The colorful fall leaves have all but disappeared and Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. Now is the time we think of pumpkins and preparing special holiday meals.

The colorful fall leaves have all but disappeared and Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. Now is the time we think of pumpkins and preparing special holiday meals.

If you like chocolate and mint together these cookies are just for you! They are chewy with just the perfect amount of mint chips in them. Best of all they are sugar-free and taste amazing.

If you ever traveled into areas where Amish people have bakeries you will find fry pies! These hand held delicacies are made with a flaky pie crust filled with various fillings. Traditionally, these are fried like a doughnut but they can be baked, also.

Chewy, crusty, artisan Sourdough Bread studded with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and basil smells so wonderful while it is being baked and is just as delightful to the taste buds! Spread it with a bit of salty cultured butter and you have a treat!

Summer has arrived and with it grilling and barbecues. Hamburgers are a favorite of most people to grill and sourdough buns add that special touch to your menu. These buns can be placed on the grill split side down to toast just before serving. That gives an awesome burger joint touch and is so yummy!

Onion and Chive Dinner Rolls are such a treat with any meal. The flavors of the onions, chives and herbs go so well with just a dab of butter.

Pizza rolls are a savory twist to what we think of traditional cinnamon roll! These savory pizza rolls are full of flavor with garlic, cheese, and pepperoni. Just a warning…be sure you get a bite or they might just disappear when you turn your back if you have children in your house!

Welcome to the intriguing world of sourdough. There is something special about taking a bubbling starter, flour, water, and salt and creating a crusty light loaf of bread. Many crocks of sourdough starter traveled in covered wagon as settlers settled over the New America and Canada.

Sourdough starter can be used as yeast in any type of baked item. Its use is not limited to just breads. Anything you use flour in can be made with sourdough starter, including pie crust, noodles, etc. Fermenting the dough for 7 hours or longer breaks down the phytic acid in the grain. This makes it so much easier for our bodies to digest.

Who doesn’t like a flaky, tender pie crust? With the addition of sourdough starter you get the benefits of healthier carbs combined with the flaky tender crust you are looking for. This recipe is also a way to use up that extra starter that you have been keeping in your fridge.

Focaccia is an easy to make flatbread bread that pairs wonderfully with a steaming hot bowl of soup or pasta. Sourdough Focaccia is the best because it has a soft chewy crumb that is hard to beat.
If you are on the line about sourdough, this recipe is one of the easiest to try. The toppings and spices can be varied to suit your taste. Just be sure to limit the oil to less than a teaspoon per serving to stay in an E setting.
