Good morning, Wednesday readers. Some of you regulars have hit the road on vacation, leaving the rest of us to ask around, “What’s been happening in your kitchen, and how can we help?”
Here’s one response. Our friend Champ just bought a bread machine. “I am mildly satisfied with the first loaf of white bread. I need some help with whole wheat. And my wife is now telling me that sourdough is the healthiest way to go, so I’d like a recipe for that one too.”
(READ MORE: A bread so flavorful you’ll eat it as a main dish)
The next respondent, who remains anonymous, needs help with both shopping and cooking.
“I read the recent Thai and Indian recipes in Fare Exchange. But which coconut milk and garam masala to purchase? Somebody recommended full-fat coconut milk, but I cannot even find that term on a can. And there are so many garam masala seasonings; should it be only an Indian brand? I have heard Alchemy Spice sells a good one, but where? Do I go to stores like Asian Food Market and Janta to get the authentic brands? I need shopping help along with these recipes, which seem very tempting.”