Inspired by down–to–earth’s On Your Mind Fridays.
Last year I bought a small iRoast2 home coffee roaster for my husband, because he was interested in learning more about coffee roasting (like most true coffee geeks)…
Life
Forgiven.
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This morning I went to get into my car to go to the gym, and found that someone had busted in my driver’s side window and attempted to steal my stereo.
Experiments
On My Mind…Vanilla!
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Posting inspired from down–to–earth‘s On Your Mind Fridays. On my mind today is Vanilla! I bought 1 pound of extract-grade beans online and I’ve started an experiment on making my own vanilla extract. I regularly pay $15 for 12oz or so of good quality extract, and I bake a lot so this may be a…
Recipes
Recipe: Split Pea Soup
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One of my favorite soups is homemade split pea, it’s a winter warmer that can’t be beat. I can’t stand the stuff in the can, but I love this recipe, which uses grated carrot and maple syrup for flavor, both of which give it a sweet finish.
Life
Hibernation
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I’ve been awfully quiet this month. Here in the northeast it’s snowing…again. Funny how as a child I thought it was awesome, but now as an adult it seems it’s just a big hassle. Digging out the walk and the car, dealing with snow damage, slogging through slush and trying to drive on snow packed…
Experiments, Kitchen
Recipe: Sin-Sational Drinking Chocolate
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I have never been a fan of cocoa packets added to boiling water. It’s a commercial concoction with so little in common with the original chocolate drink brought over to Europe from South America. While I don’t like spicy at all, so I’ll avoid the original chocolate with ground chili peppers, I think hot chocolate should be an experience that a chocolate lover can truly love.
Life
Procrastination Ends Tomorrow!
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I am a terrible procrastinator.
No, strike that. I am a superior procrastinator. Truly top form. I have finely honed my craft over many years.
Musings
On my mind …
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On My Mind…
Book Reviews, Kitchen
Review: Forgotten Skills of Cooking
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A review of Forgotten Skills of Cooking by Darina Allen.
Green, Life, Simple, Unplasticizing
2010 In Review
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The New Year is a time of both reflection and of looking ahead. Many people choose to create plans and resolutions with how to be better in the new year. I wanted to look back at the top things I’ve learned this year. These things will definitely help to drive what I do in 2011. I hope it helps you too.