Gluten is the name for one of the proteins that is found in wheat, barley, and rye as well as specialty wheat such as triticale and spelt. These proteins such as those found in wheat flours make dough elastic and stretchy. This elasticity also traps gas within baked goods, which provide a light airy structure. […]
COVID-19 Winter Outside Activities
We are at the end of 2020 and winter is here, COVID-19 is still with us and we are not out of the woods. It has kept us inside more than the weather has this year. With Colorado winters ranging from warm to cold and from sunny to snowy getting outside can be challenging. However, […]
Planting Seeds of Gratitude and Joy
Finding gratitude this year may be harder than normal. The winter of 2020-2021 may be among the most difficult seasons for many of us as we wait for the restrictions of the pandemic to loosen so we can see our family members again, connect freely with our friends, and resume activities that once felt normal. […]
