Tag: comfort food
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Einkorn Flour Sandwich Bread
The first time I noticed einkorn flour at the grocery store, I just assumed it was like spelt; another ancient grain wheat variation. After a bit of research, I discovered that it is, in fact, wheat – however, it is the original wheat, the grain that existed before being hybridized by humans. According to information…
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Panisse
Yet another chickpea flour recipe! This recipe, also popular in France, originally hails from Italy; I was surprised to learn that chickpeas have been eaten in the Mediterranean area since at least 7000 BC: “Chickpea, one of the oldest cultivated pulses in the Near East. Chickpeas were grown in Palestine by 8000 BC. They had…
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Ricotta Gnocchi {with einkorn flour}
For those who love doughy things as much as I do, you must have a good gnocchi recipe to satisfy both the doughy and the pasta cravings all in one go. I have had really good gnocchi in Italian restaurants, and also not-so-good packaged gnocchi from the store. If only I’d realized sooner how easy…
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English Muffins
English muffins, toasted crispy with lots of butter… Besides just being delicious, another thing I like about muffins is their versatility of being an anytime food: for breakfast with jam, for brunch, lunch or supper as Eggs Benedict, and also as a night-time snack. Definitely a handy thing to have ready in the freezer.
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Old-Fashioned Stew
The cooler days and scent of fall in the air has me craving warm, comforting dishes, like stew. I was curious about the origins of what we think of as “stew”, as I’m sure this differs from place to place and family to family. While researching the origins of the usual ingredients of stews, typically…
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Traditional Rice Pudding {gluten-free, with Vegan option}
Lately I’ve become more and more interested in the history of my favourite foods; where they originated, how long they’ve been around, etc. My mother often used to make a delicious baked rice pudding when I was young, so I’ve wanted to find out more about the origins of this dessert. It appears that it…