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Archive for February, 2008

Tue
26
Feb '08

As American as Apple Pie

Pie crust was my main motivator for taking the Pie class. I’ve tried and tried and even had private lessons with my mother. It all came together in this class. I think one secret was to grate the butter and then chill it. For the record, I love fruit. Berries are the best. But [...]

Sat
23
Feb '08

Sounds of Seagulls

6:42 am

Quite Chilly.
Sitting outside on the patio of Hotel Bellwether watching the sunrise.
The coffee shop is closed and they didn’t disclose their operating hours. A man with a camera drives up and complains his missed the sunrise. Saw it with his eyes and not his camera.
We left Portland at around 10:30 am. Pulled over in [...]

Wed
20
Feb '08

Fruit Tart

Tue
19
Feb '08

Zen Cat

Thu
14
Feb '08

Pasta

I made pasta (from scratch) with my Kitchen Aid for Valentines.

Wed
6
Feb '08

Fresh Apple Coffee Cake

Makes one 10-inch tube cake
4 cups peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped tart cooking apples (about 4 or 5 medium apples)
1/3 C (packed light) brown sugar
1 ½ Tablespoons ground cinnamon
3 Cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
grated zests of 1 orange
4 large eggs
1 C vegetable oil
½ c fresh [...]

Wed
6
Feb '08

Mercury

You Are From Mercury

You are talkative, clever, and knowledgeable – and it shows.
You probably never leave home without your cell phone!
You’re witty, expressive, and aware of everything going on around you.
You love learning, playing, and taking in all of what life has to offer.
Be careful not to talk your friends’ ears off, and temper your [...]

Sat
2
Feb '08

White Pizza

Ingredients:

Pizza Dough (see Recipe)
Parmesan Cheese
Romano Cheese
Garlic (I mixed with olive oil on crust)
Artichoke Hearts
Fresh Cracked Pepper
Green Onion

Fri
1
Feb '08

BBQ Chicken with Jalapeños, Pepper Jack & a Refreshing Salad Topper

Ingredients:

Pizza Dough (see Recipe)

BBQ Sauce (see Recipe)
Pepper Jack (Grated)

Grilled Chicken (Sliced)
Jalapenos (Sliced)

Garnish

Iceberg (Shredded)
Chipotle Ranch Dressing (mix with lettuce while pizza cooks)

Assemble Pizza
Spread BBQ Sauce on Crust. Place Shredded cheese on Pizza. Arrange Chicken & Jalapenos on Pizza.

Cook for 6 min in 450 degrees Oven. Allow to cool a bit before slicing. Place on Plate. [...]