Lazy Weekend Dutch Baby Pancakes There’s something to be said for a lazy pancake breakfast on the weekend, however it’s usually lazy for everyone except the cook! Which, in my family, means me… While everyone else in the family gets to lounge about, drinking tea and reading in bed, if there’s to be a pancake breakfast it means that I’m usually working at a flurried pace in the kitchen, trying to get everything ready before hungry stomachs decide that they can’t wait and reach for Friday night leftovers or toast instead… Dutch baby pancakes (also called German pancakes – though this is not the same as Apfelpfannkuchen), are very different to the fluffier, cakier pancakes that are common in Western cuisine. Now, that’s definitely my idea of a lazy pancake breakfast! Dutch Baby Pancake (Slightly adapted from the recipe at About.com) Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon salt 1. 2. 3. Serve however you wish!
Cooks.com - Recipe Search and More It’s Never Too Late for Self-Care: Five Tips for Body Love in the New Year Hope everyone enjoyed a lovely weekend. I was in D.C. for two days for my cousin’s wedding, and am now on my way back to NYC for New Year’s Eve before returning back to D.C. to dive into the post-bacc grind. As I write this, I’m staring out the window of my train and thinking about how quickly New Year’s Eve seems to have arrived; last year’s NYE feels like yesterday. Time flies when you’re taking Orgo. I’ve been trying to assemble some thoughts on 2012, and it’s not easy. In spite of the fact that I’m a big New Year’s grump, I do have a few resolutions brewing, which I’ll write more about from 2013. Earlier this year, I ran into an old babysitter of mine–someone who had looked after me when I was eight, nine, and ten. The comment totally surprised me. Last year, in my biology class, I wrote a research paper about the genetic underpinnings of eating disorders. I, for one, believe that it is never too late to foster a more loving relationship with the body. xo
Growing Herbs Indoors Growing Herbs Indoors By Conrad Richter Herbs are hot or cool, depending on your choice of slang adjectives. Everyone seems to want to grow herbs these days. Herbs that Grow Well Indoors Not every herb likes indoor life. You can grow parsley in pots, but I prefer to bring in established plants from the garden at the end of the season. Unless light is plentiful, growth of most indoor herbs will slow or even stop during the winter, even with enough warmth. French tarragon and chives in particular benefit from a cool period. My mother, co-founder of Richters Herbs, grows herbs indoors in window boxes. How to Grow Herbs Indoors Herbs are sun worshipers for the most part. Provide light. Acclimate plants gradually. A plant that is adapted to abundant light often turns brown and drops leaves indoors. Rosemary is a case in point. Soil, fertilizer, and water. Many people incorrectly think that herbs grow better in poor soil. Watering is not a trivial matter with herbs. Pests and Diseases
The Greek island of old age 6 January 2013Last updated at 19:08 ET By Andrew Bomford BBC News, Ikaria, Greece The inhabitants of a small Greek island live on average 10 years longer than the rest of western Europe. So what's the secret to long life in Ikaria? It could be the fresh air and the friendly, easy-going, open-door lifestyle. It could be fresh vegetables and goat's milk. It could be the mountainous terrain. It could even be the natural radiation in the granite rocks. "It's the wine," he says, over a mid-morning glass at his kitchen table. Stamatis celebrated his 98th birthday on New Year's Day. "Do you drink it all yourself?" The wine, and convivial days spent with friends and family, helped make Stamatis a poster-boy for the healing effects of Ikaria. Continue reading the main story Ikaria "At the time it was very expensive to have a funeral there," he remembers. By now he has a twinkle in his eye, and is in full flow. "I found my friends in the village where I was born, and we started drinking.
The Effects of Baking Ingredients Chocolate Stout Chocolate Chip Muffins Chocolate stouts are a thing of beauty. From sweet and rich to dry and savory, I haven’t met a chocolate stout I didn’t like. 6 Healthy Game Day Snacks I was recently asked to attempt the Ziploc® Fresh 180 “Declare a Team Snack Victory” challenge, which inspired me to come up with cleaner alternatives for game day snack foods everyone would love. See all posts Make Your Own: Candy There’s a reason why they put all that deliciously sweet candy up by the cash registers in nearly every store: if you had to find it at the back of the place, you’d likely decide against it before you got up front to pay. But you’re an adult, and once a child sets their sights on a candy bar, there’s no turning back. Instead of worrying about all of the sketchy ingredients, extra calories, additives, and possible allergens in popular packaged sweets, here are a few recipes to Make Your Own Candy right at home. Homemade Twix Candy Bar Recipe Twix bars are the best because they come in a delightful little pair. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Peanut butter allergies aside, it’s hard to believe anyone could deny anything that combines peanut butter and chocolate. Homemade Gummi Bears Okay, so they aren’t really bears, but gummy stars sound just as cool. DIY Lollipop There doesn’t seem to be much to making a basic lollipop, which leaves the options of using natural sweeteners and dyes.
How To Cook 8 Tips For Better Bread Making How to Bake Great Bread at Home Many people are extremely intimidated by bread making. I’ve heard folks say everything from “I’m afraid of yeast,” to “I can’t make bread.” And that last is usually before they even try their hand at it. Continue Reading » Simple Reduction Sauce How to Make a Simple Reduction Sauce A reader wrote to me to say that he cannot make a reduction correctly. Continue Reading » London Broil London Broil – Meat Cut or Cooking Technique? Continue Reading » 8 Tips To Grill Like A Pro Become A Better Grill Master With These Simple 8 Tips I’m often asked by home cooking enthusiasts how to grill like the pros do. Continue Reading » Steaming Technique | How to Steam Food All About Steaming Steaming is a moist heat cooking method. Continue Reading » The Secret To Great Saute How to Saute Like a Professional Chef Probably the most important technique I can share with you is how to sauté properly. Continue Reading » Saute Cooking Videos Fire Up the Grill