Monthly Archives: July 2009

Corny Cornbread

Corny cornbread. There should be a joke. It seems like it would be really easy to come up with one or write one from memory. I’m much too tired to do it. Three hours of sleep will do it. And … Continue reading

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Filed under Baking, bread, Fruits & vegetables, The Bread Baker's Apprentice Challenge

Curried Tofu Scramble

My life is a bit unsettled right now. To help me, I have several items in my toolbox to keep me grounded. One is baking, especially bread. To me, baking bread is earthy and magical at the same time. A … Continue reading

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Filed under bread, breakfast, super natural cooking, vegan

{twd} helado de jamaica

I should be excited. I love ice cream and nothing rocks my world more than a good vanilla ice cream. However, I’m currently having residential issues. More specifically, I’ve been out of my house for almost two months and temporarily … Continue reading

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Filed under French Polynesia, ice cream & other frozen treats, Tuesdays with Dorie

{db}Tahitian Milan Cookies

The July Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Nicole at Sweet Tooth. She chose Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Cookies and Milan Cookies from pastry chef Gale Gand of the Food Network. Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies are ubiquitous. Every grocery store carries … Continue reading

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Filed under Baking, chocolate, cookies & bars, Daring Bakers, French Polynesia, Recipe

{sms} strawberry-ruby grapefruit preserves

This week’s Sweet Melissa Sundays recipe selection, Strawberry-Rube Grapefruit Preserves, was fun and easy to make. You just throw in all the ingredients (strawberries, grapefruit juice & zest, sugar, apple) in a pot, boil, and let it reduce into sweet … Continue reading

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Filed under breakfast, Fruits & vegetables, Sauces, Sweet Melissa Sundays