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Pita (Greek and Middle-Eastern Flatbread)

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Pita (pronounced PEE-tah), also called ‘pocket bread’ is a staple in all of the eastern Mediterranean countries.  Now, if your exposure to Pita is from a bag at Trader Joes, you have … Continue reading

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Spelt/Wheat, Quinoa & Almond Meal Kuchen Crust, Presoak Method

by Cat , August, 2007 (updated September, 2007, June 2008, May 2010) (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Peach and other Kuchens (German custard & fruit tart); 2. Nut Pie Crust (Walnut, Pecan or Almond) I’ve been making smaller kuchens recently because I don’t … Continue reading

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Sprouted Grain Pie Crust

by Cat, August, 2007 (updated September, 2007, June 2008, May 2010) (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: Sprouted Grain Pie Crust (Wheat or Spelt), 2 versions See also: 1. Yogurt Pie Crust (Wheat or Spelt); 2. Standard American Pie Crust; 3. Pastry Brisée (Short … Continue reading

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Pâte Brisée (Short or Crumb Crust )

by Cat, August, 2007 (updated September, 2007, June 2008, May 2010) (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1.  Pie & Tart Crust/Pastry Menu; 2. Rich Crumb Crust (French Pâte Sucrée & Italian Pasta Frolla); 4. French Quiche Crust (Rich Crust); 5. Peach Kuchen Recipe (includes a spelt crumb crust); 6. Yogurt Pie … Continue reading

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Standard American Pie Crust

by Cat, August, 2007 (updated September, 2007, June 2008, May 2010) (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Unbleached White Flour Pie Crust; 2. Whole Grain Pie Crust; 3. Modifications for different pan sizes See also:  1.  Wheat/Spelt Yogurt Pie Crust; 2. Pastry Brisée (Short … Continue reading

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Spelt vs Wheat in Baked Goods & Pasta

by Cat, Oct 2007, updated Dec 2013 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Back in 2007, I learned about the health benefits of sprouting grains (and other seeds), so I ordered a sampling of sprouted flours from Summer’s Sprouted Grains (1).  This … Continue reading

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Rusk (Skorpor or Zwieback)

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Called skorpor in Denmark and zwieback in Germany, rusk is used throughout western Europe mainly as a breakfast item: dipped into coffee, or broken into a bowl and eaten as a cereal with … Continue reading

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Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Holiday Pumpkin Pie This amazing pie is great at Hallowe’en or Thanksgiving. It serves 8. I highly recommend making your own apple butter, as most commercial apple butter is sweetened with HFCS. I … Continue reading

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Holiday Pumpkin Pie

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This very rich recipe for holiday occasions serves 10, and is much more flavorful than the Libby’s canned pumpkin recipe (3). I make this in my quiche pan, but you could use a … Continue reading

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Granola and Meusli (About)

by Cat, Feb 2007; updated Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Granola and meusli are similar cereals made from plain or sprouted grains; the main difference: Granola is mixed with oil, baked in the oven, then cooled for eating; … Continue reading

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