#so it's not as simple as “try this food!” is it kosher

[some-teeth-in-a-trench-coat]

[ID: a gif of Senshi from the anime Dungeon Meshi, giving a thumbs up/End ID]

"craving a food means your body needs something that food can offer" now what the fuck does my body need with an ice cream

[feyburner]

hey man do you have any banging cinnamon recipes

Yes! Below are my recipes for Monkey Bread and Gooey Cinnamon Rolls.

They use the same enriched dough for a base. You can also use this dough for cinnamon babka, other types of sweet rolls or buns, etc.

Also here’s some recipes I want to try:

- Brown Sugar Cinnamon Shortbread (made this, it rocked)

- Cinnamon Roll Focaccia

- Pumpkin Cinnamon Sourdough

- Coffee Cake (King Arthur’s Recipe of the Year!)

Also check the giant apple pop tart thing I made in a recent post tagged “food” it was so good.

MONKEY BREAD

MAKES: 1 bundt pan (if no bundt pan, use 9x13” pan)

INGREDIENTS

DOUGH

3 ½ cups (420g) AP or bread flour

2 ¼ tsp (1 packet, 7g) instant or active dry yeast

1 cup (227g) full-fat milk, warm

2 Tbsp (25g) sugar

2 Tbsp (28g) butter, melted

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp kosher salt

CINNAMON SUGAR

½ cup (100g) white sugar

1 Tbsp cinnamon

BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE

1 cup (200g) brown sugar

½ cup (113g) butter

1 tsp salt

¼ cup heavy cream or evaporated milk

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), whisk together yeast, milk, and sugar. Cover and let sit 5 minutes until frothy, then whisk in butter, egg, and salt.

Add flour and mix for 2-3 minutes to form a very moist, sticky dough.

Let dough sit untouched in bowl 5 minutes so flour absorbs moisture. After resting, dough will pretty much immediately be smooth and workable instead of too sticky.

Transfer dough on a clean, floured surface. Sprinkle flour over the top. Knead, dusting lightly with flour as needed, until dough is soft, smooth, elastic, and springs back to form in 2-3 seconds when poked, 6-7 minutes.

1st Rise: Cover and let rise 1.5-2 hours until doubled in size.

Near the end of 1st Rise: Grease a bundt pan. Combine cinnamon sugar ingredients in a bowl.

Make butterscotch sauce: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently. Turn off heat. Slowly pour in heavy cream (it will froth and spit). Stir until smooth. Put back on the heat until it reaches 240°. Then set aside.

Once dough is risen, pinch off bits the size of donut holes. Roll each dough ball liberally in the cinnamon sugar, then drop into pan. Halfway through, pour ½ of the warm butterscotch sauce over the dough balls. Reserve the other half. Sprinkle any leftover cinnamon sugar over the dough balls at the end.

2nd Rise (Proof): Cover and let rise until visibly puffy, 20-30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°. Once dough is proofed, pour remaining ½ of butterscotch sauce over the top. Shake gently to make sure sauce sinks to the bottom.

Bake 35-40 minutes until top is a deep golden brown.

Let rest in the pan 15 minutes. Then carefully flip monkey bread onto a large plate. (If you remove too early, the sauce will be runny. If you remove too late, it will stick instead of coming out easily.)

Serve warm.

NOTES

- Butterscotch is just caramel but with brown sugar instead of white.

- Many recipes use a simple butter and brown sugar sauce, but it can result in a grainy, crystallized texture. Add cream and heat all the way to 240° to get a gooey, silky caramel texture.

GOOEY CINNAMON ROLLS

MAKES: 12 rolls (1 x 9x13” pan)

INGREDIENTS

DOUGH

3 ½ cups (420g) AP or bread flour

2 ¼ tsp (1 packet, 7g) instant or active dry yeast

1 cup (227g) full-fat milk, warm

2 Tbsp (25g) sugar

2 Tbsp (28g) butter, melted

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp kosher salt

FILLING

1 cup (200g) brown sugar

½ cup (113g) butter, very soft

2 Tbsp cinnamon

optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts

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½ cup heavy cream or full-fat milk, warmed right before rolls go in the oven

optional: Vanilla Glaze (1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 Tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla. Stir until smooth.)

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), whisk together yeast, milk, and sugar. Cover and let sit 5 minutes until frothy, then whisk in butter, egg, and salt.

Add flour and mix for 2-3 minutes to form a very moist, sticky dough.

Let dough sit untouched in bowl 5 minutes so flour absorbs moisture. After resting, dough will pretty much immediately be smooth and workable instead of too sticky.

Transfer dough on a clean, floured surface. Sprinkle flour over the top. Knead, dusting lightly with flour as needed, until dough is soft, smooth, elastic, and springs back to form in 2-3 seconds when poked, 6-7 minutes.

1st Rise: Cover and let rise 1 hour until larger (if not doubled) in size.

Make filling: Beat all ingredients together into a smooth, dark paste.

Roll out dough: On a clean, floured surface, roll out dough into a large, ½”-thick rectangle about the size of a baking sheet, 12x17”. The thickness is more important than the size.

Spread filling over the dough in an even layer. Leave ½” of space at the edges, and 2” of space along the bottom for easy sealing. (If using walnuts, sprinkle over top.)

Starting at the top, tightly roll up the dough lengthwise. It helps to start in the upper corner and go sideways first, then straighten out. Roll tightly to avoid gaps. Pinch the dough to seal along the seam.

Using a large, sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, slice the roll into 12 pieces. If they get a bit misshapen, just pat back into shape as you go. They don’t have to be perfectly round.

Proof: Arrange the rolls in the pan. Cover and let proof for 30 minutes until puffier.

Preheat oven to 375°.

Pour the warm cream or milk over the tops of the proofed rolls, letting it pool in the bottom of the pan.

Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

Let rest in the pan for 15 minutes before removing. If using Vanilla Glaze, drizzle over the rolls while they’re warm but not hot.

NOTES

- Same dough as Monkey Bread. I’ve experimented with richer enriched doughs (most recipes use more sugar and 2 eggs in the dough) but I tend to find them too cakey. I prefer a soft, almost stretchy, bready cinnamon roll.

- Pouring warm milk over the rolls before baking = soft, moist, and gooey.

- I’ve found that baking at 350 takes too long for the tops to get golden brown. I go for a higher temp (I’ve gone up to 400) to avoid overbaking.

[foodandfolklore]

Ingredients you do NOT need

I made a brief post about some tools you can probably pass on in the kitchen. You can find that here if interested. But I thought I'd get more controversial and talk about ingredients. Now, this is not a list of ingredients you should never get. This is more about stuff you really don't need to keep on hand that I find a lot of newer kitchen witches might think they need it.

Vanilla Beans Have you ever bought a vanilla bean? They are so expensive! For day to day stuff, it's not worth it. Just get some vanilla extract. If you want the magical properties, maybe invest in real vanilla extract. I get a big bottle as a gift from my Step Mom when she travels. But if you're just wanting vanilla flavor, just get the artificial stuff. Some people are put off by the fact it's made with things like beaver glands or waste molecules, but I think that's pretty amazing personally. Vanilla tip: add to your food when it's cool. Heat breaks down some of vanilla's complex flavor.

Saffron This is literally the most expensive seasoning in the world. It's the center prong things of a flower. But each flower only has 2 or 3 of them. If you're making something super special and want to get some, go for it. But you don't need to keep it on hand. Magically there are alternatives. Taste there are alternatives. If you want that colour, use some dried turmeric.

Multiple Salts It may seem weird that a Kitchen Witch is telling you not to keep salt on hand. But I'm saying don't keep ALL the salts on hand. There are multiple different kinds and colours of salt that can be added to food. Volcanic black salt, red salt, gray salt, pink salt, rock salt, flakey salt, TONS of salt. I hyper fixated one day and got them all. You know what I use in my cooking most often? Simple kosher salt. Got a big box of it for like 2 dollars. Salt is important for cooking; but don't get carried away.

Cooking Wine Cooking wine has alcohol in it, but it's at a higher concentration so it's cooked out faster. This can cause the cooking wine to taste like a weak vinegar as a result. Either use wine to cook with, or use it's red/white wine vinegar counter parts (in smaller amounts). You don't need special cooking wine. And wine vinegar can be used in ways cooking wine can't, like in dressings.

Shelf Stable Parmesan Cheese I get it, I grew up shaking this stuff on my pasta as a kid too. But that's really the only thing you can use it for. It's dehydrated cheese, so it should be refrigerated after opening. And it only lasts about half a year. You can't use it like regular cheese as it won't melt. And it's basically not cheese anymore so it's magical benefits are out the window. An alternative I recommend is nutritional Yeast. It has much more versatility and is actually shelf stable. It is transformative, expands ideas, allows for growth, change, and uplifting.

Truffle Oil I saw this everywhere a few years back. I think the hype has died down, but if you're still clinging to your truffle oil; just get olive oil. That's all it is. Truffle oil is Olive oil that's been infused with truffles. If you're lucky; a lot of the time it's just added chemicals to mimic the aroma. You can make your own if you want a little bit of truffle oil for something. Or you can experiment with infusing oil with other flavours. I think that's more fun.

Things you don't eat on the regular Look, there's nothing wrong with trying something new. You're at the grocery store, see something interesting, and want to try it. Fine, that's a great thing to do. But have a plan. Don't do something like look at all the jars of curry pate, and decide to grab a few flavors despite never making curry before. Cause most recipes you look up for curry are not going to include the step for adding store bought curry paste. So now these jars of curry paste are just taking up space in your kitchen. Or you see a spice you've never tried before. Don't buy the huge bag of it. Get a smaller quantity. Sure, the larger bag may be more bang for you buck. But you have no idea if you like the spice, if it pairs well with your cooking, or if it resonates with your magic intentions. And yeah spices don't go bad, but they do go stale.

[alshalyn]

Do you think it would it be possible to make that Buttered Turnip Porridge the Kul Tiran innkeepers always have in stock?

You know, I actually DID try that! Turnips, as Mists of Pandaria indicates, are a bit of a divisive food, because they taste unbearably bitter to some palates. Fortunately for me, I don't have that sensitivity (but I do have the cilantro-tastes-like-soap gene. Sadness), so I can tell you that turnips have an earthy, sweet taste with a slight radishy spiciness, and while my experiments weren't anything I would have recommended to a Warchefs reader, they weren't at all unpleasant. Still, I'm going to impart a very simple soup recipe here, that I'm sure can be applied to turnips if you'd ever like to try it out and should somewhat approximate the dish in-game. I've made this with other vegetables like carrots and mushrooms and potatoes, and it's very satisfying.

-- In a saucepan, fry some chopped onion in butter or oil until the onion turns slightly translucent. Throw in some aromatic spices of choice (black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic) if you like. Once you're there, add your chopped vegetables of choice and saute them a little along with the onion to cook them partway, and then sprinkle over some kosher salt, and pour in water or soup stock to cover the vegetables and bring to a boil.

Once it boils, lower to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are soft enough to pierce easily with a fork, then turn off the heat and either puree in batches in a blender, OR use an immersion blender in the saucepan itself. If you like some texture in your soup, reserve some of the cooked vegetables and onions while you blend the rest and then add them again. Taste your soup, season to your liking with salt, and add a bit of complementary acid to brighten the flavor (lemon or lime juice, or vinegar).

This is a really great way to use up produce, and if you add a bit of cream near the end, you can serve it as a first course at a nice party and no one will ever know that it took nearly no effort to make!

[mariacallous]

For the first five years of my life, we lived in the apartment next door to my grandparents. I may have only been a toddler, but I still have vivid memories of being in that home with its many house plants overflowing in their pots, tchotchkes and art from the former Soviet Union, menorahs and other Jewish objects on display, and a welcoming coziness and warmth.

What I remember most about being at my grandparents’ home was the food. Often, there was a pot of something simmering on the stove. On the best days, that pot was filled with tefteli, otherwise known as Russian meatballs. I can still see myself sitting at my grandmother’s table in front of a steaming bowl of tefteli, eagerly waiting for them to cool down so I could start eating.

What makes Russian meatballs different from other kinds? While tefteli come in all types of variations and preparations depending on your own family’s tradition, one of their defining features is that they’re typically made with rice. It’s likely that rice was first incorporated into the dish as a means to stretch the meat, but it also adds a great texture and flavor. Unlike the Italian kind, most Russian meatballs don’t use breadcrumbs, or much by way of herbs or spice. Some folks make them with beef, some with chicken or turkey. The non-kosher versions are often made with pork, and are cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Some cooks dust the meatballs in flour and then brown them before adding them to the sauce. Some bake them in the oven. Some make a sauce that ends up so thick it is almost shakshuka-like. Usually, shredded carrot is added to the base of the tomato sauce, adding sweetness.

Tefteli are also meant to be eaten on their own as a main course, and they are frequently served with creamy mashed potatoes, but I also love them with a side of polenta, or even with just a slice of good crusty bread.

Every time I make tefteli I try to replicate what my grandmother made for me. Yes, I’m biased, but her meatballs are the best I’ve ever tried. This recipe is fairly simple in terms of its ingredients and steps, but the key to her tefteli’s success is one step that you can’t rush or skip: caramelizing the onions. Caramelizing onions was my grandmother’s go-to flavor builder. When onions get golden and jammy from cooking slowly in a little fat, they add sweetness and umami to any dish. The rest of this recipe mainly involves adding things to a large pot. Leftover rice is great for the meatball mixture, but if you don’t have some on hand, I find the timing works out well if you cook the rice while you’re caramelizing the onions and making the sauce. I prefer to use dark meat ground chicken for this, but you can definitely make this with turkey or beef.

This is the kind of dish that rarely gets a written recipe. I’ve given you specifics, but deviating from what is suggested will only make this better. Taste and modify your tefteli and sauce to your own liking. For instance, my mom actually dislikes rice in her meatballs, so she adds breadcrumbs or matzah meal instead. I like to add chili flake for subtle heat, but that can be completely omitted. I find that these are perfect when they’re on the larger-side, but if you like smaller-sized meatballs go for that. In any form, these are best made in a big batch so that they can be shared with loved ones, and so that they can fill your home with warmth and the smell of good simple food.

I suggest serving these meatballs with a generous ladle of sauce, topped with chopped fresh parsley alongside mashed potatoes, your favorite side, or slices of good bread.

Note:Meatballs can be made several days in advance, and they freeze and reheat well.

[rabbitcruiser]

National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

There are few things that are more alluring for food lovers than the smell of a hot pastrami sandwich that is winging its way across a restaurant. For those that salivate at the thought, celebrating National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day is a must.

National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day is a celebration of the mouthwatering, edible treat that is the much-loved hot pastrami sandwich. A shining example of culinary beauty, this delicious delicacy is created using thin slices of piping hot pastrami that are served on rye bread, usually topped with melted Swiss cheese slices, a helping of Russian dressing, and a pickle on the side.

What some people might consider to be just a sandwich, other folks recognize this sandwich as the perfect (and only) reason to celebrate on this day. Get ready to enjoy National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day!

History of National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

A staple must-try dish for those visiting the iconic American city of New York (where the sandwich originated), the hot pastrami sandwich has a rich history, and it has inspired many a chef to experiment with its treasured ingredients. It’s rare for a simple snack to bear such significance and carry such gravitas in the gastronomic world, and this is why National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day came into being.

Pastrami is a very popular meat product, one that seems to have originated in the Jewish communities of Romania. Pastrami comes from the Romanian word ‘pastrama,’ which is a derivative of the word ‘pastra,’ a word indicating that a food has been conserved or preserved.

Usually made from beef, pastrami started as a means of making meat last longer in the days before refrigeration became commonplace. To make pastrami, raw meat is placed in a salty brine and then partly dried before the intense flavor is added using various seasonings, such as mustard, black pepper, coriander, garlic, onion and more. The meat is then smoked and cured before it eventually lands on plates served in front of hungry, but ultimately very happy, customers.

Pastrami shot to fame across the world in the late 1800s as a result of migration. And this sandwich is now a staple ingredient on the menus of trendy cafes, traditional sandwich shops, delicatessens and street food stalls.

The first hot pastrami sandwich of note is believed to have been produced by kosher butcher, Sussman Volk, in 1887. Though Volk was a Lithuanian immigrant who ran his own deli, he had received the recipe from a Romanian friend. The story goes that pastrami became very popular, and it was Volk who then began serving it on rye bread, making the beginnings of the sandwich that it has become today.

The classic hot pastrami sandwich features slices of meat, freshly cut bread (usually rye), mustard, and pickles. Over the years, many have attempted their own versions, adding and subtracting ingredients to add flavor or a dash of creativity. Pastrami features in several dishes, but the traditional hot pastrami sandwich is by far its most high-profile use.

It’s no secret that the hot pastrami sandwich has something of a cult following (just ask Joey Tribbiani, the sandwich-loving character in the hit show Friends), so it’s no wonder that hundreds of foodies look forward to the arrival of National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day!

How to Celebrate National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

There’s no better way to celebrate National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day than enjoying your own sumptuous sandwich of pastrami on rye. Try out these other ideas for celebrating the day:

Host a Hot Pastrami Sandwich Party

Recreate the recipe and host a party at home for friends and fellow pastrami aficionados. Put out a sandwich bar (filled with rye bread, pastrami, and toppings) and then guests can build their own to just their preferred specifications. Put a little toaster oven at the end of the line for everyone to be able to heat up their sandwiches. Or, for those who don’t feel like making food, feel free to cater it in through a local deli!

Enjoy Pastrami Sandwiches with Coworkers

Order in to the office for an interesting take on a working lunch. Or book a table at one of the leading pastrami sandwich shops in the local area and let an expert do the cooking for you and a group of colleagues.

Learn Fun Facts About Pastrami

Impress folks with interesting bits of trivia and fun facts about the featured meat in the Hot Pastrami Sandwich. Get started with these bits of information that can be shared and passed on for the day:

The oldest surviving New York deli is Katz’s Delicatessen, which has operated continuously since its founding in 1888. They are famous for their Stuffed Pastrami Sandwich–and for the fact that Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal filmed a scene there in the 1989 movie, When Harry Met Sally. Crystal was said to have been munching on a pastrami sandwich while the famous scene was being filmed.

Two different songs about pastrami were recorded in the 1960s. Hot Pastrami (1962) by The Dartells, and Hot Pastrami with Mashed Potatoes (1963) by Joey Dee and the Starlighters.

The Travel Channel’s Food Wars show dedicated an entire episode to this sandwich, all about the New York Pastrami Wars.

The world pastrami eating record is held by American Joey Chestnut, who won by eating 25 pastrami sandwiches (7 ounces each) in the span of 10 minutes.

Visit the Annual Pastrami Festival

Held each year in Warsaw, Poland, this festival features pastrami served in a variety of ways, whether traditional or unconventional. Make plans to visit this capital and largest city in Poland, and get some authentically created pastrami dishes from this region of eastern Europe where it all began.

Whatever the day involves, make sure this much-loved meat product is the star of the show. Pastrami is a well-known crowd-pleaser with a global following, so why not reach out to the wider community of fans and share photos, recipes and recommendations via social media and forums?

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[sparkedblaze]

Medda making her kids her southern food favorites. (Red beans, jambalaya, like those heavy good home cookin kinda meals)

What do you think everyone’s favorite is?

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Jack: Jack strikes me as a biscuits and gravy kind of boy. BUT he only likes Medda's (at least until she takes them on a road trip to where she used to live) because people in the north cannot make it right

Davey: Davey is a simple boy with simple pleasures (and he has to keep kosher, so biscuits and sausage gravy is off the table. Ironically, that's how Medda finds out that he's kosher. Jack wants him to try his favorite food, but neglects to mention that there's sausage in the gravy). Medda tries so hard to make at least one thing kosher, and she always lets Davey fix his plate first. She also lists ingredients for everything, just in case. He can eat very few of the dishes from the south, bc most of them are cooked with pork. He does very much like backstrap (venison). Especially fried alongside potatoes (Medda has gone to the Synagogue and asked the Rabbi for help in ensuring everything for him was kosher)

Morris: Morris honestly really likes a good beef stew. Oscar encourages this, because stew is versatile and he can make different flavors and use different ingredients without too much of a fuss from Morris. He also really likes red beans.

Oscar: Oscar likes red beans as well. Medda usually makes a big pot, and then ladles some into a smaller pot to make extra spicy for him. He also really likes her chili, because he likes spicy. He also will eat anything and everything that lands on his plate (an unfortunate side effect of his childhood)

Race: RACE LOVES HIS MA'S GUMBO. CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO. HE TRIES TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE IT AT LEAST THREE SEPARATE TIMES, BUT HE'S NEVER MADE IT PAST MAKING A ROUX. HE ALWAYS BURNS IT OR GETS BURNED. BUT HE STILL LOVES TO EAT IT. AND ESPECIALLY LOVES IT MIXED WITH POTATO SALAD.

Spot: Spot is such a jambalaya whore it's honestly disgusting. To the point where, when he visits Medda, he's disappointed when they aren't eating jambalaya (which is 95% of the time)

Albert: Shrimp and grits. Without hesitation. He loves seafood and he loves the texture of grits. So, this is obviously his favorite (though he loves everything Medda cooks, unless it has okra in it)

Crutchie: Cornbread. Cornbread, on the side of white beans especially. Medda makes her white beans with ham hock and he goes f e r a l for it.

Specs: Specs likes crawfish, but doesn't like having to peel them. Lucky for them, there are several people willing to help (including, but not limited to: Mush, Blink, Romeo, Skittery, Barney, Tommy, Jack, Davey, Medda). Specs especially likes the potato salad that is made, in the following days, with the potatoes from the boil.

Mush: Mush really likes chicken and dumplings!!! He loves them so much! No one understands why, but he's so nonchalant about it, that no one really questions him. He just gets really excited when she makes chicken and dumplings.

Blink: Blink's favorite southern foods are the desserts. Pecan pie, pumpkin pie, any cobbler, banana pudding, bread pudding, bananas foster. If it's sweet, and Medda makes it, he will inhale it. End of story. Point. Blank. Periodt.

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I wanna let y'all know that I looked at a list of "southern comfort foods" online for ideas if I couldn't come up with anything, and I felt personally attacked by each and every thing on that list.

I didn't use anything off of it :)

[kariachi]

Quick ficlet because words and also I’m hungry.

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Okay, maybe, maybe, they’d gone a little bit overboard planning this meal. Taken what was originally intended to be a simple fifth anniversary celebration of the defeat of the Highbreed, and expanded it somewhat. How could they not? With so many people to feed, mutants and hybrids both, that you had to break out a grill to meet demands, and if you were going to grill you may as well barbeque. Then, if you were going to barbeque, then you of course needed brisket, and if you’re paying for brisket, well, Julie’d been wanting to try to make duck confit ever since Herve’s mom introduced her to it. And of course, if you were paying for brisket and duck you may as well splurge on some good seafood too. Wasn’t like Kevin couldn’t afford to foot the bill.

And then things spiraled.

“Okay,” Julie said as everybody crowded around the tables she, Pierce, Manny, Elena, Alan, and Kevin had worked to fill with everything from red rice to slow-roasted pork to fresh crab, “if it’s on a patterned bowl or platter, it’s spicy. If it’s got a flag next to it, none of us are responsible for any damage done by the spice level.”

“They’re trying to kill us,” Ben joked, initially at the empty space that had once held his cousin, and then to Rook.

“And it’ll be your own damn fault if it works,” Manny said, Pierce following behind with more information.

“Everything on the right table is kosher, middle table has dairy, left table has pork and shellfish. Nobody should be allergic to anything. If you want dessert, that was Mike’s business.” There was a moment’s pause as he swallowed an unholy bite of food. The meal portion of things had, understandably, taken a good while, he and Gwendolyn had been raised better than to wipe out the snacks provided, and young Anodites were just not built to skip lunch.

There had been a silent agreement from the start they would get the first run through the selection and even before Julie opened her mouth they’d been grabbing plates.

“Upstairs, first door on the right. I may or may not have bought out three patisseries.”

“I knew there had to be a reason Kevin kept you out of prison besides paranoia.”

“You’re welcome.”

“Help yourselves,” Alan said, rolling his eyes, “and if you have a problem with anything…”

“No we don’t?”

“Exactly.”

[graymeadows]

Monday 9/16 Eats: French Toast (don't let looks deceive you)

I've had a craving for French Toast for a few months. Yesterday I found a recipe that looked promising, so this morning I schlepped it to the local foods libraries (Kroger) to buy the ingredients I didn't already have. I also bought the stuff to try Jim Lahey's famous No Knead bread recipe, so that'll be a post in the near future:)

Back to the French Toast. I'll link the original recipe in the post for anyone who might happen upon this post. This recipe calls for oven dried bread. I'm only cooking for myself, so I took two slices of brioche and put them on a baking sheet in the oven for about 30 minutes at 200°F, turning them over halfway through. I removed the dried bread from the oven and set it aside to dry in the open air for another 45 minutes while I cleaned my fridge and made inventories for my fridge and cabinets (it helps with the object permanence issues from ADHD).

I was skeptical about drying the bread this much, but the results were incredible. The bread took the milk and egg mixture beautifully. The final result had a nice, caramel crispness on the surface and a soft, sweet, delicious center that held its shape and was not soggy.

The dark coating on the slice in the photo isn't char, my friends, it's caramel. This recipe calls for more sugar than you might expect. I believe he recommended 2tbsp sugar per Cup of milk or cream. He also recommends a sprinkle of additional sugar while cooking. This is what created the caramelized crust you see in the photo. I was worried that my French Toast would be too sweet, but it was just right with the pat of salted butter and sugar free syrup I used (gotta cut back somewhere lol). Cookie Monster would like us to know that this French Toast is a sometimes food. I swear to golb my first thought upon taking a bite was "damn... restaurant quality...DAMN".

For one serving I used:

Two eggs

2/3c of Half and Half

1/8 tsp Vanilla Extract

1/8 tsp coarse kosher salt

2tbsp sugar

A very generous pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg

I really enjoyed making this recipe and I've added it to my list of simple meals to perfect for company.

I'm docking a couple of points for my own inexperience but this really is excellent. 8/10

[stephenandsparklesdokorea]

Seoul | Cooking Class

Our final activity of the day was a Korean cooking class that Josh and Alexis generously booked for us! We took yet another metro ride to the Mangwon station and met our hostess for the night, Jomin, outside the market. She runs a cooking class, cookoreanclass.com, out of her home and was excited to be back up and running after Covid lock down. 

It was already dark out and was pouring rain so it was shaping up to be a perfect night for some shopping, cooking, and eating comforting food. Jomin walked us through the market, purchasing fresh vegetables and cuts of meat we’d be cooking with tonight. She pointed out different types of Banchan at shops offering endless varieties of the same, showed us which dried fish made the best stock for soup we’d be cooking vs where to buy premade broth,  and did a great job accommodating a kosher meal with extra mushrooms or tofu in place of pork for Josh. The fried chicken and rice cake desserts at the market looked increasingly delicious, so it was time to get cooking before I got too ravenous. 

Jomin’s apartment was small but tidy and her large kitchen island had a hot plate for each member of the class, with pre portioned ingredients set out. Before we started actually cooking, we mixed together a marinade for pork we’d use in the last dish. While most of the ingredients you could find at a typical grocery store, the asian pear and a specific chili powder would be harder to find, especially the chili because it was difficult to translate what specific type it was to achieve the desired flavor and heat profile. The first dish we made was Kimchi Jigae, a simple soup with tofu, pork shoulder and kimchi. She taught us how to de-head, gut, then toast the dried anchovies to make the umami rich soup base. Japchae was next, a stir fry of glass noodles with pork and vegetables. SaeRam makes this frequently for celebratory gatherings, and I had tried cooking it once before but it was fun to get a third try at a recipe for it and it turned out great. Finally we put our marinated pork to work in Jeyuk Bokkeum, or spicy stir-fried pork where it mingled with cabbage and onions. I love taking cooking classes abroad, and this one was no exception. It was a great time learning some new skills, the food was delicious, and I love that it came with an easy to read cookbook to recreate recipes from this and her banchan, tofu, and kimchi making classes at home. It was fun seeing how similar or different each of our dishes turned out as we interpreted the same instructions differently, and the Makgeolli we tried with dinner was much better than the cable car hooch in Busan. After saying goodbye we  made the soggy trip back to the subway in the rain and took it back to Myeongdong before calling it a night.

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The Perfect Pub Burger - King James Royston Pub

It's where the Perfect pub burger was created: behind the swinging doors of your favourite bar kitchen, hot griddle pans, fragrant spices, and skilled cooks. In this culinary adventure, we go behind the scenes to discover how a burger that is anything but ordinary is made. Discover the secret products, cooking methods, and insider knowledge that make a simple patty the star of the pub menu with us at the Secret To Making The Perfect Pub Burger - King James Royston Pub.

Quality Ingredients—The Basis 

How to Choose the Best Ground Beef:

What makes a great bar burger great is the choice of ground beef. While some pubs choose an 80/20 mix of lean and fat to ensure their patties are juicy and delicious, the best ones focus on cutting the best cuts possible. Others try mixing different types of meat, like adding beef, chuck, or short rib, to make the flavour more complex.

Accepting Freshness in Food:

The most important thing is that the food is fresh, from the crisp greens and ripe tomatoes to the crunchy pickles and thinly sliced onions. By getting their veggies from nearby farms, pubs that strive for excellence ensure they are at their ripest and tastiest, which goes well with the burger's spicy, rich flavour.

Handmade buns:

Adding something extra to a burger starts with the bun. Many pubs work with local bakeries or have their bakers make artisanal buns that are strong enough to hold the juicy meat inside but soft enough to give you a pleasing bite. Sometimes, brioche, pretzel, or potato buns are used, making the burger taste slightly more decadent.

Understanding how to cook: The Culinary Magic

Making the Patty Better:

There is a delicate dance involved in making the proper burger patty. In pubs, burgers are often made by hand with a light touch so that the meat doesn't get too packed in. It keeps the texture tender. There are different temperatures for cooking, but many cooks like to use a hot griddle or open-flame grill to get that sear and caramelisation on the outside while keeping the inside juicy.

Seasoning Flavours:

A pub's burgers are only as good as their secret spice blends. Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, and sometimes a hint of spicy paprika are some of the ingredients used. These spices give the burger a well-rounded flavour that stays in your mouth.

How to Master Melting Cheese:

It takes skill to make the right cheese melt. In pubs, different methods are used, such as carefully placing a lid on the grill or quickly broiling the patty. Picking the right cheese is very important. American, blue, and sharp cheddar are all often used favourites.

Texture-Enhancing Toasting:

Like taste, shape is essential for the bun. There's a great contrast between the juicy patty and the golden crispiness of the buns that you often find in pubs. Some places like to add an extra layer of flavour by brushing the buns with garlic butter or mayonnaise that they make themselves.

The Secret Tips: Unlocking the Magic of Cooking -

The Enhancer for Umami:

To make burgers taste better, many pub cooks swear by umami-rich ingredients. Bring out the patty's flavour by adding Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or even a little fish sauce.

Putting on Brilliance:

Restaurant cooks keep the art of basting a secret from their customers. Some options for marinating the patty while cooking are butter, broth, or even beer. It will add more flavour and wetness to the meat.

Balanced Layering:

Putting together a burger in the correct order takes some thought. In pubs, ingredients are often layered to ensure every bite has the right mix of flavours. Each layer adds to the overall symphony of taste, like putting crisp lettuce under the patty to keep it from getting soggy or adding a dollop of house-made sauce for an extra kick.

King James Royston Pub Burgers -

Located in the middle of Royston, the King James Royston Pub has become a royal home for burger fans looking for a royal dining experience. As you might not see, the chefs at King James are carefully making the burgers that have made them famous in the local eating scene.

Mix of Royal Blend:

Starting the trip is choosing the best beef cuts fit for a king. The chefs are very proud of their secret blend, a beautiful mix of prime cuts picked for their rich flavour and tenderness. People who are very good at cooking have kept this method private, only telling other chefs about it.

Alchemy for Seasoning:

Every patty in King James's royal cooking is a blank slate for flavour alchemy. Each burger is a symphony of taste thanks to a mix of carefully chosen spices, hints of rare herbs, and a little culinary magic. It's a way of dressing that ensures the burgers meet the high standards of Royston's burger experts.

Royally Crowned:

It's the perfect cheese melt that makes everything else look good. Not content with average, King James Royston Pub tops their burgers with various cheeses, giving each patty a royal covering of creaminess that melts into a flavour explosion.

Kingdom of Toppings

The technique of burger assembly at King James is unparalleled. Selecting fresh, locally grown food is done with the accuracy of a royal order. Fresh ingredients like crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and thinly sliced onions add flavour and texture to the burger's hearty base.

The Art of Cooking:

People who work in the kitchen at King James Royston Pub are very proud of what they do. Each burger is carefully cooked to order, using tried-and-true methods to make sure the inside is juicy and the outside is caramelised enough for a feast.

Presentation Royal:

A King James burger is more than just a meal; it's a show. The final dish is served royally, making everyone feel like a king or queen. The burger is served on handmade buns that look like thrones for the masterpiece inside. On top of the burger is a skewer that proudly displays the King James logo.

Conclusion:

To make the perfect bar burger, you must carefully choose the ingredients, use expert cooking techniques, and know some secret tricks that turn a simple dish into an unforgettable experience. Our favourite burgers are made possible by pub cooks committed to quality, freshness, and new ideas served with some of the finest drinks. Think about the craft that goes into making a pub burger the next time you eat one. Savour the different layers of flavour and enjoy the food.

King James Royston Pub's chefs make burgers that aren't just tasty; they're royal experiences where talent in the kitchen is rewarded with bites fit for a king or queen.

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Combat Rations: American Meal Rations - MRE (Meal Ready to Eat)

Have you ever wondered what American soldiers eat during combat or natural disasters? The answer lies in MRE, which translates as “Meal Ready-to-Eat.” These individually packaged rations have been a staple source of nutrition for U.S. military personnel for more than 50 years. But what makes them so special?

From crackers and canned food to gastronomic variety:

Early Years (1938-1950): The first MREs were simple and not tasteful. They consisted of canned food, crackers, sweets, and cigarettes. Cold War (1950-1990): The menu became more varied, and the first thermochemical heaters appeared. Modern (1990-present): Today, MREs offer various food options, including vegetarian and kosher options. They are high in calories and nutrients.

Interesting Facts:

A modern American MRE contains about 1200-1800 calories and includes:

Main course: mac and cheese, beef bourguignon, chicken and rice, vegetarian options.

Snacks: crackers, fruit bars, nuts, spreads.

Desserts: cookies, sweets, fruits.

Drinks: coffee, tea, sports drinks.

Accessories: napkins, cutlery, wet wipes, flameless ration heater.

MRE also accommodates dietary restrictions, offering vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher options.

Why are MREs interested in civilians?

MRE is not just for the military. They are often purchased by survivalists and outdoor enthusiasts who need a portable and nutritious meal. Plus, they can be a great option for camping, traveling, or even an emergency supply at home.

Try our MRE Meals: https://www.safecastle.com/collections/mre-star-meals

The Future of MRE: Innovation and Space

Researchers are constantly working to improve MREs, making them more palatable, nutritious, and lighter. New technologies such as 3D food printing and freeze-drying could lead to personalized diets tailored to the individual needs of soldiers. Perhaps in the future, we will see MREs that power soldiers on Earth and astronauts in orbit!

Are you interested in trying MRE Meals? Although they are not intended for the civilian market, you can always find enthusiasts sharing reviews and even recipes for cooking with MREs.

In the comments, share what you think about dry rations!

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at what point is something a choice? would you say this to someone that is jewish? to someone that is muslim? neither of these people (typically) eat pork products. it will not be an anaphylactic emergency if they do, the way someone with a life-threatening tree nut allergy would if they consumed pesto or peanut butter.

but they could experience severe gastric distress if you snuck pork fat into the mashed potatoes you shared, or lied about their kosher burger being topped with turkey bacon, because the human body (typically) requires time to adjust to significant changes in diet, and animal protein is one of the biggest stressors you could introduce after prolonged absence.

not to mention that tampering with consumer food is a felony in the united states, and one that can result in life imprisonment. if you work in the food service industry, that applies to you.

so yes, while some people do make the "simple choice" of avoiding specific products, you don't know who these people are and you don't know their reasonings behind their dietary restrictions. they could be doing it for ethical reasons, they could be doing it because it's a fad diet, or they could be doing it because their bodies are literally incapable of processing specific types of foods and it will kill them if they try.

so i'll ask you this - how do you know who is who? do you have their medical records? are you going to ask insanely invasive questions every time you meet someone with a dietary restriction? are you going to doubt them when they tell you it's a legitimate allergy or medical concern, or are you going to take them at face value?

i say spread your compassion equally, and just be a good human no matter the reason. it's literally just not that hard.

On the topic of feeding your friends it's crazy to me how bad people are at accommodating their friends who have allergies.

I don't have any allergies but I have a friend who's allergic to both gluten and eggs and it makes me sad to see how surprised they get when I offer to bring snacks they can have to an event we're going to, or when I invited them over for dinner. And just how they're already prepared to not be accommodated and will preemptively say it's okay to not make food for them when it's actually not that hard to work around their allergies.

And I have another friend who is allergic to onions (except for garlic) and we became friends because they'd never had ranch and my partner made them a thing of ranch without onion powder in it. Like even coming from a culinary background that is so based in onions my family has a running joke about it I'm able to modify recipes to just not have onions in it.

Idk it just makes me sad to see people who are so used to being told their allergies are a problem that they are genuinely surprised and happy when people are able and willing to accommodate them, even when accommodating them is not that difficult. If you don't have allergies but you have friends that do just accommodate for them and don't make a big deal out of it because people don't deserve to feel like an inconvenience because of dietary restrictions they have no control over

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Jacket Potato Cart Hire

Jacket Baked Potato Cart Hire.   Juicy Jackets, When You Need The Food To Be Remembered.   Reputed to have been introduced by Sir Walter Raleigh, if you don't like 'taters' you could always try his other offering, tabacco. but we don't think 'baccy' goes with chilli too well. Everyone remembers what the food was like, poor food can totally ruin your event. Don't offer your guests or colleagues the usual boring platter of sandwiches and a slice of cake. You need something a bit more filling, a baked potato cart is just the ticket. Everything is taken care of for you, preparing and serving the food, and the clean up after the event. Your choice of hot and cold fillings with side salad. to make a perfect late night offering for your guests at a wedding. Although it’s just as good through the day at parties or company fun days. Fancy a Tater, just ask, we don't bite!  Yes PleaseThe menu lists a small selection of what you can choose for your event. If you have something specific in mind let us know and we can put a customised menu together for you. We can also offer veggie and vegan options, so everybody can be happy.You can have the baked potato services on a quirky range of carts, remember nowadays the service needs to look as good as the food tastes. Victorian style pickwick potato ovens are used to cook your juicy jackets to perfection fluffy on the inside, crunchy on the exterior. •Victorian •Alpine •Contemporary •Tikki Hut •Horse Box •Gazebo You have the option of a custom design and build service for promotional events and exhibitions. Check out our carts... Branding For sales promotions and exhibitions your baked potato carts can be branded to suit your theme. This can be as simple as adding a logo to the front, right through to a complete custom design and build, you also have the option of; Custom Branded Napkins. Custom Branded Plates. Custom Signage.The same old buffets are beginning to look a bit stale. Adding a baked potato cart serving a range of healthy options is a sure fire way to keep your guests happy. Add a touch of class your event with our delicious hot fresh spuds and range of both hot and cold toppings. Perfect for private parties, and wedding receptions. In addition to our jackets, we also offer other great savoury options, why dont you check out;  Hot Dogs, Chipstix and Nachos. History Of The Potato The humble potato has become the world’s 4th largest food crop. Quite a feat for a vegetable which was first cultivated in Peru around 8000 to 5000 BC. When Peru was invaded by the Spanish Conquistadors in 1536, they discovered the taste of the potato and carried them to Europe. Sir Walter Raleigh introduced potatoes into Ireland around 1589, planting them on 40,000 acres of land near Cork. It took around 4 decades for the potato to spread to the rest of Europe Did You Know At one point during the Alaskan Klondike gold rush, the potato was worth its weight in gold. They were valued for their vitamin C, and gold at that time was more readily available than nutritious foods! The potato was the first vegetable to be grown in space. NASA and the University of Wisconsin created the technology with the aim of feeding astronauts on long space voyages, and eventually providing a staple crop for future space colonies.DO YOU OFFER VEGGY OPTIONS; Yes, we can provide a range of veggy toppings, or a mixture of both. CAN YOU PROVIDE HALAL OR KOSHER TOPPINGS; Yes we can work up a menu to suit your precise requirements. HOW MUCH IS A JACKET POTATO CART; The price varies depending on where you require the service and how many guests you need us to serve, but expect to pay around £500 for upto 100 servings. WHERE CAN I HIRE A JACKET POTATO CART NEAR ME. We offer a service covering the full U.K. and can provide a cart for you. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A JACKET POTATO AND A BAKED POTATO; In reality they are the same thing, basically the English call it a jacket, the Americans baked. U.K’s Premier Traditional jacket potato carts are available to hire throughout the FULL U.K. and Europe. Including the North East, The Midlands, London, Scotland, Lancashire and Yorkshire, and they are perfect for military balls, corporate events, college balls, weddings, parties, university balls, company fundays, barmitzvahs, bat mitzvahs and any other type of public or private event catered for. Hire Jacket Potatoes Near Me. Baked potato food trucks and carts for any event. Waffles make a perfect complement. Read the full article

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National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

There are few things that are more alluring for food lovers than the smell of a hot pastrami sandwich that is winging its way across a restaurant. For those that salivate at the thought, celebrating National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day is a must.

National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day is a celebration of the mouthwatering, edible treat that is the much-loved hot pastrami sandwich. A shining example of culinary beauty, this delicious delicacy is created using thin slices of piping hot pastrami that are served on rye bread, usually topped with melted Swiss cheese slices, a helping of Russian dressing, and a pickle on the side.

What some people might consider to be just a sandwich, other folks recognize this sandwich as the perfect (and only) reason to celebrate on this day. Get ready to enjoy National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day!

History of National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

A staple must-try dish for those visiting the iconic American city of New York (where the sandwich originated), the hot pastrami sandwich has a rich history, and it has inspired many a chef to experiment with its treasured ingredients. It’s rare for a simple snack to bear such significance and carry such gravitas in the gastronomic world, and this is why National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day came into being.

Pastrami is a very popular meat product, one that seems to have originated in the Jewish communities of Romania. Pastrami comes from the Romanian word ‘pastrama,’ which is a derivative of the word ‘pastra,’ a word indicating that a food has been conserved or preserved.

Usually made from beef, pastrami started as a means of making meat last longer in the days before refrigeration became commonplace. To make pastrami, raw meat is placed in a salty brine and then partly dried before the intense flavor is added using various seasonings, such as mustard, black pepper, coriander, garlic, onion and more. The meat is then smoked and cured before it eventually lands on plates served in front of hungry, but ultimately very happy, customers.

Pastrami shot to fame across the world in the late 1800s as a result of migration. And this sandwich is now a staple ingredient on the menus of trendy cafes, traditional sandwich shops, delicatessens and street food stalls.

The first hot pastrami sandwich of note is believed to have been produced by kosher butcher, Sussman Volk, in 1887. Though Volk was a Lithuanian immigrant who ran his own deli, he had received the recipe from a Romanian friend. The story goes that pastrami became very popular, and it was Volk who then began serving it on rye bread, making the beginnings of the sandwich that it has become today.

The classic hot pastrami sandwich features slices of meat, freshly cut bread (usually rye), mustard, and pickles. Over the years, many have attempted their own versions, adding and subtracting ingredients to add flavor or a dash of creativity. Pastrami features in several dishes, but the traditional hot pastrami sandwich is by far its most high-profile use.

It’s no secret that the hot pastrami sandwich has something of a cult following (just ask Joey Tribbiani, the sandwich-loving character in the hit show Friends), so it’s no wonder that hundreds of foodies look forward to the arrival of National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day!

How to Celebrate National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

There’s no better way to celebrate National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day than enjoying your own sumptuous sandwich of pastrami on rye. Try out these other ideas for celebrating the day:

Host a Hot Pastrami Sandwich Party

Recreate the recipe and host a party at home for friends and fellow pastrami aficionados. Put out a sandwich bar (filled with rye bread, pastrami, and toppings) and then guests can build their own to just their preferred specifications. Put a little toaster oven at the end of the line for everyone to be able to heat up their sandwiches. Or, for those who don’t feel like making food, feel free to cater it in through a local deli!

Enjoy Pastrami Sandwiches with Coworkers

Order in to the office for an interesting take on a working lunch. Or book a table at one of the leading pastrami sandwich shops in the local area and let an expert do the cooking for you and a group of colleagues.

Learn Fun Facts About Pastrami

Impress folks with interesting bits of trivia and fun facts about the featured meat in the Hot Pastrami Sandwich. Get started with these bits of information that can be shared and passed on for the day:

The oldest surviving New York deli is Katz’s Delicatessen, which has operated continuously since its founding in 1888. They are famous for their Stuffed Pastrami Sandwich–and for the fact that Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal filmed a scene there in the 1989 movie, When Harry Met Sally. Crystal was said to have been munching on a pastrami sandwich while the famous scene was being filmed.

Two different songs about pastrami were recorded in the 1960s. Hot Pastrami (1962) by The Dartells, and Hot Pastrami with Mashed Potatoes (1963) by Joey Dee and the Starlighters.

The Travel Channel’s Food Wars show dedicated an entire episode to this sandwich, all about the New York Pastrami Wars.

The world pastrami eating record is held by American Joey Chestnut, who won by eating 25 pastrami sandwiches (7 ounces each) in the span of 10 minutes.

Visit the Annual Pastrami Festival

Held each year in Warsaw, Poland, this festival features pastrami served in a variety of ways, whether traditional or unconventional. Make plans to visit this capital and largest city in Poland, and get some authentically created pastrami dishes from this region of eastern Europe where it all began.

Whatever the day involves, make sure this much-loved meat product is the star of the show. Pastrami is a well-known crowd-pleaser with a global following, so why not reach out to the wider community of fans and share photos, recipes and recommendations via social media and forums?

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Your New Favorite Side...Roasted Cauliflower with Spicy Coconut Crisp

When I was in Lexington Kentucky I bought a cookbook at Williams Sonoma called The Cook You Want to Be by Andy Baraghani. It’s filled with simple and very flavorful recipes that make me want to spend all day in the kitchen cooking with fresh ingredients! This recipe for Roasted Cauliflower with Spicy Coconut Crisp is the first recipe I’ve tried from the cookbook and WOW it was delicious!

The combination of coconut with lime and jalapeno combined with turmeric is indescribably flavorful and unexpected! I literally stood in front of the refrigerator eating leftovers…I couldn’t stop thinking about it! Healthy, vegetarian, beautiful and full of flavor - this recipe is a winner and definitely one I’ll be making over and over again! Next time, I’ll double the recipe!

One of the reasons I love to cook more than I love to bake is because the recipe doesn’t have to be followed exactly! For this cauliflower, I used a little more turmeric, cilantro and coconut than the recipe called for because the crispy topping is so good! I nibbled a little and used it liberally over the cauliflower. Don’t leave out the squeeze of lime at the end…it really brings out all the flavors!

Other than standing in front of the refrigerator, I ate this cauliflower leftover with salmon and added a little hummus on the side and loved that combination as well!

As you can see, this makes such a beautiful presentation, especially when it’s served on a hand made platter from Haand! Use code CRAZYBLONDELIFE for 15% off any order and don’t forget that Haand is having a seconds sale! This is a great time to stock up and buy holiday gifts!

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Life has been very busy lately! Our youngest daughter and her family are back in the states and just purchased a house in Columbia, South Carolina! We are so happy to have them closer and look forward to seeing them more often! As I’m writing this, I’m sitting in the bed in a very charming Bed and Breakfast hotel in Columbia (more about that later). Anyway, my blogging schedule is way off! Between trying to create content, fulfill brand obligations, post on social media, keep my house (somewhat) clean and help Sarah get packed and moved it’s been just a little crazy! Also, as you know, we are expecting a beautiful granddaughter next month so things aren’t going to slow down anytime soon and the holidays are right around the corner! I’m working on some posts that I think you’ll like and they’ll be up next week while I’m taking a much needed few days alone at the beach! In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the cauliflower!