Terry Walters | Apple Crumbles

The Bread The Cookies

How does artisan baked bread differ from commercial baked bread? That was the question in the winter newsletter from New York Small Scale Food Processors Association. “The difference is in the process and attention to detail rather than in the scale of the operation. Quality ingredients is the first step to creating artisanal bread. Long slow mixing, folding the bread for strength, long slow fermentation and hand shaping are the signature processes. The crumb is open, silky, with a crisp crust and slashes on top that indicated good oven spring. Commercial bread has a dense, cake like crumb (are you [...]

By Joanne|2010-01-16T17:35:35-05:00January 16, 2010|Food|4 Comments

Cookbook Review: “Clean Food” by Terry Walters – Vegetarian Friendly

Early in December, I received an interesting book to review. A quick scan through it really peaked my interest. After more in depth reading, I found this book to be such a valuable resource for maintaining a healthy diet, gluten free alternatives, and most importantly, simple yet flavorful recipes. Clean Food by Terry Walters, check it out yourself. If you want a chance to have this book yourself, leave a comment = that’s your first opportunity to have me send it to you free of any charges. Let me know: Are you a Vegetarian? Are you Vegan? Do you try to [...]

By Joanne|2010-01-09T18:17:30-05:00January 9, 2010|Food|54 Comments

Restaurants and Road Warriors

First, I have to share my excitement with everyone. Look what came in the mail yesterday… “Clean Food” by Terry Walters. I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to review this book. It offers information to empower you to make changes in regards to how you shop and prepare food. The result being a big difference in the way you eat and feel. The book teaches the reader about whole grains, vegetables, legumes, soy, nuts, seeds. sea vegetables, and fruit. I’m really looking forward to getting into some good reading. Recipe examples: “Super Strengthening Stew”, “Grilled Polenta with Mushroom [...]