STARCH WEEK.
Although all of our meals are comprised of at least one starch, protein and vegetable, I haven't been creative with any of them in a long time. And so when it came to making our resolutions, I started with my cooking: it was time to branch out and get creative with the pieces of my meals. Up first, starch.Now, I've made biscuits only twice in my life––yesterday and today––so don't expect amazing recipes from me yet. I'm just reading a lot and discovering some techniques, hoping to get it down––to make a nice, flaky biscuit. But when I do, you can bet to hear some tips. Until then, I'd love to hear some of yours! Got any good biscuit recipes? Advice?This is the basic dough recipe I've been following:
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Massage in butter. Add milk, don't overwork dough, and let sit for 30 minutes before rolling out by hand, punching biscuits and baking at 450 for 12-14 minutes.Thoughts?Tonight, round two: homemade pasta!- Jesse.
A VERY SUSTAINABLE NEW YEAR.
Have you guys seen the newest post over at Sustainable Kentucky?
It is a great list of 75 ways to live more sustainably, and I think it is a blend of incredibly simple steps (like carpooling or adjusting your thermostat) along with some more intense (a composting toilet). If you've ever found yourself wondering what difference one person could make, or if you don't know where to start - this list shows you how easy it is to make small changes that will have a big impact. Visit a farm, join a CSA, watch a green documentary, learn to forage, read Wendell Berry!
And, we may be a bit biased, but we think #9 and #57 are pretty good, too.
- Hannah.
KNITTING PROGRESS.
I am slowly and steadily becoming more confident with my knitting. So far, I have only made scarves.....a lot....of scarves. But now that I feel I've got the basic rhythm down and have practiced many different kinds of stitches, I am ready to move on - circular and double-pointed needles are ordered and on the way! That means socks, hats, mittens - maybe even a sweater some day.- Hannah.
