Month: November 2024

Alright, let’s talk about this Shepherd’s Grain High Gluten Flour, ya know? I ain’t no fancy baker, but I do know a thing or two about makin’ bread. First off, what is this high gluten stuff anyway? Well, some smart folks told me it’s made from wheat with lots of protein, like 13 to 15 percent. They use them hard red wheats, winter and spring, ...

Alright, let’s gab about this German chocolate cake, the one they’re all hollerin’ about in West Hollywood. You know, that fancy place where them movie stars hang out. I ain’t no movie star, but I do know a good cake when I taste one, even if it’s got a funny name. First off, what’s so German about it? I heard tell it ain’t even from ...

Alright, let’s talk about these Oreo Churro Creme Sandwich Cookies. I ain’t no fancy food writer or nothin’, just tellin’ ya what I think, ya know? First off, they call ‘em “Limited Edition.” That just means they ain’t gonna be around forever, so if ya like ‘em, ya better stock up! Reminds me of them good ol’ strawberry preserves I used to make, only lasted ...

Alright, let’s talk about this lemon juice stuff, you know, the kind that comes in those little bottles. They call it “concentrate,” sounds fancy, but it’s just lemon juice squeezed real tight, I reckon. My grandbaby, she’s always baking and cooking, asked me ’bout it, so I figured I’d learn a thing or two. So, how much of this squeeze-tight juice is the same as ...

Alright, let’s talk about these whole wheat Ritz crackers, you know, the ones in the yellow box. I ain’t no doctor or nothin’, but I can tell ya what I see on the back of that box and what it all means, kinda sorta. First off, they call it “nutrition facts,” sounds fancy, huh? Well, it just means what’s in them crackers that gives ya ...

Well now, if you’re sittin’ there wonderin’ whether soda crackers have gluten, let me tell you, it ain’t all that simple. You see, most soda crackers, which folks sometimes call saltines, are made from wheat flour. And that wheat, well, it’s got gluten in it. If you’re like me, you might not even know what gluten is, but it’s that protein stuff that’s in wheat, ...

Well now, if you ain’t ever tried them honey roasted sesame sticks, you don’t know what you’re missin’! Let me tell ya, these little crunchy sticks are just the perfect snack to munch on. They ain’t too sweet, but they got that honey taste that makes your mouth water just thinkin’ about it. The sesame seeds on ’em? Oh Lordy, they give it a nice ...

Oh, you know, back in the day we didn’t have all them fancy gadgets that folks got nowadays. But I tell ya, there’s somethin’ special about a good ol’ wood handle rubber spatula that can’t be beat. I seen folks using ’em in the kitchen, stirrin’, mixin’, and scrapin’ every little bit of dough or batter from the bowl. They ain’t just for show either, ...

Well now, if you’re sittin’ there wonderin’ whether them soda crackers are vegan or not, let me tell ya, it’s really not all that complicated. You see, soda crackers, or some folks call ’em saltine crackers, are made with the simplest ingredients. We’re talkin’ ’bout flour, baking soda, salt, a bit of malted barley flour, and yeast. And guess what? All of them are plant-based, ...

Well, if you ask me, there’s nothin’ quite like bakin’ a good ol’ loaf of banana bread. You know, that kinda bread that makes the house smell all warm and cozy, and when you slice it up, it’s so soft and moist, you just wanna keep eatin’ it. Now, if you’re lookin’ for a way to make that perfect banana bread, let me tell you—this ...