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Cider Pressing for Helen’s Birthday
In late October we went back to Iowa for another weekend of harvesting, to celebrate Helen’s birthday, and to press cider. This is something we all love doing, and it doesn’t hurt that there are homemade donuts! I was looking through the cider pressing photos this morning and noticed Maggie always had one in her […]
Dal (Moosewood)
1 1/2 cups lentils 4 cups water 2 whole dried chilies 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 cup chopped onions 1 tsp ginger 1 T lemon juice 1 tsp garam masala Rinse lentils well. Put in a pot with the water, chilies, turmeric, and salt. Bring to a boil and […]
Homemade Pasta
2 cups flour 2 eggs 2 egg yolks Make a well with the flour and add the eggs and egg yolks. Mix together and then pour onto a well floured surface and knead. You can add a few drops of water if needed. Let the dough rest one hour at room temperature before making into […]
Maggie’s Expanding Vocabulary
Maggie is talking more and more. She can say several words and tries to mimic what you say. It’s pretty fun. Here are some of the latest words we can recognize: Backpack – there are always several near the front door Mimi – Her name for Amelia Hat Shoes Eyes Baby More Outside Thank you […]