July 27, 2008
♥ A few reasons there is no place better on earth in the summer than Bellingham
One visit to Joe's Gardens will tell you why... slurp!
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February 17, 2008
♥ Sunday Baking
I got another veg-centered cookbook Moosewood Restaurant New Classics and made the basic muffin and added dried cherries and chopped walnuts. They are delicious! The recipe calls for a streusel topping that really makes it supper delish. They have some interesting suggestions for mix ins such as pear, chocolate chip and toasted almonds. I think I'll have to try that one. This book looks great and I can't wait to test out more recipes.
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January 27, 2008
♥ Veg-a-licious
We are about five weeks into a nearly meatless diet. Walter gave me two great vegetarian cookbooks for Christmas, The Big Book of Vegetarian and Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison. I've been cooking up a storm. The photo is spicy quinoa & potato croquettes from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone served on lime cabbage slaw. Very yummy and unique.
Both books are great but the Big Book is more day to day meals and Deborah Madison's is a bit more highbrow. I've been making winter root veg pot pies, tomato galette, tofu mushroom baked ziti, polenta & eggplant lasagna, pad Thai, Tuscan bean salads, tomato & bread salads... and on... and on...
We don't miss meat at all, but as I am a southern gal I will always need to leave a space for an aged steak or some crispy fried chicken. I thought I would save a bundle on not buying meat but I am now cost shifting to oodles of produce, speciality vinegars, oils, nuts and cheeses. Oh well, it tastes great and we are feeling fantastic. I am supplementing Connor's meals with some meaty goodness but he is upping the veg ante as well.
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December 16, 2007
♥ Ginger-tini-licious
A little holiday cheer! My favorite drink right now is the spicy - not for the faint of heart - ginger martini. I lean more on the ginger syrup side (3 oz. for mine) than the vodka side(1.5 oz in mine and I add an ounce or so of Triple Sec) Adjust according to your taste.
Recipe:
Ice
3 ounces vodka, any flavor
1/2 to 1 ounce ginger syrup, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Twist of lemon or lime
Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice. Add the vodka, ginger syrup, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.) Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add twist and serve.
Ginger Syrup:
1 lemon
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh ginger with peel, about 8 ounces
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
Remove the outer peel of the lemon with a vegetable peeler, taking care not to include too much of the bitter white pith. Finely chop the lemon peel and ginger in a food processor. Transfer the lemon-ginger mixture to a medium saucepan, add the sugar and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through cheese cloth and cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Yield: 2 cups
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