only takes a few minutes to prepare while I listen to the latest news on NPR. Mix the following ingredients in a bowl: 2 cups of flower 2 tsp of baking powder 4Tbsp of sugar 6 twigs of lemon balm 1 shot of elderberry infused … [Read more...]
Lemon Balm Tea Biscuit
I am a big fan of tea biscuits for breakfast. It only takes a few minutes to prepare while I listen to the latest news on NPR. Lemon Balm Tea Biscuit 2 cups flour (organic)2 tsp baking soda4 tbsp sugar (organic (raw or cane))6 twigs fresh lemon balm1 shot … [Read more...]
Banana / Plantain Nut Bread
After all these years of living in New Orleans I am still amazed at the amount of food our plantain trees provide. Plantains are also a great water management tool. They need a lot of water and can provide a solution for storm water management in your yard. Once you harvest a … [Read more...]