tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79371058888555980702024-03-13T04:01:19.882-07:00Nick and Alona KitchenWe love making and sharing food! We want to add variety to our life by exploring new recipes and cooking delicious meals. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-47377320240226051252023-03-11T13:39:00.002-08:002023-03-11T13:39:17.223-08:00Rye Bread - 2 loaves<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: left;">We had some rye flout and made rye bread. It turned out marvelous! Two things to change from the original recipe is - bake at 350 and use a little less of the wheat flour, maybe half a cup less, I think it might be better. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Original recipe: https://www.marthastewart.com/866882/rye-bread</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSwXbcKDWljEv4eP_pAh4qDa0b2zcWjqZDzC_O4ff2SF2UqsZeMPh4Q80eSZVWaMijcqnrdRNX5UXmdv9cx3rXofk8XGXqUQO7Prb_Z6eTkVSlULRySkOqBH4kDkrpfougb8f9FDd4WsaCHih-1rGNJ6cY4_ijn3ya9AeeVfTyh5nvxYOEEvJi8Uq/s4000/IMG_20230310_143827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSwXbcKDWljEv4eP_pAh4qDa0b2zcWjqZDzC_O4ff2SF2UqsZeMPh4Q80eSZVWaMijcqnrdRNX5UXmdv9cx3rXofk8XGXqUQO7Prb_Z6eTkVSlULRySkOqBH4kDkrpfougb8f9FDd4WsaCHih-1rGNJ6cY4_ijn3ya9AeeVfTyh5nvxYOEEvJi8Uq/s320/IMG_20230310_143827.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ingredients:</span></h2>
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2 tablespoons yeast</div><div>2 1/4 cups warm water</div><div>4 tablespoons honey</div><div>4 tablespoons (half a stick) melted butter</div><div>2 tablespoons caraway seeds plus more for topping..if you remember!</div><div>2 tablespoons salt</div><div>3 1/2 cups flour</div><div>2 1/2 cups rye flour </div><div>egg for egg wash</div><div>silicon mats for baking on</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Directions:</span></h2>
<div>1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine water, yeast and honey. Mix. </div><div>2. Add in butter, caraway seeds, and salt. Mix. </div><div>3. Add in all the flours and mix with the dough hook until a nice dough ball forms. </div><div>4. Cover with saran wrap and let rise. </div><div>5. separate into two loaves and place on silicon baking mats. Cover with saran wrap with a towel on top. Let rise. </div><div>6. Preheat oven to 350 F</div><div>7. Apply beaten egg as egg wash and sprinkle with caraway seeds on top</div><div>8. Bake about 40 minutes until done. </div><div>9. Serve! Warm with butter and sprinkled with salt is fantastic!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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It was great!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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a little less flour might be better</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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liked it!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Next time:</span></h2>
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follow the recipe above which deviates from the original slightly by flour amounts </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-31858123366195203852023-02-28T15:26:00.001-08:002023-02-28T15:26:25.768-08:00Blueberry Muffins<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: left;">These are absolutely glorious and taste better than coffee shop ones!</div><div style="text-align: left;">This was a great way to use up blueberries. The kids tend to either love blueberries and eat them all at once, and then, the next time you buy them - they won't touch them. This is a good way to use them and create a great breakfast item that is quick. These are pretty crumbly though. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTyKfdypJDsubvUBGlhk0cvWLtjkUpv50E8vKTfVg-cQ1PeOegs9a6QEUld8LsgZOUPEZ3nyegt9X6YVnmrm8uPTxwqnTA_YbwIhePEK_qGXIuk5gTkNdRZvnMtaRkNp6Dc0Wdn6BoOedykZxlU69sFR8oNqVP871cXji9wH7fz45jW1E-MgCPq4vn" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="1767" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTyKfdypJDsubvUBGlhk0cvWLtjkUpv50E8vKTfVg-cQ1PeOegs9a6QEUld8LsgZOUPEZ3nyegt9X6YVnmrm8uPTxwqnTA_YbwIhePEK_qGXIuk5gTkNdRZvnMtaRkNp6Dc0Wdn6BoOedykZxlU69sFR8oNqVP871cXji9wH7fz45jW1E-MgCPq4vn" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Original Recipe: https://www.culinaryhill.com/blueberry-muffins/</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ingredients:</span></h2>
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<div>Batter: </div><div>2 cups flour</div><div>1 cup granulated sugar</div><div>2 teaspoons baking powder</div><div>0.5 teaspoon salt</div><div>2 eggs</div><div>1 stick butter, melted</div><div>0.5 cup milk</div><div>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</div><div>2 cups blueberries</div><div><br /></div><div>Topping: </div><div>0.25 cups flour</div><div>2 tbsp brown sugar</div><div>2 tbsp sugar</div><div>0.25 tsp ground cinnamon</div><div>1/8 tsp salt</div><div>2 tbsps cold butter </div></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Directions:</span></h2>
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<div>1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. </div><div>2. Line a muffin tin - we made 12 regular muffins with cupcake liners </div><div>3. In a bowl combine 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Mix. </div><div>4. In a stand mixer bowl, whisk eggs. Add the half a cup of melted butter, milk, and vanilla until combined. </div><div>5. By spoonfulls add in the dry flour mixture until mixed in. </div><div>6. Turn off mixer and add in the blueberries.</div><div><br /></div><div>For the topping, in a small bowl combine all ingredients and use hands or a fork to stir in together until coarsely lumpy. Place in freezer for a few minutes. </div><div><br /></div><div>7. While the topping is in the freezer, fill the muffin cups. </div><div>8. Add topping to each muffin </div></div><div>9. Bake 18 to 22 minutes. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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It was great! </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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Nothing. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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It was a nice change from banana nut muffins</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Next time:</span></h2>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-88909469318141463672023-02-28T13:46:00.006-08:002023-02-28T13:46:55.127-08:00Pigs in a Blanket<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: left;">This is a super easy, fun and yummy recipe that leaves everyone happy and fulfilled. Make sure to use good hot dogs though. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">original recipe https://lovelylittlekitchen.com/homemade-pigs-in-a-blanket/</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmyxkjQy3F57tmfJ2WALddPHndSuLDf6L9bMGZL3DHFBlk0DzB0E7kyT2II-WTfll1ukIMqb3RyceQrC3W35nU_zbwd0d4T0LdCffCG0CpkvFfdM3R15-2qRVpuLQvPxMmLw2IJFfR-A21rJlWIyAQnJ7EZEBIf4j7MjkqoX8wCxDetzOIgRtYipfH" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1411" data-original-width="1881" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmyxkjQy3F57tmfJ2WALddPHndSuLDf6L9bMGZL3DHFBlk0DzB0E7kyT2II-WTfll1ukIMqb3RyceQrC3W35nU_zbwd0d4T0LdCffCG0CpkvFfdM3R15-2qRVpuLQvPxMmLw2IJFfR-A21rJlWIyAQnJ7EZEBIf4j7MjkqoX8wCxDetzOIgRtYipfH" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ingredients:</span></h2>
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<div>2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast</div><div>1 cup warm water</div><div>2 tablespoons granulated sugar</div><div>2 tablespoons oil (olive or sunflower)</div><div>1/2 teaspoon salt</div><div>3 cups all-purpose flour</div><div><br /></div><div>12 or 16 hot dogs</div><div><br /></div><div>1 egg</div><div>1 tablespoon milk</div><div>sesame seeds</div></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Directions:</span></h2>
<div>1. Mix yeast, warm water, oil, sugar, salt together in a stand mixer bowl. </div><div>2. Add flour, while mixing with the dough hook. </div><div>3. When a dough ball forms that is not too sticky, stop. Cover with saran wrap and towel on top. </div><div>4. Let rise for about an hour </div><div>5. Preheat oven to 400. </div><div>6. Divide the dough into the number of hot dogs or sausages you have. make long strips that you then flatten. </div><div>7. Wrap each flat strip around each hot dog. </div><div>8. Place onto a cookie sheet lined with silicon mat about an inch or so apart so they don't rise into each other. </div><div>8. Combine egg and milk and brush on to each hot dog sprinkling with sesame seeds on top (this is optional but does add to the final dish)</div><div>9. Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. </div><div>10. Serve with dipping sauces while still hot!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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Quick, yummy and handheld!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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Nothing, it was great</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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Loved them. So did Deda!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Next time:</span></h2>
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no changes needed, just make more!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-87663818864188779632023-02-28T13:37:00.005-08:002023-02-28T13:37:47.051-08:00Echpochmak - Tatarian Dumpling<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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After New Year (I know...it's taken a while to post this) we had meat mixture from Manti left over. Weren't sure what to do with it and found this. The original recipe calls for potatoes instead of the pumpkin we had in the manti, but that's okay, it worked out quite splendidly. It would be super fun to try with the potato though!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLeUAOKbpGwGkAEsc-k2uJVvLzGqI8ZZRPDAskCttIDPpsIcuC5nkMbAD-6q6vPk9_CMY8wzWWs2ccBQOn2Ea96sVZIG1B_adId3a5zEPbViataaPFMiEvIt-fyZFdXcL6cVyXZA22SVl43yNfrbJFyVnz3jBWydNYOk-AbYmvDhZRLVtMAQGd72p/s4000/IMG_20230102_181027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLeUAOKbpGwGkAEsc-k2uJVvLzGqI8ZZRPDAskCttIDPpsIcuC5nkMbAD-6q6vPk9_CMY8wzWWs2ccBQOn2Ea96sVZIG1B_adId3a5zEPbViataaPFMiEvIt-fyZFdXcL6cVyXZA22SVl43yNfrbJFyVnz3jBWydNYOk-AbYmvDhZRLVtMAQGd72p/s320/IMG_20230102_181027.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoSLVah4ZrWmldxrm6eVOWKJtRfvj1v9NQ5Tgzv5uHCDHvIcmQmoeNy2Qy-z51c3t-foWdyECBKSubEUw4pjRc36mivq0mSw8c58Lbi-jwhtSM33KMmFfxs5Cx-7kaBJ3PhZlI8GIEpZrCLYGOlzLiW0toZ3iENFVvOGTcorkollNYIHOdxz1c3ZMM/s4000/IMG_20230102_181024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoSLVah4ZrWmldxrm6eVOWKJtRfvj1v9NQ5Tgzv5uHCDHvIcmQmoeNy2Qy-z51c3t-foWdyECBKSubEUw4pjRc36mivq0mSw8c58Lbi-jwhtSM33KMmFfxs5Cx-7kaBJ3PhZlI8GIEpZrCLYGOlzLiW0toZ3iENFVvOGTcorkollNYIHOdxz1c3ZMM/s320/IMG_20230102_181024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsv4pQmP9pBc5WeLF00qO1j56ewjtknUWwd0UuoVSQmWCxMUSQsJNzKFdfExcH8nW4vuttuwTKB6kWjBokqMSqp1QVlk2r0TFDJP-70ANLEWcO5vvkytIObTp36VnAbjg_0ovRiPS8MbBCcQx6rDIKaHTztuIyfZPz0E1vkku7y-P7r80GzguZKDP4/s4000/IMG_20230102_173013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsv4pQmP9pBc5WeLF00qO1j56ewjtknUWwd0UuoVSQmWCxMUSQsJNzKFdfExcH8nW4vuttuwTKB6kWjBokqMSqp1QVlk2r0TFDJP-70ANLEWcO5vvkytIObTp36VnAbjg_0ovRiPS8MbBCcQx6rDIKaHTztuIyfZPz0E1vkku7y-P7r80GzguZKDP4/s320/IMG_20230102_173013.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rwEZWD_USTxmU74f4vI7cgRRjjmVquRLUdbrK5nFSZswMOkWby68eYT5xFnHsg0vkcPNa9huNykavMBXTZTAjnE-xpITiAw0NyAEMG1SUQ9K3Px9Ng9mUyQ_1Eg2ZSRpvNIGIaClb22hJbIEq3SoXT-WC9uucwGWNwWPIMuEM1DvG5GGFtWr_NZ4/s4000/IMG_20230102_173011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rwEZWD_USTxmU74f4vI7cgRRjjmVquRLUdbrK5nFSZswMOkWby68eYT5xFnHsg0vkcPNa9huNykavMBXTZTAjnE-xpITiAw0NyAEMG1SUQ9K3Px9Ng9mUyQ_1Eg2ZSRpvNIGIaClb22hJbIEq3SoXT-WC9uucwGWNwWPIMuEM1DvG5GGFtWr_NZ4/s320/IMG_20230102_173011.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's the original recipe: https://1000.menu/cooking/1603-echpochmak</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ingredients:</span></h2>
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600 g flour</div><div>200 ml milk</div><div>125 grams (1 stick) butter</div><div>9 grams yeast</div><div>salt</div><div>1 tbsp sugar</div><div><br /></div><div>Filling: </div><div>we used left over manti filling which was 1:1:1 ground beef, pumpkin, onion plus salt and pepper seasoning to taste</div>
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<div>1. Combine yeast with warm milk add sugar and mix in the stand mixer</div><div>2. Add softened butter </div><div>3. Mix</div><div>4. Add in flour and salt and using the dough hook, mix until the dough is slightly sticky but forms a dough ball. </div><div>5. Put in a warm place to rise. </div><div>6. After dough has risen, I like to split the dough in half, then each half into half again until I get the desired number of dough balls. Then I roll them out. </div><div>7. Add filling and pinch the circles together into a triangle shape. </div><div><br /></div><div>8. Bake at 180 C for 30 minutes</div><div><br /></div><div>Optional - and Egg wash with one egg and some milk will result in a nice crispy, crunchy looking top - if you add sesame seeds to the top it adds to the aesthetics. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
<div>It was fun to try a new recipe and this was a great way to use up leftover manti filling. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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It was probably not as good as pirjoki... and we would like to try with the potato filling instead of the pumpkin. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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He liked it okay, not too thrilled with it. </div>
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try the potatoes mixed with meat!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-415838013567719002022-12-02T10:32:00.004-08:002022-12-02T10:32:41.910-08:00Pirojki with Meat and Rice - Baked<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Nom nom. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaDcyxrp-d9k5xuzSDoTThKh2vJvNomMaVpTimS3z77dyhMdQRu6Gr0Rifom4pw8lXLpE7mewgyoq7Lb68kmyBC4ZI7W65eRsyxeYyTPelJLuL4rf2gP0CNYP9bJQDbA3PThoseZGwVHct_8K7GCNCM1Hu4cTeUYcy_tV_lCElwa_euuETLJ67Np_1/s4000/IMG_20221127_163856.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaDcyxrp-d9k5xuzSDoTThKh2vJvNomMaVpTimS3z77dyhMdQRu6Gr0Rifom4pw8lXLpE7mewgyoq7Lb68kmyBC4ZI7W65eRsyxeYyTPelJLuL4rf2gP0CNYP9bJQDbA3PThoseZGwVHct_8K7GCNCM1Hu4cTeUYcy_tV_lCElwa_euuETLJ67Np_1/s320/IMG_20221127_163856.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnakMt2kiKxHmlfoYk6GpxzQiV3Lgn58dl_8v80OVN4Rc0yS-xI2fhBxtajLh8fmjypjRf5OZmH3P4WdSHi4Ur5uYo2oXfwdS35a2mXyxjzWJXIBVMuxKC3_aE3ziIaskvLBfhLOnK_-MysIN7EENxtHw6XScLo5TWDhCl9rtmhDioGaB9kbRqLXlB/s4000/IMG_20221127_163857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnakMt2kiKxHmlfoYk6GpxzQiV3Lgn58dl_8v80OVN4Rc0yS-xI2fhBxtajLh8fmjypjRf5OZmH3P4WdSHi4Ur5uYo2oXfwdS35a2mXyxjzWJXIBVMuxKC3_aE3ziIaskvLBfhLOnK_-MysIN7EENxtHw6XScLo5TWDhCl9rtmhDioGaB9kbRqLXlB/s320/IMG_20221127_163857.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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500 ml Milk</div><div>100 ml oil</div><div>2 tbsp yeast</div><div>2 eggs</div><div>2 tbsp sugar</div><div>1 tbsp salt</div><div>5 cups flour</div><div><br /></div><div>Filling: </div><div>Meat</div><div>Rice</div><div>oil</div><div>finely chopped Onions</div><div>shredded Carrots</div><div>Greens (green onions, parsley, whatever) </div><div><br /></div><div>Egg plus 2 tbsp milk for egg wash</div><div><br /></div><div>Sesame seeds for topping if desired</div><div><br /></div>
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1. Combine all but the dough ingredients together in a stand mixer. Mix. let stand for about 5-10 minutes</div><div>2. Add flour.</div><div>3. Mix the dough until it's all mixed in and not too sticky. </div><div>4. cover with saran wrap and a towel. </div><div>5. Let sit until it rises - (1-2 hrs)</div><div><br /></div><div>Make the filling: </div><div><br /></div><div>1. Fry onions and shredded carrots in a dutch oven with oil until soft. </div><div>2. Add in meat, if raw - until cooked. If cooked, until warmed. </div><div>3. Add salt and pepper to taste</div><div>4. Add rice</div><div>5. Mix</div><div>6. Add greens if you have any. </div><div>7. Mix. </div><div><br /></div><div>Assemble</div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 350 F </div><div><br /></div><div>1. Divide dough in half. Then in half again. Should make about 20 or 24 Pirojki depending on size. Keep dividing until you have equal sized lumps. </div><div>2. Roll out the lumps into dough circles. </div><div>3. Pinch sides together and put on a sprayed silicon mat seam side down. You can make triangle, or elongated pirojki. If you have different filling or different spices, different shapes will help you differentiate the different kinds. </div><div>4. Apply eggwash (whisk egg plus milk) with a brush and sprinkle sesame seeds on top</div><div>5. Make sure they are not touching as they will puff up. </div><div>6. Bake for about 30 minutes. </div><div><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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Yummy, fun, easy to reheat. </div>
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Nothing, they were good. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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NOM NOM. He especially loves them with sriracha. </div>
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silicon mats work better than foil. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-65418465468355241922022-12-02T10:18:00.003-08:002022-12-02T10:22:04.093-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: left;">Setting up the Netgear Nighthawk Mesh system to work as 3 nodes (access points) with the Nighthawk RAXE450 router </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Default IP for Netgear Nighthawk Mesh: 192.168.1.1 - this is the IP you will need to access after factory reset. Factory reset with the router Mesh cube (with the ethernet and internet ports) plugged in but nothing else connected. Reset by holding the reset button for 50 seconds. Lights should change. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Default username: admin</div><div style="text-align: left;">Default Pw: password</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When you create a new password it MUST be 10 characters, have symbol and a capital letter. It will let you create a character that doesn't fit these criteria and then won't let you login, you will have to factory reset. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When you get in, screen will look like this if the router cube is set up as ACCESS POINT - it says it on the top : </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3OhYNOfxrFeIavyKC4-FhAhQGYMVU1iNEfOAJam0-Yle8y08poKLb_wrDX_0O5HNGvz8nPbzFNVp1qLcltWV2UczAvcYkCs25ueT3m_u_UHCxfktiOk-wA7NSruVlknFGvw96W1qEf_scN8-IQ4qPOvm_A8xvvIMpdALk204Xr1xmVuE8mYYORMPf" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="1299" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3OhYNOfxrFeIavyKC4-FhAhQGYMVU1iNEfOAJam0-Yle8y08poKLb_wrDX_0O5HNGvz8nPbzFNVp1qLcltWV2UczAvcYkCs25ueT3m_u_UHCxfktiOk-wA7NSruVlknFGvw96W1qEf_scN8-IQ4qPOvm_A8xvvIMpdALk204Xr1xmVuE8mYYORMPf" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>To set it up as the Access Point, click "Advanced" Tab next to the "Basic" tab at the top. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Then, click Advanced Setup and Wireless AP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXT37o05XV5mmCL7Lt596Ijml1UktRfa1FDmiJYfGRebZKQqgHXVgKvW-51SivZNVQCL7Z63XMdKQR8eKopxLLSJjwbxS4tH_xya-TTaZhXDii3M7ZrtCAwoIl-MjBZdzNj4Div92n_v4i9YPrarZFjtKs7Sh7sVMj6CvtdBAbVCZL331A4zv3tp07" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1103" data-original-width="416" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXT37o05XV5mmCL7Lt596Ijml1UktRfa1FDmiJYfGRebZKQqgHXVgKvW-51SivZNVQCL7Z63XMdKQR8eKopxLLSJjwbxS4tH_xya-TTaZhXDii3M7ZrtCAwoIl-MjBZdzNj4Div92n_v4i9YPrarZFjtKs7Sh7sVMj6CvtdBAbVCZL331A4zv3tp07" width="91" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br />Check the box "Enable AP Mode". Then, scroll down and select the first option to get the static IP from main router. 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The devices will be seen by both. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After you set it up as the Access Point, you will plug it into the router using the INTERNET port.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You might have to go in and set it up as access point again under the new IP. to get the new IP to login into, either look in the router or the Nighthawk app. You can login to the new IP with the new credentials you created earlier and follow the steps above to se up as Wireless AP. This time it should stick. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The IP of the MR60 will change, so you will have to look it up each time before logging into it. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-19913222157406935332022-04-03T16:57:00.006-07:002022-04-03T16:57:56.157-07:00Brioche Toast with Apple Creme Anglaise<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Astrid and Alona went to the Dallas Arboretum last Thanksgiving week (2021). The day they were there, was chef demonstration and tasting day! They watched Chef Isabel (We think!) prepare an Apple Creme Anglaise with brioche toast. It has taken a few months for the Dallas Arboretum to finally post the recipe, but they did and we made it and it is pretty amazing. Although tedious, it is well worth it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPCJ-H4Y-jQuwZrqr_0kWtM7m9JSzLD1nLVYq9brLssbrdN4ucMlpClzxm-zUrB7oi2RPzQFtE5vZxGy9BaRiNGkirEHAvDW8fqCyinoFbk0Wk5eVn_bx-vneCLfq4wptulvTvB84VsGKmHiH1I_sDv92CmebPEZAN9lLNJkBKg_NTw5tcNGFe_ls/s4000/IMG_20220401_092638_Bokeh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPCJ-H4Y-jQuwZrqr_0kWtM7m9JSzLD1nLVYq9brLssbrdN4ucMlpClzxm-zUrB7oi2RPzQFtE5vZxGy9BaRiNGkirEHAvDW8fqCyinoFbk0Wk5eVn_bx-vneCLfq4wptulvTvB84VsGKmHiH1I_sDv92CmebPEZAN9lLNJkBKg_NTw5tcNGFe_ls/s320/IMG_20220401_092638_Bokeh.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brioche Toast with Apple Creme Anglaise</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UxgjRFBaPPAjipWHSP9dXC3wP_pYCfCE6Dk0ovmadtqpdqQPALLjtqeru_Vm5VB2Wovu5vBmWnMnsZwiEieT0K2UGGJg2scAL48QNTPHtTLjhwmN3IWjcHBV_ZYwCRCwNwLX3FMOXqHFiXEK4hkN_-QQ573Va8NUpZXi_nEucorJkN8h82cCsU5f/s4000/IMG_20220401_091513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UxgjRFBaPPAjipWHSP9dXC3wP_pYCfCE6Dk0ovmadtqpdqQPALLjtqeru_Vm5VB2Wovu5vBmWnMnsZwiEieT0K2UGGJg2scAL48QNTPHtTLjhwmN3IWjcHBV_ZYwCRCwNwLX3FMOXqHFiXEK4hkN_-QQ573Va8NUpZXi_nEucorJkN8h82cCsU5f/s320/IMG_20220401_091513.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lightly Toasted Brioche in a Cast Iron Pan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiuvSYHLUebMNbuz1CS1Xr5_aVQc7v6Z252wjTnXNV6fSxGzzpOSlmxwPMr1q3pGESQ2_ohZ6OPUjbKyNl3flOQ03yzx2BqgdVyqX7J3j3gIgBWxZbrfEAsndgw_xKAAK6d0QqDA6hO6bibX0uYUGplLhvL16-FIRmB6rsJC9-ramdGsK3_PWrdRR5/s4000/IMG_20220401_091509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiuvSYHLUebMNbuz1CS1Xr5_aVQc7v6Z252wjTnXNV6fSxGzzpOSlmxwPMr1q3pGESQ2_ohZ6OPUjbKyNl3flOQ03yzx2BqgdVyqX7J3j3gIgBWxZbrfEAsndgw_xKAAK6d0QqDA6hO6bibX0uYUGplLhvL16-FIRmB6rsJC9-ramdGsK3_PWrdRR5/s320/IMG_20220401_091509.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anglaise with Rum Apples</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoqDYVUwx_Dx1lZXR1nuIW8HlQzoZ4zTzDkizXpEXSTy3LI53L6Ean3cXTw5dsf_2V_26y8xRF-Db01aqWROs2WJfn0Fz7MdMbh2Vylgd75Lgof4ku8QLP9Ng0FIvab-KeIS_4euvGjtEgZaNuBn5w8K2KxDiZOi-uTANh6MbliD-B13EmO2adFjW/s4000/IMG_20220401_085550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoqDYVUwx_Dx1lZXR1nuIW8HlQzoZ4zTzDkizXpEXSTy3LI53L6Ean3cXTw5dsf_2V_26y8xRF-Db01aqWROs2WJfn0Fz7MdMbh2Vylgd75Lgof4ku8QLP9Ng0FIvab-KeIS_4euvGjtEgZaNuBn5w8K2KxDiZOi-uTANh6MbliD-B13EmO2adFjW/s320/IMG_20220401_085550.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creme Anglaise</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYnrncBKy8fAU5BfyEoO6-MMDMOpBlUGSEl4zPl9p862Q0sqfSmVY6wi_zZxOoUk2ZtlfJ-1bROq1vEfor7GqNj0Of__Rrofrffs9WRfJFOrJxDqNmawnm12Ab7HUpg2WBaSKsvxIsCieVPOfLiSKmuykX9OtitrjhKc1gA3Z9ryBCSie9Bso5U9j/s4000/IMG_20220401_084842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYnrncBKy8fAU5BfyEoO6-MMDMOpBlUGSEl4zPl9p862Q0sqfSmVY6wi_zZxOoUk2ZtlfJ-1bROq1vEfor7GqNj0Of__Rrofrffs9WRfJFOrJxDqNmawnm12Ab7HUpg2WBaSKsvxIsCieVPOfLiSKmuykX9OtitrjhKc1gA3Z9ryBCSie9Bso5U9j/s320/IMG_20220401_084842.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Egg yolks </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjElVZT45iu-II6X5xZWC9uc9Nxk2rFLBiEv4GcAUCfz5TUmCPQxBMOgsGDMuv-FvZpOG7iTmh8hldH-jLZFYfSLbzJ7viAcSUfbqL9kbkm-lltnuUG1DV6jxNbZI6cOjkmP8IXfgquYw2As1aybZg5KuadksMKT49v3Obfd-msiJ42EHlrLPg4v73u/s4000/IMG_20220401_084836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjElVZT45iu-II6X5xZWC9uc9Nxk2rFLBiEv4GcAUCfz5TUmCPQxBMOgsGDMuv-FvZpOG7iTmh8hldH-jLZFYfSLbzJ7viAcSUfbqL9kbkm-lltnuUG1DV6jxNbZI6cOjkmP8IXfgquYw2As1aybZg5KuadksMKT49v3Obfd-msiJ42EHlrLPg4v73u/s320/IMG_20220401_084836.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Milk cooking</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlXUtCH1bDYieBTg5NkUmMMBuXwd2srL6wzKKdRKFFYD9Q7KEIM3beFtlx7kiO6SwWn-Q6q98hhUZXP2hPOLCTFJWZmcnarTOmzFYSqNNpPk3jF3EY3NPvFHOY1KAwhOoONnlq_JjxInB6UYq1tHsfMJ8mqdiydd64GYIoBQhzKM3mOa1qc27FF-N/s4000/IMG_20220401_084834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlXUtCH1bDYieBTg5NkUmMMBuXwd2srL6wzKKdRKFFYD9Q7KEIM3beFtlx7kiO6SwWn-Q6q98hhUZXP2hPOLCTFJWZmcnarTOmzFYSqNNpPk3jF3EY3NPvFHOY1KAwhOoONnlq_JjxInB6UYq1tHsfMJ8mqdiydd64GYIoBQhzKM3mOa1qc27FF-N/s320/IMG_20220401_084834.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apples to be mixed with Rum!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ingredients:</span></h2>
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1 loaf of Brioche Toast</div><div>2 eggs + a tad of cream, mixed to dip the brioche in to toast</div><div><br /></div><div>2 apples, chopped into cubes or so - we used gala</div><div>1 - 1.5 cup of milk</div><div>0.5 cups of heavy cream, or so</div><div>6 egg yolks</div><div>1/4 cup of sugar - or so - you can change to taste</div><div>1/2 cup of rum</div><div>1 tsp cinnamon</div><div>1/2 tsp vanilla</div><div><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Directions:</span></h2>
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1. Chop the apples</div><div>2. Place apples into a small pan, pour rum over them and cook until softened and alcohol has cooked out. Do not be alarmed if alcohol flambes (similar to bananas foster). </div><div>3. Stir in Vanilla to apples</div><div>4. While apples are cooking, you can whisk together the sugar, egg yolks and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Use a bowl that is heat resistant. </div><div>5. Bring milk and cream to a boil. </div><div>6. Very slowly ladle the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while constantly whisking to temper the eggs. Do this until about half of the milk mixture remains. </div><div>7. Now, slowly, pour the tempered egg mixture back into the milk pan, whisking constantly. If it begins to boil, lower the heat. </div><div>8. Cook, stirring continuously, until the creme Anglaise begins to thicken. </div><div>9. Turn off the heat and stir in the rum apples. </div><div><br /></div><div>10. Quickly dip the brioche toast pieces into egg or egg and cream and fry on a cast iron pan for just 20-30 seconds per side. </div><div><br /></div><div>11. Serve brioche toast with ladled apple anglaise on top. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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It is amazing. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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It is time consuming! And you have egg whites left over. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian, Astrid and Orion thought about it:</span></h2>
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They absolutely LOVED it. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Next time:</span></h2>
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No changes, maybe make more!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-61988066595360160552022-04-03T13:03:00.003-07:002022-04-03T16:58:13.599-07:00Mashed Red Potatoes with Green Onions and Kerrygold Butter <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These are delicious!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAWc-Kt_75i1Er143Phff3MP-Tu4yxAAjZ2HX7AJZlP45WFQ6Hh-pYNfaGfacmks-91uwFo9qWXOFnx4i37I8plbMT1Y4Van0EQf9gl0W_e9YoH9r7vYnglV20A87mNte1n23Pf1Hvi_f6sHgeWtTRxjP0zTTUD9wT_JCwxJHV2t3C4y8j9qd9i_o/s4000/IMG_20220402_190908_Bokeh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAWc-Kt_75i1Er143Phff3MP-Tu4yxAAjZ2HX7AJZlP45WFQ6Hh-pYNfaGfacmks-91uwFo9qWXOFnx4i37I8plbMT1Y4Van0EQf9gl0W_e9YoH9r7vYnglV20A87mNte1n23Pf1Hvi_f6sHgeWtTRxjP0zTTUD9wT_JCwxJHV2t3C4y8j9qd9i_o/s320/IMG_20220402_190908_Bokeh.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ingredients:</span></h2>
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Red potatoes, we always steam</div><div>green onions, chopped</div><div>salt</div><div>Heavy cream </div><div>Cream Cheese</div><div>Sour cream</div><div>Kerrygold butter</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Directions:</span></h2>
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Combine everything in a stand mixer with the whip attachment and whip together! Add Kerrygold butter on top. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
<div>IT IS YUMMY!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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Nothing, it is great!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian, Astrid and Orion thought about it:</span></h2>
<div>Astrid was not too into it, but the boys loved the potatoes. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Next time:</span></h2>
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No changes needed</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-1151691805181824182022-04-03T13:00:00.002-07:002022-04-03T16:58:23.029-07:00Store meat vs. Meat Market meat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: left;">We grilled the meat the exact same way, side by side. One was from the store, the other from a meat market. Guess which was from where. The taste was also IMMENSELY different. The texture was different as well of the two meats. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtrIEY1GX_6JMjRtsQFjlBt80UYl69g-f6EelD03YBCXI03taHaRj3hlxqBykXN-dHqML9rmArIv6BHNKMp-3MPeR6eW9f9Ylaj1uZbDiG8E60YF1XYKPWqxIyteSBVEVWx4qcdBRMS_dTeDe_9r9Eb7u58P5qAXN0H9tzauQ40yAQoyEGjknWp0jg/s4000/IMG_20220324_200352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtrIEY1GX_6JMjRtsQFjlBt80UYl69g-f6EelD03YBCXI03taHaRj3hlxqBykXN-dHqML9rmArIv6BHNKMp-3MPeR6eW9f9Ylaj1uZbDiG8E60YF1XYKPWqxIyteSBVEVWx4qcdBRMS_dTeDe_9r9Eb7u58P5qAXN0H9tzauQ40yAQoyEGjknWp0jg/s320/IMG_20220324_200352.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left is store. Right is Meat Market </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2V_DXVsmVvKaXFloJ8W3qbmBzmKL59U8MuUkKpusQ8KUHgUZS0-rUZyyuRiVH-eWUAGtBRUdiuw20k_Y7rkyhPqRzp2UnUOcyc9Eujtf23hnWsImEwyVyqRMoJrIaYPbig8uc7VxwRO1KcA1F-uWwIl_8PmlLgcospZRuoCjlfwLxEyNjpHPbVlLW/s4000/IMG_20220324_195750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2V_DXVsmVvKaXFloJ8W3qbmBzmKL59U8MuUkKpusQ8KUHgUZS0-rUZyyuRiVH-eWUAGtBRUdiuw20k_Y7rkyhPqRzp2UnUOcyc9Eujtf23hnWsImEwyVyqRMoJrIaYPbig8uc7VxwRO1KcA1F-uWwIl_8PmlLgcospZRuoCjlfwLxEyNjpHPbVlLW/s320/IMG_20220324_195750.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are from the meat market, steak tips and steak</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpGISN9iOwrsd3h2CGFeWr4PZTYuWMuU5D9Uqp9N_HzKIG7bwNAldm_xS2nGcRkx1P9XOzkqPH8Ydhxqk_fa0VqF2elfD-S2QP5eczfWcHOVhB8fB6DUdMbkVGF7wYLKQsFWymGLLjKOIjik6fDGJqAMqRcb5-rAy7RkhvU-ENNazScDV3_4BgcNj/s4000/IMG_20220324_195755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpGISN9iOwrsd3h2CGFeWr4PZTYuWMuU5D9Uqp9N_HzKIG7bwNAldm_xS2nGcRkx1P9XOzkqPH8Ydhxqk_fa0VqF2elfD-S2QP5eczfWcHOVhB8fB6DUdMbkVGF7wYLKQsFWymGLLjKOIjik6fDGJqAMqRcb5-rAy7RkhvU-ENNazScDV3_4BgcNj/s320/IMG_20220324_195755.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meat Market steak</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaU0Rcb77f_wlz77orhCdpDLyl1QCR1ixP_wrzm7KhjtVBne-6aGZpGur6ObxLK-k_UbGPa1sxxL93Wu4iZ4pWBvBUsdWrujYa5YNC8GHRJpACiGZ5F8ROWTbq6dVEc0SbpJ_JKiGlkRa4hUfTeN9D8B0ioKrJEhzuowpWTQAint2_R9_gLSYEkmoD/s4000/IMG_20220324_200205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaU0Rcb77f_wlz77orhCdpDLyl1QCR1ixP_wrzm7KhjtVBne-6aGZpGur6ObxLK-k_UbGPa1sxxL93Wu4iZ4pWBvBUsdWrujYa5YNC8GHRJpACiGZ5F8ROWTbq6dVEc0SbpJ_JKiGlkRa4hUfTeN9D8B0ioKrJEhzuowpWTQAint2_R9_gLSYEkmoD/s320/IMG_20220324_200205.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meat Market Steak</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-14325595940194994012022-04-03T12:53:00.003-07:002022-04-03T16:58:34.026-07:00Whole Roast Chicken with Garlic and Butter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We made a whole roast chicken for the fist time yesterday. It turned out quite yummy!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Our oven has a "roast" setting and we used that at 400 F. It turned out quite amazing. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSa6Y3EIXWm8e0eF2NnWXpuioYBTIe3T6Z6ywFhizAOtvZadQZzW147EdPvmFuobjtoA_80jJ3WfsSsumGKKZYytWDIjI00w_rSqCKWrjOyAzLGuqYFIa9mYLF0-zEk9lUDh9H9IWBWdc3BvnbkAAkYytm0iPAyzrLxZAsLQEqjFgbYe6BG31nyCQ/s4000/IMG_20220402_183421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmSa6Y3EIXWm8e0eF2NnWXpuioYBTIe3T6Z6ywFhizAOtvZadQZzW147EdPvmFuobjtoA_80jJ3WfsSsumGKKZYytWDIjI00w_rSqCKWrjOyAzLGuqYFIa9mYLF0-zEk9lUDh9H9IWBWdc3BvnbkAAkYytm0iPAyzrLxZAsLQEqjFgbYe6BG31nyCQ/s320/IMG_20220402_183421.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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1 whole chicken</div><div>1 head of garlic peeled and chopped</div><div>1/4 cup melted butter</div><div>1/4 cup butter pieces</div><div>1/4 cup olive oil</div><div>1/4 cup white wine</div><div>salt and pepper</div><div>1 lemon, halved</div>
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1. Preheat oven to 400F on Roast</div><div>2. Spray roasting pan or line with foil. </div><div>3. Wash chicken and pat dry. Make sure to remove everything from cavities. </div><div>4. Combine melted butter, olive oil, juice of half lemon, and white wine. Mix and pour on chicken, making sure to get inside the cavity and under skin. </div><div>5. Place garlic and butter pieces under chicken skin and in cavity. </div><div>6. Place chicken in pan breast side up. Place remaining half lemon into the cavity. </div><div>7. Bake for about 1:10 minutes until juices from thigh run clear when speared. </div><div>8. When cooked, let rest for 10 minutes out of the oven. </div><div><br /></div><div>We served with mashed potatoes, but it could be good with anything!</div><div><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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It was fun to make something new. The skin turned out great too!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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Nothing, it was great. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian, Astrid and Orion thought about it:</span></h2>
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They loved it. Astrid and Orion especially liked eating the chicken legs like barbarians :) </div>
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This cake does take a little bit to make...definitely make it the day before, because first of all, it needs to sit overnight, and second of all, it might not work the first time as needed so you might need to make it a few times to get the egg whites to where they need to be, so have extra egg whites for sure :) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We used agar agar powder we got from our local International market - Talin. We got the telephone brand and that worked splendidly. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Everyone loved the cake and the presentation is quite impressive. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The original recipe can be found here: https://finecooking.ru/recipe/tort-ptiche-moloko-po-gostu</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We tried to have a sugar sculpture for topping, but after spending about 4 cups of sugar and a good couple of hours, we were not successful in creating a good sculpture... it may just be because it seems like they do not use straight sugar a lot of times but a sugar derivative to make the (not as good tasting) but more stable sculpture. If anyone has any ideas, we will gladly take em :) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KCnixgTkpnA/X2-rHtY237I/AAAAAAADWtk/qFdktX8Cy_UIcxrN8a-oz4YM6bIPPM6PwCPcBGAsYHg/s4608/IMG_20200615_200651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="4608" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KCnixgTkpnA/X2-rHtY237I/AAAAAAADWtk/qFdktX8Cy_UIcxrN8a-oz4YM6bIPPM6PwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20200615_200651.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Final Cake!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rV-LsyZSTHw/X2-rHtnlMKI/AAAAAAADWtk/6nyCosKHnFgZswImHDMQv9JiGXvsQc_OgCPcBGAsYHg/s4608/IMG_20200615_200648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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<div>For the Cake Layers</div><div><br /></div><div>140 Grams flour</div><div>2 eggs</div><div>100 grams butter</div><div>100 grams sugar</div><div>1 tsp vanilla</div><div><br /></div><div>Soufle:</div><div><br /></div><div>460 Grams sugar</div><div>200 grams butter</div><div>100 grams sweetened condensed milk</div><div>160 ml water</div><div>2 egg whites</div><div>4 grams agar agar</div><div>1 tbs lemon juice</div><div>1 tsp vanilla</div><div><br /></div><div>Chocolate Glaze: </div><div><br /></div><div>90 grams chocolate, dark or bitter preferred</div><div>50 grams butter</div></div><div><br /></div><div>For decorations - fruits or berries, whatever you have! Or, you could also attempt the sugar sculpture that we had a vision but no talent for! :) </div>
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<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>1. Set 160 ml of water and add in 4 grams of agar agar. Leave to soak for approximately an hour.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cake Layers: </div><div><br /></div><div>1. On two pieces of parchment paper, make a circle with a pencil of the size of your cake layers, we used about 9". Make sure to mark with pencil on the opposite side that you will be putting your batter onto. </div><div>2. Preheat oven to 425 F</div><div>3. In a stand mixer, combine 100 grams of softened butter with 100 grams sugar and vanilla. </div><div>4. Whis on high speed for a few minutes until combined. </div><div>5. One at a time, add in the eggs, continue mixing. </div><div>6. When combined, add in 140 grams of sifted flour. </div><div>7. This will look like a cake mix now and should hold it's form. </div><div>8. Divide the mixture into two, and spread into the shape of two circles on your parchment paper. Remember to keep the pencil markings on the under side. </div><div>9. Bake each (or both at the same time) cake for about 8 to 9 minutes each until done.</div><div>10. If your cake has oozed out past the circle, you can now cut it to the shape you want. We used 9 inch rounds in a bigger springform so that the soufle would ooze around it. You can see that in the pictures, and if you are doing the same, then you don't need to cut it to a perfect circle. </div><div>11. Cool completely. They will be thin, so this will not take long. </div><div><br /></div><div>Soufle *we had two people doing this step, one person doing the agar agar boiling and the other doing the egg whites): </div><div><br /></div><div>1. In the stand mixer bowl, combine 200g of softened butter wtih the 100g of sweetened condensed milk. </div><div>2. Mix until creme consistnecy, it will be shiny and voluminous. </div><div>3. Set aside for now. </div><div>4. Bring the agar agar mixture we made earlier to a boil and mix until it reaches boiling. </div><div>5. Add in the 460 g of sugar when all of agar agar is dissolved. </div><div>6. Keep boiling until sugar is dissolved constantly stirring.</div><div>7. Boil until it reaches 230 degrees F or 110 Degrees C. This should take about 8 to 9 minutes. The mixture will foam and increase in volume. </div><div>8. Place 70 grams of egg whites (about 2 to 3 eggs) into the stand mixer bowl.</div><div>9. Whip on high speed until they are slightly foamy. Add a tsp of cream of tartar. Keep mixing unitil stiff peaks. Add in the lemon juice tsp. Keep mixing. </div><div>10. SLOWLY, on the side of the metal mixer bowl, pour in the agar agar mixture - should take about 30 seconds to fully pour it all in. </div><div>11. You will see the whole mixture become denser, thicker, and increase in volume. It will also look very shiny. </div><div>12. Add in the butter/sweetened condensed milk mixture we made earlier on LOW speed. </div><div>13. When combined, stop mixing. </div><div><br /></div><div>COMBINE - DO THIS RIGHT AFTER MAKING THE SOUFFLE!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Now, we need to work fast because this mixture will start to stiffen up due to the agar agar cooling down. So, work quickly and don't take a break! This is critical!</div><div>2. Get your springform pan, and line it with parchment paper, you can use your earlier parchment paper sheets that you baked on. </div><div>3. Place one cake layer on the bottom. </div><div>4. Pour in half of the Souffle mixture. </div><div>5. Place the second cake layer on top.</div><div>6. Pour the rest of the souffle mixture on top. </div><div>7. Spin the form around to settle the suffle while keeping the pan on the table, this will level out and settle the souffle. </div><div>8. Place in the fridge and let it cool for a couple of hours. </div><div><br /></div><div>After it is cooled - add in the chocolate glaze</div><div><br /></div><div>Chocolate glaze </div><div>1. On a double broiler bring to a boil, and add in the 90 g chocolate and 50 g butter until well melted and combined. </div><div><br /></div><div>Pour the chocolate glaze over the souffle after the cake has cooled. </div><div><br /></div><div>Set in the fridge overnight. </div><div><br /></div><div>Decorate the next day with berries, sugar sculptures or fruit as desired. </div><div><br /></div><div>ENJOY!</div></div>
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THE CAKE IS DELICIOUS</div>
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It is a lot of hard work - BUT WELL WORTH IT!!! It is important to time the egg whites stiffening and agar agar mixture boiling properly or you will lose one or the other or both. We had to try it several times to get it right, but so so so worth it, once again. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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YUM! All the kiddoes and adults loved the cake. </div>
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Next time - make it again! Yum!</div>
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Our Salmon Faverolle chickens are hatching! A hen went broody and had a nest, but she kicked the first chick out of the nest (we saved it) and killed the second one that hatched. So, we took the nest away and stuck all the eggs in the incubator right away. Since then, we have had chickens hatching every day almost for the past two weeks! It's crazy! <div>
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here's a video of one that hatched this morning: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHPYsI5V63Y">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHPYsI5V63Y</a></div>
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here's a video of the older chicks: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAFQ_HJPVII">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAFQ_HJPVII</a></div>
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Here are the chicks that have already hatched previously: 14 of them!!! They range from ages of one day to almost two weeks for the big ones. </div>
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We get the rotisserie chicken at Costco on days we get pizza. Everyone eats pizza, and Astrid eats rotisserie chicken legs. Since a few months ago, she just decided she no longer likes pizza, so that is how it is. It actually works out quite well, as we use the rest of the chicken meat, mostly breast to make fun things like chicken bacon quesadillas or this!<br />
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Original recipe: <a href="https://www.afamilyfeast.com/rotisserie-chicken-skillet/">https://www.afamilyfeast.com/rotisserie-chicken-skillet/</a><br />
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3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, breast, leg meat, whatever!<br />
1 cup orzo pasta<br />
2 tablespoons oil (we used sunflower - unrefined - our favorite!)<br />
2 cups carrots, cut into 1/4 circles about<br />
1 cup onion chopped<br />
3 cups chicken stock<br />
1 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
1 teaspoon kosher salt<br />
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
½ cup chopped fresh parsley<br />
1 cup frozen peas<br />
½ cup heavy cream - ish</div>
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1. Over medium high, cook orzo until browned, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove to a plate or bowl.<br />
2. Add carrots and onion and fry until softened and browned.<br />
3. Add orzo to the carrots and onions.<br />
4. Add in chicken stock, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Simmer about 12 minutes - covered.<br />
5. Add in chicken, peas, cream and parsley.<br />
6. Cook a few more minutes.<br />
7. Serve!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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It was different, new and fun! It was fairly quick to make for lunch and a great use of the rotisserie chicken. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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Nothing, it was great. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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He actually liked it quite a bit, so did all of the other children!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Next time:</span></h2>
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No change. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-2868656349023419692020-05-28T08:29:00.001-07:002020-07-21T13:36:22.025-07:00Pork shoulder - Rosemary, mustard and garlic<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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PORK<br />
There seems to be a lot more pork around in the stores and less beef lately. We also spotted some frog legs in the store... so I guess when they said there's no interruption in the supply line and we would have to be less picky when buying meat the store they meant it. :P So, we got this pork shoulder and made it into some of the best pork we ever had! This made marvelous pulled pork sandwiches as leftovers when thrown in with some barbecue sauce into the slow cooker the next day! We did marinate it overnight and used fresh rosemary cut from our bush in the garden!<br />
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here's the original recipe we modified: <a href="https://themom100.com/recipe/fall-apart-roasted-pork-shoulder-rosemary-mustard-garlic/">https://themom100.com/recipe/fall-apart-roasted-pork-shoulder-rosemary-mustard-garlic/</a><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ingredients:</span></h2>
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12 cloves garlic<br />
4 sprigs fresh rosemary<br />
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar<br />
2 tablespoons kosher salt<br />
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper<br />
¼ cup olive oil<br />
2 tablespoons coarse Dijon mustard<br />
1 6 to 8-pound boneless pork shoulder</div>
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1. Combine 4 cloves of garlic, rosemary sprigs, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper and olive oil and dijon mustard in a magic bullet or blender. Blend until a thick paste forms.<br />
2. Wash your meat and place in a roasting or cooking pan. Poke slits in the meat with a knife.<br />
3. Insert remaining garlics into slits.<br />
4. Slather with the marinade. We also placed some rosemary sprigs on top.<br />
5. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight to marinade.<br />
6. Preheat oven to 450 F and place meat (remove plastic wrap!) in there for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, reduce heat to 250 F and cook for 6 to 8 hours until internal temperature of meat reaches at least 180F.<br />
7. Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice meat into desired thickness pieces and serve. We served with smashed baby potatoes, but any sides would go wondrously with this. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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The flavor! This is a great recipe!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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It does take a while to cook - so budget a whole day! Start in the morning. Although, it requires minimal attention, and the marinade is quick to make!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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He liked a lot actually! </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Next time:</span></h2>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-12631263759961256432020-05-28T08:17:00.003-07:002020-05-28T08:17:39.686-07:00Clam Chowder - super easy and yummy!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We were in the mood for soup and have been meaning to make this clam chowder for a while, but ya know, life gets in the way, so this week we finally just did it! and......Yum!<br />
This was slightly sweet, and overall delicious soup which is so quick and easy to make. We used our Dutch oven to make it and it turned out quite marvelous indeed! We also just made some frozen Pillsbury biscuits to go with this and they went SO good together - would highly recommend. The one thing that you might want to add is some green onions to sprinkle on the top, that would really add to it, but it's not necessary!<br />
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Here's the original recipe that we modified: <a href="https://damndelicious.net/2015/04/25/easy-clam-chowder/print/">https://damndelicious.net/2015/04/25/easy-clam-chowder/print/</a><br />
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4 slices bacon, diced - I would say do more if you can, this wasn't quite enough, but we used thin bacon<br />
2 tablespoons unsalted butter<br />
4 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 onion, diced<br />
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or a couple of sprigs of fresh (we used from our garden!)<br />
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour<br />
1 cup milk<br />
1.5 cups chicken stock<br />
2 (6.5-ounce) cans chopped clams with juices<br />
1 8 ounce clam juice bottle<br />
2-3 bay leaves<br />
4-5 medium sized golden potatoes, peeled and diced into cubes<br />
1 cup half and half (we used 1/2 milk and 1/2 heavy cream)<br />
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste</div>
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1. Heat a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leave the bacon fat in there.<br />
2. Add butter to the Dutch oven. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in thyme until fragrant, about 1 minute.<br />
3. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, clam juice, chicken stock, bay leaves, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.<br />
4. Add the potatoes.<br />
5. Bring to a boil; cover with a lid and reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes<br />
6. Stir in half and half and clams until heated through, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.<br />
7. Cook for another 10 minutes<br />
8. Serve garnished with bacon and green onions if desired. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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It was absolutely delicious!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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Nothing, it was great!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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He actually loved it! All the children did. We almost didn't have any left overs!</div>
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Green onions to garnish. </div>
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Tadaa!<br />
I know it's been a while, but here we are. Trying to make it through Zoom Distance Learning school. Wohoo last week of it!<br />
So, we love Japanese food, and have finally gotten around to making the Japanese Chicken Katsu curry. It was our first time making it, but even with that it was totally delicious!<br />
Here's the original recipe: <a href="https://www.japancentre.com/en/recipes/301-japanese-chicken-katsu-curry">https://www.japancentre.com/en/recipes/301-japanese-chicken-katsu-curry</a><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ingredients:</span></h2>
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curry sauce:<br />
1 box S&B (4-5 cubes) Japanese curry<br />
1 large onion<br />
1 large potato<br />
1 carrot<br />
2 tbsp butter<br />
800 ml water<br />
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chicken katsu:<br />
80 g panko breadcrumbs<br />
4 tbsp plain flour<br />
4 chicken breasts<br />
1 egg, slightly beaten<br />
vegetable oil for deep-frying - we use canola</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Directions:</span></h2>
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0 - Cook rice - we use 4 cups of calrose rice and 6 cups water and cook it on the sushi setting in the multi-cooker.<br />
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1. Chop the onion, potato and carrot into small chunks.<br />
2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pan. Add the onions and carrots. Sautee until softened for a few minutes.<br />
3. Add in the cubed potatoes.<br />
4. Add in the approx 800 ml of water. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.<br />
5. Add the whole packet of S&B curry and melt it all in, stirring constantly.<br />
6. Let it cook for 5-10 minutes, lightly simmering while stirring.<br />
7. Turn the curry off and let it sit, with the lid on.<br />
8. Flatten out the chicken breast pieces between two pieces of plastic wrap. We use a meat beater tool to flatten it out.<br />
9. Season your chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper before covering with flour first and then raw egg, then panko breadcrumbs.<br />
8. Heat up the oil in a separate pan and fry the chicken on both sides until both sides are golden brown and chicken is cooked.<br />
9. Slice the cooked chicken katsu into strips and lay over a bed of rice before adding the curry sauce.</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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This was surprisingly easy to make! Such a fun yummy and warm dish to create!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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Nothing, it was great. The medium hot spicy was not at all spicy. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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He liked it actually! So did all the kiddoes. They loved the chicken strips most of all. Although Astrid loves plain white rice with her meals too. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Next time:</span></h2>
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We would like to use the air fryer to fry but not sure how well it would turn out. The crispyness is kind of crucial. </div>
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We have been to Maui, our first time in July of 2011. Nick proposed to Alona on a beach there. We have some wonderful memories. This year, all five of us went, and also Alona's dad to help with the children. Nick had a conference to attend to, while everyone else got to explore, as much as it is possible with three small children that is.<br />
One thing we remember very well from 2011 is the wonderful food - fresh fruit and small, diced poke in grocery stores. We also remember fresh, thick cut, unlike anywhere else calamari - We were unable to find what we had back then - the closest was <a href="https://eskimocandy.com/">Eskimo Candy</a>, but even that was not quite what we remembered. We remember getting fresh coconuts by the side of the road for $3 and they were amazing. This time, they were all sold for $6 as the lowest we found, and honestly, the one we had was not quite ripe.<br />
It seems that times have changed and the food has along with it.<br />
We were shocked to find that the best fish, really, was the sashimi we found at Costco. The poke at costco is NOT as good as the Times Food mart poke - Do NOT do salmon, but rather the ginger wasabi ahi was the best one that we tried. We tried poke at the Ohana restaurant in Kihei, but it was WAAAAY too sweet (we tried the trio) and not very good. We also tried the calamari from there, and again, it was not at all what we expected.<br />
We had food at Da Kitchen, that was pretty good, although honestly, our food here in Albuquerque is better.<br />
Kaspian discovered Spam Musibi and loved it! The best ones were the simplest ones for him like from ABC and Foodland grocery store.<br />
Our last evening, right before our 10 PM flight, we had dinner at Poi by the Pound in Kahului, we tried the saiman and the hawaiian plate and their ice cream sundae. The poke was smaller cubed and more like what we remembered the majority of it being when we visited in 2011. The poi, still left us un-impressed. It does seem like it's more of an acquired taste.<br />
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We snorkled with Kaspian at keawakapu beach. We saw 3 sea turtles once and 2 sea turtles (although Nick saw 3) another time! It was pretty incredible.<br />
We stayed right across from kamaole beach III.<br />
The first few days the waves were fairly low but the weather picked up as the week went on and the water got choppier and the waves got bigger and the undercurrent was quite strong.<br />
Orion loved getting knocked over by the wave on the shore (we held him the entire time of course!)<br />
Astrid just enjoyed building sand castles. She also learned how to swim last week, on thursday, we went to the condo pool and she just started swimming! It was amazing! :) Now we have 2 out of 3 children swimming. Of course, she needs a lot of practice still but what she can do is pretty incredible. I am certain that she will be swimming by the end of next summer.<br />
We looked at the tide pools at night and saw some crabs and seashells, and hermit crabs and some mudskipper type fishes.<br />
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This was dinner yesterday. We have posted recipes previously, so just updated pics:<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937105888855598070.post-81375138481633890772019-08-14T12:01:00.001-07:002019-08-14T12:01:39.569-07:00Honey Cashew Chicken with Broccoli and Rice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Tonight was a honey cashew chicken with broccoli. It was a great recipe and we will definitely make again, but ours came out too sweet, so watch the honey amounts. It might also be that our hoisin sauce was on the much sweeter side. We used a portable burner (which we first saw at a restaurant called <a href="http://nagomirestaurantabq.com/Main.html">Nagomi</a>, where we tried hot pot, or swish swish for the first time). This burner was able to get the wok hotter and faster, and resulted in a very pleasant stir fry. The nuts actually caramelized and were like candied nuts almost.<br />
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1 lb broccoli florets<br />
1 cup cashews<br />
1 lb chicken breast<br />
1 cup bell peppers or mini bell peppers, sliced<br />
2 cups rice - prepared per cooking instructions, depending on the type of rice you use<br />
canola oil to fry<br />
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Sauce:<br />
2 tbs hoisin sauce<br />
6 cloves of garlic, chopped<br />
2 tbsp soy sauce<br />
1 tbsp honey<br />
sesame seeds<br />
1 tsp ground ginger<br />
1 tsp sesame oil<br />
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1 teaspoon corn starch<br />
2 tbsp cold water</div>
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1. Slice the chicken into strips or cubes, as desired. We did strips.<br />
2. Mix together the sauce.<br />
3. Marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes.<br />
4. Remove chicken from sauce to fry in wok<br />
5. Wok fry the chicken, using canola oil <br />
6. Wok fry the veggies, adding the sauce and corn starch dissolved in coldwater about halfway through to thicken it up.<br />
7. Add cashews. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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It was probably the best cashew chicken we have ever had. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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Too much honey (2 tbsp) the recipe above is adjusted with less honey. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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He actually seemed to like it. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Next time:</span></h2>
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No changes other than the honey decrease which is reflected in the recipe above. </div>
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So, this year we had quite the plum harvest. Not really quite knowing what to do with the plums, we opted for plum preserves. We had about 7kg, aprox 15 lbs of plums and ended up making quite a bit of the preserves! It turned out great!<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ingredients:</span></h2>
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1 to one ratio of sliced plums to sugar - e.g. 5 lb plums to 5 lb sugar</div>
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1. Cover sliced plums with sugar. No need to mix, just let it sit overnight to produce to the syrup.<br />
2. Separate the syrup and plums the next morning and put the syrup into a large pot.<br />
3. Bring syrup to a boil, just until sugar dissolves. Add plums.<br />
4. Let sit for a few hours.<br />
5. Bring to a boil and let cool a few times, this can be done over the course of several days Remove the "foam" every time. You may eat the foam, some people enjoy it more than the actual preserves :)<br />
6. Before canning, bring to a slow boil, on the lowest setting and can while the liquid is hot.<br />
7. Sterilize the jars & can!<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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Using our plums!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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Well.... it was a lot!</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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Astrid loved it!</div>
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no change. </div>
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We have found the best sushi in Albuquerque. Chef Jose, at <a href="https://www.takumibbq.com/">Takumi</a> makes the most amazing sushi. It looks and tastes absolutely amazing. We have not yet been disappointed! Highly recommend. The chirashi is amazing. We also tried the octopus salad, which was a special and it was the best octopus ever! </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">It is a plum year this year! Yum! Will post what we make with them!</span></h2>
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This year, we got some HUGE peaches. We had hail early on and a lot of the fruits got knocked off, so we didn't have as MANY peaches as last year, but they were HUGE and very yummy.<br />
We made these muffins last year and they were absolutely delicious. The original recipe does say it should make about 12 muffins, but we ended up getting 35. Great recipe, one change though, is save a maybe a half a cup of peach pieces to just put on top, it really helps. We also used more peaches than the 1 and 1/2 cups, and would recommend that as well.<br />
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Here's the original recipe: <a href="https://bakerbynature.com/peaches-and-cream-muffins/">https://bakerbynature.com/peaches-and-cream-muffins/</a><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ingredients:</span></h2>
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Crumb Topping:<br />
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1/4 cup granulated sugar<br />
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (not packed)<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into tiny pieces<br />
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Peach Muffins:<br />
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3 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided<br />
1 tablespoon baking powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
3/4 teaspoon salt<br />
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature<br />
1 cup granulated sugar<br />
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed<br />
2 large eggs, at room temperature<br />
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract<br />
1 cup full-fat sour cream<br />
2 and 1/2 cups fresh peach chunks, divided into 2 cups and 1/2 cup (cut them into bite-sized chunks; peeled or unpeeled is fine)<br />
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Vanilla Glaze:<br />
1 cup of confectioners' sugar<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Directions:</span></h2>
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First, make the crumb topping<br />
1. Grate the 3 tbsp of butter<br />
2. In a small bowl combine the granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter until the mixture is very crumbly and resembles a coarse meal.<br />
3. Place mixture in the freezer.<br />
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Now, for the muffins,<br />
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1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees (F). Line a 24 cup and a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.<br />
2. In a large bowl, sift together 3 cups of the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.<br />
3. In the bowl of the stand mixer (fitted with the paddle attachment) combine the butter and both sugars and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.<br />
4. Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat until well combined.<br />
5. Reduce mixer speed to low and alternate adding the flour mixture and the sour cream, beginning and ending with flour.<br />
6. Place peach chunks and remaining 2 tablespoons of flour into a bowl.<br />
7. Toss to completely coat the peaches in the flour.<br />
8. Add the peaches and any excess flour into the batter; use a spatula to gently fold the peach chunks into the batter until incorporated.<br />
9. Divide the batter evenly among prepared muffin tins, add the extra 1/2 cup of peach chunks evenly to all of the muffins and then top with crumb topping.<br />
10. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.<br />
11. Cool before applying the glaze.<br />
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Vanilla Glaze:<br />
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1. In a small bowl combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and cream; whisk until smooth, adding more cream as needed to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over the muffins.</div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we liked:</span></h2>
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These turn out incredibly wonderfully delicious. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What we didn't like:</span></h2>
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The amount of muffins made in this recipe is off, but we fixed that :) </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">What Kaspian thought about it:</span></h2>
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Astrid and Orion love the muffins, especially the glaze. Kaspian...not too into them. </div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Next time:</span></h2>
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keep making em with fresh peaches!</div>
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