winter
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Braised Fresh Ham, Szechwan Style
Feeds a family of 7, easy. For at least 2 meals. Perhaps more if you accompany with rice or steamed bread and LOTS of vegetables. In the Philippines we have a somewhat similar dish called Pata Tim, though that one’s… Continue reading
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It’s Soup Season: Barley Soup Johri’s Talvo
Last week it was oxtail soup using the beautiful oxtails from Mohr Animal Acres. Then a “Cheater’s Pho Bo” with canned beef broth, canned chicken broth and a rib-eye steak from Mohr also. Last night was a hit, Barley Soup,… Continue reading
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Curtain of Snow
aisa snapped this piccie of the snow formation from her window. 08 march 2008. no maple syrup adventure that day 🙁 Continue reading
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Making Jiaozi (A Repost)
I’ve had it on my list for a while to repost this N&R entry here — next to brazo de mercedes and puto, it seems like siomai is the #3 request on this blog. The recipe here isn’t exactly for… Continue reading
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Black Bean Chili
1 pound dried black beans, picked over, rinsed, soaked in water to cover for 1 hour, then drained1 large onion, chopped4 tablespoons minced onion3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon ground cumin7 cups water1-2 chipotle chilies in adobo, seeded if… Continue reading
