Waffles are one of my favorite breakfast foods. I was looking for something different than what I usually make, which are buttermilk waffles or buttermilk cornmeal waffles. A while back I saw some video on instagram where someone used their blender to make the oatmeal flour. So thought I could do the same. I did some […]
Gluten-Free Waffles with Rolled Oats and Olive Oil: Irresistible Recipe Read More »
So…. I have some bad news. While I was away for a week, my Aerogarden ran out of water. All 7 of my basil plants died. The reality of aerogardening. I knew I should have taken a few cuttings and raised the light a little before I left, but I didn’t. The only measure I took
Aerogarden Thai Holy Basil and Italian Sweet basil update Week 5 and week 9!! Read More »
I was going to make Bon Appetit’s best bread, but after reading comments on the recipe changed my mind. People were saying it was too much work (takes 3 days) and that you should just make the Jim Lahey’s no knead bread which was published in the NY Times. So I searched for the No Knead
Effortless No-Knead Bread: Start to Finish in 21 Hours Read More »
I was looking for something vegetarian/vegan to eat earlier this week since I had eaten a lot of meat on my trip up to Canada. I’ve made kale salad many times. Sometimes I use brown rice, farro, beans, to make it a complete meal. Or if it is just a side, I will use just
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Hopefully you have been keeping up with my Aerogarden posts. If not, here’s an update -my most recent grow is going very good! I have Thai Holy Basil also known as Tulsi and Italian sweet basil going strong in the Aerogarden. The other week, I showed you how I prune the plants and then took cuttings. The
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Farro Salad with Swiss Chard, Olives, and Garlic (Vegan) This farro salad is quick and wholesome, with swiss chard, olives, garlic, carrots and olive oil. Farro is type of grain, similar to rye berries or wheat berries, but with a very neutral taste and chewy texture. I like how the grains are large and eating
Irresistible Vegan Farro Salad: Swiss Chard, Olives, and Garlic Delight Read More »
4 weeks has just passed since I started my basil plants in my Aerogarden. The Thai holy basil (also known as Tulsi) for some reason, has already started to flower. It’s barely 6 inches tall!! So I cut off the preflower tips to force it to grow more leafy. Just from rubbing the leaves you can get a good
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A short list of my Espresso Accessories The Grindenstein knock box which fits right underneath the portafilter. It can fit at least 5-6 pucks before it gets full. The plastic is very thick and build sturdy. Glad I got this instead of some wooden or metal box. It is easy to clean and comes in different
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How I ended up with the Compak K3 Touch Espresso Grinder At the same time I had decided to buy my Rancilio Silvia with PID, I knew I needed to budget for an espresso grinder. This was something I didn’t think was necessary before. But, based off my experiences, I would absolutely agree you should
Compak K3 Touch Espresso Grinder: A Comprehensive Review Read More »
Ohhh man. Mentaiko Pasta with Cream,  Shiso and Nori. So rich and savory. No pasta compares to the flavor and textures that are exemplified in this dish. 3 Main ingredients are cream, butter, and caviar. A dash of salt, a bit of mayo, topped with a bit of parmigiano reggiano, shiso (sesame leaf), nori (dried seaweed)
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