January 2008

Potato-Bacon Tart

January 27, 2008

Since I knew next-to-nothing about Dutch Cuisine, my neighbors graciously allowed me to borrow the one cookbook they have on the topic that is written in both Dutch and English: Dutch Cuisine by Helene Matze. As far as the recipes go….not too many of them were things I would be tempted to make. Lots of […]

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Kale with “Rookworst”

January 22, 2008

My wonderful Dutch neighbors had me to dinner and served me this traditional Dutch dish. Basically mashed potatoes with kale, served with sliced sausage on the side…it really ends up being more than such a description would imply.

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My First Brioche!

January 16, 2008

As you can see, Santa did not bring me a new digital camera this Christmas…*smile* But I did get something fabulous—-Brioche molds! One large and four small ones….and are they beautiful!

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Skimming the Fat

January 7, 2008

Every once in a while, a little stroke of brilliance happens. I never know when they’re coming….and I always wonder afterwards what took them so long! I had just one of those “Why didn’t I think of this earlier?” moments.

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