For the second week of the Summer Pantry Challenge, I needed to create a menu for an upcoming vacation we're heading into. This menu came straight from the pantry to create road-trip snacks and cabin meals for us. We're planning our yearly trip to the great northern … [Read more...] about Summer Pantry Challenge: Vacation Menu Edition
Homemade Butter
2 cups heavy cream 1-2 cups ice water sea salt to taste, optional Place cream on the counter for 8-12 hours. It is easiest to use cream that is just slightly souring. If your cream is not yet turning, let it sit on the counter for 12 hours to allow bacteria to form lactic … [Read more...] about Homemade Butter
Food Science Camp: How to Make Butter
We're having weekly Food Science Camps here in an effort to create our own bit of learning this summer. Today's lesson is on how to make butter by shaking cream in a jar. The kids all got in on the shaking action, making butter for the next morning's breakfast. Summer, with … [Read more...] about Food Science Camp: How to Make Butter
Fresh Strawberry and Gingered Rhubarb Pie for a Pie Party
A fresh take on the classic strawberry-rhubarb pie that your mother used to make. Rhubarb pie filling spiked with ginger and an almond shortbread crust are finished off with fresh strawberries in a bright glaze. There's no question that Dr. Seuss has captivated many of … [Read more...] about Fresh Strawberry and Gingered Rhubarb Pie for a Pie Party
Fresh Strawberry and Gingered Rhubarb Pie
Almond Shortbread Crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup ground almonds 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon cold butter Rhubarb Filling: 3 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, … [Read more...] about Fresh Strawberry and Gingered Rhubarb Pie
