I had Friday off because of a PD day so I went out and ran a bunch of errands. I'm SO glad I did so cause it was nice and sunny and not very cold at all. I had lots of energy. I even made a batch of sourdough English muffins using a new recipe when I got home. The results were ok but too fiddly to repeat so I'd stick with my previous version.Today ( Read more... )

ETA: The 2nd version, with sourdough, would be considered the 'best' of the bunch. I like the first version.I've made 'baguettes' before using regular bread dough, and even sourdough, but the attempts didn't really conform to the traditional recipe (no sugar, just yeast or starter, flour, water and salt) and shaping of the real thing. I wanted to ( Read more... )

I've finally got the hang of my waffle iron.


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ETA: Chicken schnitzel (breaded cutlet) with nokedli and green peas.

Also included (but not seen in the picture) were a glass of white wine and a tall glass of vanilla bean panna cotta with fresh raspberry. An elegant meal without a lot of fuss.


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Looking for cooking suggestion: While at the market yesterday, I saw a beautiful flat of plump, fresh black mission figs for $10.99. I was tempted to buy it but resisted. I think if they're there next weekend, I'll pick up the flat. What to make with them though. Any ideas ( Read more... )

When my dad passed away in 2010, and my mom came to stay with me, she left behind an interesting collection of kitchen gadgets in their bungalow in the county. I kept intending to go and fetch a few that I could use, but just couldn't bring myself to do so until this weekend.

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Way back when I bought my food processor, I examined all the additional blades and then put them away in the cupboard and only used the chopping blade. I KNEW my food processor could do more, but I couldn't be bothered thinking of all those uses and carrying them out.


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I have made quiche over the years using everything from an aluminum cake pan to a glass pie dish but I always wondered how terrific it would look if I used a real quiche/tart pan with a removable bottom. So, I took a few dollars and made my merry way to my local dealer (kitchen supply dealer, that is ( Read more... )

Today, after dropping off the goodies I had made, as a farewell gift to the people in my physiotherapist's office, I made a quick trip to the International grocery store to pick up a steamer basket for the tamales I'm going to make this week. The collapsible metal contraption I found was smaller than I wanted but with a 'beggar's can't be choosers ( Read more... )

I have a full sized food processor so when I want to chop up or grind smaller amounts it seems like such a chore to dig it out of its spot, tucked in among a bunch of other electronic gadgets, and then have to clean it and put it back. Luckily, if you have a blender, you can adapt it to function as a mini nut chopper or spice grinder. I've also ( Read more... )