We made a batch of crepes and had a choice of strawberries, blueberries, nutella or cinnamon sugar with fresh made REAL whipped cream. They were amazing! I will post more pictures of the process later. It was remarkably easy. I finally got the hang of it about two crepes from the end of the batch! [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Dessert Crepes
Posted in A Little of This, Food, tagged crepes, dessert, fresh whipped cream, strawberry on 26 June, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Crêpe Jambon Fromage!
Posted in A Little of This on 26 June, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I baked a ham night before last and of course there were leftovers. So I took out my new LOVELY crepe maker and whipped up some crepes for lunch. Ham, provolone and crepe — didnt have my camera out but I am making some more for supper tonight to go with a salad so I [...]
Hey! You trying to start something???!!!
Posted in A Little of This on 25 June, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Why, yes I am! Sprouts and sourdough starter. I have been wanting to do both for a while. I use to keep sprouts on hand. Great for snacking, adding to a sandwich and adding to stir fry. And then sourdough – been meaning to give that a whirl as well. So we will see how [...]
Recipe of the Day #3: Lime Cilantro Butter for Corn on the Cob
Posted in A Little of This on 23 June, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Fresh corn with the husks still attached. Pull the green husks back but dont detach. Chop off about an inch of the very tip of each ear of corn. Be sure you have all the ummmm….errrrr…..corn…ummmm…well just be sure all the silks and anything else is removed.
one stick salted butter, melted
juice of one lime
1TBSP dried [...]
Recipe of the Day #2: Tandoori Rub for Lamb or Pork
Posted in A Little of This on 23 June, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Husband made this originally for lamb chops (my favorite) but lamb chops are impossible to find here. So we use it for pork chops.
In a dry skillet, toast the following until aromatic:
2 TBSP cumin seed
2 tsp fennel seeds
2 tsp cardamom seeds
1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns
Let cool and grind with 1 1/2 tsp dried crushed red [...]
Recipe of the Day #1:Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Squares
Posted in A Little of This on 23 June, 2008 | 1 Comment »
For crust
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For filling
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-oz envelope, about half of envelope)
1/4 cup milk
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
3/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup dulce de leche (recipe below
How to make Dulce de Leche
Pour 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk into top of [...]
Good Monday to You!
Posted in A Little of This on 23 June, 2008 | 3 Comments »
We had quite the weekeend around here. Saturday, as I told you, we had all the family here for a huge cookout. Barbeque Ribs, Tandoria Rub Pork Chops, Fresh Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime Butter, Baked Beans, Baked Potatoes and LOTS of noise!!!! We had a great time. And I have to tell [...]
Great Saturday!
Posted in A Little of This on 21 June, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I picked Husband up at 9:11 last night and he was very glad to be home again. And I was very happy to have him home. Here is one of my favorite pictures he took…the Post Office of course…I LOVE MAIL!!More pics later.
We went to the grocery this morning and got thing for a feast. [...]
Green Giveaway Part Deux
Posted in A Little of This on 20 June, 2008 | 10 Comments »
Rachel made a quick pic for me to let you see the goodies for the Green Giveaway. Viola!
Green GiveAway!
Posted in A Little of That, A Little of This, Aprons!, Family, Giveaway!, Vintage Treasures on 19 June, 2008 | 82 Comments »
Being Green. Becoming Green. Going Green. Living Green. What does that mean? Something different to everyone. Many times, I feel judged/accepted or ostracized based on how GREEN I am/live. Admittedly, I am not even on the scale according to most. And I really, really dont want to stir up a hornet’s [...]
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