Pumpkin bread is a favorite of many people around Thanksgiving time. This moist bread uses a bit of sourdough starter in it which gives it a great taste and texture.

Pumpkin bread is a favorite of many people around Thanksgiving time. This moist bread uses a bit of sourdough starter in it which gives it a great taste and texture.
Sweet, juicy peaches herald the months of August and September. What could be better than a jar of homemade peach jam! Add some jalapenos for a spicy sweet jam and you have a winner!
Peaches herald the month of August with their sweet juiciness. I could hardly wait until I could buy a basket for our local produce stand. Best of all, they had my favorite kind for fresh eating….Red Haven!
Sweet juicy peaches are now in season. If you have never tried Peach Salsa, you really must! The sweet from the peaches and the heat from the jalapenos are just perfect to the taste buds. Another appeal is that it pleases the eye with the lovely array of color!
Pretzels shells…who doesn’t love their crunchy, salty goodness! Did you know you can make them at home with just a few ingredients? These pillow looking snacks are so good you can’t just stop with a few!
Chocolate Cherry Bread is a moist delicious dessert bread studded with fresh dark cherries and chocolate. This very bread is very easy to make and is so delicious with a cup of coffee. As many of you know I love baking with sourdough! This recipe uses one cup of sourdough starter which helps give it a wonderful texture.
Homemade egg noodles are a Mennonite/German tradition. As a young girl my introduction into making noodles was by my grandmother and later on my mother-in-law. I still have my mother-in-law’s Atlas noodle maker and it has made many, many noodles.
Sourdough Cornbread made with Masa Cornmeal and topped with sauted veggies is so good served with a piping hot bowl of chili. Hidden in the bread is some sweet corn which give it a wonderful texture. In my thinking, cornbread must always be served with some diced jalapenos.
Sourdough Dilly Cottage Cheese Bread is a remake of a popular casserole type bread that won the 1960 Pillsbury Bake-off contest. Not only does this bread have a terrific taste but it fills the house with a wonderful aroma while it is baking. I know it sounds like a crazy amount of dill but it is just perfect!
Scones are a sweet biscuit often served with tea. These delicious scones are made with sourdough starter and chockful of cinnamon and apples.