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Welcome to Sourdough! You don’t think you can do it? But you CAN. If there’s one thing you get out of this: IF I CAN DO IT – YOU CAN. I’ll help you get on your way. I’ve got a beginner loaf video for you […]
What equipment do you need to bake sourdough? Take a look at what I use to bake my bread. I have a quick video for you that runs through all my gear. Some kind of dutch oven or combo cooker, You can get by with […]
Here is my ever-growing list of flavor combinations and I’m continually updating it. I honestly have yet to be disappointed in a batch. This year I hope to experiment more with spice and heat…so far I’ve mainly used fruit in combination with herbs. If you’re […]
If you’re looking for an easy homemade sandwich bread with a tender crust and fluffy & creamy crumb, this one’s … read more
Not a copycat. DoubleTree released its iconic chocolate chip cookie recipe a few days ago. The legit recipe. In fact, … read more
Growing your own cilantro or coriander is easy once you know the secret to speed things up. It regenerates after … read more
Turn an easy Focaccia recipe into a lovely and versatile brunch idea, appetizer, or a side for a light dinner … read more
A bright & fresh microgreen fruit smoothie. Packed with nutritious antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. A great way to start your … read more
A fluffy and light sourdough pancake that you can griddle plain or stud it with fresh blueberries for a pop … read more
A light and crispy crust topped with Alfredo sauce and Pesto Herb Oil makes this pizza stand above the rest. … read more
In my opinion, this is a Hall of Fame Pizza Dough. That’s pretty much it. Peter Reinhart, a master baker, … read more
Unbelievably moist and bursting with banana flavor. This banana bread will be your go recipe. Try it toasted with a … read more
The secret to fluffy, pillowy, light cinammon rolls? Mashed potatoes. Even instant mashed potatoes! This method uses an overnight rest … read more
A bright and fresh marinade with a generous hit of garlic and red pepper flake makes this an easy and … read more
Really one of the best crumble recipes out there. A moist and chewy topping (and bottom) that’s crisp in all … read more
Creamy and comforting Chicken Pot Pie. This is in my top 5 favorite foods. It means home for me. Here … read more
Have you ever wanted to try this? Turnip, corn, chive, sunflower, broccoli, radish, this list of seed choices goes on … read more
If you haven’t made Key Lime Pie before this recipe is for you. It’s just the right balance of tart … read more
We always look forward to a Country Style Pulled Beef or Pork slider once bbq season arrives and making these … read more
Growing your own seedlings gives you more choices to grow exactly what you want and will allow you to get … read more
A tried and true egg salad that is worth peeling those dang eggs! Served on homemade sourdough or your favorite … read more
A classic silky teriyaki – to marinated chicken breasts (or thighs), then basted while grilled to create a sticky glaze … read more
Kimchi quesadillas – a crispy tortilla filled with cheese and kimchi hits all the right flavors in one fantastic snack, … read more
A light and flavorful fresh pea soup by the Barefoot Contessa’s Ina Garten. Perfect for seasonal eating and sings of … read more
Wow. Grady, Brenden, and Aiden are bringing the heat.
A knockout dinner in the Teens Crushing It in the Kitchen … read more
Something savory & spicy, something sweet & creamy, and something cold & tart. I’m all in on this one.
An … read more
A feast is served! More delicious dishes in our Teen Crushing in the Kitchen Series. Leave it up to teens … read more
Another brilliant meal in our Teens Crushing it in the Kitchen series with Grady, Brenden, and Aiden.
Not only does … read more
We’re keeping it in the family and spotlighting a Guest Teen Cooking Series with the Kennedy brothers Aiden, Brenden, and … read more
This is my favorite strawberry rhubarb pie. I use a french deep-dish pie plate and pile in about 6 cups … read more
Another great use of the Easy White Sandwich Bread recipe. Just hold back some bread dough to make these garlic … read more
This Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread uses the Easy White Sandwich Bread recipe you can find here: Easy White Sandwich Bread… read more
Need quick burger buns? This recipe uses the Easy White Sandwich Bread recipe you can find here: Easy White Sandwich … read more
Welcome to A Food Lover’s Life. A food & garden blog created to share our tried and true, favorite recipes with YOU. Cooking and baking, a backyard market garden - we want to share tips & tricks and some great food along the way. Please browse around and tag along on social media. Let me know you stopped by! I would love to see what projects you’re up to!
Who wants to learn about dirt?! Welcome to the garden side of A Food Lover’s Life. Here to help you grow your own kitchen garden from the ground up. Located in Zone 5b along the Colorado Front Range we’ll help you with greenhouse & raised bed garden questions so you can put a little bit of everything on your plate. Check back for seasonal projects, how to videos, and leave comments or questions so we can talk everything green.
Spring is here and it’s time to start planning your garden. If you have questions about your zone, what to … read more
