A Longer Video of the Parade

Remember, this is 2:15 AM after marching for an hour after waiting 45 minutes to get to the starting line.

What a 4th of July Parade

I am not a late night person. This parade started at 12:00 AM on July 4th. The kids did very well. I think we got to bed at 3:30 AM.

Gatlinburg, TN from Scratch Cook on Vimeo.

A New Flick On the Orgins of You Food

Well, after Fast Food Nation, comes a new movie Food Inc. Anything with food in it, and I'm there.

With Special Thanks To Those Who Serve

This fine veteran's day we salute our military for all of their service to our country. Here is a fun piece on the softer side of US military service. Enjoy.

Josiah March Quintet

You've got to know where the hot ticket items are. The Joshia March Quintet is the hippest thing since Herb Alpert or bell bottom pants. The fab five took a number 1 - High score for their efforts. Below is a high resolution upload of the video. If your browser does not support the Vimeo site, there is a youtube link further below.

Excellent work for the 13 - 15 year olds boys.

Michigan School Band Orchestra Association Festival


Josiah March Quintet from Scratch Cook on Vimeo.

Josiah March French Horn
Scott Sergeant Tuba
John Gravelle Trombone
Sam Jones Trumpet
Brent Proseus Trumpet

Getting Ready for Summer Time Cooking

In anticipation of the hot hazy days of summer, here is a bit of summer 2008: John, Scott, Maria. With some help from the Beach Boys and Hall & Oats.

100% Whole Wheat In Two Minutes

Here is a quick video of a 100% whole wheat bread. This is a short clip, but the bread is about as easy as it is short. I did not get a chance to do a voice over. I took several attempts, but a speaker, I am not.

Mix all ingredients together. Mix until you get the gluten widow. Let dough rise until doubled in bulk, about an hour to 90 minutes. At this point you can punch it down and let it rise again or proceed on to shaping. (Another rise yields tastier bread)

Shape into a ball, let rise in a floured bowl or bread proofing basket. Place into dutch oven (preheated to 400 degrees)

Bake 20 minutes with lid on. Remove lid, bake an additional 20 minutes.

Here is the quick recipe:
430 grams King Aurthur whole wheat
295 grams of water
1.5 tsp yeast
1.25 tsp salt
1/4 cup honey
1/4 honey



100% Whole wheat from Scratch Cook on Vimeo.