So begins yet another chapter in my personal battle with the Division, Exclusion & Inequality practices that affect my shopping choices.
Skipping the entire 14th Amendment argument for equal protection under law…
The financial aspect: It will add about $10 a week or $520 a year to our Food expense.
That would then be balanced by no long needed an Instacart+ Membership so for 2024 that would be offset by $99. With careful shopping likely I can do better to reduce the financial aspect.
Personal Politics: ALDI will be the loser (however small a customer we may be) and to a lesser degree Food Lion & of course the very diverse and really nice people who shop and delivery for Instacart(doubt they will miss my membership)
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The Bread Lover’s Bread Machine Cookbook – By Beth Hensperger is useful for ALL who enjoy bread baking – not just machine users. It answers about 90 percent of all questions ever asked – even some that are more or less machine specific
If you are new to Bread Machines (even those otherwise experienced in bread baking) you will benefit through taking the time at least read the Orientation section.
MBF – Models Specific NOTE: If recipe indicates “Dough” setting Use The KBS “Leaven Dough” Most, if not all, recipes follow the KBS Order of Ingredients
I came across this direct link to download KBS listing on Amazon to download directly But is has since changed – it was in the Product Information and referred to it as an “Application Guide”. I have used this book with 1/2 doz different machines since it publication and never had a recipe fail IF I FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS of both the Machine Order of adding Ingredients and the recipe.
Or, you purchase a hard copy – (sometimes there are often deal on used copies) thru my Affiliate Link, or download the PDF thru your Kindle Unlimited Link You can also use the links below to get a copy or just the ISBN to search for this book in your local library.
Or look thru the various KBS Amazon Listings to find a link to a “free” pdf copy of the older but still excellent general knowledge and rather dependable recipe resources. Go to the Product listing and then Scroll down until you see:
Looking forward to hearing you questions and opinions and comments about this article are welcome as always
originally posted 2023-June updated 2024-02-12 updated 2024-03-31
Caveat Lector: Use at your own risk Prepared by Wheat using data from public resources – it has not been edited by anyone else and mistakes happen.
The model I currently own and use is the smallest, MBF-041 purchased in June 0f 2023. It makes only 1 and 1.5 lb loaves, although I routinely stretch the “Leaven Dough” to quantity more suitable to 2-3 lb loaves.
IF you see an error please let me know so it can be corrected. It has some seemingly unique menus and I will be adding more details about that to the post specific to the MBF-041. as time and energy allow.
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Your Model number (MBF-???) is often printed on the cover of your user manual and on a label on the bottom of your machine. KBS seems to be an appliance manufacturer located in Jinagmen Kangbashi China – in addition to its own KBS brand, based on the patent information, the models for which they hold patents, I suspect they have many other private label agreements beyond the MBF-??? models.
Note: Version of the MBF-013 do not seem to be offered on Amazon in the US (but may be found on Amazon in other countries.
Know Your Ingredients: Xylitol . . . Alert For Pets & People
Also found listed in ingredients as “Birch Sugar” Frankly if it is not safe for pets, I don’t want it in my house – Why? Because what if I use it and gift it to someone with a pet?
I first learned how to “break down a bird” from my father. That man had more “frugal food” ideas than anyone I have ever cooked with. Even today I still make “Saturday Soup” also know as Ice-Box Cleaning.
Nothing fowl about deboning – if it flies – the technique is the same. Turkey – Chicken – Duck – Patridge – Guinea Hen and is a necessary skill for Ballantine/Gallentine or just an evenly roasted bird.
Learning how to debone allows you can take advantage of “seasonal sales” or less expensive “cuts” like the “bone in half breast” offered in many stupid markets. Deboning means less space used in your freezer.
Don’t forget to save the parts you cut aware for basis on a rich poultry stock. Freeze a cup or two of “flat” with the meal sized portion and you have the basis of a flavorful sauce or gravy.
Tiplet: I keep two “chicken parts” container in the freezer. one for the tenders and the other for wing sections (tips go in the soup) When these “meal sized” are full, defrost for dinner for your family.
Tiplet: As with many proteins I break down from larger packages, it never hurts to do a bit of basic seasoning (just not salt)
Tiplet: If you are not ready to prepare the stock – flatten the bones as much as possible. in a container larger than needed. Add fresh vegetable past their peak but not spoiled. when Dark Vader (aka 8qt Ninja Foodi) is not otherwise occupied, remove from freezer and and make the stock, adding additional seasoning or “what ever” is needed.
