We eat out quite a bit. Even now that we have Bib, we still go out at least once a week and often three or more times a week; usually all on the weekend.Eating with Bib is a challenge because she's still too young to sit [...]
BEST KIDDIE FARE
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At last something that makes sense...
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I'd like to Thank James Kovacs for pointing out that Hotfixes no longer require a call to MS support.Why they ever did, I'm not sure. You would have thought people experiencing problems that required a "hotfix" should get it as quickly as possible [...]
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BREAD STUFFING WITH BACON & CARAMELIZED ONIONS
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(MAKES ABOUT 12 CUPS)For the best flavour, make sure to cook the onions until they are a deep golden-brown colour. 1 pound bacon, cut crosswise into ½-inch strips6 medium onions, chopped (about 7 cups)4 stalks celery, chopped1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon [...]
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CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE
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(FROM BAREFOOT CONTESSA)1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans2 cups sugar¾ cup cocoa powder2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup buttermilk, shaken ½ cup vegetable oil2 large eggs, at room temperature1 [...]
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DECADENT BRAN MUFFINS
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MAKES 1 DOZEN2 cups all-purpose flour1 ½ cups wheat bran1 ½ tsps baking powder¾ tsp fine salt¼ tsp baking soda1 ½ cups packed dark-brown sugar1 ¼ cups plus 2 tbsp. Buttermilk11 tbsp. (1 3/8 sticks) unsalted butter, melted & cooled(if you have a scale, [...]
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BREAKFAST STRATA
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(serves 4-6)½ loaf supermarket French or Italian bread (8 oz), sliced ½ inch thick4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing dish4 shallots, minced1 (10 oz) package chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed drySalt [...]
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VANILLA BUTTER COOKIES
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vanilla butter cookies1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened¾ cup granulated sugar1 large egg plus 1 egg white, beaten1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean, ground up)2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour¾ [...]
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GREEN TEA SHORTBREAD TREES
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2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling2 tablespoons Chinese green-tea powder½ teaspoon table salt½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature½ cup confectioners’ or granulated sugar1. Sift flour, tea powder, and salt into a small bowl; [...]
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FRUITCAKE COOKIES
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½ pound dried figs¼ pound raisins¼ pound candied cherries, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon honey2 tablespoons dry sherry1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice6 ounces chopped pecansKosher salt½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature½ teaspoon [...]
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CHEWY CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD
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1 ½ cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 ¼ teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground cloves¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg1 tablespoon cocoa powder¼ pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature1 tablespoon freshly grated peeled [...]
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BANANA CHIFFON
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I think this is it. After searching long and hard for the best chiffon recipe, I found the best from "America's Test Kitchen". I took the basic recipe and have been having fun experimenting with different versions. I have made a chocolate one, a green [...]
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Fun with Chocolates
Diposting oleh good reading on Minggu, 29 Juli 2007
Last night, just before bedtime, my elder boy requested that I bake him some brownies the next day. He has been craving for brownies for quite some time already. We checked through a few recipes and decided to try this walnuts [...]
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Vietnamese dinner and lullabies
Diposting oleh good reading on Sabtu, 28 Juli 2007
We just visited the Vietnamese restaurant on Cambie that is now located on Main street. We were the only Asian people there. I recall the owner used to greet everyone with a friendly "welcome my friend" but this time we didn't get that. He just grunted [...]
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CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
Diposting oleh good reading on Jumat, 27 Juli 2007
7 squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted3 eggs2 T liqueur (optional)3 T icing sugar1 cup whipping cream, whipped stiff1 square semi-sweet chocolate, gratedOreo cookie crumb crust (make using crushed chocolate wafers and melted butter)springform panCombine [...]
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MANGO PUDDING
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750 ml mango pulp of puree (in East Indian section of stores)1 1/2 cups sugar6 cups water (3 of boiling water & 3 cups cold)4 packages unflavoured gelatin500 ml whipping cream (unwhipped)Dissolve gelatin in 3 cups boiling water, then add the 3 cups [...]
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OYSTER SAUCE CHICKEN
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This is the quickest one pot meal I know how to make. It takes about 25 minutes to make in total (including prep) and is a favourite with kids. I have even made it with frozen chicken (threw the whole chunk into the pot) [...]
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MAH JONG JELLO (RAINBOW FINGER JELLO)
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If you make these layers properly, they'll look like little mah jong tiles. Make sure your refrigerator is level.4 packages flavoured jello6 packages unflavoured gelatin (Knox)1 can sweetened condensed milk (Borden)Boiling waterJELLO LAYERSFor each [...]
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POH-POH'S STEAMED SMILING CUPCAKES "FAAT GOH"
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This recipe is from cakebrain's poh poh (maternal grandmother)1 cup Five Roses all purpose flour1 cup brown sugar6 oz or 3/4 cup water1 t vinegar1 t baking powderMeasure dry ingredients in a bowl and get rid of any lumps by sifting or mixing with a spoon.Measure [...]
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EGG TARTS THE EASY WAY
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5 eggs4 oz evaporated milk6 oz sugar10 oz water2 T custard powderfrozen tart shellsMix sugar and 8 oz waterUse 2 oz or Hot water to dissolve custard powderMix all ingredients wellPour into frozen tart shellsBake at 180C for 15 to 20 minu [...]
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FRENCH CREPES
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2 eggs1 cup milk1/3 cup water1 cup flour2 T sugar2 T butter, meltedBlend all ingredients in a blenderLet rest in refrigerator for 1/2 hourHeat and grease crepe pan or nonstick pan. Swirl crepe batter thinly in pan; allow to lightly brown on first side; [...]
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BAAK TONG GOH (SWEET RICE CAKE)
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2 cup American long grain rice (Calrose/Texas Long Grain)2 1/2 cup water1 1/2 cup sugar4-5 drops "Yuet Heung Yuen" Lye water (found in Asian supermarkets)1/2 t. Fast Rising Instant Yeast1 T vinegarDissolve yeast & 1 T of sugar in waterBlend rice [...]
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CINNAMON APPLE CAKE
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1/2 cup butter, room temperature1 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 egg1 t vanilla extract1 1/2 c all purpose flour2 t baking powder1/2 t baking soda1 cup buttermilkStreusal topping:1/2 cup plus 2 T sugar1 t ground cinnamon2 apples, peeled and slicedPreheat [...]
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CHOCOLATE GANACHE
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Chocolate Ganache8 ounces (227 grams) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped finely1 cup (250 ml) heavy whipping creamPlace the chocolate in a medium sized bowl. Set aside. Heat the cream in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to [...]
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CARCINOGENIC BUBBLE RECIPE
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Pearl Milk TeaBlack tapioca pearlsBoil water (3:1) Add tapioca pearlsCover and boil 20-30 minutes (40 if you like bubbles soft) on medium heat.Turn off heat. Don't lift lid. Let sit 30 minutes.Drain and rinse in cold water. Do Not RefrigerateSugar syrup1 [...]
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GINGER & CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE
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2 serrano chilies, stems and seeds removed2 cloves garlic1 T grated fresh ginger3/4 cup pickled ginger1 t chili paste2/3 cup cilantro leaves3 T pickled ginger juice1 t vinegar3/4 cup vegetable oilProcess all ingredients in a blender until smo [...]
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ALMOND TARTS (PITHIVIERS TARTS)
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This is cakebrain's rendition of Ikea's almond tarts. They go so well with tea. After tasting them I knew I could duplicate them at home. After experimenting, I found this one to taste most like the one from Ikea.12 frozen tart shells4 oz butter, unsalted1/3 [...]
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SPAGHETTI PIE
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1 lb ground beef1/4 t salt1/4 t black pepper2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce1 1/2 cups low-fat sour cream1/2 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup (2 oz) 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened4 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 8 oz uncooked pasta)1 1/3 cups (5 oz) [...]
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SALTED DUCK EGG WITH GROUND PORK
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1 salted duck egg1/2 lb ground pork1 regular chicken egg1/2 t cornstarch1/2 t sesame oildash of white pepperpinch of sugar1 t soy sauce1/2 t shaoxing wineMix regular chicken egg and preserved duck egg white with ground porkReserve the duck egg yolk, [...]
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CURRIED PEANUT SHRIMP
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These are great for the barbecue. Skewer and grill or broil under the broiler1/3 cup orange marmalade1/4 cup orange juice2 T reduced far creamy peanut butter (or regular)1 T dijon mustard1 1/2 t curry powder1 t vegetable oil1/2 t salt1/4 t chili sauce [...]
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SPICY FRESH SALSA
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6 large tomatoes1 onion, chopped1 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 fresh Anaheim chilies, seeded and diced4 serrano chilies, minced2 T red wine vinegar2 T olive oil2 garlic cloves, mincedsalt to taste*4 jalapeno peppers may be used in place of the chiliesBlanch [...]
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POH POH'S TOISAAN RICE CANDIES
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Staying at Poh Poh's house during the summers when I was young was great fun. She would make this simple dough that was much like playdough. Poh Poh would form little ducks and balls with the brown dough with me and then she would steam it so I could [...]
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RICE CUSTARD
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1 cup rice flour (3 Elephants brand)1 cup sugar2 cups waterDissolve sugar with a little water. Mix flour with water to form a paste. Combine sugar and flour mixture together .Pour into clay custard cups which have been preheated in a steamer.Steam on [...]
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RICE KRISPIES SQUARES
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1/4 cup margarine4 cups marshmallows1/2 t vanilla extract6 cups rice krispies cerealMelt margarine in a saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows; stir until melted and well blended. Remove from heat. Stir in vanillaAdd cereal stirring until coated wellPress [...]
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MOM'S SALTED FISH WITH GROUND PORK
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1/2 lb ground pork2 one inch slices of salted fish2 fresh or frozen peeled water chestnuts2 slices ginger1/2 teaspoon cornstarch1/2 teaspoon sesame oil1/2 teaspoon shaoxing wine1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/2 teaspoon soy saucepinch of sugarclean and debone [...]
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WILTON CAKE DECORATING COURSE AT THE COOKSHOP
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royal icing flowers, buttercream roses, fondant leaves cornelli lace technique, royal icing lilies & fondant leavesPrior to my due date and the impending birth of my next kid, I thought I had better do some things I [...]
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RECIPE INDEX
Diposting oleh good reading on Kamis, 26 Juli 2007
ANCIENT CHINESE SECRET RECIPES3 Carrots Soup4 Flavours SoupBaak Tong Goh (Chinese Rice Pudding)Chicken Rice, "Gai Faan"Coconut Cloud Cubes (Coconut Pudding/Yeh Jup Goh)Egg Tarts, the Easy WayGinseng SoupBlack Sesame Pudding Cubes (Haak Jie Mah Goh)Lotus [...]
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FOOD REVIEW CRITERIA
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Evaluation Rubric: Criteria for Food ReviewsFOOD: /12 (freshness, consistent quality, menu/creativity, plating)AMBIENCE: /6 (cleanliness, decor, washrooms, general atmosphere)SERVICE: /6 (efficient, friendly, personable, welcoming, professional)TOTAL [...]
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CAKEBRAIN'S FOOD REVIEWS
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AT THE MARKETOyama Sausages, Granville IslandASIANKyung Bok Palace, Korean Restaurant, (Lansdowne Mall) RichmondRekados Grill , Filipino Restaurant, VancouverVina Vietnamese Cuisine, VancouverBAKERY/DESSERT/PATISSERIE Beard Papa's Cream Puffs (Aberdeen [...]
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Kiddy Bento Set
Diposting oleh good reading on Senin, 23 Juli 2007
Tried making bento sets for the kids' lunch yesterday.This is my first attempt to assemble one. I have not thought of making a bento for them until I came across a fellow flickr pal's beautiful bento sets she made for her [...]
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Harry Potter
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I finished the last Harry Potter yesterday. I'm sad to see the end of the series, but it was done really well. I'd love to say more, but I'm not going to spoil it for those less crazy than me [...]
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Peach Tart
Diposting oleh good reading on Kamis, 19 Juli 2007
This is the first 'proper' tart I made yesterday afternoon. The very first tart I tried was using crushed digestive biscuits as base...a no-bake tart actually. I am not the tart or pie person. Believe it or not, I have not [...]
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