July 2010
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March 2010
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February 2010
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Back to Basics: Breakfast Muffins
I’ve been messing around with a breakfast muffin recipe for a few weeks now and I’ve finally got it. This is a base recipe that you can actually modify to your tastes, but there are some ingredients you must have:
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 and 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Apple Sauce
1 whole egg plus 2...
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Back to Basics: Vitamin A
The most important thing that I’ve learned so far about nutrition is that buying vitamin supplements is a bunch of bull… sort of. All the essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs to be strong and healthy are found in food; however, most people don’t eat the necessary/right foods to get all their vitamins and minerals. If you are taking supplements and eating the right...
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Yes, Once Again the Food Pyramid Has Been...
Alright, so after all the hype about the Atkins diet, I think most people, along with the USDA realized that 8-11 servings of carbs is going a little too far. Not only has there been a re-evaluation of carbohydrates to the more relevant 6-8 servings a day, but do you remember how grains, breads, cereals were once the bottom heavy portion of the pyramid? Well, that is no longer true. This space now...
December 2009
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Back to Basics: Focaccia Part Deux
I wanted to make some stuffed focaccia, but I wasn’t sure if my old recipe would hold out, so I tried another one on for size and feel that it is much better. I would use this recipe for plain focaccia, or for one that you’d like to stuff. You will need:
3 and 3/4 Cups Bread Flour, plus whole wheat or all purpose flour for dusting
1 and 1/4 Cups lukewarm water
2 Teaspoons Active...
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Back to Basics: Cinnamon Rolls
I didn’t realize until one night that I was messing around and threw some stuff in the refrigerator that it was so easy to have warm, soft cinnamon rolls for breakfast. Now that I’ve tried them twice, I’ve come to the conclusion that they are a must-know recipe and that everyone should be able to make their own cinnamon rolls in a snap. My favorite addition is grated orange...
November 2009
6 posts
Experimentation//Advice
Everyone needs a reference point. It’s kind of like when you learn to make something and then a few years later it’s not just pasta and marinara sauce, but pasta your way. At the moment, I’m in the middle of figuring out bread. I have a few recipes, but I don’t really understand bread the way I’d like. I haven’t conquered that yet. Now that it’s winter, it...
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Back to Basics: Soup
I’m a huge soup fan. It’s a great way to use up old ingredients or vegetables that are going to go bad. It’s also a fantastic money saver since you can make a huge batch at the beginning of the week and not have to worry about making dinner for a few days. Today, I decided to mess around with a recipe I made up myself using the flavors of a traditional Mexican stew which you may...
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Back to Basics: Focaccia
Focaccia is an Italian flat bread, that is unquestionably the easiest bread to make. There are an infinite number of variations, but I like a simple Aromatic Rosemary Focaccia, and it goes like this.
You will need:
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1 package instant dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1-2 teaspoons crushed dry rosemary (or you could also use herbes de...
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Back to Basics: Rice
Rice is a staple in many cuisines around the world, most notably in Mexican/Latin American, Indian and Asian cultures. It’s a simple side dish that pairs well with just about anything. There are many different types of rice. Sushi rice, or short grain, is used in Japan, while Basmati (a long grain) is popular in Indian food. I prefer using long grain or extra long grain rice because it is...
Hummus: A Power Food
I’m sure you know what hummus is. A delicious middle-eastern spread made from garbanzo beans (sometimes called chick peas). I also know that you probably buy it from trader joe’s or a specialty store, if you’re getting the good stuff. I really hope you are not buying the over-processed type they sell in most grocery stores. In any case, there are tons of hummus recipes floating...
The Poor College Student's Guide to Grocery...
If you’re reading this it is very likely that you are, like me, a poor college student. I try to pinch pennies whenever I can and I know the hardest time to do so is while grocery shopping. I love to eat and I hate denying myself the pleasures of gluttony; however, there are ways to maximize your shopping!
The first way to do this is by stocking up on staples. This is ESSENTIAL. Your pantry...
September 2009
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“If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a woman who...”