by Marco | Mar 2, 2015 | Properties
In the past few years, certified organic flour has become widely available at supermarkets, natural foods stores and online. You may be wondering what distinguishes it from regular flour and if it is worth the high price. To decide if organic flour is for you, consider the following:…
by Marco | Feb 19, 2015 | Recipes
Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti are wonderfully crisp and crunchy and they are dressed for the holidays with bright red dried cranberries and lovely green pistachio nuts. These biscotti are lower in fat than most cookies as they do not contain butter which makes them a...
by Marco | Jan 21, 2015 | Properties
Flour, whether white or wholemeal, supplies a large proportion of the nutrients required by our bodies to ensure growth and health.
Flour is used as the basis for many cereal food products including bread, biscuits, pasta, pastries and cakes. The nutrients it contains are continually supplied throughout an average person’s day. Our breakfast, lunch and evening meals usually contain products either based on flour, or thickened with flour.
by Marco | Jan 21, 2015 | Recipes
Ingredients 7 tablespoons butter, divided 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil 3 onions, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise (about 6 cups) 2 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as crimini, oyster, chanterelle, and stemmed shiitake), cut into bite-size...
by Marco | Jan 21, 2015 | Properties
The term flour was once spelled ‘flower’. The milled flour we buy and use today was once ground using a mortar and pestle. Milling of different grains dates back to prehistoric times and through the ages automation of the milling process was perfected.