Category Archives: Cooking
Orange Peel Candy
So what do you do with all those oranges the kid next door talked you into buying? You make orange peel candy! It tastes similar to an orange gumdrop.
Truly Homemade Pizza
This weekend we tried our hand at making mozzarella cheese. This kit cost $25 and will make 6 pounds of cheese. It was over $30 after shipping and handling, and we’ll have to buy six gallons of fresh milk. That … Continue reading
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Lobster Dinner
For Valentine’s Day this year, my husband and I cooked live lobsters. He wanted them to do battle for the privilege of being cooked last. But the lobsters, sluggish from their fridge-induced coma, just sat there. My cats, who usually … Continue reading
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Earning My Bread & Butter
This weekend my husband and I decided to try our hand at making butter. We heard it was easy, but didn’t believe it. Here’s what you need: Heavy Cream and a mixer. That’s it. Seriously. We poured in one pint … Continue reading
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Comfort Food
One of my favorite comfort food dishes is Palačinkes. This is the Croation version of the crêpe. (Click here for a recipe) Here I am mixing the batter. Now I’m pouring it in a pan over medium-high heat for a … Continue reading
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How to Cook Ebleskivers
While newlyweds in Canada, my parents were introduced to new cooking styles and especially loved this particular recipe. Growing up, we always had Ebleskivers on the day after Christmas. It was a way to continue celebrating the season. You must … Continue reading
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