Bread baking seems to be a lost art. Bread machines have replaced the action of kneading. Grocery stores are selling artesian style breads. I am sure there are other reasons--but one thing is for sure--nothing beats the smell of fresh baking bread! Any bread for that matter! Once I mastered the art of bread making, I wanted to try different varieties and baking styles. Sour dough was one I have always been curious about.
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Easter Eggs 101
Every year at Easter, I get some of the same questions. I thought I would share a few- maybe some of them are yours?
How long do they last when they are hard boiled? They are not shelf stable once they are cooked, and no-sorry--you can't leave them out all night so the Easter Bunny can hide them and then eat them. You could leave them out and hide them, but don't plan on eating them afterwards. Careful if you hide
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Hunger in America
Recently my son was asked to write a speech on hunger in America. Before he started writing it, we discussed it for a few days every time we were heading somewhere. Kids understand that there are people who do not have enough food. But it becomes much more clear if hunger has a face! This has them asking questions--like why and how and what can they do to help? Kids are great!
In Nebraska, 1 in 8 people struggle with hunger.
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