Lila Downs Video Showing Tortilla Making in Oaxaca

April 10, 2014

Food

...the dough, about the smoke of this comal You who drank my tears Of crystal grains You who drank my tears Of crystal grains And miracles of this land And women whose hands give nourishment She who invites even though she may have nothing And fights for the things that are really worthy She who invites even though she may have nothing And fights for the things that are really worthy Little dove sing about the miracle About the dough, about the smoke...

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Foodcrafting 101

Mr. Homegrown

December 1, 2014

Bread, Events, Food

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...to recreate everything at home. Foodcrafting 101 Workshop Schedule: Bread Making: Master the simple technique of bread making from scratch using the no-knead bread recipe from the Institute Director’s own cookbook. Learn about types of flour, where to purchase them, how to shape loaves and achieve the perfect crust. You’ll learn how to recreate a professional bread baker’s oven at home and produce loaves that rival accomplished bakers. Cheese Mak...

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A Celebration of Craft

Mr. Homegrown

September 14, 2017

Bread, Food, Gardening, Tomatoes, Vegetable Gardening

...s. Miller specializes in whole grain breads made from freshly milled local grain. Most “whole grain” loaves baked in this country are actually white flour with food coloring, sugar and a small amount of stale whole grain flour. Miller can turn wet, sticky whole grain lumps into perfectly formed, airy loaves with one deft flick of the wrist. He has the skill to build an empire the size of La Brea Bakery but is happy working at a smaller scale selli...

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FlicFloc Flak

Mr. Homegrown

January 26, 2015

Food, Wheat

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...comments, got some push back on the price. At $169 USD (from Pleasant Hill Grain or The King’s Roost), it’s a fair objection. A number of commenters pointed out that you can buy grain crackers such as the one on the right for around $20 to $30 USD. I had one of these crackers for years (it’s headed to the thrift store on account of our recent decluttering). I’ve never liked it. It’s poorly made. The hopper never fit onto the rest of the unit. It m...

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2015 Resolutions

Mrs. Homegrown

January 1, 2015

Thoughtstylings

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...ly in the first quarter of the year. Erik’s 2015 resolutions Write a whole grain ebook. Now that I can make a decent whole grain loaf it’s time to see if I can teach it. Take an electronics class. I’ve built circuits in the past but I can’t say that I fully understand how they work. I’ve also fooled around with an Arduino, but I need to deepen my knowledge. Take a woodworking class. I’ve got some basic skills, but it’s well past time to get better...

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