Like most things, the true character of this bread has been bastardized by our reductionist culture. A true pumpernickel is an inconvenient thing to make.
Homesteading
As many of you know, I have one test for viability of a political solution to any problem. Does it require coercion? If not, I’m listening. If there is a gun required to implement your plan, you are wrong, every time. If it is a good idea, people will do it.
Canning
This recipe was born of what was popping in the garden. Seasonal cooking really elevates when we allow the ingredients that ripen together to drive the menu.
Baking
Becoming proficient at growing your own food requires many failures. You can research for years, read all of the books, and listen to all of the podcasts, but nothing Improves your skill like killing things, in the garden. This was my experience with strawberries.
