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  1. My favourite things to can are jams and jellies, many savoury ones such as nectarine with thyme and caramelized onion, or apricot jalapeno. One favourite is roasted strawberry with balsamic jam. Oh, and blood orange and grapefruit marmalade. I also do my own tomato sauces, salsas and all sorts of cool condiments. I love it! It is so gratifying looking...
  2. I made a pizza with all sorts of delectable (and unctuous - Irish, that's for you!) toppings and smothered it in cheese. Mmmmm....
  3. Karen has a good idea. You can also easily and quickly make piping gel. Just google for tons of recipes.
  4. It is recommended that a gluten challenge be about three months in duration, not just one week! I was told to ingest the equivalent to 3- 4 pieces of bread daily for 12 weeks. It is odd that you were told that small timeframe. I do hope the results will be accurate. Many people who have been gluten free for ages do the challenge so thankfully you are...
  5. Are these actual doughnuts or just cake doughnuts? Have never been to a DD in my life!
  6. If you have a good blender or Vita Mix it is very easy to make your own.
  7. Irish, that sounds sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sublime. I sent you an email but how are you doing this morning, my dear girl?
  8. I LOVE that! Brain screaming yum is a great description.
  9. Finnish meatballs with partridgeberry jelly Porcini-infused Jasmine rice Maple and cumin roasted carrots Brandy-infused cupcakes with Brandy buttercream
  10. A lovely and pristinely cool day so am doing some serious cooking. Made vichyssoise soup for lunch.
  11. I use lots but this is what I used the other night: 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 T ch fresh mint, cilantro or basil (I used mint and cilantro) 1 t dried oregano 1 t ch fresh rosemary 1 1/2 t capers 1 t coarse sea salt 1 T freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 c dry vermouth grated zest and juice of 2 lemons 1/4 t Tabasco sauce 1/2 c extra virgin olive...
  12. That DOES look perfect. Absolutely, divinely and sublimely perfect. All I can say is WOW! Am I ever
  13. It's been too hot to do serious cooking so last night I made Thai lettuce wraps with grilled (and brined) shrimp, homemade sambal olek and nuoc cham, shredded carrot, cucumber, vermicelli noodles. That sort of thing. Tonight we are grilling again. We are having grilled thick-cut bone-in pork chops with a Greek-inspired wet rub, roasted Greek lemon dill...
  14. Yup! I adore canning. Will post more later.
  15. I was a foodie since conception and have always loved foods except commercial cottage cheese. Shudder... I was a very healthy child and young adult. Never ill. To this day I miss really great homemade chewy ciabatta bread and flaky croissants. I admit it! I miss gluten. Don't worry. Will never, ever stop being vigilant and will not even consider...
  16. Addy, am not forgetting to post ketchup recipes for you. Am finding this heat debilitating. All I do is a struggle. It is 40C or 104F (with humidex). Feeding Bingley ice cubes and keeping myself hydrated. How do people cope with this? It is dreadful and we have no A/C.
  17. Am watching this on TV right now. How tragic! I feel terribly sad for the families. We came a few feet from losing our house in Croatia a year ago that was saved by courageous fire fighters. To this day I wish I knew who was involved in fighting those (ARSON) fires and thank them personally for their tireless efforts. Firefighters are heroic and not...
  18. Hey! What flavour profile are you looking for? I make lots 'n lots to eat with different stuff.
  19. Of course! 2/3 cup plum preserves 2 T hoisin sauce 2 T dry Sherry 1 T soy sauce 1 T peeled and grated fresh ginger (do NOT use powdered!!) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro (good without, too) 1/2 t crushed dried red chile Combine all in blender, processor or glass jar. Process til smooth. That's it! As simple as...
  20. My vegetables are still at the tiny stage but are growing quickly in this (dreadful) heat. The wild roses are beginning to bloom as are the irises. The lilacs are going strong. My herbs are very happy. I've been using them a LOT. Open Original Shared Link
  21. Grilled bacon is unctuous. Take a slab of side bacon, slice thickly, brush with maple syrup and BBQ sauce and grill. It crisps and becomes absolute perfection.
  22. Mixed baby greens with toasted pine nuts, Parmesan shards, strawberries and orange Sherry vinaigrette
  23. They are SO good frozen! A great snack.
  24. Tonight we are having: Grilled (and brined) pork tenderloin with a gingery plum glaze Shrimp fried rice Japanese cucumber salad Strawberries with aceto balsamico tradizionale de Modena and black pepper
  25. ...and this is what I am doing this very moment!
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