When we had the store, we naturally made our own sodas—why would we buy them from somewhere else? It’s just so easy to make syrup, which is, after all, the base for any soda. Unfortunately, the ones you can buy are mostly full of refined sugar, citric acid, glucose, corn syrup, flavorings, and preserved with all sorts of things that I don’t…
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Instant “Chocolat Chaud” Powder
When we ran the store, we sold this hot chocolate powder, both in mugs with skim milk and cream. But we also sold it in jars so people could take it home or give it as a gift… The whole idea behind this blog is really just to share ideas and things that I…
Soft-Baked Sourdough Chocolate Cookies
When you have leftover sourdough starter, there’s no reason to throw it away. It tastes great in lots of things and is a healthy addition to most baked goods, including cookies… I started using my leftover sourdough for various things a few years ago because it simply became too expensive to throw it away…
Honey Lemonade with Vanilla
We’ve actually enjoyed this simple drink quite a bit this summer. If you’re the type who used to—or maybe still—enjoy lemonade or similar citrus sodas, well… …then I think you should try this easy recipe with just 3 simple ingredients. We very rarely buy soda, juice, etc., and instead…
