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Yogurt is So Good

posted August 09, 2010 in Women's Health and Lifestyle

Yogurt made from milk that has fermented bacteria. Beside cow's milk, yogurt can also be made from goat's milk, buffalo milk, including soy milk. The trick is to insert a type of bacteria into the milk at certain temperatures. The bacteria break down (read full article)

Cherry Cobbler with Key Lime and Coconut

posted August 06, 2010 in Cooking Rut

My favorite time of year is here. It's that time of year when most of your fruits and vegetables are ready to be harvested. Cherries are one particular fruit you will find at farmer's markets and in the grocery store.  Instead of making a cherr (read full article)

Ichigo Condensed Milk Kakigori—Strawberry Condensed Milk Japanese Shaved Ice

posted August 04, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

Kakigori (Japanese shaved ice) is a popular summer treat that we looked forward to eating when we lived in Japan. When we were in Tokyo last month we spent a day in the Azabu Juban area visiting some of our favorite spots.  After (read full article)

Pork Adobo

posted August 03, 2010 in Tamarind and Thyme

I know very little about Filipino cuisine. I know that they eat balut (do NOT click on that link if you’re squeamish), they have a sour tamarind based soup called sinigang, that they love pork, they call noodles pancit, and … that’s (read full article)

Chocolate Frosting or Icing

posted August 01, 2010 in One and Only Chocolate Chic

Icing is a more professional term used when talking about frosting that is stiffer and pipes well. But, it is a much debated topic of discussion. Some feel that frosting is considered homespun or creamier and softer than icing. Others feel that frost (read full article)

Nutmeg Feather Cake

posted July 29, 2010 in Food Askew

Submitted by Marilyn Braunger ¼ c. butter ¼ c. shortening ¼ tsp salt 1½ c. sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1½-2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 c. buttermilk or sour (read full article)

Prima Taste Laksa

posted July 28, 2010 in Cookiss @ Sheryl's Kitchen

I had laksa again :P, this time Singapore's style- Katong style... Unlike the Penang sour version, this is sweeter with coconut milk. Yap, it's a sinful lunch. A packet of Prima Taste Laksa Premix, some laksa noodles, prawns, 'tao pok', fishcake (read full article)

Prima Taste Laksa

posted July 28, 2010 in Cookiss @ Sheryl's Kitchen

I had laksa again :P, this time Singapore's style- Katong style... Unlike the Penang sour version, this is sweeter with coconut milk. Yap, it's a sinful lunch. A packet of Prima Taste Laksa Premix, some laksa noodles, prawns, 'tao pok', fishcake (read full article)

Pear Coffee Cake

posted July 26, 2010 in Delishhh

A few years ago I came across the first food blog I started reading, Chocolate and Zucchini I have been reading it for many years, it was one of my first blog inspirations.  I have bought Clotilde’s cookbook and enjoyed many of her recipes. One (read full article)

Whole Wheat Crepes filled with Mint Cream Cheese with Fresh Cherries

posted July 26, 2010 in Acquired Taste

I could say that this past week I've been busy, or tired... but I've just been in a slump when it comes to writing. I get like this sometimes, just as many other bloggers do. I feel guilty for not posting, and then I don't want to post even more.&nbs (read full article)

Creamy Vanilla Fruit Pudding

posted July 24, 2010 in Ask Ms Recipe

Finding the perfect blend of fruit and pudding creates a perfect minty vanilla dessert. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Refrigerate Time: 60 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 small package vanilla instant pudding 1 1/4 cup whole milk 1 (11 ounce) can (read full article)

*The Local Report – Pazzo Gelato

posted July 21, 2010 in 100 Miles

5.9 miles, about 9 minutes, from my home in Atwater Village. Pazzo means ‘crazy’ in Italian.  In the case of Pazzo Gelato it means ‘crazy good’ Italian gelato and sorebetto.  Pazzo Gelato has been at its Silver Lake locatio (read full article)

Rocky Road Bars

posted July 21, 2010 in Food Askew

Submitted by Michelle Fawver 1 c. butter or margarine 1 c. water 3 tbsp cocoa ½ c. buttermilk or sour milk 2 c. sugar 2 c. flour 2 eggs 1 tsp baking soda dash of salt Topping 2-3 c. mini marshmallows ¾ c. chopped walnuts (read full article)

Dill/Fennel Yeast Bread

This bread from Simply in Season is in the summer section, but you can use dried spices and make it year round! FOR PRINTABLE VERSION CLICK HERE: Dill _ Fennel Yeast Bread 1 Tbs dry active yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup cottage cheese (I substitute (read full article)

FILIPINO COOKING.

posted July 21, 2010 in Winesworld\'s Blog

The cuisine of this tropical country consisting of 7107 islands is an intriguiging mixture of the familiar and exotic. Coconut, soy sauce, vinegar and fish sauce a re widely used to enhance flavour. Colonization and migration have resulted in touche (read full article)

Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits (with a secret ingredient)

posted July 19, 2010 in Salad in a Jar

I don’t cook breakfast very often, even for company. That’s why I need my sister, Kay, as a partner in our theoretical bed and breakfast scheme.  She knows how to do breakfast!  It’s also why I like this recipe.  I can make the (read full article)

Mexican Spoon Bread

posted July 16, 2010 in Pots and Plots

Continuing in the theme of recipes from Simple and Delicious, this one comes from the Jan/Feb 2010 issue (pg. 47).  It’s one where their test kitchen cut down the fat and calories.  According to them, it makes 6 3/4 cup servings at 329 calori (read full article)

Market Challenge Portobello Mushrooms

posted July 12, 2010 in My Man's Belly

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Manchego Cheese A few weeks ago, you may remember that I did a Farmer’s Market challenge with my friend Greg from Sippity Sup and challenged him with lavender – from which he made an incr (read full article)

Restaurant Menu Descriptions

posted July 12, 2010 in MORE FOOD ADVENTURES

Here's some Restaurant Menu Descriptions that many of you may want to know. Quite frankly, before we even decide to eat outside our home, we must be aware of what food to eat and how they are going to be prepared. If you are on some special diet, k (read full article)

Lime (Lemon) Chicken & Coconut Rice

posted July 09, 2010 in Leftovers On Purpose

About a year ago, I had worked on perfecting this recipe.  I finally had it down good and even wrote it down.  It's one of the few recipes I made up entirely on my own. Fast forward to last weekend.  I wanted to mak (read full article)

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