The Pastry Affair - Home - Plum Clafouti. I am but a humble self-taught photographer. Everything I know about photography I've learned through trial and error. A year and a half's worth, in fact. Every time I set out to shoot a new dish or dessert, I learn something new. Food photography has grown into something I really enjoy. It's challenging and difficult, true, but there is such a sense of satisfaction when a photo turns out just right. Yet, there is always more to learn. One of my New Year's resolutions this year was to take a photography course. When I take my camera out of the quiet of the kitchen, there is a moment (or two) of real panic. In the kitchen, I'm the boss. But, just as staying in comfort zones is all and well, it's important to step out of them just as often as you stay in.
Note: I will be vacationing in Portland and the Oregon coast over the next week. I first made this Plum Clafouti a year ago, at the request of a roommate. Plum Clafouti Adapted from La Tartine Gourmande. Chai Cookies « Angry Cherry :: a baking & food blog. Sourdough Bread – The Basics » Annie's Eats. Do you have a favorite kind of bread? Personally I am a lover of all carbs, bread in particular.
French baguettes, ciabatta, focaccia, brioche, bagels – you name it, I love it. But if I were to choose my very favorite type of bread, it would be sourdough. Strangely, sourdough is the one kind of bread I have not made at home since becoming comfortable baking with yeast. As you may know, sourdough requires a starter to give it that slightly sour flavor. I’ve made many breads that require a sponge or starter, but the starter for sourdough is a bit different. It’s not the kind of thing you make once, the day before you make the bread, and only the exact amount you need.
Previously, I was slightly intimidated by the whole process. Making a Sourdough Starter You can make your own sourdough starter easily with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Sourdough Starter Printer-Friendly Version Directions: Pour the water into a 2-quart glass or ceramic jar or bowl. Directions: Chinese Tea Eggs. Eggs, how do I love thee?
Let me count the ways. I love thee soft-boiled with some kaya toast dipped into the runny yolk. And scrambled with some herbs and melty cheese. And simply cooked over-medium in melted butter. Tea eggs are a common street snack and even sold in convenience stores in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. . - 6 eggs - 2 bags of black tea - 4 star anise - 1 cinnamon stick - 1/4 cup of soy sauce Place the eggs in a pot and fill with water until just covered. Place the eggs back into the pot of water and add the tea bags, spices and soy sauce.
Alternatively, you can simmer the eggs for about 2-3 hours instead of soaking them overnight. (Ru ware image from here) zp8497586rq. Homemade Girl Scout Thin Mints | The Family Kitchen. Girl Scout cookie season is here (they go on sale Friday)! In no time at all, you’ll see little green and brown vested tots selling their sweet wares in front of grocery stores, around your neighborhood, through church, and work, and school. Girl Scout cookies have been a fundraiser for the Girl Scout association for years. Their cookie recipes are top secret and totally delicious. Caramel deLit Samoa’s, chocolatey Thin Mints, peanut buttery Do Si Do’s. No matter which you like best, one thing is for sure, you’re sure to like one of the Girl Scout offerings. The cookies are classic and totally delicious. Here, we’ve taken the flavors of the classic Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies and recreated them in our kitchen.
Homemade Chocolate-Thin Mint Cookies Cocoa Wafer Cookies3 T. butter 1 egg white 1/4 c. brown sugar pinch of Baking Soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. cocoa powder 1/2 c. flour (plus 1/4 c.) 2 drops pure peppermint oil Combine all ingredients together. USA Cookie & Bouquet.