by Benjamin Lester | Dec 7, 2017 | Baking, Blog, Dessert, Pastry, Recipes, Video
Not a pie. Not a doughnut. But a masterpiece of a cake. Classic butter cake filled to the edges with thick vanilla(or maple)custard. And topped with decadent chocolate ganash. Accented here with Black raspberries from the garden(held in the freezer) this is an instant...
by Benjamin Lester | Oct 18, 2016 | Baking, Blog, Breakfast, CSA Info, Grain CSA, Pastry, Recipes
Hey Folks, Membership is filling up fast…now is the time to reserve your share! It is also an exciting year for the CSA with two new offerings. The ancient wheat known as Einkorn will be available in both berries and flour(Certified Organic) for the 2016 share!...
by Benjamin Lester | Sep 14, 2016 | Baking, Blog, Dessert, Grain CSA, News, Pastry, Recipes, Uncategorized
My Little buddy(Gabriel) has been on a mission to eat sweet things as a matter passion. So when I’m not drizzling a little honey and maple syrup on healthy nourishing foods I am sometimes inspired by his sweet tooth to make cookies or something to keep him from...
by Benjamin Lester | Aug 26, 2016 | Baking, Blog, Dessert, Grain CSA, News, Pastry, Recipes, Uncategorized
We headed out into the fields in Hardwick at the farm of Stan and Abby White Along with there two sons Simon and Evan and Harvested over 6 tons of beautiful Redeemer wheat! Of course it wasn’t without challenge as the rain threatened and a drive chain was lost...
by Benjamin Lester | Oct 19, 2015 | Baking, Blog, Dessert, Grain CSA, Pastry, Recipes
This cake loves to be made with fresh heritage grains. It needs no topping but is outrageous with peanut butter frosting (my favorite combo!) or raspberry jam or whatever you like! Chocolate “Quickie” Cake Mix together: 3 c. flour 1/2 c. cocoa powder...
by Benjamin Lester | Sep 21, 2015 | Baking, Blog, Dessert, Grain CSA, Pastry, Recipes, Uncategorized
Super Easy! Brown Sugar Whole Wheat Shortbread I cup whole fine flour 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt Mix all ingredients in Cuisinart or mixer until just fully blended and crumbly, but not yet dough. Place crumbly mixture...
