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In-Season Recipes: Tricks for Light, Fluffy Multi-Grain, Wild GrainPancakes

Michael Hoag

Griddlers, flapjacks, griddlecakes, hotcakes, latkes, crepes, pancakes: I love ’em all. Especially when they’re made with flavorful flour from wild and unusual grains or home-grown starchy vegetables. But, what I don’t love is the heavy, or gummy texture you tend to get with such ingredients. With years of experimenting, I’ve found a few “tricks” that get a light fluffy texture with all the added flavor and nutrition.  And while these make delicious cakes, especially with real tree-sap syrup (Maples aren’t the only game in town, you know) and heaped with forest berries, what I really love is the convenience they … Continue reading In-Season Recipes: Tricks for Light, Fluffy Multi-Grain, Wild GrainPancakes

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In-Season Recipes: When Gardening and Cooking Become the Same

Michael Hoag

(Golden beets, Galapagos tomatoes, Fern Tomatoes, Lillie House Landrace carrots, red potatoes, thyme, and basil) The true beauty of a productive home Permaculture garden is found on the table. The act of “gardening” becomes so casual that it’s no more than wandering around the yard finding inspiration. In between picking carrots, you pull a few “weeds” to nibble on and use the rest to mulch a basil plant. You stop to watch a butterfly on the way to the tomatoes and “harvest” some “mulch” (pull weeds) there, too.  It’s the most natural thing in the world to clean up some beautiful … Continue reading In-Season Recipes: When Gardening and Cooking Become the Same