by Benjamin Lester | Nov 28, 2020 | Baking, Dessert, Pastry, Recipes, Uncategorized
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 | Sep 14, 2016 | Baking, Blog, Dessert, Grain CSA, News, Pastry, Recipes, Uncategorized
Triple Chocolate Cookies 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...
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...
