Yesterday I mentioned how the holidays are already upon us and a neat website I found for locally produced foods. While I am starting to come up with some ideas for presents for others, I am also thinking of some items yours truly might want to add to her Christmas list. [more]

I like learning new things in the kitchen; new techniques, new recipes and new cuisines. I am usually up for a good challenge, but when it came to learning how to do yeast dough, I almost gave up.

For the longest time I think I allowed my intimidation with the temperatures and science behind yeast stop me from just diving in and trying new recipes. But then along came the idea of making my own pizza dough, and I just *had* to learn. [more]