I would like to add: that’s a dollup of plain greek yogurt on top, not sour cream. I think it tastes 95% as good and the greek yogurt has the same texture as sour cream. I figure this healthier food choice off-sets the beer choice. Someone should make a calculator. Maybe a widget. enter: 2 [...]
Entries from January 10th, 2008
using my dehydrator
January 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Food, Gadgets, Healthy
I came across this handy site with quite a bit of information on drying vegetables. (like how to prepare them for drying and how long to dry them) This makes me miss my garden even more. Too bad it’s still January.
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Things to do with Beets
January 9th, 2008 · No Comments · Food, Side, Vegetarian
I like beets, and I think they’re underrated. I suppose it can be hard to get excited about eating these red jewels. So I’m going to tease you with recipes I’ve come across that have been successful in tantalizing my taste buds, and I think they’ll sound tempting to you too.
Simple Warm Beet Salad
The most [...]
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Fondue at the Swiss Haven Restaurant
January 8th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Dessert, Review
In recent years, chocolate fondue has emerged as a popular dessert item or party feature. I have often been unimpressed by the whole chocolate fondue experience. The chocolate is usually too weak, the utensils are inadequately sized, and/or the dipping items are unappealing (e.g., boring canned fruit, overly dried morsels of cake, or [...]
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Dutch mint tea
January 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Drinks
Ever wonder what it would be like to sip tea steeped straight from the leaves?
In Amsterdam they only serve you mint tea with fresh leaves, sugar optional on the side. The leaves steep for a few minutes in boiling water. I recommend leaving them in for the whole sipping experience, although you might find it [...]
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Easy Hummus
January 6th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Food, Recipe, Side, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
Easy to make and flavorful.
Ingredients:
1-2 cloves of garlic
1/3 lemon
1 15 oz can of garbanzo beans
olive oil
salt
Directions:
Remove garlic skin.
Add garlic, splash or three of olive oil and beans to food processor.
Squeeze lemon juice out of lemon and add to processor.
Puree.
Add more oil if needed, scraping off food processor sides to make sure all the beans [...]
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Quinoa Mess
January 3rd, 2008 · 3 Comments · Food, Recipe, Side, Soy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat-free
Quinoa is an alternative grain. Originally from the Andes, it has an interesting taste and shape and is quite healthy. According to some sites I’ve seen, it is a complete protein. More on quinoa.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup quinoa
14 oz can of kidney beans (undrained)
15 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained)
2 cups of water
Rinse water
Directions:
Rinse quinoa [...]
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Santa cookies
January 1st, 2008 · 1 Comment · Dessert, Holiday
A family tradition. If you feel like spending thirty minutes per cookie and seeing it eaten in three quick bites, this one is for you.
Seriously, who can resist the coconut beard, raisin eyes, and rosy cheeks? Take it as a compliment when you see your guests chomping into these santa heads. But do be forewarned [...]
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espresso education from CHOW.com
January 1st, 2008 · 1 Comment · Food
Check out these cool videos on espresso from chow.com
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