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In my recent post on butter, Butter or Margarine on Bread?, I wrote about why butter is a better option. Here we'll look at types of butter and how to make your own butter and soft butter spread. Types of butter Butter is mostly made form cows’ milk. In the past, cream was collected from the raw milk and then churned. This was and still is the best butter, also known as raw cultured … [Read more...]
The freshly baked bread is on the table. But what is next to it: butter or margarine? The butter vs. margarine debate is always a hot one. Butter has earned a lot of negative press due to being high in saturated fat. The same happened to coconut oil. In fact, coconut oil has anti-viral and many other healing properties. And butter? Well, it seems we have gone full circle and began to … [Read more...]
Flipping the calendars to May and fresh mornings remind us that we are well and truly in autumn. Bircher muesli from the fridge gives way to warm breakfasts. And what better way to warm up than with freshly baked scones. Scones fall in the quick breads category as they are made with self raising flour. This scone recipe in particular is simple and easy, you don't have to reserve it … [Read more...]
Feeding our kids nowadays has so many challenges: food specifically marketed towards children is mostly over processed, laced with numerous, potentially dangerous and unnecessary food additives and has little nutritional value. Checking the labels and ingredients lists while shopping was a must for me and many products were crossed out. It took a while to finish my shopping initially, but in … [Read more...]
Is there anything better than freshly baked, crusty bread? Yes, there is: homemade basil pesto on freshly baked, crusty bread! Basil is a herb that likes to bake in full sun. The basil season in Melbourne's gardens is slowly coming to the end, so make the most of what is there. Alternatively, buy fresh basil available all year round. Pesto can be made using mortar and pestle, … [Read more...]
There are several myths about bread making. The common one is that bread making is a complex process. Another common misconception is: yeast needs sugar to grow. Not true! Only 4 ingredients are necessary to make yeast bread: flour, water, yeast and salt. There is no need to add sugar when making bread as there is enough food in flour for the yeast to multiply. Sugar, if added, … [Read more...]
Fresh yeast, also called baker's yeast, cake yeast or compressed yeast is my preferred type of yeast when making bread. It should be kept in the fridge and lasts up to 4 weeks. Fresh yeast has no artificial additives. Although not widely available in Australian shops, it is possible to find it in some delis and bakeries. To buy fresh yeast look for a nice creamy colour without any dark or … [Read more...]
It's back to school time! For mums that means back to packing lunch boxes, morning rush and all that goes with it. When it comes to breakfast, we need something that kids love to eat, quick to prepare, possibly warm (especially on cold mornings) and versatile: pancakes! When I announce Pancakes for breakfast! our kids ask immediately: thick or thin? Thin pancakes are actually crepes and … [Read more...]
Berry pudding (also called summer pudding) is one of my favourite summer desserts. It's packed with goodness and bursting with flavour. Berry pudding is a perfect dessert for a hot Australian Christmas and by far healthier and more refreshing than a traditional Christmas pudding. Its crimson red colour and green garnish match perfectly the traditional Christmas theme. We have just enough … [Read more...]
It's not coincidence that we say bread is the staff of life. Learn how to make bread in the convenience of your own home. … [Read more...]
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