by Flora Caputo | Feb 18, 2012 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Recently I posted a very hearty “No Knead in No Time” artisan bread. Since then I have been playing with the recipe, adding various mix ins and grains. I wanted to try a Bob’s Red Mill Grain mix to add some good grain options as a base without having...
by Flora Caputo | Feb 10, 2012 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I had so many apples in my crisper a few weeks ago- they were like tribbles (shout-out to all you traditional Star Trek fans)! I am not sure why we had so many apples, but I blame my husband.It’s just easier that way.Anyway, as my husband grumbled about how many...
by Flora Caputo | Jan 31, 2012 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Today in good ol’ Chi-town, we flirted with 60 degrees. It is the last day of January, and we had the warmest day since 78 years ago!So, I have a Spring vibe going on. I know it won’t last. I know Chicago is a cruel temptress when it comes to Winter...
by Flora Caputo | Jan 25, 2012 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I have heard tell of being able to make cakes in a crock pot/slow cooker. I was always sceptical yet fascinated about making a cake this way. Would the center actually cook? Would it brown? Or would it be mushy? I also could see the benefit of being able to whip up a...
by Flora Caputo | Jan 21, 2012 | Recipes, Uncategorized
We had a recent dinner party with my ‘n laws that thematically involved a lot of Latin cuisine and flavors. I opted for dessert (of course) , yet became concerned when all I could find were flan, fried ice cream and chocolate filled empanadas. I was looking for...
by Flora Caputo | Jan 18, 2012 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized, Womanhood
So in honor of impending chocolates, flowers and (hopefully) jewelry…this is a fun Valentine infographic. Take your path and see what TV hunk should be your valentine! It’s kind of like the dating game, but with more cheesy celebrity.It seems that I should...
