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Cooking Dry Beans

October 18, 2022

Dry beans are a nutrient-dense, affordable pantry staple that simultaneously promotes human and environmental health. Often, there are more types of dry beans available than there are canned options. Purchasing Dry Beans Dry beans can be found in bulk bins and pre-bagged. The larger the size of the bag, generally […]

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Processing Roasted Chile Peppers

September 28, 2022

Did you know… Roasting chile peppers slowly over a flame caramelizes sugars and adds distinct flavor to the final product. Peeling the skins is easiest after peppers are placed in a covered container or food grade plastic bag following exposure to heat, which captures the steam being released from the […]

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Sourdough Basics: Caring for your Starter and Making Bread

September 28, 2022

Did you know… The fermenting microorganisms in sourdough starter need to be fed fresh flour and water regularly to survive and grow. Regular removal of some starter is an important step when feeding to stabilize the volume of microorganisms and ensure nourishment for metabolic processes. A benefit from maintaining a […]