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Archives for June 2008

Tortilla Casserole Verde

June 30, 2008 By Laura 3 Comments

Music to my ears: I just heard Sammy yell “Shuh-sis-ter!” I already knew she could say (in her own way) “sister”–she says it repeatedly, especially since she cannot yet say “Alex”. What really got me though was hearing Alex immediately yell back: “Yes?” So cute! Oh, and, be aware if you name your kid Alex,… 

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Filed Under: beef chuck, casseroles, Mexican dishes, tortilla dishes

Paella Hash

June 29, 2008 By Laura 6 Comments

This is one of those dishes that is serious comfort food—easy, satisfying, and, well, a little on the ugly side. No, let’s call it rustic, shall we? Sounds so much better! My mom hates hashes. Apparently it was a fallback meal during her childhood and something about however Grandma made it (them?) seriously rubbed my… 

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Filed Under: chorizo, potatoes, skillet hash dishes

If you’re looking for the Daring Bakers Challenge…

June 29, 2008 By Laura Leave a Comment

I decided the Daring Bakers would have to wait until our house is built and I had a kitchen and a life up to the challenge. This kitchen was always too hot (now that the seasons have changed) and we are in the middle of moving, which did not help. Which we will be doing… 

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Filed Under: Daring Bakers

Quick Breads: Lemon Blueberry & Cappuccino with Shaved Chocolate

June 26, 2008 By Laura 5 Comments

A friend of mine from Sammy’s playgroup is running a Kindermusik class this fall and she had our playgroup over as a practice run. I offered to bring breakfast. I had a doctor’s appointment more than an hour away the day before, so I decided to keep it simple with quick breads. I made a… 

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Filed Under: blueberries, chocolate, quick breads

"The Essentials"

June 25, 2008 By Laura 4 Comments

This picture pretty much sums it up. I have packed away the rest of my cookbooks, divided into “pack away until the fall” and “do not open but leave accessible”–because after all 3-4 months is a long time, I might need that cookbook devoted entirely to potatoes! Actually I wished I had that cookbook just… 

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Filed Under: misc

Eating Crow, er I mean Sprouted Quinoa & Honey Bread

June 24, 2008 By Laura 11 Comments

We are coming up on a crazy month. The temporary holdover home we will be moving into should be ready for us in 2 weeks, so we will be moving then. Goodbye terrible oven! Goodbye hideous counters with no space for rolling out dough! We signed the contract to build our house so that is… 

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Filed Under: quinoa, yeasted breads

Taste & Create: Leek and Goat Cheese Quiche

June 23, 2008 By Laura 6 Comments

Today was a sad day. Today was the day I confirmed that my husband does not really like quiche, and my children might not either (I say might because I refuse to believe any toddler has a true dislike of a food until they have rejected it multiple times). I am also sad because this… 

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Filed Under: goat cheese, quiche/savory tarts, vegetarian

Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

June 22, 2008 By Laura 2 Comments

I got very moody about dessert on Friday. Way back when, I had wanted brownies, but then I made those monkey cupcakes and then the girls got sick and my brownie craving passed, and I just couldn’t decide. I was leaning toward something with cream cheese, but everything I was finding had either a brownie… 

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Filed Under: bar cookies, chocolate, cream cheese

Indian Vegetable Curry with Coconut Milk and Yogurt

June 20, 2008 By Laura 12 Comments

Nothing derails a food blog quite like a virus attacking the GI systems of the toddlers in the house. Not only are they sick— which is a time suck as they suddenly insist on being held 24 hours a day —and unable to eat what you cook, BUT they also are irrational and crabby, which… 

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Filed Under: coconut milk, garlic scapes, green beans, Indian recipes, potatoes, sweet potato, vegetarian

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Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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