ok, I'm trying this no-knead bread craze out (i'll leave the hard work to Jess!)... I read a whole bunch of websites and blogs posting a variety of recipes and this is what I'm trying:
3 c King Arthur White Wheat flour
1T vital wheat gluten
1t salt
.5t yeast (not instant)
1t braggs cider vinegar
1.75c warm water
I mixed it up and covered it with the shower cap. Will check on it sometime tomorrow morning or afternoon.
I'll let you know tomorrow if it worked.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
yummy pasta
sorry there aren't photos, I didn't know I'd like it enough to write it down!
I cooked 8 cloves of garlic in 1/4c olive oil along with 1/2 c walnuts--tossed all that in the food processor with salt and a cup of frozen spinach and set it aside.
brought 3.5 c water to a boil with 2 bouillon cubes. added 4 handfuls of orrechiette and cooked 15 minutes. Then stirred in my processed mix with the pasta and remaining liquid.
put the pasta in bowls and added a poached egg to each. salt and pepper. DEEEEEEElicious!
I cooked 8 cloves of garlic in 1/4c olive oil along with 1/2 c walnuts--tossed all that in the food processor with salt and a cup of frozen spinach and set it aside.
brought 3.5 c water to a boil with 2 bouillon cubes. added 4 handfuls of orrechiette and cooked 15 minutes. Then stirred in my processed mix with the pasta and remaining liquid.
put the pasta in bowls and added a poached egg to each. salt and pepper. DEEEEEEElicious!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
CAKE!
Yesterday we got married! (YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Today we hosted a birthday dinner for our friend Loretta. We had lasagna for dinner and I'd been told that Loretta likes tiramisu. Now, I've never made tiramisu, and it ended up being a pretty busy weekend, so I decided to make a tiramisu inspired cake!
It was chocolate cake moistened with a coffee syrup. The filling was tiramisu's cream that is made with marscapone. (I added orange extract for an extra zing.) It was frosted with orange flavored seven minute frosting. Then I dipped lady fingers in the coffee syrup and lined the perimeter of the cake with them. To finish, I shaved dark chocolate with the microplane for a garnish.
Everyone really seemed to enjoy dessert, so it went fabulous as far as I'm concerned! :)
What a great weekend! HOORAY
Today we hosted a birthday dinner for our friend Loretta. We had lasagna for dinner and I'd been told that Loretta likes tiramisu. Now, I've never made tiramisu, and it ended up being a pretty busy weekend, so I decided to make a tiramisu inspired cake!
It was chocolate cake moistened with a coffee syrup. The filling was tiramisu's cream that is made with marscapone. (I added orange extract for an extra zing.) It was frosted with orange flavored seven minute frosting. Then I dipped lady fingers in the coffee syrup and lined the perimeter of the cake with them. To finish, I shaved dark chocolate with the microplane for a garnish.
Everyone really seemed to enjoy dessert, so it went fabulous as far as I'm concerned! :)
What a great weekend! HOORAY
Thursday, October 7, 2010
almost married!
today we applied for a marriage license--WOOHOO!!!!!!! :) Now I'm baking my first ever coconut cake for a dear friend's birthday. life is good.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
new and exciting!
today we discovered fresh ginger root at the farmer's market in dc! you can see what it looks like here...
unlike the cured stuff you find in the store, this is tender, oh so spicy, and downright delicious. So I made stir fry and it was most definitely a "visit the kitchen for seconds" meal.
unlike the cured stuff you find in the store, this is tender, oh so spicy, and downright delicious. So I made stir fry and it was most definitely a "visit the kitchen for seconds" meal.
since you've been gone...
Hello friends! I wanted to let you know we haven't disappeared from the face of the planet. Since our last post we have moved (and now have a kitchen 3 times the size of the little one) and are planning a wedding!
This week in the kitchen I've been experimenting (because I should be writing curriculum) with shortbread. So far I've tried a brown sugar lavender and a toffee chocolate chip.... both were good but have an unidentifiable aftertaste I don't really like... I've decided this is a) because our cookie sheet is due for a hardcore cleaning, or b) because I used earth balance (part of our attempt to use fewer animal products and enjoy a lower cholesterol diet). I know I know, a recipe is only as good as the ingredients you use, so this week I'll attempt shortbread again with my oh so favorite (oh so bad for me) butter!
I'll let you know how it all turns out. In the meantime, if you're looking for yummy recipes, check out smitten kitchen!
This week in the kitchen I've been experimenting (because I should be writing curriculum) with shortbread. So far I've tried a brown sugar lavender and a toffee chocolate chip.... both were good but have an unidentifiable aftertaste I don't really like... I've decided this is a) because our cookie sheet is due for a hardcore cleaning, or b) because I used earth balance (part of our attempt to use fewer animal products and enjoy a lower cholesterol diet). I know I know, a recipe is only as good as the ingredients you use, so this week I'll attempt shortbread again with my oh so favorite (oh so bad for me) butter!
I'll let you know how it all turns out. In the meantime, if you're looking for yummy recipes, check out smitten kitchen!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Sorbet!!!!
Our beloved neighbors have an ice maker that we hijacked today to make sorbet! We put 3 c Santa Cruz Organic Berry Nectar in a saucepan with 3 T lemon juice, 3/4c sugar, and a chopped finger's worth of ginger root. Brought it to a boil, then turned it down and simmered for 5 minutes. then turned off the heat and let it sit about 30 minutes. Put it in the fridge and forgot about it. Later, we remembered, strained out the ginger, added 1 T triple sec, and 1/2c frozen raspberries. Poured it into the ice cream maker and voila! It is sooooooooo good! :) HOORAY!
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