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I-80 looking east... towards Des Moines...: April 2009
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Thursday, April 16, 2009. I started reading Michael Ruhlman's new book, Ratio, the day it was released. First just thumbing through it, then this week reading more in depth. Wow! What a great read, it was like unlocking a door that I had just peeked through before. I even went out and ordered a great scale so that I could measure the ratios more exactly. A cup of flour isn't always a cup of flour, but 100 grams of flour is right on the money every time. Links to this post. Sunday, April 12, 2009. With a ...
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I-80 looking east... towards Des Moines...: Farmers Market Saturdays
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Saturday, October 12, 2013. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Wisdom from a Master. In all professions without doubt, but certainly in cooking, one is a student all his life". Im not who I am, whom I was yesterday. View my complete profile. Great Reading. After you're done with mine. Confessions of a culinary hipster. So that's what I did yesterday! Books I have read, or am reading.
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I-80 looking east... towards Des Moines...: February 2009
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Thursday, February 5, 2009. Everyone seems to fall back on the favorites of the holiday, chocolate, and flowers. I'll be spending Valentines Day by myself this year. Single once again. boo. hoo. Anyway what are some of your favorites other than the two that I've mentioned. This community is so creative, there has to be more than the usual. Links to this post. Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Maryland Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Coulis. 1 pound lump Crab Meat. 2 tablespoons Real Mayonnaise. After Roasting pepper...
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I-80 looking east... towards Des Moines...: January 2009
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Monday, January 5, 2009. Potato Soup with Egg Dumplings. 3 medium potatoes cut in 1/2 inch pieces. 2 medium carrots, peeled and rough chopped. 2 cups milk, warmed. 1 1/2 t salt. 1 T chopped chives. 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Place the potatoes and carrots in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender, but still hold their shape. Drop teaspoons of dumpling batter into the pot and continue cooking until the dumplings rise to the top. 1 eggpl...
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I-80 looking east... towards Des Moines...: Easter Ham
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Sunday, April 12, 2009. 1 whole or half ham. Bone in of course. About 20 cloves or so, depending on ham. Ground mustard. Enough to pack it on the entire ham. Dark brown sugar. Enough to pack it on the entire ham. 1 small can of pineapple juice. Use empty can to measure one can of sherry. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F. With a knife score the entire fat cap on the ham, crossing diagonally. At each intersecting diamond stud the ham with a single clove. Pack ground mustard onto entire ham.
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I-80 looking east... towards Des Moines...: Simple Hot Mustard for Ham
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Sunday, April 12, 2009. Simple Hot Mustard for Ham. 2 T ground mustard. 1 T rice vinegar. Mix altogether and let sit 20 minutes, as the mustard will absorb liquid. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Wisdom from a Master. In all professions without doubt, but certainly in cooking, one is a student all his life". Im not who I am, whom I was yesterday. View my complete profile. Great Reading. After you're done with mine. Confessions of a culinary hipster. So that's what I did yesterday!
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I-80 looking east... towards Des Moines...: December 2008
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 onion, chopped. 1 carrot, finely chopped. 2 teaspoons dried basil. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 4 tablespoons olive oil. 1/2 a cup red wine. 1 (145 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes. 2 cups cooked cannellini beans, drained and rinsed. 1 package Fusilli pasta. 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh Italian parsley. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 10 basil leaves chiffonade. Salt and pepper to taste. Heat olive oil in large sauce pot. Links to this post.
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I-80 looking east... towards Des Moines...: Winter Time Blues... And HyVee downtown?
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Sunday, February 23, 2014. Winter Time Blues. And HyVee downtown? I really need a dose of Spring. We are so close to warmer days, more sunshine, and fresh vegetables grown locally. I'm personally looking forward to starting my own garden this year. The Downtown Farmers Market. Would a spot in some other area be better? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Wisdom from a Master. In all professions without doubt, but certainly in cooking, one is a student all his life". Im not who I am, whom I was yesterday.
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I-80 looking east... towards Des Moines...: Ratio
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Thursday, April 16, 2009. I started reading Michael Ruhlman's new book, Ratio, the day it was released. First just thumbing through it, then this week reading more in depth. Wow! What a great read, it was like unlocking a door that I had just peeked through before. I even went out and ordered a great scale so that I could measure the ratios more exactly. A cup of flour isn't always a cup of flour, but 100 grams of flour is right on the money every time. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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I-80 looking east... towards Des Moines...: October 2013
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Saturday, October 12, 2013. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Wisdom from a Master. In all professions without doubt, but certainly in cooking, one is a student all his life". Im not who I am, whom I was yesterday. View my complete profile. Great Reading. After you're done with mine. Confessions of a culinary hipster. So that's what I did yesterday! Books I have read, or am reading.
