Ingredient: Water

Tamales, Black Bean

I am not sure where we found this recipe, but it is one of our top favorites. The tamales do take a good afternoon to prepare, but there is often extra to share or to freeze.

Look for the corn husks at a Mexican store if there is one near you. Soak the dried beans over night before cooking, or see notes to use canned beans. Be sure to soak the corn husks a few hours ahead of time. Homemade tomatillo sauce is recommended.

Pumpkin bread

This is a sweet bread similar to the recipe we made in cans years ago. While I would not recommend baking this in cans, if you can find a round bread baking tin, fill it a little more than half full and place on center rack to bake.

We reduced the sugar from the original recipe, but reduce it further if desired. Toasted with a little butter is our favorite way to eat it.

Multi Grain Sourdough Bread

Using our favorite sourdough recipe, we added grains and few extra ingredients and came up with an excellent sandwich bread.

Rye Sourdough Bread

If you prefer a stronger flavor, add more molasses and caraway seeds seeds.

Salt Water Taffy

May 23rd is National Salt Water Taffy day. Here is a great recipe to try!