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Ever wonder how the ancient Romans fed their armies? What the pioneers cooked along the Oregon Trail? Who invented the potato chip...and why? So do we!!! Food history presents a fascinating buffet of popular lore and contradictory facts. Some experts say it's impossible to express this topic in exact timeline format. They are correct. Most foods are not invented; they evolve.
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Some people find the idea of working with yeast a bit intimidating. Do you have any advice for the home baker?
Bread is so basic and so complex. It only has four basic ingredients - water, flour, yeast and sugar - but if you have a good understanding, you know that every action has a reaction. Too much yeast or over-proofing and you get a dry loaf. Good bread always takes patience. In the European style, a little yeast and a long fermentation produce the best bread.
How can humans survive such deprivation? What downright un-American things are they forced to eat? The new Axis of Evil Cookbook has some of the answers.
One big pot, some potting soil, and a few herb plants are all you need. You should also have a sunny spot; the herbs will need plenty of direct sunshine.
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