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Gingerbread Cookies

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Scandinavian Gingerbread Cake; 2. Gingerbread Cake, with Mustard As a person of Scandinavian heritage, I can attest that Scandinavians (as well as people from the Germanic countries) have a love affair … Continue reading →

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Almond-Anise Biscotti with Chocolate Variations

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, October 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, photo by Stu Spivack) Biscotti is a wonderful treat from Italy, but most countries across Europe make something similar.  For example, in Denmark & Germany, they make Rusk (Skorpor or Zweiback). As a twice-baked cookie, they … Continue reading →

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Rusk (Skorpor or Zwieback)

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Called skorpor in Denmark and zwieback in Germany, rusk is used throughout western Europe mainly as a breakfast item: dipped into coffee, or broken into a bowl and eaten as a cereal with … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Carrot Cake, with Walnuts & Pineapple; 2. Carrot Cake, with Raisins, Orange Juice & Zest. See also: 1. Cream Cheese Frosting (2 Versions); 2. Yam or Sweet Potato Cake Growing up, I’d never … Continue reading →

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Apple Pudding (Pie)

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2013 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Marlborough Pudding: Holiday Apple & Custard Pie; Apple Info (About) to help you select the right apple variety for the puree. Includes 2 versions of this pudding. While I was researching the recipe … Continue reading →

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Sherry-Mushroom Gravy

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 See also: Rick Brown Gravy (from Dark Roux); Turkey Tetrazzini According to Wikipedia, “Gravy is a sauce, made often from the juices that run naturally from meat or vegetables during cooking” Making gravy is an art.  So much so, that many … Continue reading →

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Irish Soda Bread (Arán Sóide)

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, by Cat, Jan 25, 2019) Soda bread is a hearty, delicious bread using baking soda as the leavening agent, instead of yeast. It is quick and easy to make, but is best eaten right after … Continue reading →

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Purchasing & Storage of Flours

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2008 See also Flours & Starches: Wheat, Other True Grains, Gluten-Free, and Sprouted Grain Flour Purchasing Special Flour Most Natural Foods and Health Foods stores carry good Organic Whole Wheat and Spelt Flours, unbleached white flour (wheat), and some specialty flours.  … Continue reading →

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Flours & Starches: Wheat

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Flour is a very basic ingredient in almost all baked goods.  The most common flour is made from wheat, but it can be made from many other grains, and also from nuts … Continue reading →

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