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Sourdough question

I dont measure. I use about 1.25 cups water then go by feel (probably 6 cups OO flour), as i have for years, and dont have any issues with "regular" yeast. The starter is maybe a little over a cups worth and i keep it pretty wet. When i let it ferment for 2 days, I see a rise like normal and then the fall back when yeast are beat, but when i stretch etc it just has no staying power. I am wondering if the acidity weakens the gluten strength...I cud prob look this up in McGee but I am lazy and want to hear any similar input.

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Farmers market price ?

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Sourdough question

I dont measure. I use about 1.25 cups water then go by feel (probably 6 cups OO flour), as i have for years, and dont have any issues with "regular" yeast. The starter is maybe a little over a cups worth and i keep it pretty wet. When i let it ferment for 2 days, I see a rise like normal and then the fall back when yeast are beat, but when i stretch etc it just has no staying power. I am wondering if the acidity weakens the gluten strength...I cud prob look this up in McGee but I am lazy and want to hear any similar input.

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Homemade Pasta Tips

I make a fair amount with Kitchenaid. I just use roller and the 1 cutter, the other attachments i dont use. I use AP flour or 00 flour with room temp eggs, litttle salt and maybe a splash EVOO. I mix with machine until nat sticky then some with hands till feels right then wrap in saran for 30 minutes. I leave on counter. I used to put in fridge but i never really saw the point only seemed to make it stiffer and reqd more rolling. I can make pappardelle very fast, just use pizza cutter on long wide strips. I lay on layered wax paper on a cookie sheet and throw in chest freezer then into ziplocks, that way i use less flour to assure they dont stick which then makes water really starchy. I have my own chickens so the eggs make an awesome deep yellow pasta that tastes FAR superior to any bought product. Keep working at it you will be pleasantly surprised how easy it is.

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Pasta dinner party need sides....

Thanks guys/gals liking the charcuterie and braised veges along with salad to intersperse pasta plates!

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My Pie Monday: BiereBeer's Thursday Night Pizza

Whoa, didnt know this actually was posted, haha. The burn was a direct result of simultaneous making of pie, wine drinking, Facebook chat and carrying 1 year old on shoulder. I didnt wash it. Swore (maybe once), took picture and then ate. 14 days later all better.

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Sweet Potatoes

I have better luck with baking "fry" shaped stick with canola and lower temp, 375 for a good 45 minutes and stirring every so often , they will burn though near the end so keep an eye on 'em.

Yams are from africa and the name was adapted for marketing reasons in old days.

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How to compete in cooking contest?

UPDATE : I had hominy / chocolate still didnt do it...there was some voting issues...

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You might be a foodie if....

...you run out of room on your stovetop and start a cast iron wood cookstove so you have enough space

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What vegetable can you not find at a farmers market?

I'm in Maine but I grow many things under cover so I can grow tropical things to a degree - ginger etc...

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What vegetable can you not find at a farmers market?

Yes she is a terrific generous chef, alas she grows a ton of her own veges hence another reason i grow non-mainstream ones. Jicama ws on my to try list this year, but will have to wait. I have started some ramps, take around 5 years...

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What vegetable can you not find at a farmers market?

@resolutejc -- i dont offer daily lists as i only sell to 1 restaurant (Primo, Melissa Kelly) and currently cant really expand as I am a stay at home dad. I am looking more for "cutting edge veges", so one day may offer to more restaurants. Thanks though.

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No Knead Bread Recipe

I have been using the NY times recipe and adding wheat germ and oatmeal with good success. Will add in some whole grain flour in the future, but I am addicted to how it is now!

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Canadian foods to kick off the Olympics!

An all-dressed pizza:mushroom, g peppers, bacon and pepperoni
Regular sized bagels - not the bloated NY things
Frech fries with mayo ( i know belgium...but you get good ones in Quebec0

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Uses for plum sauce?

Made wings tonight - awesome will make meatballs next Sunday!
Merci

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Worst meal of your life

L'Aureole in Vegas, food was okay but the sommelier was the biggest piece of sh_t and he was making verbal love to the the big spenders next to us while making us feel like homeless people. So uncomfortable I actually sent a letter to restaurant and wine spectator telling them they were dou**e bags. Still makes me squirm.

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Frozen String Beans-What to do with them

straight from bag to cookie sheet with oil/s&p, roast 450, stir few times

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Watch It with Us: 'Top Chef Las Vegas,' Ep. 12

it is nice and all but has an elitist feel - both the previous US team guys seemed snotty -not what i like about food

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Watch It with Us: 'Top Chef Las Vegas,' Ep. 12

If Kevin survives he should be favored in the finals as this is not his style of cooking

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Quick - 2hrs till dinner, what to go with onion soup?

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What vegetable can you not find at a farmers market?

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Uses for plum sauce?

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Making your own frozen pizza.

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Use for over ripe bananas?

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Use for pork bones?

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Kitchenaid smells...

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Does one need a microwave?

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Goat shoulder

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le bernardin recipe search

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Where to buy cheese online?

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Italian entertaining music

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Talking with non-foodies

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Grocery Shopping?

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BiereBeer answered "1 to 2" to How many nights a week can you get away with making pizza for supper?

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BiereBeer answered "3 at most" to How many toppings do you top your pizza with?

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BiereBeer got 80% correct on How Much Do You Know About Spring Vegetables?

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About BiereBeer

Website: http://www.goodoutlookfarm.com

Location: Brooks Maine

About: Part-time vet, full time dad, part-time vegetable farmer

Favorite foods: any!

Last bite on earth: Homemade pizza