I’ve been working toward a bread recipe that Nathan will approve for sandwich purposes. I’ve modified several recipes to make tasty bread for eating & dipping in olive oil or making bread bowls for soups, but none have passed Nate’s high sandwich bread standards. They’ve been too dense or the crust is to hard or I just […]
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Basic Bread Recipes
I have had several friends ask me for my bread recipe, so I’m finally sucking it up and getting it posted as promised. The recipes I’ve based mine on are from Betty Crocker’s Cookbook from 1972. To start with, here are a few hints about baking bread in the oven (in a loaf pan even! […]
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Chicken Adobo
I love this dish. It’s one of those “put it all on the pot and let it cook until you’re ready to eat” kind of dishes. We like it served over brown rice and with some avocado on the side. Of course, I like avocado on the side of everything. We first learned about this […]
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Crazy awesome sweet potatoes
This recipe is going to sound ridiculous. It’s easy and amazing and totally not what you expect from a sweet potato. I learned it from a friend who had one of those “I’m hungry and my cupboard is a bit bare. Let’s see how these ingredients go together” kind of happy accident dinners. Ingredients: […]
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Why eating right may not be enough
I’m in D.C. right now at a conference with my mom and boy are we learning all kinds of goodies. One thing we learned that is and isn’t surprising is the state of our food. I know this may not be 100% legible, so here’s what it says: Protein down 5% Calcium down 15% Iron […]
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Claire’s Awesome Baked Brussels Sprouts
2 parts Olive Oil 1 part Balsamic Vinegar about 1/2 teaspoon of honey a sprinkle of salt pepper brussels sprouts One of those baking dishes with a lid Mix everything but the sprouts together. I usually mix it in the baking dish. Chop the bottoms off the sprouts and cut them in half or quarters […]
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