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Recipes To Brighten Up The Isolation During This Pandemic

Recipes To Brighten Up The Isolation During This Pandemic

In New York we mostly go out to eat or grab a meal the someone else has prepared. Now that we are cooking every meal indoors here are some suggestions to create some comport and fun. Parmesan Muffins You don’t need a whole lot to make these. And chances are you already have most of the ingredients in your fridge/pantry! Here’s what you’ll need: Ingredients: Parmesan cheese – freshly grated, pretty please! Instant yeast Milk Sugar Flour An egg Butter Seasonings: salt, pepper, oregano and thyme.  Directions: In a medium bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar and yeast. Cover with...

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My favorite quarantine recipes Part I

My favorite quarantine recipes   Part I

Afternoon tea with Pistachio and Hazelnut paste toast triangles As the inevitability of an extended isolation drags on and on, I find that no matter how I try to vary my habits around the house (spending time in different rooms, sitting on different chairs, looking out of different windows etc.) eventually it all starts to look and feel like more and more and more of the same. But the kitchen is the one place I can truly change things up with each passing meal. I made a promise at the start of the virus outbreak that no matter how long...

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Sourdough Bread

Sourdough Bread

A few weeks ago a friend brought me my first ever sourdough starter! I’ve wanted to try making sourdough for a long time, but it always seemed like a daunting task, even for an experienced baker! So I got on youtube, watched everything I could find, and decided to go for it! This recipe is my best attempt to compile my resources, helpful tips and instructions based on trial and error. Here goes! If you’re an inexperienced baker, I recommend watching BOTH of these youtube videos before beginning this process! Sourdough Basics: https://youtu.be/bSYdABrPrtM Mistakes & Tips: https://youtu.be/BJEHsvW2J6M This cheat sheet...

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25 Top Stainless Steel Bars

25 Top Stainless Steel Bars

  Winco Stainless Steel Bar Shaker, 30-Ounce Winco Stainless Steel Bar Shaker, 30-Ounce - Inner depth measures 675″. 30 ounce capacity. Dishwasher safe. Bottom diameter measures 25″. Stainless steel with satin polish interior and mirror finish exterior.   W&P MAS-PINEC-18 Pineapple Cocktail Shaker, Craft Cocktail Mixer, Mid Century Modern Designer Bar Accessories, Stainless Steel, Bar Tool, Copper, 18 oz W&P MAS-PINEC-18 Pineapple Cocktail Shaker, Craft Cocktail Mixer, Mid Century Modern Designer Bar Accessories, Stainless Steel, Bar Tool, Copper, 18 oz - Size 18 oz. Materials plated stainless steel. Available colors gold, copper, silver, black, and white. Welcome others to your home with...

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The Super Soft Homemade Pretzel

The Super Soft Homemade Pretzel

As a dad, I’ve put in plenty of time at my kids’ hockey games. Without fail, after every game, both my sons love to indulge in the rink food court’s pretzels. They are not good, so we came up with our own recipe. To the uninitiated, making pretzels seems complicated, but it’s actually a pretty an easy way to learn the basics of bread-making. With a simple dough that comes together in minutes, the rest of the process is similar to making homemade bagels: shape, submerge, bake, snack.In the case of super soft pretzels, rather than boiling them, they are...

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