No matter where in the world you live, there are going to be certain things that you cannot get grown locally. The cocoa beans used to make the chocolate we talked about recently is one example. Coffee is another. Both of us have become shameless coffee snobs over the past few years, to the point […]
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Butternut Squash Enchiladas – hot, sweet, and creamy
Several years ago, we had dinner at Seva Restaurant in Ann Arbor. Seva is a fantastic vegetarian venue but their food is so good, vegetarians are far from their only patrons. While we were there, I had their butternut squash enchiladas. Creamy. Sweet. Spicy Hot. This dish was amazing! I knew I had to learn […]
Back to basics: 100% whole wheat bread
Once a daily activity in the lives of most American families, the act of baking bread has nearly vanished from our culture. Fresh-baked, whole-grain bread is something that we’re far more likely to enjoy at a restaurant than in our own homes. This is truly a shame because the act of baking and eating fresh […]