Monthly Archives: May 2012

More Better Pretzel Rolls

Posted on May 17, 2012 by terry

So, yeh; I have made pretzel rolls before, and they were pretty good, but it seemed as though every time I made them, half wouldn’t be cooked all the way through when they came out of the oven, and then … Continue reading →

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Baby Corn Manchurian

Posted on May 16, 2012 by terry

SO. You’ve made your Indian Sweet and Sour Sauce and the Garlic-Ginger Paste (and how to juice ginger). You’ve found those cunning, little baby corn thingys (I went with canned, since the corn needed to be cooked anyway), AND, the … Continue reading →

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Garlic-Ginger Paste and More!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by terry

Yup – it’s Ginger Day! We’ll be featuring it two ways; smashed into a paste with garlic and stuff, and also juiced – both of which I needed if I was to achieve my goal of home made Baby Corn … Continue reading →

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(Indian) Sweet and Sour Sauce

Posted on May 14, 2012 by terry

Blessings from Lord Ganesha – the Hindu Elephant God – are KEY to begin a new undertaking; moving into a new home – as were our friends Isha and Krishna – removing obstacles and insuring success, so perhaps it is … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Green Stuff

Posted on May 11, 2012 by terry

How fitting, after yesterday’s post, that this week’s Parfait! recipe is based on Jell-O pistachio pudding. Don’t get your hopes up, though, this is not the kickoff of Jell-O Fest Week; I still have some books to go through, and, … Continue reading →

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There’s always room for…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by terry

yup, gotta be Jell-O. If you follow our facebook page (please, like us, really like us!) you’ll no doubt be aware of the fact that Orange Pineapple Jello Salad is pretty much the NUMBER ONE recipe searched for on this … Continue reading →

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mmm, Taco Seasoning

Posted on May 9, 2012 by terry

We do like a nice taco every now and again; be it beef or chicken, with refried black beans or without (tho’ usually with), and with lots of crisp romaine, pickled jalapeño, onion, fresh tomato, shredded cheese, and a nice … Continue reading →

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New Stuff, Installed!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by terry

Ahhh. I am ONE. HAPPY. CAMPER. The new sink, faucet, and disposal are in and even better than I had thought. We will be doing more business, I believe, with the nice folk at Lowes.

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New Stuff!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by terry

The nice plumber guy is due this morning to install our wicked-nizzah new single-bowl granite composite sink, along with a whisper quiet, but more powerful, disposal, and a very nice faucet with a pull-down sprayer. YAY! But… I am going … Continue reading →

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Moist-Roasted Ribs (a test)

Posted on May 8, 2012 by terry

Our friend Golnaz picked up this pan – called “Moistly Roasted” on sale at Sur la Table, and discovered when she brought it home that it would not fit in either of her wall ovens. Bummer. SO… she very kindly … Continue reading →

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