tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41438571783561758912024-02-18T21:30:03.043-08:00Caucasian CurryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.comBlogger440125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-5527508854460506262014-03-27T07:54:00.000-07:002014-03-28T13:41:05.390-07:00Asian Braised Pork Bellylike i always say...you can't go wrong with pork belly.it's easy, hard to over cook and always meaty fatty delicious.this one is skin free and fully braised with Asian aromatics.no crispy skin technique here...this one just melts in your mouth.it's definitely delicious after a 20 minute rest, but i like to let it cool and refrigerate. then slice and give a quick sear in a medium hot pan. &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-71456886309400930542014-03-06T07:00:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.400-07:00Pig Tails. Asian Marinade, Braised and Roastednose to TAILwe're talkin' PIG TAILS...PHAT ! FATTY fabulous !done them before (BBQ Style HERE) and i'll do them again. this not for the weak, diet conscious, cholesterol high, tenderloin pansy palate bacon only-vegetarians.THIS IS FOR THE, NOSE-TO-TAILERS, SNOOTER TO THE TOOTERS, TIP-TO-TOE AND EVERYTHING INBETWEENERSnot what you'd expect them to look like ?...NO, they aren't Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-40958000929157375162014-02-27T07:00:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.413-07:00Homemade CHEVRE...Goat Cheese..Easiest Waygoat cheese is good ANY time of the day...ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S HOMEMADE !FRESH HOMEMADE CHEVREhas to be the easiest cheese to make!1 gallon of goat milkmake sure your milk is NOT "ultra" pasteurizedthese are the instructions and cultures i use. from the NEW ENGLAND CHEESEMAKING SUPPLY Co.it works perfect EVERY time !BIG shout out to my pals at New England Cheesemaking Supply(please Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-80141801399943097582014-02-17T07:00:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.473-07:00Kombucha brewed with Homemade Mother Scoby and 2nd Flavored Ferment.FERMENTATION, PROBIOTICS, GOOD BACTERIA?maybe it's just a "FAD"(it's reported to go back 2000 years)maybe i'm looking for "HEALTHY"(full of probiotics for a healthy digestive system)MAYBE IT JUST FASCINATES MEit's like a 3rd grade science projectso...after you've successfully made your own "homemade Mother Scoby", you are ready to brew some Kombucha that you've been paying 3$ - 4$ per bottle. &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-71459553000111804722014-02-13T09:00:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.487-07:00BACON...I love you !nothing says "I LOVE YOU" like a beautiful BACON HEART for your Valentine's breakfastsuper easy, super funa big hit with the bacon lovers out there.i found this at "The Paper Mama" on my never ending quest for bacon ideas.i think it's genius!not much of a recipe, BUT...THIS IS MY "HOW-TO"make bacon hearts as shownput on aluminum foil sheet panput the formed hearts in a COLD OVEN and set at 390 F Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-58673919595482773492014-02-11T07:00:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.499-07:00Homemade Dark ChocolatesVALENTINES equals CHOCOLATES !HOMEMADE CHOCOLATES equal I LOVE YOU !treat your loved ones to something HOMEMADE from the heart.chocolate CAN be a healthy indulgence.BUT...you absolutely mustMOVE OVER TO THE DARK SIDE ! i am not a nutritionist, nor do i carry any reputable knowledge in the field, but I DO LOVE CHOCOLATE ! and...of course, i'm stretching it a bit to say Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-21288141191902107392014-02-05T11:30:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.510-07:00Pink Peppercorn Potato Chip Bar with Sea salt and Toffee bitsSPICY PINK PEPPERCORNS...SALTY CRISP POTATO CHIPSand SWEET CRUNCHY TOFFEE BITSthis is one of my favorite bars and i forgot to publish the post. i've made so many bars in the last few months i can't remember them all. i will post about the flavors in a few days...BUT... this post explains the way i temper chocolate. it's quite easy once you get the hang of it. it's possibleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-50176507052729624312014-02-05T08:56:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.520-07:00Easiest Homemade SCOBY for Homemade KombuchaEASIEST HOMEMADE "MOTHER" SCOBY...go out and buy a bottle of GT's ORIGINAL RAW KOMBUCHApour it into a sterilized 1 quart jarcover with cloth or double paper towel, secure with rubber bandput it in a nice warmish place.do not disturb the jar.WAIT at least 2-3 weeks(mine was in the jar for 24 days. photo below)DONE...proceed to brewing homemade kombucha raw GT scoby day 24about 1/2 of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-29953875482343605272014-01-30T06:55:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.532-07:00Duck Tongues. Two ways. Slow Simmer and Oven BraisedDUCK TONGUES !OFFAL DELICIOUSYES, ducks do have tonguesYES, people DO eat them and...YES...i DID go there.SUPER FUN STRANGEyet quite deliciousnow i see why these are considered a bar-snack or dim sum nibble in the Asian culture. once you give in and try one you'll find yourself with a pile of 20 or so bones that you've sucked clean. aside from the "odd-bits" factor, they are Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-24660476945832014872014-01-24T23:50:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.543-07:00Spicy Mexican Braised Pig SnoutsNOSE to taili suppose you are only here if you are TRULY into nose to tail eating...OR if this purely fascinates or disgusts you.maybe just a LOOKY-LOO ?BUT think of it this way...THAT WHOLE PIG GAVE UP IT'S LIFE FOR YOUR SLICE OF BACON.we need to think out of the box...away from the "chop"i know here in So California there isn't a lot of enthusiasm, buti'm trying to do my part...piece by Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-84847669106103050432014-01-19T10:00:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.555-07:00The "Billionaire Burger", Foie Gras, Francois Payard and The CosmopolitanTHE BILLIONAIRE BURGERfrom Holstein's at THE COSMOPOLITANKobe beef, a healthy slab O' FOIS GRAS sliding off gruyere cheese and onion marmalade.oh...did i mention the TRUFFLE mayonnaise ?...NEED I SAY MORE ?a side of FOIE GRASfrom STK, at the Cosmopolitani suggest you get a side of FOIE GRAS on anything you order...and get one TO-GO ! i didit's illegal in California Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-12178875322549936962013-12-31T07:00:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.569-07:00Whipped Ganache "Rocher-Style" Truffle BombsWhipped Ganache "Rocher"-Style Truffle Bombscrunchy salted almonds, crisp snappy dark chocolate coating with smooth fluffy whipped ganache surprise inside.i must admit...these where an unexpected accidental delicious truffle treat. i had a huge bowl of dark chocolate ganache frosting in the fridge and no cake...hmmmm...chocolate will not go to waste in this house. i'll make Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-58785498457984933302013-12-19T10:00:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.579-07:00Coconut Curry Lime Dark Chocolate Truffle BitesSTAY-CATION?are you stuck at home this holiday?...or know someone who isn't vacationing this season?let chocolate take you somewhere, even if it's just for that one fleeting get-away moment.TRUFFLES...smooth dark chocolaty ganache...perfect for gift exchange, dinner parties, hostess gifts or a simple quiet moment alone.FOR THESE ASIAN TROPICAL TRUFFLES...a slight hint of coconut curry with a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-39656024922733261692013-12-04T06:30:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.589-07:00Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Crispy TreatOH MY !!!THESE ARE A MUST !!!holiday or not...these are a HUGE hit!crunchy, gooeysweet, saltyTHE ULTIMATE RICE CRISPY TREAT(can be made gluten free)PERFECT FOR COOKIE EXCHANGE, OFFICE PARTY AND HOLIDAY DESSERT TREAT TRAY.the recipe can serve a crowd...you might even get 36 squares depending on how you cut them. the squares can be more like bite size because they pack a flavor punch and justAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-30292564053784550072013-11-30T11:53:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.599-07:00Turkey ChicharonesTURKEY CHICHARONESCRUNCHY CRISPY SAVORY SNACKY TURKEY SKIN...a delicacy that only come around ONCE A YEARplease excuse the quick photo...it's the only pic i got before they were GOBBLED UP !!!HOW TO...save as much skin as you can(from your roasted turkey) large pieces, if possible.bake in oven as you would BACON.line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.start in cold oven at 380-390 FAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-37352889201804795092013-11-25T19:58:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.607-07:00The "Accidental" Bird from INA GARTEN"THE ACCIDENTAL BIRD"QUICK NOTE TO FOLLOWERS...this is positively THE BEST, moist and perfectly seasoned turkey i have ever tasted let alone cooked.lucky for you i tested this early.please accept my apology for the IPhone photo...i know it's awful. i had no intention of posting, but i just had to let you know about this fabulous bird in hopes you might give it a try.Ina Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-83393515586961509752013-11-23T10:30:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.616-07:00Lightened up Pumpkin Cheesecake w/Gingersnap CrustPUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH A LITTLE LESS GUILThave seconds and thirds at dinner and still enjoy a "lite" holiday favorite.it's not your "New York style" cheesecake...but it fits the bill after the big Thanksgiving throwdown.the taste and texture is a cross between cheesecake and pumpkin pie...it could probably use a little more cream cheese for that real "cheesecake" flavor, BUT we're trying to keepAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-25907421323029553792013-11-20T09:00:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.626-07:00My first chocolate bar...Chip n' Chipotle Dark Chocolaterich dark chocolatecrunchy tortilla chipsspicy chili blendswith pure cocoa nibsand robust espresso beansA CHOCOLATE LOVER'S bite size MEXICAN FIESTAto make the beautiful bars, you'll need some molds.i found mine at SURFAS. they are also available here from Amazon.you will also need toTEMPER YOUR CHOCOLATE.the idea of tempering should not scare you away. it's very necessary Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-72144199759979909442013-11-07T08:27:00.000-08:002014-03-28T13:41:05.635-07:00Martha's Easy Light Cheesecakeheavy holidays are on the way...you might want to lighten things up a bit.start with this absolutely delicious light cheesecake.so easy to prepare.ALL DONE IN THE FOOD PROCESSORand baked with NO WATER BATHno one will suspect the ingredients. friends and family had no idea the main ingredient was cottage cheese. don't say anything...LET THE TASTE AND TEXTURE WIN THEM OVER.the original Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-66288960482286633372013-10-23T08:09:00.000-07:002014-03-28T13:41:05.644-07:00Dark Chocolate Breakfast BarCHOCOLATE FOR BREAKFAST !!!with granola, hickory smoked BACON, espresso beans and pecanswhat self respecting chocolate lover doesn't dream about chocolate?well, now you can wake up, enjoy your chocolate and feel fabulous about the day ahead.A GOOD DAY STARTS THE CHOCOLATE WAY!CHOCOLATE IS THE CURE ALLof course there are health benefits in dark chocolate. pecans have their omegas, bacon has Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-61131725736788731622013-10-05T14:00:00.000-07:002014-03-28T13:41:05.654-07:00Copy Cat Sparkling Daily Cleanse Probiotic DrinkMY NEW FAVORITE HEALTHY DRINKquite similar to the "Kevita" Lemon-Cayenne Daily Cleanse...which, by the way, is about 3.25 a bottle.i was tired of spending all that $ AND i was collecting way too many bottles. so...i decided to experiment with the probiotic lemonade recipe i found HERE at Flock in the City. a few red pepper flakes and fresh ginger did the trick.PERFECT...tart Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-81350190556801615032013-10-04T08:19:00.000-07:002014-03-28T13:41:05.666-07:00Royal Raspberry Ras el Hanout TrufflesTRUFFLES...not always the perfect sphere,but guaranteed smooth chocolaty decadence.take the short cut and make truffle squares...no need to slave over a messy chocolate bowl with latex gloves and rolling into perfect little balls.i've made so many little truffle balls in the past year or two that i've lost count. it's the rolling, the mess and the clean up i don't look forward to...so i Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-86119444813316386122013-09-28T08:22:00.000-07:002014-03-28T13:41:05.676-07:00Slow Roasted Bone-in Pork Butt with CRISPY SKIN Fat Cap"A PICTURE SAYS A THOUSAND WORDS"but i'll add a few more...slow roasted, unctuous fall-off-the-bone tender, pull apart pork butt-shoulder-picnic roast.COMPLETELY COVERED IN CRISPY SKINit might take all day, but it is so worth the wait. there's not much work to it and it will surely be a big hit at your next gathering.put this baby in the middle of the table...say, "ready-set-GO"I CAN'TAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-89010019605720122182013-09-24T11:30:00.000-07:002014-03-28T13:41:05.687-07:00Quick Vanilla Buttercream Frosting with White Vanilla Bean Cakeactually this is a ....double layer...WHITE VANILLA BEAN CAKEDARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE fillingwith CANDIED MACADAMIAand...QUICK WHITE VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTINGwhew...that was too much for the heading.a lovely cake for any occasion. small crumb, similar to a pound cake, but not too heavy. holds up well and has a nice vanilla bean flavor. the frosting is key...THIS BUTTERCREAM RECIPE ISAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143857178356175891.post-38872976087629224562013-09-13T07:30:00.000-07:002014-03-28T13:41:05.697-07:00Greek Yogurt Lemon Tart with Rosemary Almond CrustSWEETTARTCLEANREFRESHINGGLUTEN FREEsweet tart lemony citrus desserts are so refreshing especially this lovely tart with it's little rosemary kick.i seem to forget about lemon desserts. they get pushed aside for the dark chocolate, the savory peanut butter and the gooey caramel goodies. i often post about bacon, chocolate, pig ears, pork belly and various decadent sweets and savories, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02378314751468802917noreply@blogger.com0