What is Tea? lesson #01 Two leaves and a bud Plucking tea Tea garden Welcome to the Beginners course of TeaClass. What is tea? How is it grown? Teas which are processed in the traditional fashion are called Orthodox teas. The other way of making tea is the Unorthodox method, of which the most common type is CTC (crush-tear-curl). What is in tea? How the leaves are processed will determine their final classification as black, green, etc. Although tea is one of the most enjoyed beverages worldwide, its culture can be very "local." review lesson > Pupusa & Exequy's Blog A pupusa is a traditional Salvadoran dish made of thick, hand-made corn tortilla (made using masa de maíz, a maize flour dough used in Latin American cuisine) that is usually filled with a blend of the following: cheese (queso) (usually a soft cheese called Quesillo found in all Central America), cooked pork meat ground to a paste consistency (called chicharrón, not to be confused with fried pork rind, which is also known as chicharrón in some other countries), refried beans (frijoles refritos), or queso con loroco (loroco is a vine flower bud from Central America). The two most common pupusas are the pupusa de queso (cheese) and more popular pupusa revuelta with mixed ingredients of queso (cheese), frijoles (beans), and chicharrón. Pupusas are typically served with curtido (lightly fermented cabbage slaw with red chilies and vinegar) and a watery tomato salsa. Pupusas are similar to the South American arepa. History There are many local folklore tales surrounding the dish. Economy
LUPICIA Fresh Tea Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes | Tasty Kitchen Blog - StumbleUpon “Scalloped” is an attractive word, isn’t it? When I hear it I think of several things: first, there’s scallops, as in the seafood—totally delicious. Then there’s the scalloped shape that can live on the edge of a pair of shorts or on the collar of a woman’s blouse—always pretty and dainty. The first players up are: a few Russet potatoes (I’m sure other varieties will work equally as well), Parmigiano-Reggiano and butter. Start by scrubbing your potatoes good and clean. Then, using a sharp knife, make slices across the potato, being sure to stop before you reach its bottom. Cut up your butter. Then do the same with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Next, open the potatoes’ crevices and shove the parmesan and butter, alternating between the two. After they’re stuffed with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano, you want to bake them at 400ºF for about 45 minutes to an hour. When they’re done baking, you’re still a few minutes away from cheesy gloriousness! They’ll come out looking all cheesy and inviting.
Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe This has been at the top of my list for nearly a year, a barely legible scratch of pencil on a half-sheet of printer paper: make onion dip. In my mind the task was straight-forward - do an onion dip make-over, a version that doesn't require ripping open a packet of soup mix. As a kid my grandma would often whip up bowl of onion dip before we would visit her house. I can also imagine cutting back on the dairy (and bumping up the protein content), by pureeing some silken organic tofu in place of 1/3 to 1/2 of the sour cream/yogurt (before adding the onions). If you have a hard time finding onion powder (not the same as onion salt), feel free to use crushed dehydrated onion flakes. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 large yellow onions (about 1 1/2 pounds), finely chopped 3/4 cup sour cream (low-fat is fine if you like) 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (low-fat is fine if you like) 3 teaspoons dehydrated onion powder/granulates (salt-free, natural) very scant 1/2 teaspoon salt Makes about 2 cups.
The Pastry Affair - Home - Italian Breadstick Popcorn Did you know that popcorn has more protein than any other cereal grain, more iron than spinach, more phosphorous than pretzels, and almost as much fiber as bran flakes? Yeah, me neither. I already knew that popcorn was a healthy snack choice to make because it so low in calories, but wow! With impressive credentials like that, I am beginning to think I should eat popcorn more often. Like, every single day. I recently starting making my own popcorn on the stove top and it has made quite the difference. If you haven't tried cooking stove top popcorn, I suggest you give it a shot. This popcorn is incredibly addictive. Italian Breadstick Popcorn Adapted from Whirley Pop Recipes 1 tablespoon basil 1 tablespoon parsley 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon popcorn salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 cups popped popcorn, hot and fresh In a small bowl, mix together the basil, parsley, garlic salt, and popcorn salt. Immediately when the popcorn is finished popping, transfer it to a large bowl with a lid.
Pepperoni Pizza Muffins Recipe When I’m online looking for dinner inspiration, I often search for recipes that take something my family loves and make it into something new. Since pizza is one of my family’s favorite treat, I try to find new ways to incorporate it into our menu – kinda like I did with the Fried Pizza Bites. When I stumbled onto a recipe from the Noble Pig, I knew I had to try it out on my family! They absolutely loved it! The recipe was simple, only required a few ingredients and didn’t take long at all to prepare! Remember, I like to keep things simple and fast in the kitchen, and this recipe is definitely both! So, go get you a big bowl and let’s get started in making this simple, yet tasty recipe. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan and carefully pour or spoon the mixture into each of the cups. Don’t those look absolutely yummy?!? Pepperoni Pizza Muffins Pepperoni Pizza in a muffin. Author: Crystal @ SimplyBeingMommy.com Recipe type: Entree Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Soft Garlic Knots (but wait... it's Tuesday!) It's been raining all weekend. And you know what that does for meringue. Between that and my son's double ear infection, the lack of eggs in the house, and other excuses you've heard before, I have no floating islands for you to drool over today. Don't forget to check out the other bakers beautiful versions, though, and to try these rolls. They are quick, delicious, and fun. Soft Garlic Knots For the dough:3 cups bread flour1 tbsp. sugar2 tsp. instant yeast1 ¼ tsp. salt2 tbsp. olive oil¼ cup milk1 cup + 2 tbsp. lukewarm water For the glaze:2 cloves garlic3 tbsp. melted butter1 tsp. herbes de provence (or Italian seasoning) Directions: To make the dough, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the dry ingredients. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. To make the glaze, finely mince the garlic or press it through a garlic press.
Cruft: Lasagna Cupcakes When Intelligentsia Coffee opened in Pasadena recently, I was intrigued the lasagna cupcakes they served. The cupcakes are made by Heirloom LA, a catering business. About the size of a muffin, a single lasagna cupcake was a delicious meal. After seeing how much my daughter enjoyed them (she ate my entire cupcake and I had to order a second one), I decided I had to try making them at home. After a bit of research, here is my method. The ingredients are fairly simple. Spray or wipe the cupcake tin with olive oil for prevent sticking and add a little flavor. Once you filled in the first layer, gently press another wrapper in, forming another cup. Once you've placed the second wrapper, repeat the filling as you see fit. A bit of Mozzarella cheese on top of it all. I baked them for 20 minutes at 375° F and then come out perfectly browned. If you remembered to use olive oil, they should slide out easily with top crispy and the wrapper moist and tender. The small cupcake size works well for us.
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