tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90368472566127811192024-03-13T22:16:25.376+01:00Home Cooking with SonyaSonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01084770522282328112noreply@blogger.comBlogger955125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036847256612781119.post-73208520605072532862017-03-16T11:17:00.002+01:002017-03-16T11:19:20.657+01:00Spotted Dog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love Irish Soda Bread and love trying variations and also adding in my own twists here and there. The recipe can be found <a href="http://www.ballymaloe.ie/recipe/white-soda-bread" target="_blank">HERE</a> and it's wonderful! the second time I made this I added in a zest of an orange and about 1/4 cup of orange juice that I added in while measuring out the buttermilk. </span></span><br />
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<br />Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01084770522282328112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036847256612781119.post-11256586802517208032016-11-08T10:58:00.000+01:002016-11-08T10:58:06.035+01:00Slow Cooker Autumn Pumpkin Chili<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Time sure is a funny thing sometimes..It seems to be slipping away from me quicker than I realize. I apologize for the long absence. I am still very much here and doing well.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's that time of year again..the weather is colder and we received our first snow warning. It's too early for that. But let me be clear..It will always be too early when doing everything by bike! Speaking of which..biking has gone well. I've been caught in the rain more times than I would like but it is what it is. I am loving the money saving aspect of it all and the amount of extra exercise I am getting. Between that and my general work outs I am smashing my goals left and right. Plus its allowed me extra desserts here and there without worry of it hanging on in the form of weight. I suppose as we enter into the bitter cold Dutch winter my thoughts might change but I have gloves,coat and a knitted cap and so far so good!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've got a quick and frugal chili recipe to share that my entire family loves. It's a super basic recipe that honestly needs some extra help in the flavor department. I am going to give you the recipe as is and then give you tips on what I do to boost the flavor and serving sizes up a bit. I am feeding a small army these days.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Autumn Pumpkin Chili</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 medium Onion,diced</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 Green Pepper,diced</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 Yellow or Red Pepper,diced</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 Garlic cloves,diced</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 lb. Meat of choice</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 (15 ounce) can of Pumpkin Puree..or 1-3/4 cups homemade</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 (14 ounce) can Diced Tomatoes,undrained</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4-1/2 tsp. Ground Chili Pepper</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp. Pepper</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. Salt</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sautee the onion and peppers in a small amount of oil until tender. Add garlic,cook for one minute longer. Crumble meat into pan and cook over medium heat until no longer pink-drain if necessary.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Transfer to a greased slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">** Here are my additions**</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 TBS Ground Cumin</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon..trust me..it works</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Beans of choice..to bulk this up a bit I added in pinto beans one time and have added in black beans and even chickpeas. I keep these on hand in my freezer but one normal can of beans that have been drained and rinsed will work just fine.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can use any squash puree..pumpkin,sweet potato,butternut...whatever you have on hand!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Top each bowl with sour cream and shredded cheese and serve with homemade bread or rolls.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Serves 4-5 big servings based on my additions</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/autumn-pumpkin-chili" target="_blank">Taste of Home </a></span></span> <br />
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<br />Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01084770522282328112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036847256612781119.post-66395590817489442412016-09-26T13:50:00.001+02:002016-09-26T13:50:44.910+02:00Pane Bianco Bakealong<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">King Arthur Flour has started a bake along challenge. Each month they will announce a new challenge where they encourage you to bake along with them. This was the first challenge. I've seen this bread many times and always had it in the back of my mind to make but for one reason or another never got around to making. I am so glad I finally did! The taste is amazing and the shape of it looks so neat.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Click <a href="http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2016/08/08/pane-bianco-bakealong/">HERE</a> for the recipe! </span></span> <br />
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<br />Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01084770522282328112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036847256612781119.post-84053423303030303902016-09-05T12:34:00.002+02:002016-09-05T12:38:09.071+02:00Spiced Spelt Blueberry Scones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">During the summer I have a bad habit of purchasing large amounts of blueberries and baking up as many things as possible only to freeze them all to enjoy at a later time. In theory there is absolutely nothing wrong with that..but when you finally get around to blogging the recipe it's unlikely that anyone has fresh on hand. Yes you can use frozen but sometimes fresh is best.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So in case there is anyone out there who can still get their hands on fresh blueberries..bake these beautifully fragrant scones that are amazingly soft and so good for you ingredients wise. I have no doubts that you could use frozen berries of your choice or even diced apples..apple season is almost upon us!! I've been pinning apple and fall inspired recipes like crazy and even found an apple pie filling recipe that does not need to be canned. It hangs out in the fridge and impatiently waits for you to pull it out within a week to use. So.Making.That.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Anyway..bake these. Spelt flour is a beautiful thing. So is Greek yogurt.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spiced Spelt Blueberry Scones</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups Spelt Flour</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 TBS Baking Powder</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 TBS Coconut Sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp. Ground Cloves</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp. Ground Nutmeg</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp. Salt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup Melted Coconut Oil</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 TBS Maple syrup or Honey</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. Vanilla</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup Milk of choice</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup Fresh Bluberries</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup Old-fashioned Oats</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In a medium bowl,whisk together the coconut oil,maple syrup, vanilla,milk and Greek yogurt. Pour the wet into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Gently stir through the blueberries.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Roll dough into a ball. Pour 1/4 cup of oats onto counter and press the ball of dough on top of the oats. Using your hands,press the dough out until its 1 inch thick. Moisten the top with a bit of water and sprinkle the remaining oats on top and gently press down to make sure they stick.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to prepared pan.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bake 20 mins or until golden brown.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yield: 8 scones</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://themacadames.com/2016/05/02/healthy-spiced-blueberry-spelt-scones/">The Macadames </a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">For the last few months my new wake up call has been 3 am..I chalk it up to my new work out routine and needing that personal time. I've picked up Yoga and various challenges that promise to whip my weak stomach muscles into shape. I am allowing more time for myself these days and if it needs to come at 3 am then so be it.. Every so often I am given a beautiful sunrise to take in..It's worth getting up for!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have a stack of bread photos and recipes that need to be posted. I am thinking of changing this over to nothing but bread and general ramblings about everyday life with some photos thrown in..it's basically what it has always been but not so much of everyday recipes. I am burned out and need a switch and as we move on to the second stage of our lives I will chat about that more.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime I wish you a wonderful summer that is slowly turning into fall! Once my 16 year old heads back to school in a few weeks I think I will head back over here and post some delicious bread recipes. </span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So..we're a car free household. Have been for a few weeks now and will continue to be until the next chapter in our lives comes into play. It's a strange world when you don't have a car. There is this mentality of sticking it to the man when you decide to ditch the car and all the fees that come along with it. You suddenly feel more in control of what you do,where you go,and the game you play of cramming in as much as you can into the saddle bags and crate.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">That's my bike. The saddle bags you see in the back have been upgraded to 60 liter saddle bags and let me tell you..I can pretty much fit all my groceries in there plus a small child. This is how you function Dutch style. Back home I wouldn't dare go without a car. It's to dangerous and everything is so spaced out anyway that not having a car would be insane. Plus,bikes and American drivers just do not mix. Over here, I am Queen of the road.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Most Dutch neighborhoods are equipped with various grocery stores,pharmacy,doctors office,mailing office,butcher shop,hair salon,clothing store, and anything else they can cram into the shopping section. I can be at my doctor's office and grocery store within a 5 minute bike ride. I can head to the city center and train station within that amount of time as well..it always takes longer by car when you sit and wait for the lights and then fight like mad dogs to claim a parking spot. I can now zoom in and out without any issue. This country is made for bikers. The rules regarding biking here are incredible and I honestly feel safer on a bike than in a car. The biking routes and paths are vast,beautiful and quick. So all in all..it's been fun. I will probably change my tune when winter hits again and we then need to deal with the rain,sleet,ice roads and snow. I will plan accordingly and I can always have my groceries delivered if need be.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have so much I want to say. So.Much. But I can't. There will be a time when I can write and speak about things that I love,things I am working on,and my hopes for my future with my husband and two teenage sons..which by the way, one is about to turn 18!! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I would love to tell you that I have been outside enjoying the summer like weather but I keep waiting for it to actually arrive.... </span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've talked about this many times but one of the habits I have picked up since moving here in 2007 is coffee. I never drank it before then. I think I tried it a few times but hated it. I hated the taste,hated the smell,hated everything about it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I never understood anyone's love for Starbucks..AND I will stand by that statement. I do not get anyone's love for that overpriced sickeningly sweet processed drink. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I do understand the love for coffee now though. I love it. I love the smell of it. I love the act of making it. I love the smile I get when I take my first sip. I get it. I really really do. I also get the need to have some kind of flavor..not a sickeningly sweet flavor but even then..I might not like it but more power to you if it brings you some joy to swing by somewhere and pick one up. What I am after is a hint of a flavor that doesn't require anything more than what you have in your cupboard.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can make the coffee with any spice you like. I have tried cinnamon and apple pie and pumpkin pie spice. All have worked. All you do is sprinkle the spice on top of your coffee grounds and the flavor will drip down into the coffee pot as it brews. That's it. How much you use will depend on your taste buds. My husband isn't a fan of anything other than straight black coffee so when I make it for myself I only brew enough for two cups at a time. I maybe and it's a big maybe add in 1/8 of a teaspoon..like I said it's just a sprinkle. You don't want to ruin the whole experience so start out small and see how you like it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Flavored coffee without all of the additives. It's a good a thing. </span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm alive and well..I've been doing my own thing,experimenting in the kitchen with dough and loving it once again..working on this blog and hope to revamp it soon..To be continued.....</span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This year I embraced all things Fall. I headed into the stores with a gusto. I bought up every variety of squash I could get my hands on. I picked up bags of brussel sprouts and stopped for a moment to see if the world did in fact stop spinning. I hated brussel sprouts as a kid. They were bitter and horrible and gag worthy. However, I decided to pull my big girl panties up and give them another go after seeing the roasted brussel sprouts posts all over my news feed on Facebook. I paid attention and gave in. I am so glad I did because I absolutely love them. I'd say over the course of the last few months I have eaten them 1-2 times a week.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My freezer is full of pureed squashes which makes me happy since I have plenty of time to play around with new bread recipes...like this one! My favorite cinnamon roll recipe at the moment. Their soft and huge and fluffy and HUGE. These suckers grow like crazy in the oven so be prepared!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pumpkin Maple Cinnamon Rolls</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup Warm Milk</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2-1/2 tsp. Active Dry Yeast</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup Pumpkin Puree..or Squash of choice</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4-3/4 cups All-purpose Flour..plus more as needed</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup (75 grams) Unsalted Butter,softened</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup Sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 Eggs</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1-3/4 tsp. Salt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. Cinnamon</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup (113 grams) Unsalted Butter,softened</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1-1/2 tsp. Cinnamon</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 TBS Milk</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. Maple Extract</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook,add the warm milk and yeast. Add in remaining ingredients and mix on speed 2, for 8-9 mins or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic..Don't panic if you need more flour..puree from different squashes can have a larger water content so it's not abnormal if you need to add more..I did! Place your dough ball into a greased bowl,turning once to coat. Cover and allow to rise in a warm spot until doubled in sie, about 1 hour or so.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In a small bowl,combine the brown sugar filling with the cinnamon.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sprinkle your counter top with flour. Deflate the dough and knead it a few times in the bowl before turning it out onto the floured surface. Roll the dough out into a 15x9 inch rectangle. Spread the butter evenly across the dough and then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture all over the butter. Starting with the long end begin rolling up the dough tightly and then pinch the dough across to seal the seam. Roll it over so that the seam is facing down.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spray two 9 inch cake pans and set aside. Using either a knife or better yet..fishing wire! slice into 12 rolls. Place cut side down into prepared pans. Cover and allow to rise until puffy, 30mins to 1 hour.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yield: 12 Cinnamon Rolls</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Source: <a href="http://plainnoodles.weebly.com/my-kitchen/pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls">Plain Noodles </a></span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fall has been kind to us so far and you will hear no complaints from me. I've lived here 8 years now and it's the first time I've been able to keep heat off and have the windows wide open. It's changing though and the cold is on its way.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am busy in the kitchen this week preparing for our Thanksgiving. We are having it this weekend since that fits our schedule the best. There will be turkey and stuffing and gravy and pie and rolls and everything else you would expect to see on the table during this time. I am missing home and my family terribly. It's just not the same over here.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Still. I am grateful for what I do have and never lose sight of that. Winter is on the way and that brings many exciting things along with it. I look forward to sharing it with you! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A few weeks ago I attended my third bread baking class! This time we decided to tackle shapes and various bun and roll techniques.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I can not believe it's November 2nd! This is the last month I can officially say that I am 40..Dec 1st and I will be the big 4-1. So many mixed emotions come to mind as I think about being one year older. I am not settled..that much I know. I wake up in the middle of the night now and can't fall back asleep. My brain refuses to shut off with its alarm bells and I've had far to many foggy mornings with bags under my eyes and clutching my coffee like my life depends on it. Gotta love the 40's.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Waking up early anyway because of my husbands work schedule leaves me loads of time to play in the kitchen. It's my favorite place to be during these darker days of fall and winter. I've got Thanksgiving on my mind and of course,Christmas..because if I am honest, I think about that most of all. I think about my cookie platter and which new cookie will be added. I can tell you right now..it's this one! I am such a fan of the orange chocolate combination and this hits all the right spots. The orange flavor is spot on and upfront with its orang-ie self..ok I know that's not a word but we'll ignore that. The chocolate is delicious, the oats are perfect. It's an all around perfect cookie in my opinion. I took it along with me when I had my recent bread class and came home with an empty bag.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Orange Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup Unsalted Butter,softened</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup Light Brown Sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup Sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 Large Eggs</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp. Vanilla</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp. Orange Extract</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Zest of 2 Large Oranges</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. Baking Soda</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp. Salt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 cups Old-fashioned Oats</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">150 grams Orange Dark Chocolate,roughly chopped..<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Splurge on the best bar you can af<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ford..it makes all the difference!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup Toasted Walnuts,coarsely chopped,optional</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bale 10-12 minutes,until lightly browned around the edges. The cookies are going to look slightly undone and that is ok because it's going to result in a deliciously chewy cookie. Cool on pan 3-5 minutes before removing to wire rack.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Last week during fall vacation we got up at 5:15 am and a boarded a train to Amsterdam,then a tram and then a boat so we could visit,Muiderslot. A beautiful castle just outside of Amsterdam.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After walking around the inside and exploring all the rooms we headed out to visit the castle gardens.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I can sometimes forget how much fun it can be to play tourist..All in all it was a wonderful day. I can tell you without a doubt, I am not a train traveler. It's just not me. There are people who love zooming all over the place but I am not one of them. Still..it's worth it when you get to see beautiful things like this.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a super easy recipe that requires zero kneading! You can add in whatever type of cheese you want,leave out the dried chives if you don't want them..maybe you want crumbled up cooked bacon with mozzarella? Actually that sounds really good and I think I will be making that version next time with pizza seasonings tossed into the mix.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The rolls freeze well so bake up a batch of these babies and be a hero at dinner time!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 TBS Sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 TBS Salt..or less if you want</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 TBS Dried Chives;optional</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2-1/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups Milk..low fat,full fat..you make the call</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 TBS Butter</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups (8 ounces) Shredded Cheddar Cheese</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our alarm clock goes off at 4:15 am.. 5 days a week. I head downstairs with my husband and get the coffee on and work on breakfast and packing his lunch. He's out the door by 6:20 and I won't see him again until 7:30 at night..and that's only if there are no problems with the trains..and there are always problems. Now that we're pushing 41 we are slightly more tired these days and often times our smiles don't quite reach our eyes and the need to give each other that hug or encouraging word is very real. We're living in stressful times and the weight on the shoulders can be extremely heavy at times and the desire to carry more so the other can have a break is constant.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> When I see that a boost is needed..either by my side or his, I usually head into the kitchen. There is something honestly comforting to me about being in there and knowing that with just a few ingredients I hand over a plate of sunshine when my husband or two sons walk through the door. I can extend a plate over the fence to my neighbor and pass along the smile and encouragement I think we all need from time to time.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So go make someones day with cookies. Make your own day with cookies. Curl up with a good book or watch your favorite movie that you know by heart or if you are anything like me, you are smiling to yourself as you mentally prepare for the holidays that are arriving quicker than your realize!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup Butter,softened</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 cup Powdered Sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Zest of one Orange..Any size will do</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp. Orange Extract</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups All-purpose Flour</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 tsp. Salt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup Finely chopped Walnuts</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bake 7-12 minutes or until bottom of cookies are lightly browned ( in my oven that took 7 minutes but it can take up to 12 but start checking right before the 10 minute mark). Remove cookies to wire rack and allow to cool completely.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yield: 36 cookies</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Source: <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/nutty-orange-snowballs">Taste of Home </a> </span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Time is flying by! I can not believe we are almost towards the end of September! I am getting the non stop warnings on my Facebook about how many days are left until Christmas..94 in case you are wondering. I already feel behind!!! I had hopes of posting more on a regular basis but it's just not happening yet and I need to get back into the swing of things a bit more. I blame it on almost being 41 and going through some weird sort of brain fog.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So lets talk sweet potatoes. I love them. They are easier to find over here and I replace all my pumpkin recipes with sweet potatoes. The problem I have though is that I associate all sweet potatoes as being in the sweet category. I blame it on the fact that I bake muffins and cookies and bundt cakes and pies with them. So when I come across a bread recipe that uses them in a more savory fashion..well..my brain doesn't translate the message very well and I end up sitting there wishing I had made it more sweet.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I needed way more flour than the recipe stated so no worries if you need a cup or 3 to bring it all together. Cut these into whatever shape you want and in whatever size you like. You could split though in half and make to large focaccia's if you like.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sweet Potato Focaccia</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4-4-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2-1/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1-1/4 cups Warm Water ( 110-115 degrees)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1-1/4 tsp. Salt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 TBS Olive Oil</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1-1/3 cups Cooked Mashed Sweet Potatoes</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 TBS Olive Oil</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. Rosemary,chopped</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3/4-1 tsp. Coarse Sea Salt</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook,add in your flour. Make a well in the center and sprinkle in the yeast. Pour the water on top and allow it to sit for about 5 mins or so. Add in your remaining ingredients and knead the dough on speed 2 for 10 minutes, adding in additional flour, one tablespoon at a time until a smooth and satiny dough is achieved. Place the dough ball into a greased bowl,turning once to coat. Cover and allow to rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Turn your dough out onto a floured surface and gently press the dough out into a little over an inch thick with your hands. Cut the dough into 12 or more 3x3 inch squares or in into whatever shape you like. Place onto prepared pan,cover and allow to rise until doubled in size..30 mins to 1 hour..depends on the warmth of your kitchen.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 375 or 190. Gently poke holes into the tops of the dough with a wooden handle. In a small bowl,combine the olive oil and rosemary. Brush the mixture onto the tops of the mini focaccia breads and then sprinkle the sea salt on top evenly.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bake in the oven for 18-20 mins or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on wire racks. Eat.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yield: 12 or more depending on the size you cut them</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My sunflowers are super late with their blooming..I still have around 25 that need to show their beautiful faces and this is our last week with warmish weather. I've got a few that have reached over 6 feet tall and the last few days they have slowly started to open :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm actually here posting a recipe!!! Better late than never,right? Lets hope my mojo for blogging will stick around this time. I have so many things to blog about but ever since I hit 40 the life force has been sucked out of me.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So lets chat about no-knead breads. They really aren't my favorites. I actually love the kneading process. If I don't feel like kneading by hand then I let me kitchen aid do the work for me so there is really no need for a no-knead recipe. But I understand that not everyone is like me so here is a quick,practically hands off recipe for you to give a try! I pulled the recipe off of a you-tube channel. I am kinda addicted to you-tube channels at the moment. I don't know what took me so long to get on there but..wow. I am zooming around and watching homesteaders,bread bakers,tiny house living, urban homesteading..my eyeballs were about to pop out at one point. I walked away feeling like I need to be slightly more motivated when it comes to..well..everything! darn you-tubers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used green chilies in here but you can use jalapeno's if you like..I just happened to have those on hand. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">No-knead Green Chili and Cheese Bread</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 cups Bread Flour</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1-1/2 tsp. Salt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp. Instant Yeast</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup ( 4 ounces) Shredded Cheddar Cheese</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3-4 Green Chilies deseed and finely chopped</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 TBS Olive Oil</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">12 oz Lukewarm Water</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In a medium to large mixing bowl,combine the flour,salt and yeast-mix with a wooden spoon to combine. Stir in the cheese and green chilies. Add in the oil and water and mix with a wooden spoon until combined..this should only take about 1 minute. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit on your counter,preferably over night for 8 hour - 12 hours.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spray an 8-1/2 x 4 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dust the counter top with flour. Turn dough out onto floured surface. Dust your hands with flour and quickly shape the dough into a semi flat shape..almost like you would if you were going to roll up a regular loaf of bread. Using a dough scraper, if you have on,start flipping/rolling the dough up until you reach the end. You want the seam side down so roll it over if you need to. Tuck the ends under and quickly place the loaf,seam side down into the loaf pan. Cover with a tea towel and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 400 or 200 celcius. Bake loaf until golden brown and sounds hollow when taped on the bottom,about 25-30 mins...During the last 15 minutes sprinkle the top with additional cheese if you like!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cool on wire rack..This is so good toasted and then made into an egg sandwich or make an epic grilled cheese with it or stuff it with meats and cheeses</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yield: 1 loaf</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpaNhEdsBuQ">Artisan Bread with Steve</a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Isn't it beautiful?? My husband decided to plant a variety of sunflowers this year and this was the first one to bloom. I'm in love.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My bread class buddies took another workshop together..this time we all met up to do a wood oven pizza class! We already knew how to make pizza but when you bake it in a wood fire oven..something magical happens. It tastes a thousand times better! Interestingly enough we had hurricane force winds the day we went..It was just this past Saturday and my husband and I ended up getting stranded in a town due to the trains being cancelled and then begging 5 other people to share a cab together in order to make it home. It didn't take anything away from our day but only added to the already wonderful memory of all of us laughing and learning..I also will say that I LOVE traveling by train in first class. It makes all the difference in the world!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know my posting has been really scarce but I make a point to take advantage of summer time around here. It's gone in a blink of an eye when it comes to the warm weather and my boys being home full time..both will be ending soon so I plan to soak up the last few weeks. I'll have a ton of bread recipes to post and an update on a few things so stay tuned! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of the things I love most about living in The Netherlands is my foodie expat community. We have a wonderful Facebook group going on where we share everything from recipes,how to help, scheduling a yearly foodie themed pot luck,to where to find this or that. This was a recent discovery..Triscuits in Germany.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">For anyone else who stumbles upon this post..You can find these at a store called Edeka. I was able to pick from original or Paprika flavored. I know there are more flavors but those were the two I spotted during my visit there today. I came home and opened the box up right away. They are almost exactly like home. The one difference is the slight difference in texture and flavor..these ones were more firm but honestly..if you are a fan of Triscuits like I am..Buy these. I loved them and will be going back for more. I will say they are crazy salty but so are the ones back home. I won't be eating them often but more like a treat now and again.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's the little things sometimes. I am one happy camper! </span></span><br />
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