Good morning, fare companions. Our first challenge comes from T. Square, who reports that he “read an article in The Wall Street Journal that was titled ‘Americans Toast French Flour.’ Is flour milled in Europe really better than that milled in American companies? And if so, where can it be purchased locally? I also want to know where to buy any flour that has been milled locally. Is it healthier than store-bought?”
Mr. Square happens to be a fan of homemade bread and would appreciate your best recipes in that category. The kind of bread he is seeking is the substantial loaf, one that you consider not simply a filler in your menu but one of its highlights, if not THE highlight.
W.C. admits to us all, “I am in a rut with cooking. My wife and I like Mexican food, yes, especially tacos with ground turkey. However, I don’t much like chicken, and cook only salmon where fish is concerned. I would like some help from your readers. Any new ideas are welcome.”
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