OOPS

Sorry for the late post!  But on the up side, I did get some recipes via email which I will include in the new cook book.  Remember send me any cookie or treat recipe for the holidays and you will be included in the book.

One of the tips I found in an old cookbook from 1920 was to dip your cookie cutter in cake flour.  That seemed a little odd so I tried it. It works very well.  The cake flour is lighter and does not leave any residue on the cookie. Try it

COOKIES!!

I am creating a Holiday Edition of Cookies and Treats. Yes I know it is only September but the holidays are not far off.  If you have a special recipe that you would like to share please submit it through the comments section.  I will credit you in the cookbook. If you send three or more I will send you a free copy of the cookbook. The deadline is Sept 30 and I will have the cook book out by October 15.

So get cooking and send me your recipes!

PASTA

Since I will be teaching a class on Pasta today I thought I would post some facts about Pasta on the blog. Pasta is in every culture in one way or another.  Pasta was first found in China in the 2000 BC. The Greeks and the Romans all have references to Pasta.  One the most interesting to me was a dish called lagana that was very popular in the Roman Empire.  It was flour blended with lettuce juice and made into thin sheets. These sheets were then fried and served with herbs.  Most historians credit this dish with what we now call Lasagna.

The use of the word Pasta was first used in England. The Italians then adapted it to describe their "Pasta". Italian Law defines what can be used to make pasta - dry pasta or Pasta Asciutta, can only be made with durum wheat flour or durum wheat semolina.  In other cultures other grains are used.

If you are able drop the class today.  However we have over 30 signed up. Space is limited.  Let me know if you have any questions about Pasta.