Knitting, Singing, the Universe and all....

Well, it's not the end of my quest, but here is what I've come up with - it is a tasty, yeasty, and scented with warm grainy-goodness. (remember the last loaf that I said smelled a bit "bean-y? By the 2nd day - the beans had won and the loaf was out!) I know it's a long list of ingredients (especially when "Bread" used to mean only 3! flour, water, yeast) And I used my bread machine again, but this is my own creation - and it's good enough to make the weekly kitchen schedule! Robbin's Better Bread -GF recipe Melt 1/4 c. butter Off the flame, whisk in 1 3/4 c. whole grain rice milk, then whisk in 3 whole eggs. Place these wet ingredients in the bread machine. Mix the following thoroughly with fork or whisk: 3c. Gifts of Nature GF Baking mix (there are no bean flours in this mix !) 1/2 c. sorghum flour 1/4 c. teff (I used it whole-grain , not flour. It's smaller than poppy seeds, but I think this is what smells so good!) 1/4 c. quinoa flakes...

Where have I been?! First, there were pears..... later, there were pear tarts, pear sauce, and pear butter :-) Then, there were apples!!! Now there are many, many quarts of Apple Pie Filling, and there is yet to be applesauce and chutney! Apple Pie Filling for Canning! Peel and Core Apples - I think I had about 15# Immerse them in a couple of quarts of water, + juice from 1 lemon to prevent discoloration while working Drain apple slices, and place in kettle, along with about 2-3" water, 1/2 c. maple syrup, 1/2 c. sugar, 1/3 c. minute tapioca..... and cinnamon - lots- maybe 2-3 tbs! Simmer for about 10 minutes - you want the apples slices to get hot and fork tender, but not mushy . You might also want to dip in a clean spoon and adjust your seasonings at this point! While the apples cook, sterilize your quart jars and get your lids ready. I got 6 quarts and 1 pint out of this batch. Ladle hot fruit and cover with syrup, and add 1 tsp. lemon juice to each jar. Place sterile lids ...