DIY Raisins (Yes, Raisins)
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Even though the process for making raisins is rather obvious, the richer sweetness and more complex flavor was a surprise. More
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A poster child for the theory that when music journalists grow up they start writing about food, Molly Sheridan began chronicling her cooking adventures on Wonderland Kitchen in 2011. She's been stuck down that rabbit hole ever since. By day she is a writer, editor, and A/V producer specializing in classical and experimental music, with a focus on multimedia content designed for the web. Otherwise, you'll probably find her in her galley kitchen in Baltimore, dreaming up new dishes while actively avoiding measuring anything.
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- Last bite on earth: Peanut butter on sourdough (I can hear the pop-up of a toaster from any room in the house.)
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DIY Raisins (Yes, Raisins)
My pleasure. It was a simple but powerful revelation for me as well. Another one of those "This is hardly worth posting about, but..." DIY recipes.
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Alas, the way my oven is vented, it doesn't keep warm enough at all. But for others, this is a great method!
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Oooh, thanks for the ideas, Autumn. I'm not a fan of sweetly fruity smoothies nor bananas, so the tart kefir breakfast drink has really been working for me.