Muesli

A wholesome blend of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, muesli offers a crunchy, nourishing start to your day with its natural sweetness and hearty texture.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh for maximum crunch and flavor. Customize with your favorite mix-ins like coconut flakes or chocolate chips for a personal touch.

Uses

As a breakfast cereal with milk or yogurt
Topped on smoothie bowls
As a crunchy layer in homemade granola bars

Replacements

Granola for a sweeter, baked alternative
Overnight oats for a softer texture

Fresh Figs

Fresh figs are the ripe fruit of the Ficus carica tree, a plant native to the Middle East and Western Asia but now cultivated worldwide in warm climates. These fruits are celebrated for their luscious sweetness and unique texture, offering a flavor profile that is both honeyed and subtly floral with a hint of berry tanginess. The flesh of a fresh fig is tender and juicy, with a delicate, almost melting quality that contrasts with its smooth, slightly chewy skin. In cooking, fresh figs behave delicately; they can bruise easily and should be handled gently. They are best used soon after harvesting, as they do not ripen well off the tree. Due to their high sugar content and soft flesh, they are ideal for both fresh consumption and culinary applications where their natural sweetness can shine.

Pastry Flour

Pastry flour is a type of wheat flour milled to a fine consistency with a moderate protein content, typically ranging from 8 to 9.5%. Its origins are tied to the baking traditions of North America, where it is favored for its versatility in creating tender yet flaky pastries. This flour offers a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a fine, smooth texture that contributes to delicate baked goods. When used in cooking, pastry flour strikes a balance between cake flour's softness and all-purpose flour's robustness, allowing dough to hold its shape while remaining tender. It excels in recipes where a fine crumb is desired without the heaviness that higher protein flours can impart.

Recipes to try

Spicy Sesame Roasted Chickpea Grain Bowls

Crispy, spicy chickpeas meet fluffy grains in a vibrant bowl that'll have your taste buds cheering for more.

Raspberry Almond Crumble Skillet

A symphony of sweet raspberries nestled under a golden, almond-studded crumble, perfect for cozy evenings and brunch spreads.