tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28823340141960235252024-03-13T13:27:07.755-07:00My Mad, Mad, Mad Gourmet AdventuresDining and Cooking Adventures and Mis-Adventures of a wannabe chef. Renewed her love for cooking by watching the Food Network. Focuses on low-fat, low-sugar, but still yummy stuff. Cheats more often than she would admit.The Mad Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03631590859595376567noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882334014196023525.post-36811534223396202812020-11-08T18:41:00.001-08:002020-11-08T18:41:24.553-08:00Gluten-free Lemon-Elderflower Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTIBNjEiOEPnZwZAdO-OtOHrx6pPLU2EZUWKrFfxMzzMxXZzUsBos8itSyA7ystCoySgGuzHAO6PWqBluC7SCYPcBrj2wj9Xt3Kbh05E7MbOt3Cc3H5QWEEUr4E3UrajLABWzXtwQivZ1/s3587/IMG_2775.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lemon cake in a pan with blue and yellow towel on the side" border="0" data-original-height="3587" data-original-width="2691" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTIBNjEiOEPnZwZAdO-OtOHrx6pPLU2EZUWKrFfxMzzMxXZzUsBos8itSyA7ystCoySgGuzHAO6PWqBluC7SCYPcBrj2wj9Xt3Kbh05E7MbOt3Cc3H5QWEEUr4E3UrajLABWzXtwQivZ1/w240-h320/IMG_2775.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div>My current obsession is elderflower syrup. Because of the quarantine, I decided to buy a bottle and indulge. I just love the flowery scent and its distinct flavor. It’s one of my favorite add-ins to mocktails and yes, some boozy libations. <div><br /></div><div>I intended to only buy a small bottle, say 16 ounces, but I could not find one. My only choice was a one liter bottle via Amazon – so it will be elderflower for weeks! <br /><br />As a result, I’ve been researching on what other ways I can use elderflower syrup. In my readings, I was rather surprised that I can make a cake with it. The cake recipe that inspired me was for 16 servings. While this was a good baking project, I decided that something smaller, and maybe healthier, would be more appropriate.<br /><br /><br />I searched a bit more. With some tweaks, here's what I have. Let me know what you think.<br /><br /><br /><b><br /></b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Lemon-Elderflower Cake</b><br />Inspired by <a href="https://livforcake.com/lemon-elderflower-cake/" target="_blank">Lemon ElderFlower Cake from Liv For Cake</a><br />Based on <a href="https://www.thekitchn.com/elderflower-lemon-cake-145330" target="_blank">Elderflower Lemon Cake from The Kitchn</a><br /><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>Ingredients</i></b><br /><br /><i>For the cake </i><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1 cup rice flour</li><li>1/2 cup oats flour</li><li>2/3 cup of granulated sugar</li><li>2/3 cup low-fat Greek yogurt (I use 2%, will use 1 cup next time)</li><li>2 large eggs</li><li>1/2 cup butter</li><li>1 1/2 tsp lemon zest</li><li>1 1/2 tsp baking powder</li><li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li><li>1/4 tsp salt</li></ul><br /><div> <i>For the syrup<br /></i><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1/4 cup of elderflower syrup</li><li>1 TBSP of lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)</li></ul><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>For the yogurt topping<br /></i><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1/2 cup yogurt</li><li>1 TBSP elderflower cordial or liqueur</li><li>1 TBSP granulated sugar (if using liqueur)</li></ul><br /><b>Directions<br /></b><br /><i>For the Lemon Cake<br /></i><ol><li>Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour 9" x 9" baking pan and line with parchment.</li><li>In a medium bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.</li><li>Cream butter and lemon zest until smooth. Add sugar and beat on med-high until pale and fluffy (approx 3 mins).</li><li>Reduce speed and add eggs one at a time fully incorporating after each addition. Add vanilla.</li><li>Alternate adding flour mixture with milk & lemon juice, beginning and ending with flour. Fully incorporating after each addition.</li><li>Spread batter evenly in the pan and smooth the tops. </li><li>Bake for approx. 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.</li><li>Place cakes on wire rack to cool for 10 minutes then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely</li></ol><br /></div><div><i> For the syrup</i><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>While the cake cools slightly, combine elderflower cordial or liqueur and lemon juice.</li><li>After 10 minutes of cooling, prick the still-warm cake all over with a skewer. Drizzle the elderflower and lemon syrup over the cake so that it seeps into the holes.</li></ol></div><div><br /><br /><i>For the yogurt topping</i><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Combine Greek yogurt and elderflower syrup. Beat until incorporated.</li><li>When cake is cool and lemon-elderflower mixture is all soaked in, slice the cake and top with a dollop of the elderflower yogurt.</li></ol><br /> <br /><b>Verdict</b></div><div><b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLtSK7WuXEq5qZE_S13LbKZBVNubT4ymfWuOAfYQHLDpxRfHnYtjATThHahyphenhyphenl3TK4d8Dw_aBKwMXcvlFRYREytxHYilSxMnMHL1S2vvvqBTZmNlhLqMUmZHnAccW6yljZtkpUB4tk6xulx/s1057/IMG_2779.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Slice of lemon cake with elderflower yogurt topping dripping on the side" border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1057" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLtSK7WuXEq5qZE_S13LbKZBVNubT4ymfWuOAfYQHLDpxRfHnYtjATThHahyphenhyphenl3TK4d8Dw_aBKwMXcvlFRYREytxHYilSxMnMHL1S2vvvqBTZmNlhLqMUmZHnAccW6yljZtkpUB4tk6xulx/w200-h200/IMG_2779.HEIC" width="200" /></a></div></b>This is a very delightful light dessert. I think it needs a bit more moisture so I may increase the yogurt next time. I also modified the recipe to make it gluten-free using rice flour and oat flour. I generally do not use the gluten-free flour blends because I don't like the resulting texture. I figured the eggs can provide sufficient binding.</div><div><br /></div><div>With the Greek yogurt topping and paired with a light tea, this is a perfect breakfast or an afternoon snack. It brings a much needed taste of summer.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYqYrmDrRmoUD8OMo4W1LqRhfJpTcOMnU4UXFkXG3JAM4ycsWncg1DV_v7ZvW4sXCLzPY5Qc5YJWtl_UOs8ObzluIwNgSjlIoLecXzG75uTCXKydaphk40IrdN06EbCwhPLtLJOrTGyXt5/s1057/IMG_2779.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /></div></div></div>The Mad Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03631590859595376567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882334014196023525.post-266315229767604132020-08-08T21:38:00.000-07:002020-11-07T21:39:52.989-08:00Small-batch Peanut Butter Balls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It’s getting a bit warm, so it is time to transition from warm
treats to cooler ones. Actually, inland in the San Francisco Bay Area, we can
get record breaking heats. As a result, my nice hot spicy oatmeal breakfasts
become cold ones with cooling spices. If I have them on hand, I’ll sprinkle
tropical fruits in it, like mango and pineapple.<br />
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Since I do not want to turn on the big oven during the
summer months, one of my staple sweet treats are protein balls – specifically peanut
butter. These are no-bake snacks that I can keep in the fridge and pop in when
I get hungry. These are almost cookie-like and satisfy that sweet craving.</div>
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The recipe below was probably inspired from many many
recipes. I am just not sure from where since I had it written down in my notebook for so
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<li>4 Tbsp of
Peanut Butter</li>
<li>1/3 cup of
Rolled Oats</li>
<li>1 T + 1 tsp
of nibs</li>
<li>1 T + 1 tsp
of walnuts</li>
<li>2 tsp of
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<i>Verdict. </i>I love making these protein balls during the summer. It has
a hint of carbs, lots of protein and lots of texture – thanks to the nuts and
nibs. Since it has peanut butter, an added bonus is my hubby loves them.<br />
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">You can toast the oats for some toasty flavor. I
usually add the walnuts and nibs in the pan to give it dimension.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">If you have Tahini, you can substitute 1 Tbsp of
Tahini to the Peanut Butter. Same reason: more depth of flavor. I have varied
the proportion of Tahini to Peanut butter and made Tahini Balls instead – also good
for that protein boost.</span></li>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The entire state of
California has been on shelter-in-place the last week. Residents are recommended
to only get out of the house for essential needs: food, medicine. Most people
have been home cooking and rationing, so we have been only going out for groceries once a
week.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What that means is that we have to be very creative with our recipes. I’ve been rationing my stash of soy
creamer because I don’t want to go to the store. If I don’t have an ingredient,
I would substitute or omit.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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this cake before the shelter-in-place. I have been meaning to make a second
version of this cake because folks liked my first version. It just ended up too
doughy and heavier than I expected. Now, I have an opportunity to make it a second time and use up the items in my pantry.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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using almond flour. I also cut down on sugar a bit.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Italian "Water" Cake with Orange Juice</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Based on <a href="https://www.lacucinaitaliana.com/trends/healthy-food/how-to-cook-water-cake-no-eggs-no-milk-no-butter" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Italian Water Cake no eggs, no milk, no butter</a></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">12 oz orange juice (about a small container)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 ½ cups Italian type 00
flour</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup almond flour</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2/3 cup + 1 TBSP white sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/3 cup of canola oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 tsp. baking powder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1/2 tsp cardamom</span></li>
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350°F. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sift the flours, sugar, baking
powder together into a large bowl. Sift, sift, sift – As my friend Jen said, one
can never sift too much.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In a separate bowl,
combine the oil and orange juice and mix well. Slowly add the dry ingredients
to the water and oil and mix it all. </span></li>
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pour the mixture into a greased cake pan and bake for about 45 minutes. Note: Test
the cake with a toothpick in the center before removing it from the oven. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you like, you can
dust the cake with powdered sugar or top it with yogurt and jam.</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I love this recipe because it does not use a lot of ingredients, which is perfect for a shelter-in-place. </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, you do need 00 flour to make this work.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I just happened to have some. Don’t use regular flour because the results will not be as good (according to the comments in the original recipe).</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ricardo, our guide, shared with us that there are about 500 flamingos in Galapagos and they arrived by accident from the Caribbean. They usually hang out at the lake since this brackish lagoon has ample supply of the flamingos favorite food. We only saw two flamingos that evening... maybe because they were still hanging out somewhere else. </span><br />
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On our first full day, we spent an afternoon at Islotes Tintoreras
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The tour started with a tour around the islands. I finally
saw blue footed boobies – yes, they do exist and their blue feet did stand out! What an amazing sight! These three islands were full of these blue footed creatures amongst the iguanas. Poor iguanas – they were outnumbered and mostly ignored by the <i>paparazzi</i>. Unfortunately, we purposely left our iPhones because we anticipated that the situation is will be somewhat chaotic (unlike the luxury yacht). That said, I was still thinking I should have bought that Go-Pro.<o:p></o:p><br />
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After the boat tour, we snorkeled. I always welcome the
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This snorkeling outing was actually a long one, The first part of the
snorkel was pretty much a drift snorkel, which helped me conserve energy. Regardless, we covered a lot of ground. Thank goodness the boat was following us. It was
kinda cool to snorkel the mangroves – my first time. Although I did not see any reef sharks, I was very thankful that I did not see a swimming iguana. Those things freak me out (when
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The next day we enjoyed another snorkeling outing at Concha y Perla. A
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Concha y Perla is actually a
better site for a snorkel because of its easy access and shallow waters. There were more to see in these waters including (the world’s biggest) pufferfish and turtles. If you are lucky, the juvenile seals will hang out and play with you. That was pretty amazing. Watch out though – there is a
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In the afternoon, we also took a low-key tour (read: not
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Our next stop was at Campo Duro, an ecolodge nestled in the highlands. The campgrounds were beautiful: manicured lawns, a gorgeous eating area (although it was closed when we visited), and filled with beautiful trees. We took a walk around the grounds and saw papaya trees, banana plants, a bamboo like plant and ceibo trees. The ceibos are not native to Galapagos, but they were planted there so the sailors can find their way to fresh water. That means one can find a line of ceibo trees from the shore to the highlands.<br />
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A group of tortoises also reside at the camp so we had the pleasure of visiting these wonderful creatures one more time. The tortoises here were from the breeding center and eventually released to the wild. They do look that they are well taken care of.<br />
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First, we did have tours that we missed in Isabella. This was on our first morning and the tour was going to the Turtle Breeding Center and the Wall of Tears. This was primarily due to a missed pickup and miscommunication from the agency. We received 2 different times from the agent and we were picked up at a 3<sup>rd</sup> wildly different time. In hearing some conversations from other people, we were not the only ones who had this experience.<br />
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On the bright side, we did make the best of the free morning and took a leisurely walk on the beach and around
town to get a feel of the place and take care of some odds and ends. If you remember, the AC in our room was not working, so this gave us the time to talk to the hotel manager to take care of it.<br />
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We also hung out at the hotel taking advantage of the shade and free wifi. Puerto Villamil is a almost one horse town with dusty streets, so staying indoors has advantages. Also, I loved observing this yellow finch who is an expert fly catcher. Since he is there everyday, we believe he is employed by the hotel. His shift starts at around 9:00 am. He even has a friend who occasionally visits him, but the friend stays outside.<br />
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said 5:30 am ferry pickup to the pier was for a 6 am ferry ride back to Santa Cruz, and
eventually a 3:30 flight out of Baltra back to Quito. This made for a very long
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If we had known and had an
option, I would take the 3:30 ferry to Santa Cruz and spend an extra day, in
Santa Cruz (for souvenir shopping and dining). That way we can sleep in, enjoy
the beautiful beaches in Isabella, and have more time to pack and go to the
pier. Our tour group though was not flexible to even have an extra day upfront.<o:p></o:p><br />
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I should start with we really thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Traveling to the Galapagos was an experience of a lifetime. It’s quite
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<li>Expect a very active vacation. We actually wanted to have a
balance of rest and activity, but this turned out to be more than we bargained
for. We’re very glad that we did this before we are (ahem, much) older
because a few more years may have made a difference.</li>
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years ago (Yes, they still fit!). Wrong – I brought dark clothing then because I was thinking of laundry. Bring your beige quick dry clothes and shorts. Good news,
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certain islands, if not all, you cannot drink tap water. The water is brackish.
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<li>About food quality: I generally cannot eat from buffets, so
I brought my share of granola bars as a back-up. This is a trick that I’ve been doing since I
missed lunch when we were in China because I was so busy photographing (but I
digress). Bringing my own provisions has come in handy in our trips now that food safety is a major consideration in my travels. </li>
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meal I was not able to enjoy was the breakfast buffet in Santa Cruz. It was a good spread, I just
did not have any option available in the buffet. On the bright side, a number of mini
stores and coffee shops are open for breakfast… and I found a cool trendy
café.<br />
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especially in Isabella. Expect packed days and rest as much as you can on your
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<li>DO spend some time in Quito – Loved the time that we spent
in Quito – specifically in Old Town. Loved the architecture, the vibe and the
people. We explored several good quality restaurants (even a pizza place) and
had an awesome time walking.</li>
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<i>Muchas gracias, Galapagos. Estuvimos encantados.</i><br />
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><a href="https://www.galapagosislands.com/" target="_blank">Galapagos Travel Center</a></span></li>
<li><a href="https://gruposanvicentegalapagos.com/en/" target="_blank">Groupo San Vicente, Galapagos</a></li>
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Related Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2019/03/our-galapagos-adventure-part-3.html">Featuring Isla Isabella</a></li>
<li><a href="https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2019/02/our-galapagos-adventure-part-2a.html">Featuring Isla Santa Cruz</a></li>
<li><a href="https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2019/01/our-galapagos-adventure-part-i.html">Featuring Isla San Cristobal</a></li>
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After a two hour ferry ride from the party island of Santa Cruz, we were welcomed by the beautiful azure waters and the beautiful islets near the harbor of Isabella. The islets were filled with pelicans, frigates, and blue footed boobies. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was just gorgeous scene and was quite enchanting. </div>
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Isabella is the most undeveloped on the islands that we
visited. We were met at the harbor by the guide coordinator and was picked up in a bus that was not in the best of shape. It was rather rustic, but campy. On the way to the hotel, we passed by very
modest homes, little mini marts, and school yards. The people seemed friendly but have mixed
feelings on welcoming more <i>turistas</i> to their home. We were a source of income but still strangers. I can understand their feelings - This island of 3,000 people hosts about 1,000 tourists in the high season (December to March). That’s a lot of people in a short amount of time.<br />
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Meanwhile, they are just trying to live their daily lives - hanging out with their friends, running errands, playing basketball. It was Christmas after all, and everybody was off.<br />
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ended staying at the Hotel Cally which seems to be in the other end of town. This was not that far of a drive since Puerto Villamil is a small town. We had a convenience store next door, and the beach was walking distance.<br />
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We stayed in room number 1, which is at the ground floor and near the streets. This was not a big deal since the sidewalks roll up at night, so other than soft conversations from the patio, it was very quiet – also NO STAIRS.<br />
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Rooms are neat and clean, but very basic. There were two beds, a fridge and a TV. Hubby did not like
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The big thing was a non-working air-conditioner. It was only on the first day – so don’t
panic. Still -- OMG! In the middle of the night, I feel like I was being slow roasted. Thank goodness the
hotel hopped on fixing it the next day (Shout out to Cecilia!). It was still
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Food. </b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I really appreciated that the Hotel Cally served a delicious freshly made breakfast every day. </span>As we get our coffee and juice, we were served granola, fresh fruit, and yogurt, followed by eggs and toast. It was simple, but good and nourishing - I loved it! It was perfect meal to start a day.<br />
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For our other meals, since Puerto Villamil is a small town, we found that finding healthy food is quite challenging. I've learned to look for the "Classe Touristico" sign for assurance, but I could not easily spot one. Don’t get me
wrong, there are a lot of restaurants serving Ecuadorian food, pizzas and even
smoothies. With my health situation and sensitive stomachs, we just need to keep it safe.<o:p></o:p><br />
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On our first evening, our tour package included dinner at the Isabella Grill. The
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Since Hubby and I have very sensitive stomachs, we decided to try a different spot the next day. After some exploration, we decided to go to Iguana Crossing. This was a higher end hotel at the other end of town.<br />
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We liked this place a lot more: high quality service, good wine list, and the food was excellent! Iguana Crossing can easily be a place in Monterey or Half Moon Bay in California. We went back there a couple more times. Besides, the views were awesome.<br />
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<li><a href="https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2019/01/our-galapagos-adventure-part-i.html">Featuring Isla San Cristobal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2019/02/our-galapagos-adventure-part-2a.html">Featuring Isla Santa Cruz</a></li>
<li><a href="https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2019/03/our-galapagos-adventure-part-2b.html">Exploring Santa Cruz</a></li>
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This post concentrates on the tours and activities we enjoyed while we were in Isla Santa Cruz in the Galapagos. For a description of the island, check out <a href="https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2019/02/our-galapagos-adventure-part-2a.html">my previous post featuring Isla Santa Cruz</a>.<br />
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<b><i>Day One - Highlands and La Playa</i></b></h3>
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We had a full itinerary on our first day at Santa Cruz. Our guide for the day, Christian, promptly picked us up after breakfast. After a much appreciated detour to the pharmacy for cough drops, we were on our way.<br />
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Because of the weather, we started the day at Garrapatero Beach. It has easy access from the parking lot, about a 5 to 10 minute walk depending on how much you are chatting and looking and dodging at manzanillo trees and lizards. <br />
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The beach is beautiful with a wide powdery sand beach filled with pelicans diving into the water. One can just lay a towel in the shade watch these birds to acrobatics or take a nap.<br />
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However, the water was gorgeous and very inviting. If I had known we had a good amount of time, I would have brought my suit and enjoyed the water. Kayaks were also available if you prefer to get only slightly wet.</div>
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Another thing to do while here is just go beach walking. In addition to the diving pelicans, there were sea birds that do their sea bird stuff -- look for food, rest, etc. The beach also a lagoon where a random flamingo occasionally shows up. Per our guide, flamingoes used to visit this lake more frequently. However, a storm came, and overflowed the lagoon with sea water and changed the salinity of the water. Now, flamingoes no longer come there – I guess it’s no longer trendy (if you are a flamingo).<br />
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Our next stop was to Cerro Mesa, a view point where one could get a layout of the island. It was an easy climb up the stairs, but a bit muddy. Christian explained the topography of Santa Cruz and also showed us the many islands off the coast of Santa Cruz. Thanks to that, we saw where we are headed to the next day and finally understood what Plaza Sur is (It's an island - not the town square).<br />
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From there, we visited El Manzanillo Ranch, home to the tortoises native to Santa Cruz. We first enjoyed a freshly cooked and perfectly sized 3-course lunch while watching the tortoises. It was quite relaxing. They also have this fantastic herbal lemonade that we could not get enough of.<br />
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What's really cool about El Manzanillo is that the tortoises are free to go in and out of the ranch. It's not a zoo. In fact, on the way to the ranch, we saw tortoises all over the place, with horses, in ponds and even on the road. The giant tortoises just love it in the ranch because of the abundance of grass for food and ponds for temperature control.<br />
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After lunch, we took a walk around the area. It's a pretty easy walk except the terrain can be uneven and muddy. Galoshes and walking sticks are available for rent. Also, as in San Cristobal, watch out for "rocks" because they may not be "rocks" and could start moving or yelling at you. One of them did -- since I got too close to his territory.</div>
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Navigating through the tunnel can be challenging. It started pretty easy, but as you get further in, things can get trickier. Some of the wooden handrails can give in because of the moisture. No crawling though – but good shoes, preferably closed toe, and hard hats are required since things can get slippery.<br />
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Our next adventure was snorkeling at Punta Carrion and a visit to Plaza Sur. Finally water! My feet were getting sore from all the walking and stair climbing. I feel I am better in the water -- much like a penguin: walks funny, but graceful swimmers.</div>
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Our first stop was at Punta Carrion for snorkeling. The way these trips are organized is we snorkel as a group and go from point A to Point B. That was okay – I guess it’s a good way to (more or less) keep the group together. It was not as bad as I thought. From what the guides described, because the route was relatively straight.<br />
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Punta Carrion had relatively decent snorkeling. It featured nice sloping wall and a good variety of fishes. The first plunge was relatively deep -- about 30 feet. There was a good group of big fish on the deep end, but near the wall, we saw a variety of parrotfish, sea cucumbers, sea stars and a pufferfish. At the end, I even saw a sleeping ray.</div>
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It was somewhat disappointing that we did not snorkel in Plaza Sur. This was because of the aggressive bull seals, especially during birthing season. We did have a hike on the island after lunch to burn off more calories. It was a pretty easy hike, although rocky in places. The island was beautiful: hues of yellow, red and green and Opuntia everywhere. We saw Sally lightfoot crabs, sea lions, Nazca boobies, and marine iguanas. One of the iguanas even wanted to follow us home.<br />
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Our third day, which was Christmas Day, was spent at the Darwin Research Center. This was the best gift for my Hubby who has been dreaming about visiting the center for years.</div>
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The center was close to the hotel so we walked. The center does not allow motor vehicles in (except for employees and some exceptions) so we also walked to the exhibits. We had a very young energetic guide who made the day enjoyable. She guided us through exhibits and the tortoise enclosures. Most of the exhibits are outdoors, so wear sunscreen, bring a hat, take advantage of the shade, and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate (Bring your water bottles).<br />
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Similar to San Cristobal, the Darwin Research Center had nurseries for the babies and juvenile tortoises. It's really fun to see the tiny ones, because you know they'll grow to be giants! The research center also had tortoises from different islands. I finally saw a saddleback -- and he's from California (Diego from San Diego).</div>
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Our guide was really knowledgeable and you can see how much passion she has on the subject. She even shared with us that Darwin's theory of evolution was inspired by the nightingale, not the finches (However, most of his research was from the finch specimens that he collected). That is why the nightingale is her favorite bird. When we saw a couple of nightingales during the tour, she was thrilled - she said these birds can be very elusive.<br />
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The exhibits also featured Lonesome George, the last surviving species of Isla Pinta. Lonesome George had passed away, so this was a taxidermy. This exhibit was away from the heat to preserve his body. We had to go through a waiting area to transition from the extreme heat to extreme cold. However, this was a welcome break from the heat since this exhibit is in a very cold building. </div>
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Our visit in Santa Cruz was pretty good combination of activities and relaxation. I think the only nitpick is to clarify available activities when we visited Garrapatero Beach. In our previous tours, we usually only have a few minutes at one spot and do not have chill time. I think we had time to swim and kayak, but the documents sent by the tour group were not clear (Although it did say "Bring a Towel"). My hubby and I would have loved to kayak for an hour or at least enjoy a brief swim in the beautiful waters. It was just gorgeous.</div>
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If you have pain issues, remember to bring your pain stuff! I had acetaminophen, KT Tape, Salonpas and Pain Gel and used them all (we ran out of acetaminophen). This is an active vacation and if you don’t want to miss out, bring it! My only consolation is all the water time, where I do not have to deal with gravity.</div>
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<b>Related Posts:</b><br />
<a href="https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2019/02/our-galapagos-adventure-part-2a.html">Featuring Isla Santa Cruz</a><br />
<a href="https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2019/01/our-galapagos-adventure-part-i.html">Featuring Isla San Cristobal</a><br />
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From San Cristobal, we made our way to Isla Santa Cruz. I was looking forward to settling in one place for a while. Frankly, from San Francisco, California to Mexico City to Quito to the islands, I feel we've been on the road a lot. It's like that movie - Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and Ferries (well, no trains -- we did not take the San Francisco BART). Anyhoo, we had three days in Santa Cruz, so I was looking forward to some chill time -- and do some laundry.</div>
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<b>The Island. </b>My first impression of Santa Cruz in
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Santa Cruz is the most populated and busiest island in the archipelago. It's the Gathering Place -- similar to what O'ahu is to the Hawaiian Islands. As the ferry approached the dock, we can see huge live-aboards for island hoppers. Clearly, this island grows in population during the peak season.</div>
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The guides also seemed to be a bit more sophisticated, more worldly -- and using their mobile devices more often. Our guide manager, Marie, even had our names on her iPhone instead of the usual plastic sign.</div>
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We were also on the quieter side of town (which we later learned was only 5 blocks from the pier). Our side of town was somewhat more sedate, but it still had its share of souvenir shops and restaurants, most of it upscale. It seemed more like Kona-Kailua in the Big Island of Hawaii– except that it had iguanas, frigate birds, and big pelicans. It was actually very relaxing.<br />
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That said, most of the hotels we stayed in the Galapagos do not have elevators, so be prepared for stairs after a long workout day. The reason for this is energy conservation - Elevators take up a lot of juice. We were on the 3<sup>rd</sup> floor (actually, what they called the 2<sup>nd</sup> floor), so our legs got "stronger." I'm inspired to take the stairs again back home. I stopped a year ago because of injuries, but now its time to restart.<br />
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Our room did have a TV, but it did not seem to work -- all we got was static. Honestly, I think there was a missing connection. It did not matter since we received updated news via our phones. Speaking of, WIFI was available but very slow and with the Instagram very data
intensive, your posts may be cut off or it takes time. That said, I did manage
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For water, tap water is NOT drinkable. The island had brackish water, so drinking and even brushing your teeth with tap is out of the question. Our hotel provided us with our own reusable water bottles which we used for the rest of the trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I guess providing reusable water bottles discourages using more single-use plastic. </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Our hotel also had water dispensers on each floor for hot and cold water. I know the water is safe because I've seen guys hauling bottles up the stairs and removing the cap. Oy! </span><br />
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On our first two nights, we had dinner at <b>Almar</b>, a high-end restaurant in The Red Mangrove Lodge. It was about a 15 minute leisurely walk from our hotel. The restaurant was beautiful, a bit avant-garde, and featured a deck overlooking the bay. Unfortunately, we could not see anything at night.<br />
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The wine selection was excellent, but the desserts need a little work. Service was very good, but can be somewhat snobby. I wonder if it's because "we did not dress the part" (we packed very light) or we were "sent by the travel agency" and the servers did not think we're sophisticated food people.<br />
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Of the two, I think my favorite is Il Giardino because of the
friendly atmosphere and service. It was more casual than Almar, but very comfortable. Since it was on the second floor, it was almost like a tree house and gave a unique ambience. The dining area had good view of the avenida even in the evening, perfect for people watching.<br />
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One important note: not once did we get sick on food and water. Perhaps its because we have learned in the past to be careful (remind me to tell you the Alpaca story from Peru). Although we brought water purification tablets, we never used them. Fatigue, on the other hand, was a different story -- hence resting.<br />
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Next up: The Tours<br />
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Related Posts:<br />
<a href="https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2019/01/our-galapagos-adventure-part-i.html">Isla San Cristobal</a></div>
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Over the holidays, we spent almost two weeks in Ecuador,
primarily to visit the Galapagos Islands. It was absolutely magical – to be
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Seeing marine iguanas, gigantic tortoises, and sea lions in
their habitat was just amazing. Add to that the multitude of birds, including
the elegant frigates (in flight), huge pelicans and even those boobies with
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I decided to write about our experience because we did not
find a lot of information on the web. While our travel agents gave us as much
info as possible, the descriptions were mostly one or two sentence descriptions,
max 3. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had to cross-reference with
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That said, I am splitting this guide into three parts, each
part concentrating on an island. I did not expect to write a lot, but my initial draft
was rather long. There was just so much to share – mostly good, but also some
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Delivering it in three parts will give me time to edit it in pieces. Oh wait, it may actually be four because the food article is separate (This is a food blog after all). OK – I may
write five because I may want to do a piece on Quito. That’s more fun writing
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The flight was about three hours in total, including a
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is San Cristobal was close together. From the airport to the restaurant was probably a 10 minute ride through paved (barely) two-lane roads.<br />
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and it was very pleasant. It had a low-key beach town vibe, similar to Half
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We also went during Christmas, so I think we ran into a town
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We stayed at Casa Opuntia – named after the prickly pear cactus that grows on
the islands. I loved our hotel. It was Mediterranean style and near the beach.
Our room had a great view of the pier. You could hear the sea lions barking
and see them playing in the water from your room. It was just so calming. If I
had a choice, I could stay in San Cristobal one or two more days. It was that
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My husband thought it might be worth mentioning that there
is no television set at Opuntia. In fact, in any of our hotels, we either had
no TV or a non-working one. I did not really miss it. That said, we had OK WIFI
– which is something that I did not expect at all. That is actually what I did
in my “rest” time: Post on the ‘gram to practice my Spanish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My other pastime was to listen to birds – so
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and dinner, we enjoyed our meals at Giuseppe’s. It’s a wonderful cozy Italian
place. We were warmly welcomed and enjoyed generous portions of polenta or
pasta with seafood and wonderful desserts. The seafood is so fresh. As Giuseppe
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Guiseppe's desserts were usually rich cream-based that sometimes feature local fruits: maracuya (passionfruit) mousse (shown below), rich ice cream with lucuma, or affogato - simply rich vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso. I just had to be cautious because I am somewhat lactose sensitive.<br />
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Our hotel, Opuntia also had a fabulous breakfast. Unlike the
usual buffets, they have covered food. I think primarily to prevent Darwin’s
moochers aka the finches from getting the food. A very beneficial side effect
is that it’s healthier for folks with immune system issues (again like myself).
They also provide omelettes from scratch – delicious.<o:p></o:p></div>
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only had two half days in San Cristobal. The itinerary for the first day was to
go to Cerro Tijeretas, Punta Carolla Beach and the interpretation center. We
were expecting a ride, but it ended up being a long walk. We walked through the
sea lions beach next door to Punta Carolla and up the hill. Since we are slow
walkers, we only had 10 minutes at the interpretation center. Our guide was
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The itinerary for the next morning was going to the Centro de
Crianza de Tortugas Terrestres or Tortoise Breeding Center. This was quite a
ways from town so we took a taxi (whew). Although we went between wet and dry season, it also started to rain. We later learned that this is expected since each region in the islands have their own microclimate. The climate is different from the coast to the highlands. No app can accurately predict the weather. One guarantee though: it's always cooler in the highlands.</div>
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At the center, we were greeted by one of the gigantic
occupants. At first, I thought it was a statue, but he started moving his head.
It was my first encounter with these gorgeous creatures, and I was in awe –
it’s like being in a Spielberg film in real life (a choice between Jurassic Park or E.T.). <o:p></o:p><br />
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year olds. The walk is fun but can be a bit challenging, since it was through
rocky and muddy paths. Through the walk, you will encounter many of the Centro’s
residents. So watch out for those rocks. It may end up moving.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our next stop was supposed to be at Junco lagoon, but the
visibility was not the great due to the weather. We ended up having great Ecuadorian coffee and homemade chocolate bread at El Ciebo (Food, as you know, is one of my favorite subjects, so this was great). We also drove away from the rain and enjoyed an hour or so at Playa La Loberia looking for iguanas. Our guide was big on removing plastics from the beach so I helped him pick up those pieces (that is my wheelhouse, as well).</div>
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Our experience at San Cristobal was actually pretty good and
proved to be a great start to our Galapagos experience. We had few complaints,
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">The end of the tour was a bit awkward.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Our lunch seemed to be rushed by the guide
manager so that she can show us the office where our luggage was stored. I feel
that this was not needed because everything was close together and the office
was across the street from the dock. A better approach may be to give us a map
to the office or show it to us that morning. We had one and a half hour that we
could have used to take a more leisurely lunch. We just spent it in town
walking around (which is something that we frankly had enough of).</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">I think the 4-hour walk on the first day was a
bit extreme. Granted, it might have taken less if we did not travel all day from
California just the day before (and also from Quito that morning).</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">We would have paid extra if we had a ride
from the hotel to the interpretation center and back, just for convenience. The
walk from the beach where the seals were to the Interpretation had very little
value-add. It was also in the middle of the hot Ecuadorian sun (uh, it's at the
equator).</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><a href="https://www.galapagosislands.com/" target="_blank">Galapagos Travel Center</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">DARScuba, Av. Charles Darwin, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island, Ecuador (Booked through Galapagos Travel Center)</span></li>
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Related Links:<br />
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<li><a href="https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2019/01/our-galapagos-adventure-part-i.html">Featuring Santa Cruz</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.blogger.com/c]https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2019/03/our-galapagos-adventure-part-2b.html">Exploring Santa Cruz</a></li>
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cold rainy winter night. Not only was it miserable outside, but we were equally
miserable. Both Hubby and I were both sick with a bad cold. Not a happy
household… I was recovering, but I gave the cold to my husband. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129;">Fortunately,
I was well enough to go to the store and get provisions. I was just thinking
chicken noodle soup, but then I remembered the recipe for Bhutanese Chicken
Stew. I saw that recipe when I was collecting recipes for Thanksgiving. The
recipe was easy enough that I can prepare it for the night. Being a stew, I
imagine the prep was not too bad, esp. for a recovering sick person.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129;">We also still
have onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic – perhaps because Hubby made chicken
soup the other day for me when I was at my worst. I just bought chicken,
chilis, cilantro and more chicken stock to add to the dish. I believe this dish
was not meant to be brothy, but hey… I need soup too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was more a dish that I prepared almost “on the fly” and when I was recovering,
I really do not have much intro… I just wanted soup and had inspiration. So,
here’s what I have for now. Let me know what you think.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Inspired by Jasha Maroo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Based on </span><a href="https://whattocooktoday.com/bhutanese-spicy-chicken-stew-jasha-maroo.html" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">https://whattocooktoday.com/bhutanese-spicy-chicken-stew-jasha-maroo.html</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">1 1/2 lb boneless
skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">1 medium-size leek, cut into
slices</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">1 large tomato, diced</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">1/2 onion, peeled and chopped</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">4 cloves garlics, peeled
finely minced</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">2 Tbsp of ginger, finely
minced</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">4 chili peppers, seeded if
you like and cut into small pieces</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Salt to taste</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">3 cups chicken stock (use
less, if you don’t need that much broth)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">2 Tbsp of oil</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">1 small bunch of cilantro
leaves, for garnish</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">lime or lemon slices (optional,
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<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Preheat pot and add in oil. Add in
the garlic, ginger, onion, chili, and leeks. Stir-fry until the vegetables are
soft (I add a bit salt and pepper at this point to sweat the vegetables).</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Tip in the chicken and tomatoes
and continue to stir-fry until the chicken started to turn opaque in color (I
add a bit of seasoning here too).</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Pour in the chicken stock and
bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cover with the lid and let it gently simmer
until the chicken is cooked through.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.3pt;">Serve warm with a bowl of steamed
rice. Garnish the stew with cilantro leaves. Add a squeeze of lime or lemon for
a touch of freshness.</span></li>
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I love this
dish, love the simplicity and spiciness of the stew. It is very characteristic of the
cuisine of Bhutan.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I could not
call it Jasha Maroo because Jasha Maroo usually uses red peppers (I found out
after looking at Instagram – doh!). I used green because those red peppers
looked threatening. I also made this stew extra brothy on purpose because of
the cold night. Traditionally, the recipe only uses 1 cup of broth. I think I
stopped myself from pouring the entire container.<br />
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In
subsequent servings, I did my “thing” of adding lemon or lime during serving.
This really adds a touch of freshness and citrus note to soups or stews, since
they usually cook for a while (I think this took about an hour, maybe a touch
more). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think of it as the “Asian”
gremolata (without the mincing). Adding lime did add some Southeast Asian notes
to it… but hey, it’s one big world.</div>
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The Mad Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03631590859595376567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882334014196023525.post-65712302349026023882018-01-07T20:52:00.000-08:002018-01-08T21:48:53.310-08:00Our Himalayan-themed Holidays: Phaksha Paa<div class="MsoNormal">
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Well, we just got done with another Holiday season and
another cooking adventure. Hubby and I usually take advantage of the holidays
to enjoy time together and experiment on cooking.<o:p></o:p><br />
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This year, since we enjoyed a great trip to the Himalayas
over the spring, we decided on a Bhutanese themed holiday. Our Thanksgiving
menu was composed of dishes from Bhutan and India with influences from Nepal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Since its Thanksgiving, I did want to add an American flair
to some of the dishes. So, I decided to add some traditional Thanksgiving
ingredients to these Himalayan dishes. I added butternut squash to the Kewa
Dashi, a potato and cheese stew. I also wanted to find a turkey drumette or leg
for the tandoori, but good luck with that around Thanksgiving. I ended up with homemade Tandoori Chicken... another first for me.</div>
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The only one close to the original is the recipe below:
Phaksha Paa or Spicy Pork Stew. It’s actually the reason that I am starting
with this one since the flavors are pretty good. The other dishes were good,
but still in progress. The one ingredient that I had trouble with is dried
pork. Since neither my Hubby nor I tasted Bhutanese dried pork in our travels, I’m
not sure what it tastes like. Reason is (nfortunately or fortunately) I am primarily
vegetarian when we travel, due to health reasons. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The only substitute to dried pork that I can think of is
good ole jerky. With gourmet jerky now available, I have many options for meat. I can even can use tofu jerky. However, I decided to stick to pork jerky which I
thought would be very appropriate. Also, since jerky can be considered native
to the American continent, I think this would be a good American touch (Although
I think it originated from the Quechans in South America where my other
favorite cuisine comes from).<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Bhutanese are also known for using a lot of chilis in
their cooking. I read that chilis are considered a spice and a vegetable. I
have seen our driver have chilis and rice for lunch and he was enjoying it. If
it were me, my tongue would be on fire at first bite.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because I did not know what would best match Bhutanese
chili, I used three different chilis on each dish for variety. For the
pork stew, I opted for fresh serrano peppers. For the other dishes, I used the
lovely Merken Spice (from Chile) for the Cheesy Potatoes to give it that smoky
spicy feel and cayenne for the Tandoori Chicken.<o:p></o:p><br />
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farms and the availability of fresh vegetables, I also used a lot of vegetables
in my pork stew. I figured that this would be appropriate and could double as
our veggie dish as well.<br />
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Lastly, I took advantage of fresh meat we get here. I realized
that in Bhutan, they may not the same quality of meat like here in the US.
Bhutan is a Buddhist country so they do not kill their meat, and meat is usually shipped
from India or Nepal probably. Such distance would require good storage and
possibly freezing and preservation. Perhaps that is why dried pork is a
delicacy in Bhutan.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here's the first installment. Give it a try and let me know
what you think.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Phaksha
Paa (Bhutani Pork with Radish and Bok Choy)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129;">Based on recipe from </span><a href="http://ediblyasian.info/recipes/phaksha-pa">http://ediblyasian.info/recipes/phaksha-pa</a><span style="color: #e1c4a8; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"> <br />
</span><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129;">Recipe documented by Susanne Waugh from conversations with the Queen
mother and the royal chef.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129;">Makes 6 servings</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">1 pound
boneless pork shoulder, cubed 1” by 1”</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">2 cups of
chicken broth or water</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">4 T
unsalted butter (1/2 stick)</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">1 medium
onion (about 4 ounces), peeled and diced</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">1 medium
daikon or white radish (about 3 1/2 ounces), peeled, sliced into disks.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">1 1/2
serrano peppers, seeded and sliced</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">3 heads
bok choy (about 3 pounds total), stems removed and leaves cut into
1/2-inch strips</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">6 ounces
pork jerky, julliened (I used Krave)</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Fresh ginger,
peeled and minced (or crushed in a pestle and mortar)</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">1 large
fresh pepper, seeded and cut into julienne strips (original recipe called for
green pepper, I selected red for color)</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Season
the pork with salt and pepper.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Melt the
butter in a large saucepan. Brown the pork cubes. Set aside.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Sweat the
onion, serrano pepper, and daikon.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Add pork,
onions, serrano peppers and daikon in the slow cooker. Add chicken broth and
simmer over low heat until the pork is just tender.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Add the
red peppers and bok choy (You can add the peppers first, then the bok choy).</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Add the
ginger and dried pork to the stew and simmer over low heat until heated
through, about 5 to 10 minutes.</span></li>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129;">Verdict<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129;">I love this dish. The flavors are excellent. I turned the
spice level down a couple of notches, so my husband can enjoy the dish. He did
say that I can turn it up a little bit (maybe add one more serrano or keep some
of the seeds).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129;">The author of the recipe, Susanne Waugh, was right. The
addition of the pork jerky gave this dish an addicting sweetness. I even topped
it with more jerky for texture. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129;">This dish is also easy enough to prepare that we can add it to our weekly
rotation, especially when the slow cooker is used. I think this one will find its way into our menus this year. Yum!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Mad Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03631590859595376567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882334014196023525.post-15181732664040565732017-09-02T21:15:00.000-07:002017-09-02T21:19:39.433-07:00Can You Granita This?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Cold Brew Granita" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicCZQjKAaNu4BQeI7hRIKIs6fh2lQ8xxxTlBOuFDdWSC9go-6V8E0LyWenT8isFQNVJaIIsGIf_AQd_5ne_iWxJ-k45bHiNM5Qxp5QbVgVitt1x6ExXeygH2uaq0m63_eYXriXA9wIKtPS/s320/IMG_6459.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="320" /></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We’re currently having a heatwave… no, not a tropical
heatwave (Oh gee, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I just dated myself). Tropical heatwaves might be more welcome because in that situation, I am envisioning that there is a beach and tropical cocktails involved. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">That is not the case here... we have this dry desert heat in this place that we call Northern California. AAAARGH! I am treating this as an emergency
situation and opting to mostly stay inside – similar to house arrest. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In this sweltering heat, I find myself thinking about cool things to keep myself from mental heat exhaustion. Things like shaved ice, winter ski trips, Jokulsarlon Lagoon in Iceland, or even watching Game of Thrones when they go North of the Wall (oh wait, that's Iceland too).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I also found myself looking back to my summer of granita and
sorbets, more specifically – making my own granitas. I never made granitas before this year -- maybe because I had some
free time last summer or just time to rest my mind, expand my horizons and had a chance apply what I have read.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdekOc4ZLyLUlfhTp4P8DopE0rv4vjhHNwhAuSM-OWjEC69vCxpJOqWoxx06BEDifQ4NbMnTMUB2E8V4OoiZjkuivcd8w0hOQm80cNQIY20CI7dQ0QvGuCBRgIjxrN9htvHuZgd1M2pij/s1600/IMG_6002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdekOc4ZLyLUlfhTp4P8DopE0rv4vjhHNwhAuSM-OWjEC69vCxpJOqWoxx06BEDifQ4NbMnTMUB2E8V4OoiZjkuivcd8w0hOQm80cNQIY20CI7dQ0QvGuCBRgIjxrN9htvHuZgd1M2pij/s320/IMG_6002.JPG" width="256" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It all began with a Strawberry Lemonade Granita. I had some
left-over Strawberry Lemonade from Sauced BBQ. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After my free refill, I felt full so I opted to
bring the rest home (along with half of that yummy baked sweet potato, but I digress). I
intended to enjoy it through the rest of the day, but looking at the cold beverage and its gorgeous pinkish color, I remembered reading about how
to make granita: put the selected beverage (preferably very sweet) in the
freezer and “agitate” occasionally. The lemonade was indeed very sweet and that
is why there are some left-overs. Seems easy enough... since I was home for
the rest of the afternoon, I decided to give that a try. Also, it was a different
way to use leftover juice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I loved the results. I was hooked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From that time on, I started playing “Can you granita
this?”. Cold Brew Coffee was my next victim (first picture above). I found a <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/866196/coffee-granita" target="_blank">recipe for coffee granita from Martha Stewart</a> and started with those proportions. I typically cut
the sugar by a third: so instead of 1/2 cup of sugar, I used about 6
Tablespoons for 3 cups or 2 T per cup. I still thought that it was a bit
excessive, so I ended up using less (Please sweeten to your liking. I was tasting it, i.e. caffeinating, as I add sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Martha’s recipe also used homemade whipped cream. Although I
was initially resisting making my own, an older lady at the store convinced me
to do so. She said it was so easy to make it with the mixer (She has a manual handheld one) and once you
do it, you’ll never come back to pre-made whipped cream in a can (or tub). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">After reading what was in ready-made whipped cream, I was
convinced. There is so much extra stuff in there that I'd rather know what is in it - cream, sugar and vanilla extract. I bought heavy whipping cream and the results blew my mind. Another
twist was I ran out of vanilla extract. I ended up using almond extract. If you
have not tried that – give it a try. It will immediately transport you to
Italy.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkTfnDXlD6qx86Mw9D33KXrMT37I_1Q-Zj7Jl7j9pMFX-cGlbL96xBBiOWGh51MsGhj_4q92x2gptbFidXbuIDb4DFZ0mcso1p5x0GgRSskj8IbDBiuz-IvI86Xe541wZI84dS351yn13v/s1600/IMG_6107.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1023" data-original-width="1024" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkTfnDXlD6qx86Mw9D33KXrMT37I_1Q-Zj7Jl7j9pMFX-cGlbL96xBBiOWGh51MsGhj_4q92x2gptbFidXbuIDb4DFZ0mcso1p5x0GgRSskj8IbDBiuz-IvI86Xe541wZI84dS351yn13v/s320/IMG_6107.JPG" width="320" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My next challenge was how to get rid of all the watermelon
we bought for the potluck. Can I granita watermelon juice? Well, even better – This <a href="http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a43310/watermelon-sorbet-recipe/" target="_blank">watermelon sorbet recipe from Delish.com</a> said I can sorbet it. No <i>Maddifications</i> this time –
although I considered adding a mint simple syrup instead of using sugar. But
that means I have to figure out to make simple syrup (not that there is
anything wrong with that). Adding sugar so much easier. I did garnish it with
mint. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Chai Tea! Yes, chai tea was definitely something I’ve always
wanted to granita. This is actually perfect because it’s a great way to freeze
the extra chai tea that I have when I buy the Tazo Chai concentrates. It was
also an awesome way to end an Indian-inspired meal. The chai granita really
worked although I am still working on the whipped cream combination, though.
Regular whipped cream or even almond whipped cream does not do the trick.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Strawberries were obviously not safe to the “Can you Granita
this challenge?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was going to meet my
sister at the farmer’s market and deliberately overbought strawberries for my nieces.
However, she texted me and said that something came up – bummer. However, the
next day as I was munching on strawberries, visions of strawberry sorbet came
to my mind. <a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/strawberry-sorbet-recipe" target="_blank">This strawberry sorbet recipe I used was from King Arthur Flour</a>. This time I did make
simple syrup (and was wondering how to make basil simple syrup). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The sorbet turned out to be too sweet even though I cut down
on the sugar. Perhaps the strawberries were sweet as it was.
The sorbet itself was somewhat more difficult to keep scoop-perfect… But really, who cares –
it's strawberry sorbet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I did end up with an excellent solution to solve the
sweetness: Get some sparkling water and some of strawberry’s friends like
blueberries and blackberries. Put a scoop in a glass, pour some sparkly and pop
some berries. Refreshing!!! (I wish I had some of that sorbet right now.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It was an great way to spend the summer. I learned new
techniques and have something to add to my repertoire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> This was a cool (yes, pun intended) way of making your own frozen desserts without an ice cream maker.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I do need to find better ways of photographing them. I tried different angles and this side view makes the best profile, for now.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">That said, no lemonade, cold brew, or chai is safe from the
freezer… at least during the summer. Also, Peet’s now knows why I get that extra order of cold brew -- Mwahahahaha!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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did every summer. Avocado was one of his favorites (and still is) so he would
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you name it. I am a “Californian” anyway, so I think its a law to have avocado (along with Kale). There was a time when I bought mini
avocados. My Hubby was wondering why I bought them – but it was the perfect
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dairy-free banana “ice cream” last year, I was inspired to make a healthier and perhaps dairy free version of my Dad’s summer favorite. I am trying to minimize
my dairy and condensed milk has tons of sugar, so that was my motivation. I had
a vision of combining avocado with frozen bananas and getting the perfect scoop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Freezing the avocado was also in my
vision because I usually end up with half of an avocado after lunch. That was the other rationale for freezing. I thought freezing it will preserve the lovely green color.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Mad Gourmet’s Healthier Dairy-free Avocado “Ice Cream”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Inspired by my childhood summers with Dad <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Makes 2 servings</span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 17px;">1/2 avocado (about 1/3 cup)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 17px;">1 banana (about 1/2 cup)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 17px;">(Up to) 1/4 cup of coconut milk</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 17px;">1/2 tsp of agave syrup (add more to
taste)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 17px;">Almond slivers or coconut shavings
for toppings.</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 17px;">Peel and cut banana and avocado into
one inch slices.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 17px;">Freeze (I usually do this overnight).</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 17px;">Put avocado chunks and banana in a
blender.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 17px;">Add coconut milk as needed
(consistency should be like ice cream not a smoothie)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 17px;">Top with almonds or coconut shavings
and enjoy.</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Serving 2: With Coconut Shavings</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I love the combination of avocado and
bananas. The bananas provide the creaminess that you usually get with ice
cream. The addition of coconut milk adds to the creaminess and makes it closer to the ice cream that Dad loved. It also makes for a
delicious but healthy tropical treat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As blended, it is a yummy dessert,
but tricky to make a perfect scoop. It usually has a yogurt-like (or shall I say guacamole?) texture that
may be a bit runny for the scooper. I find that putting the mixture in the
freezer until it firms up (about 20-30 minutes) does the trick. As I am writing
this, I am thinking that a quenelle may be a good alternative presentation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">After that experiment, I became encouraged to make my other frozen treats. (Hmmm... I feel another blog post coming). Think granitas and sorbets... some with summer fruit. I never thought that these would be so easy to make.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So, here’s my summer tribute to Dad.
By the way, he loved Durian too… but I don’t think I’ll acquire a taste for
that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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middle of summer and it's been very hot! I really do not have any desire to turn on
the oven, but I have a lingering to make something quick, relatively healthy <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">and even a quick energy boost.</span></div>
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I figured it
may be time to make no-bake something. I’ve been seeing these in Pinterest and
Instagram and was waiting for an opportunity to make them. I guess these hot
summers are the best time to make them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Most of the
recipes that I found have a lot of protein through nuts and sugar through
honey. I wanted a better balance of carbs and protein since I often need the
quick energy from carbs (and sugar) but need the long lasting replenishment that
protein provides. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Enter
oatmeal. </i>Oatmeal is usually my go-to breakfast. I love the fiber content and I
usually have it in our pantry.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now, what to
mix it with.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This looks like trouble... good trouble.<br />
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I happen
to have Date Spread and Tahini handy. The date spread is from my “Try the World” subscription. I have not worked with date spread before and I think this would be a good recipe to try it on.<br />
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I usually have tahini during the summer
because I love making tahini sauce and using it in my tuna salads since (I think) tahini lasts a bit longer than mayo in the summer heat. I have also been thinking about
making cookies, but again, it’s been too hot. I guess this would be a good
substitute.<br />
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I started with a small batch because I am not sure if Hubby or I will enjoy them. I have not
envisioned myself getting satisfied with a couple of energy balls. In fact, I
am afraid that I may end up eating all of it. Also, I want to save some of that
date spread for other stuff. That said, since a number of folks seem to love
these no-bake balls, I am willing to give them a try and see if I like them.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Here's what I have so far...</div>
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<b>Mad Gourmet's No-Bake Date and Tahini Balls<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Ingredients</i></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">1/4 cup rolled oats</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">1/4 cup tahini</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2 Tbsp date spread</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">1 Tbsp + 1 tsp cocoa nibs</span></li>
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<i>Directions</i></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; line-height: 15pt;">Toast oats on a pan (Optional - to give it some additional
texture)</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; line-height: 15pt;">Combine tahini and date spread in a bowl until it is thoroughly
mixed.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; line-height: 15pt;">Add oats and cocoa nibs. (I added them gradually to ensure an even
mix)</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; line-height: 15pt;">Roll into balls about an inch in diameter.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; line-height: 15pt;">Cover and put dough in the freezer or refrigerator until firm.</span></li>
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<b>Verdict<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I love this
recipe. With the combination of dates and tahini, each bite can transport you to Turkey or somewhere in the Middle East.<br />
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This is the perfect snack after my martial arts class. Two balls are surprisingly filling for a snack. The blend of
carbs and protein are a great post-workout recovery snack. The addition of the date sauce
give it a natural sweetness and cocoa nibs the additional crunch. I am not sure
if toasting the oats is needed, since it softens once its mixed in.<br />
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I love that
its quick and relatively easy to make. I think it took me about 20 minutes to
make the first batch, because I was thinking of what to do next. I can imagine
that this will take me half that time once I get the recipe down.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Give it a
try and let me know what you think. My next step – try it with Peanut Butter.
Oh my!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It’s potluck
season.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for Potluck</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Nowadays, however, our
martial arts group potlucks can be challenging for me to prepare for. We have a bunch
of vegetarians, and a number of folks are opting for gluten-free options. Our
crew usually brings spicy lentil or chickpea dishes, Indian style rice, veggie gluten-free pastas, chili and gluten-free cornbread. Occasionally, there is still the omnivore who
brings chicken adobo (and no, that is not me – although I do eat meat and I am Filipino).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">On top of it
all, I was the designated baker until Sempai B joined the group. Desserts are his
specialties. In the last few potlucks, he made a gorgeous and moist chocolate
cakes, light chocolate mousse with homemade whipped cream. So good… I love Sempai B’s desserts. They are delicious, decadent, and gives me much inspiration and something to strive for. However, since someone usually
brings cookies, I suspect that I am out of the job – for desserts at least.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So, what to
do…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My other
expertise are salads, so that remains an option. I also make a mean salad, most
likely because it’s has been default lunch in the summer. Because of that, I
have also become an expert in disguising my salads and changing the presentation
a bit. I do get tired of eating the same thing so I have to trick myself. My salads are very healthy too
– no heavy dressings and low sodium. I usually pick
vinegar-based (apple cider has been my recent favorite) dressings with EVOO and
lots of aromatics and herbs. OK - Maybe it's too healthy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For our last potluck, I decided to bring vegetarian lettuce wraps. This dish was
actually inspired by my Hubby. He initially suggested chicken wraps. One
problem: chicken - it has to be vegetarian.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That said, it was an excellent idea and I used his Vietnamese Chicken
Wrap recipe as a base, but tweaked it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What I have
is below… let me know what you think.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Mad Gourmet’s
Vegetarian Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Based on
Hubby’s Vietnamese Lettuce Wrap<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Ingredients</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Filling and
Sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 Tbsp Olive
oil</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 package
of tofu, Firm, lightly mashed</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 portabella
mushroom, finely diced (almost minced)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 scallion,
thinly sliced</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp
dried basil (if using fresh, use about 3/4 - 1 tsp)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp
ginger powder</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup
shallots minced</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp lime
juice, fresh squeezed</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 tsp light
brown sugar</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 to 1 tsp
Sriracha hot sauce (to taste)</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Wraps and
Garnish<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">6 leaves
butter lettuce</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup
peanuts, chopped, toasted</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup
cucumber, thinly sliced</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup
carrots, shredded</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup of
cilantro sprigs</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Directions</i></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ahead of
time, chill the lettuce, cucumber, carrots and herbs (recommend to put it in a
leak proof glass or stainless steel container)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In a large
bowl, stir together the lime juice, sugar, and sriracha. Set aside.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Saute
shallots, tofu, and portabella mushrooms. Add ginger powder and basil. (Turn
off heat after saute)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Add sriracha
mixture and scallions to tofu mixture. Toss to combine and chill for 1/2 hour.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">To serve,
put tofu mixture in lettuce leaves and garnish with the cucumbers, carrots, or
cilantro.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p><br /></span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Verdict</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This was a
hit in the party. The biggest compliment, I think, was when my friend
(who is an excellent cook) wanted the recipe. Incidentally, that is why I
initially wrote this recipe down.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The original
recipe did use fish sauce, but I cannot add that because it is supposed to be a
vegetarian dish. I was going to substitute something else for it, but the
combination of lime juice, Sriracha and sugar was tasty enough. The tanginess
of the lime juice combined with the sweetness of the sugar and heat – BAM! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember, if you want it to be vegan, do not
use honey. I think this recipe is close enough to be vegan, but I am not sure
of the tofu.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I love the
addition of mushrooms in this dish. I have become a big fan of mushrooms since
they have a texture similar to meat. It’s rich in Vitamin D as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Next time, I
may serve it with peanut butter sauce. Also, I was thinking of doing a quick
pickle on the cucumbers and carrots (think Banh Mi, folks).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I may add quinoa or rice for a heartier dish.
In fact, my other buddy and I were doing Rice Pulao and Tofu wraps, and it
works! Ah, the possibilities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hope you
enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">P.S. I am
still going to find a way to bring my low-fat banana brownies.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Those are
awesome! It's a slightly modified version of <a href="https://madgourmetadventures.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-basic-brownie-recipe_22.html">my basic brownie recipe</a> and I am working on making it gluten-free.</span></div>
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pledged to write one blog post per month… at least the first three. This was to
match my record last year. Now, I need to beat it... but it may need to wait until May.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This post
really is a call for help. During our last trip to Kona, I was inspired to make
Kona coffee banana bread or muffins. I think I was inspired after indulging in way
too much Kona and Ka’u coffee. Oh, that magical Hawaiian elixir is so ono and so mild that it did not upset my
tummy. It did not help that Kona coffee was all over the place in Kona (duh). There were several cool coffee places overlooking the ocean (again, duh). Oh yes, there was that trip to the coffee plantation too. Needless to say, that trip was #caffeinated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The banana
bread part comes from the upcountry in the Big Island. Banana bread is a standard treat in Hawaii. When
you go Captain Cook or coffee country, there is no lack of stores that sell banana bread. I
always get a slice or three when we’re up there so I have provisions for the rest of trip.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Once we came
back home, I looked for a recipe as a starter. I think the most promising one was
an old recipe from the Washington Post on a coffee-spiked banana bread. I <i>healthified</i> and <i>Maddified</i> it with tropical ingredients like coconut oil and macadamia nuts. Since the weather is getting warmer, I <i>muffinized</i> it to cut down on baking time. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><i>Sheesh, who am I kidding... I LOVE MUFFINS!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><b>Here’s the
call for help: </b>I baked it twice but the coffee flavor does not pop. Don’t get me
wrong – the muffins were delicious, but it seems to me that the coffee should be more prominent. I tried to add coffee grounds in it (I don't think that helped with flavor, but it did on caffeine content). I even consulted the original recipe in the Mosswood Cookbook (Yes, It happened to be in my collection).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So... Here’s what
I have so far. Does it need more coffee or am I getting too caffeinated? Or
perhaps Kona coffee is just too mellow. Anyways, as the Hawaiian’s would say… Please kokua. Mahalo nui.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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the salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl.</li>
<li>Stir together the mashed
bananas and coffee in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.</li>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 17px;">P.S. I'm thinking of renaming these to Caffeinated Muffins. What do you think?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">My
next recipe was somewhat inspired by a story when we were in Kona for Fourth of
July. On the way to the parade, one of the parade participants and I were
exchanging what our favorite luau food is. Surprisingly, the discussion turned
to poke. I shared with my new friend that I have a vegetarian poke recipe. He
was surprised. He had never heard of a vegetarian poke (This was not a surprise to me because my Hawaiian hula
teacher once told me that if you will rarely find a Hawaiian vegetarian). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">My new friend was somewhat curious on what was in it, so I explained that it had mushrooms,
macadamia nuts, onions, seaweed... His reaction: "Oh... It's like a
salad" We both laughed and proceeded to enjoy the parade!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">However,
this made me realize that I need to write about my veggie poke. I have been
meaning to write about this for a while now, since I made it for Thanksgiving
years ago. But you all know how my schedule has been like... Crazy. Time flew
by... It has been so long that I misplaced the recipe. I searched and searched
and had no luck. So I had to recreate it...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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why did I choose veggies, Technically, poke does not need to be made with raw
fish. poké in a Hawaiian means "to cut," so (I think) anything cut in
pieces is technically pokè. The more popular versions of poké are made of ahi
or octopus. Since I cannot have raw fish anymore, I need an alternative.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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my version....<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I think this recipe was somewhat based on Sam Choi's poke recipe. I had to
start with something, right? I also remember borrowing components from a
vegetarian mushroom poke that I found and is now lost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I knew wanted to use mushrooms, specifically Portabella, as a substitute
for the fish. It already has a good meat-like texture. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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other challenge was to replicate the unami flavor of a fish-based poke. The answer
was seaweed and soy! I used ogo in this version (from a Poke mix) but I think
the seaweed snacks provided more flavor in this case. The Mac nuts should add a
burst of protein and texture. I suppose one can use<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 Portabella
Mushroom (about 6 inches diameter)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3 Tbsp seaweed (I
used half ogo in the poke mix (follow the directions on package) or strips of
seaweed snacks)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 medium-sized tomato,
diced (about 1/3 cup)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 Tbsp red onion
(You can use a bit more – but I’m not a big fan of raw red onions)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1-2 Tbsp of
macadamia nuts, unsalted (I’m a fan of this, so 2 Tbsp!)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 tsp sesame seeds</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 tsp sesame oil</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 tsp soy sauce</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For garnish: 1-2
Tbsp green onion, chopped</span></li>
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discard. Cut mushrooms into bite-sized pieces (for me, 1/2 – 3/4 inch).</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Combine
all the ingredients except for the green onion. Mix well. Allow flavors to
blend for 1 hour before serving.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Garnish with the
chopped green onion before serving.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">I really love this recipe. I get the “poke” sensation, but not miss any meat.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">If you prefer, you can make it pescatarian by adding cooked fish to your bowl, I did that the next day because we had extra ahi. Served with taro chips, it's a perfect lunch.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">P.S. For more poke ideas, check out Aloha Hawaii’s
Poke Page. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Mahalo for reading. Aloha!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><i>It has been a while... My day job has been
getting the best of me last year. I have been working long hours as usual and all my
energies have been focused on work. Don’t get me wrong – I have been cooking,
but it was mostly for sustenance. I have been relying on the cooking
experience that I had in the previous year to add some variation, but I have had no time to read up
on trends, new techniques, or even watch cooking shows. Honestly, I miss it... a lot!</i></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><i><br /></i>
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<span style="background: white;">However, it's a new year. I had time to relax
and somewhat catch up. What the New Year also means is making mochi for our dojo's
new year celebration. We celebrate Kagami Baraki every year, and one of the
traditional treats is mochi. I feel compelled to somewhat maintain tradition - perhaps in a non-traditional way.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">I have a small batch mochi recipe that I've
been using when I have the urge to make mochi. But that is usually good for only 2-3 people (or one very hungry
cook). I do not think that would be good for a potluck though, plus I am not
looking forward to rolling mochi balls for 20 people (Watch out for it on a
future post, though).</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><br />
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<span style="background: white;">I found a recipe for Butter Mochi a while ago
and decided it was time to make it for this year's party. It's not quite
Japanese mochi, but I think this reflects my personality especially at the
dojo: Slightly Japanese, slightly Hawaiian - although I am neither (I'm
Filipino). In reading the reviews, some people said that this recipe reminded
them of Filipino bibingka. So, this is almost perfect...</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">The one that I found originally had adzuki beans
and I could not find it. Luckily, this one from allrecipes was very similar.
The bonus was it had a high ranking.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">What I don't like about it was it seemed to be
too rich - eggs, butter, condensed milk, coconut milk - oh so yummy, but so high
calorie. Besides, with all the rich foods everyone has been enjoying through the
holidays, I thought a lighter version would be more appropriate, but being cautious not to sacrifice flavors.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Since the holidays allowed me to rest my brain
cells, I believe I have come up with very good, if not excellent, substitutions. If it were last year, I'd probably come up with zilch. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Based on <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/84857/ono-butter-mochi/" target="_blank">Ono Butter Mochi from allrecipes.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><i>Ingredients:</i></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">1 lb mochiko (1 box)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">1 2/3 cup of sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">1 1/2 cup lite
coconut milk (I can)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">1 1/2 cup 2% milk</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">1 tsp vanilla
extract (or more)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">1 tsp baking powder</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">1/8 tsp of salt</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d2d2d;">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
(175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x13 inch baking dish (or if you prefer thinner
cakes, 2 8 x 8 inch baking dishes).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d2d2d;">In a medium bowl, whisk together the
eggs, vanilla and milk.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d2d2d;">In a separate larger bowl, stir
together the rice flour, sugar, and baking powder.</span></span></li>
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ingredients, and stir to blend. Mix in melted butter. Pour into the prepared
pan(s).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d2d2d;">Bake for 1 hour in the preheated
oven. Cool completely, then cut into squares to serve.</span></span></li>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhti6JTPJBiOUD5X9T30gBu_dxv8fgmPq-MgeI4QeM1mZq5p3VGFNiXy78pewBpInLzCUPtMiijwSzqvrhLiWst3E5WzBNuX30Fsk-Sz7wvZFd66zZc9dxUfhRIzdnftXbVfgffe4LoOigQ/s1600/IMG_3322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Butter Mochi in Pan" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhti6JTPJBiOUD5X9T30gBu_dxv8fgmPq-MgeI4QeM1mZq5p3VGFNiXy78pewBpInLzCUPtMiijwSzqvrhLiWst3E5WzBNuX30Fsk-Sz7wvZFd66zZc9dxUfhRIzdnftXbVfgffe4LoOigQ/s320/IMG_3322.JPG" title="" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Butter Mochi: The crust is the best!</td></tr>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;">As the Hawaiians would say, Auwe! This was a
hit at the party. The kids loved it, and asked me to make it again <b>soon</b>. The adults
even asked me for the recipe. I was quite flattered. My self-proclaimed non-dessert eating husband even had seconds!</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">I brought some extras at the office, and one of
my office mates said that it reminded them of an Indian snack called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitha" target="_blank">Pitha</a>.
According to her, pitha also has rice flour, coconut milk, sugar - but no eggs.
Another office mate said it tasted like a Malay snack called kuay. No sure of
the spellings though…</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">One change that I would make is to figure out
how to half the recipe. This resulted in two 8 x 8 pans (I made them thinner) and while that is awesome,
I think that may be too much. I have some ideas... But I need to experiment. I
guess no one would complain if I make some more.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My Icelandic
food saga would not be complete without a post on Kjötsúpa or Icelandic Lamb soup. In our 10
days in Iceland, we probably had soup almost every day, and in almost half of those days, we enjoyed a bowl of lamb
soup. My hubby and I could not get enough of Icelandic lamb. It has a very mild
flavor and very tender. During the fall in Iceland, this warm meaty broth was the perfect
lunch after a morning of activities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I wanted to
get an Icelandic cookbook while I was there, but things were rather pricey. It’s
quite understandable: they had to ship everything in. Fortunately, I found a lamb
soup recipe in, of all things, the free Visitor’s guide. Score! This will allow
me to get more souvenirs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Kjötsúpa from Old Iceland, Reykjavík</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The recipe
also calls for a tablespoon of herbs - but it was not very specific. I am guessing that this refers to Arctic
herbs. I looked around and the price point was a bit too steep for me and it had added salt (which
was probably key). I decided not to get it. However, one of the chefs shared
with us that he used a combination of oregano and parsley. I also read that
arctic thyme is part of the blend, so I added a teaspoon of that. In place of
the added salt, I used a combination of salt and celery seeds to reduce the
sodium impact.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Since I’ve
been learning a lot of technique from watching Food Network (Chopped or Beat Bobby Flay, nowadays), I decided to add some twists
to the original recipe: browning the lamb, pan roasting the veggies to bring
out the natural sweetness, and adding the dried herbs at the beginning to bring
out the flavors. I can use any extra flavor that I can get since I do not have
Icelandic ingredients which benefit from the clean environment (no GMO’s) and
glacier clear water. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Here’s what
I have so far. Try it and let me know what you think.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Kjötsúpa (Traditional Icelandic Lamb Soup)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Based on a recipe from the Iceland/Reykjavík
Visitor’s Guide<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">2 Tbsp of olive oil</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">14 oz of lamb (best to get the end of
the neck, I was lucky enough to get some)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">3 1/4 cups of water</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1 medium sized onion (about a cup)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1 cup of sliced rutabaga</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1 cup of sliced carrots</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1 potato (about a cup)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1-2 Tbsp of rice</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1 tsp of dried oregano</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1 tsp of dried thyme</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">2 tsp of dried parsley</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1/4 tsp of celery seeds</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1/8 tsp of salt (use up to a 1/4 tsp, if you prefer)</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium
heat.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Brown lamb on both sides for about 5
minutes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Transfer lamb to a plate and set
aside.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Add onions and cook until onions
begin to soften.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Add rutabagas, carrots, potatoes,
salt, and herbs. Cook for about 5 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Return lamb to the pot and add water.
Cook at low heat for about 45 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Add rice (At this point, you can
shred the meat too and add it back in).</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Cover. Simmer until rice is cooked
and vegetables are tender.</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kjötsúpa from Fjallakaffi, Modrudalur</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I love this recipe. It did bring me back to our first evening in Reykjavík or that rainy day, in the middle of nowhere, where we saw an Arctic fox outside of the cafe or that other rainy day right after seeing the grandeur of Strokkur. This is a good local substitute without the airfare to Reykjavík.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Of course, this soup is not the same without the same quality ingredients as what you get in Iceland. Icelandic lamb is very good quality meat since the sheep in Iceland roam free in the hillsides and feast on grass all year. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">The water used in the broth is probably the best in the world. This is glacier pure water, so it is drinkable from the tap. This same water irrigates the herbs and vegetables in the soup and grass that the lamb munch on. This is what makes the soup so delicious.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"><i>In retrospect, I should have bought herbs from the local grocery store (which I love to visit) and could have purchased them at a more reasonable price than in the tourist shops. Of course, I am not sure how the TSA would react to bringing in herbs into the country. </i></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kjötsúpa from Geysir Cafe - humble plating, but meaty!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Also, I did learn that each
family had their own unique recipe. Some may not have any grains, while others may prefer oatmeal or barley. The vegetables may vary too depending on what is available in the market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I am thinking this recipe will evolve with our family: most likely starting with the use of quinoa for grains and oh, do I dare say, adding kale! I think its a State law now in California that you must add kale to anything when you're cooking <i>(joke)</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hope you enjoy!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">I am a
grazer. Although I do not skip meals, I usually have smaller meals and have snacks through the day. When we
visited Iceland over the fall, I was no different. Whenever I have a chance, I
would stock up on nuts, fruit like apples or bananas (lemons too), dark chocolate or breakfast items. Also since I really
cannot enjoy buffets anymore (doctor’s orders), I usually have something handy in the
event that I cannot find an appropriate breakfast… or lunch. Plus, I love
trying out the local treats.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yum! Morgunverður með kaffi - Breakfast with coffee.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I believe I
bought my first hafraklattar in my first day in Reykjavik. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This hafraklattar from <a href="http://www.Matarkistan.is/" target="_blank">Matarkistan </a>seems to
meet all the criteria of a light breakfast or a big snack: portable and quick. Most importantly, it
looks somewhat healthy although I do
not know what the ingredients are… yet. It took me a couple of days for the jet
lag to pass and consult Google Translate - on my phone - to figure out what is in it. Thank goodness WiFi was
everywhere (even on the buses). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did
find out later that hafraklattar was relatively healthy: made with oats,
pumpkin seeds, cranberries, apple sauce, butter and sugar. All were organic
too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Now that I
am back at home but mentally still in Iceland…my mission is to replicate what I enjoyed in Iceland.
Obviously, the bars in Reykjavik became my reference of what hafraklattar should look
like: square and bar-like, much like a brownie. However, in my research, I found that these are actually normally
round like a cookie. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ingredients: Relatively Healthy!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Also, I had to interpret the recipes that I did find because Google
cannot translate everything perfectly. As an example, one of the instructions
in the recipe translated to “Butter and sugar mix well”. Since I remember that
the hafraklattar in Reykjavik was soft, I decided that it would be better to
cream the butter and sugar mixture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Also, since
I am trying to have more gluten-free food – I used GF flour for this recipe. I
really was not too sure about spelt flour, which is what most of the recipes
called for. So, I just used a combination of oat flour and rice flour. I also tried to cut down on the butter and substituted half (about 1/4 cup) with unsweetened applesauce. The ingredient list in Matarkistan used applesauce, so I was encouraged. However, I was not sure what the proportions were. My test ratio, surprisingly, worked out very well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Here’s what
I have so far. Why don't you give it a try and let me know how you like it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;"><b>Hafraklattar </b>(Icelandic-style Granola Bar)</span></span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px;">Based on <a href="http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/3405311-Hafraklattar" target="_blank">a recipe from Tastebook.com by </a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/3405311-Hafraklattar" target="_blank">Auður Karitas Þórhallsdóttir</a></span>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">3/4 cup gluten-free flour (I used 2/4 cup of oat flour and 1/4 cup of rice flour)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1/2 tsp baking powder</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1/2
tsp baking soda</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">pinch
of salt</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 tsp
cinnamon</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1/4
cup soft butter, room temparature</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1/4 cup
applesauce</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1/4 cup sugar </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1/4 cup brown sugar </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1
tsp vanilla</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 egg</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 1/2 cups oatmeal</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1/4 cup raisins (optional)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1/4 cup chocolate (optional)</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Preheat oven at 375 degrees F.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mix
flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cream
butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and eggs in a bowl.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Fold in applesauce.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Fold in dry ingredients to wet.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Mix
oatmeal and if using, the chocolate and raisins.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Created
balls the size of tomatoes and slightly flat out (I used an ice cream scoop).</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Bake at 375 F for about 13-15 mins.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">They
should be a little soft when they are taken out, but harden as they cool.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I
really like this "bar". It actually has a consistency of a cookie – so I feel
like I am having cookies for breakfast. Unlike a cookie, this is also quite filling. I am
finding that a cookie and a half is more than enough. I may make smaller ones
next time.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I may try to
change the add-ins next time, maybe use dried blueberries, cherries, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, or nuts… definitely add nuts... I am nutty that way. Also, I may
make a crunchier version. No butter creaming, just melt it – or use coconut
oil. But that may not be considered hafraklattar anymore.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Also, I am
not sure what Hafraklattar translates to. All I know is it is an
Icelandic-style granola bar/cookie. I hope some of you can shed some light to
it.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was my first attempt. The flavors brought me back to Reykjavik.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My first
encounter with Eplakaka was quite accidental. It was a rainy day in Reykjavik, much like today, and we decided to spend the day visiting museums. We wanted to get an early
start so we skipped breakfast. However, halfway through our walk, we needed to
dry up and took shelter at the Maritime museum. We took that opportunity to
have breakfast.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My husband
had his usual ham and cheese sandwich. He has been having a ham and cheese
sandwich almost every day while we were in Iceland, and he wanted to be consistent. For me, I had my eye on a
yummy looking cake. Since I typically have something sweet for breakfast, I
knew that was the one I wanted to try. I am always up for a food adventure -- as long as it's in my doctor-approved list (health first, you know). When I asked the server what it was, she said was apple pie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original Eplakaka from the Maritime Museum</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sure enough,
it was delicious: apples baked in the dough, lightly topped with confectionaire's sugar and served with fluffy light whipped cream and a hint of chocolate sauce. I knew I had to recreate it when I get back home. What timing! Since I made a peach galette during
the summer, I have been meaning to make an apple galette for the fall. I
figured why not make an Icelandic-style apple pie, instead. I may still have apples that I froze before the trip at home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I researched
the recipe, but all I found were recipes in Icelandic. Thank goodness Google Translate made it easier. However, there were some items where the
translation was a bit questionable, so I had to guess based on other recipes. One of the changes that I made was also use recipes for apple cake. Reason is that although the lady said this was an apple pie, the consistency of the crust was
more like an apple cake, so I used other apple cakes for reference (mostly
non-Icelandic).<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Given my current preference for gluten-free treats nowadays, I used a combination of oat flour and rice flour. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">I only made half of the recipe since we were watching our sugar intake, but you can easily double it. I found that this is size is perfect for me and my husband and the cat. </span></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Gluten-Free Eplakaka (Icelandic-style Apple Pie)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Based on the <a href="http://grgs.is/2014/04/09/silkimjuk-eplakaka-med-heitri-vanillusosu/" target="_blank">Silken Apple Cake and Hot Vanilla Sauce recipe from Guldur Raudur Graenn & Salt</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Serves 4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1 cup of gluten-free flour (I used 1/2 cup of rice flour and 1/2 cup of oat
flour)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1/2 stick of butter</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1/3 cup of sugar</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1 egg</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1/2 tsp baking powder</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1/2 tsp of baking soda</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1 tsp cinnamon</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1/4 tsp of nutmeg</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Pinch of salt</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">2 apples (medium size), sliced (about a cup and a half)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1/4 cup raisins (optional)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">1/4 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Yogurt (Greek or Icelandic) (optional for serving)</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg, salt</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Cream butter and sugar.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture. Continue mixing until combined.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Add dry ingredients to butter mixture.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Scrape the mix in to the pan.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Add apples and raisins on top of the batter</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out
clean.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Let cool and serve with whipped cream or Greek (or better
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This recipe
came very close to what I had in Reykjavik. The first time I made this, I used
apples that I froze before the trip. I thought it was fortunate and quite
appropriate to use those the frozen apples since they also survived the trip to Iceland (It was also one of my first freezing tests, and it was successful).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The first time I made this I put the
apples on top instead of mixing it in the batter. I think I found a recipe that
said the apples would sink in the batter in the baking process, so I thought I would use that technique. Unfortunately
(or fortunately), only some of them sunk and the others baked on top. As a result, it actually gave it
the apples that galette/tart consistency. I like it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Added some dough on top of the crust: pie like?</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I've also experimented in presentation and used some of the dough and putting it on top (much like a pie crust or coffee cake). This ended up with the same look as the cake I had in Reykjavik. I like this method too... it just depends on my mood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">In doing my research, I was also surprised that Icelanders use a lower temperature to bake. Not sure why, but I find that increasing the temp here in California a bit makes it cook better. Any ideas why?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lastly, I did not
make the vanilla sauce since the cake that I had in Reykjavik came with whipped
cream (and I was and still am watching my sugar and fat intake as it is). However, if you want to make
it, the recipe is below. The full recipe is below, so you can put as much vanilla
sauce as you want.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span class="notranslate"><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt; padding: 0in;">4 Tbsp butter</span></span></li>
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<li><span class="notranslate"><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt; padding: 0in;">1/2 cup sugar (100 g)</span></span></li>
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in our trip that I wanted to explore Icelandic food and cooking more. In fact, Iron Chef Michael
Symon echoed how I felt in one of his shows (although he did not refer to
Iceland). He said “Remember when I came back from Germany, I wanted to put
dumplings in everything.” That is exactly how I feel... but not about the dumplings (this time).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all, the fresh ingredients. I’ve been researching recipes, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">sometimes even translating</b> Icelandic recipes (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Takk
fyrir,</i> Google Translate)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">, </b>and of
course, trying to experiment and recreating soups, dishes, and especially
pastries that we’ve enjoyed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Since it is the holidays, I thought it would
be the best of both worlds if I write about how we adapted Icelandic Holidays and Feasts (and having a feast for only two people). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Just a disclaimer, this
post reflects what we had for Thanksgiving since we did go all out at that time
(We knew Christmas would be hectic). We did design the menu so it would be more
like an Icelandic Christmas. We went as far as we could, given our limited
knowledge and ingredients. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Planning. </i>Like all our meals in Iceland, we started
with soup and for our entrees, had fish and lamb (not smoked though, since I
can’t have it). Since we are having lamb, I opted to make vegetable soup. To make it more Icelandic Holiday style, we finished it off
with Rice Pudding instead of all the cakes we (more I) enjoyed for dessert. We did have oatmeal cookies (more shortbread) handy though, just in case.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I also played with the idea of making bread for
the first time, but I decided to defer it to a different time. Luckily and just in time, I found
German-style rye bread at Whole Foods – Score! Not exactly Icelandic, but would do just fine! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I also thought about trying out
the caramelized potatoes but opted for a simple roast (with the lamb of
course). The traditional sweet <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">regular</b>
potatoes may be too much for my husband.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Með Höfrum<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Vegetable soup with
oats <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This <a href="http://saltandwind.com/recipes/301-icelandic-vegetable-and-oat-soup-recipe" target="_blank">recipe is from the Salt and Wind website</a> by Blogger Ashlae
Warner, who spent weeks in Iceland “uncovering that beautiful country.” I believe
this recipe originated in the West Fjords, which we missed on our last trip. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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with cheese and yogurt-mustard sauce <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This recipe is based on Baked cod, but I wanted to make it
simpler. I deconstructed the recipe, used a panko-parmesian breading and made a
yogurt sauce instead of baking with cream. <i>Unfortunately, I could not find the source recipe at this time, but I will post an update when I find it.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to use for this special occasion. Lamb unfortunately is from New Zealand (Just
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apples and dill oil. I thought about this while I was cooking since I figured a</span>ll this rich food needed a fresh component. As a result, I did not plan ahead and have dill oil prepared, but this is a good
alternative. This recipe is loosely based on a <a href="http://www.cookbooks365.com/fennel-apple-salad-dill-pomegranate-seeds/" target="_blank">apple and dill salad recipe from Cookbooks365.com.</a></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Translates to Rice Grain Porridge. This is a traditional Icelandic dessert, especially for special occasions. This
is based on <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/rice-recipes/icelandic-rice-pudding" target="_blank">Jamie Oliver’s recipe</a> and a <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/dairy_free_banana_rice_pudding.html" target="_blank">vegan recipe from Eating Well</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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though we were pretty conservative in our portions, we had leftovers for the
next two days – which was the point of feasts anyway, right? We had soup for
days, lamb sandwiches (instead of turkey), and my favorite way for leftover fish – fish cakes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rye bread became the vehicle for other
sandwiches too: I could not resist having egg salad sandwiches on dark rye. I have
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pudding pancakes for breakfast! They are another traditional Icelandic treat.
Loved it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Happy New Year everyone! Here’s to new
adventures and abundance in the coming year. I hope this post inspires you to
explore new food adventures. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">To inspire your new adventures, here’s my <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Maddified</i> recipe for rice pudding. Yummy
and so easy, I may make a batch this weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mad
Gourmet’s Healtified Icelandic Style Rice Pudding<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Based on <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/rice-recipes/icelandic-rice-pudding" target="_blank">Jamie Oliver’s Icelandic Rice Pudding</a> and <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/dairy_free_banana_rice_pudding.html" target="_blank">Eating Well’s Dairy-free Banana Rice Pudding</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup brown basmati rice<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 cups plus 1 Tbsp gluten‐free vanilla almond
milk, divided</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2 ripe bananas</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2 Tbsp light brown sugar</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 stick cinnamon or 1⁄4 tsp ground cinnamon (I used a full
stick because I could not figure out how to do a clean break and I love
cinnamon)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 tsp cornstarch</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Pinch or two of salt</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup of mixed berries</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 tsp of sugar</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">water, to cover and smooth (about 1/2 cup)</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Ground cinnamon</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">(for non-vegans) Icelandic or Icelandic-style yogurt, vanilla</span></li>
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of the sugar and enough water cover. Heat gently for 10 minutes, then add 5
tablespoons of cold water. Set aside. (If you prefer a smoother mixture, add
4-5 Tbsp of water and smooth in a blender.)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Combine rice, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt
in a medium saucepan. Cook stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes and bring
to a boil.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Stir cornstarch and the remaining 1 Tbsp almond milk in a small
bowl until smooth; add to the pudding.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until the mixture has
the consistency of porridge, stirring occasionally, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the heat.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mash 2 bananas in a small bowl. Stir the mashed bananas
and vanilla into the pudding.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Spoon the cooked rice pudding into a serving dish, swirl
the fruit sauce into it.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If desired, top with a dollop of Icelandic vanilla yogurt
or scatter with raisins or fresh red currants before serving.</span></li>
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We recently
returned from a fabulous adventure to the Land of Fire and Ice. It was a much
needed rest from work and all the things that occupy us in our normal
lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was my husband’s choice this
time, so he decided (with some of my influence) to go to Iceland (There is
obviously a longer story behind this). We have been seeing a number of pictures
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Our choice
of tours was an 8-day guided classic circle tour around the island. The tour would take us in different places
around the country and allowed us to experience the varying landscape and
environments. It’s really like a cruise – except on wheels (and you may need to
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I did not plan to blog about this trip because I was not expecting a lot about my food choices.
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px;">Dinner first evening at the <b><a href="http://oldiceland.is/" target="_blank">Old Icelandic Restaurant </a></b>in Reykjavik. This is our first close encounter with cod in Iceland. I am not sure what it is, but cod tastes different here: so fresh, light and tender. Absolutely, delicious and not a bad start...can I have another?</span></div>
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I did say "have another," didn't I? How about some cod in the form of Fish and Chips? This is our dinner in Akureyri at <b>Akureyri Fish and Chips. </b>How can you improve fried food? Make it with the best cod ever. This place is has a very hipster vibe. They have open seating, music, and funky sauces. I had mine with mango chili sauce, while my husband (who is patiently waiting in the background for the photo shoot) had it with traditional vinegar. The vinegar is served in a perfume bottle (so verify before you spray it on the fish or yourself - unless you are into that).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">I really cannot go two pictures into this post without a mention of soups. I think we had soup with most of our dinners. My husband and I usually share an appetizer or two and an entree since we're not big eaters. It also can cut on the cost (Iceland is somewhat pricey). This is a curry fish soup also from Akureyri Fish and Chips (and my attempt of brand photographing). It has a very unique flavor and great with the fish and chips. You know, I will be looking for this soup recipe. Admittedly, we're hungrier than usual that day (probably from all the hiking) and should have ordered a bowl. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Speaking of soup, one cannot have good soup without good bread. The bread is probably half the equation. Breads here are so good and come in different varieties: oats, rye, spelt, barley. Since I occasionally need a wheat break, having gluten-free options are great! I probably had one of the best gluten-free breads also at the <b>Aurora Restaurant</b> in our hotel <b><a href="http://www.icelandairhotels.com/en/hotels/akureyri" target="_blank">(Iceland Air Hotel Akureyri)</a></b>. These are also freshly baked... so good! Other hotels do not have GF bread like this.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QwE6c2M1gb_qv7g3fKTsJKKcgpsFk6AqsYK-mCPyIQHSufo83JpTXIDWpORDzOfYPgpGdrmlC-7ltsqBGUUfh5O3-bZWrmUE4WrE6Bp7RaqmxfZa896EXsGVm9yIbFhGVGKKbDizHqwF/s1600/skyr+sml.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="skyr, deli sandwich and kitkat" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QwE6c2M1gb_qv7g3fKTsJKKcgpsFk6AqsYK-mCPyIQHSufo83JpTXIDWpORDzOfYPgpGdrmlC-7ltsqBGUUfh5O3-bZWrmUE4WrE6Bp7RaqmxfZa896EXsGVm9yIbFhGVGKKbDizHqwF/s320/skyr+sml.jpg" title="" width="316"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px;">We didn't eat this well all the time. Sometimes we found ourselves in the middle of nowhere (somewhere in the midst of pseudo-craters) or the coffee shop was not serving food yet (what?). There were very limited options. In those instances, my husband opted for a deli sandwich, the freshest one that he could find and I had <a href="http://skyr.is/en/" target="_blank">Skyr</a>, the Icelandic yogurt, with one of my nut bars from my stash. I think in this photo, I ran out of bars and am carrying and munching on (what I luckily thought as) honey peanuts. The Dark Chocolate Kit Kat Bar? Those who follow me in Instagram know that I am obsessed with them, especially when I travel overseas where they have unique flavors and approaches. I can't wait for Paris where there is alledgedly a huge Kit Kat bar... but I digress. <i>Oooh, pumpkin Kit Kat.... sorry, back to the adventure.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px;">I hope you enjoyed our virtual food trip. Overall, Iceland was a wonderful experience: the majestic mountains, volcanoes, waterfalls, glaciers, and even the vast expanses of lava fields or plains are quite magnificent. We had a great time! And when you enjoy it with good food and a great beer, it makes it more enjoyable. </span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">One of the challenges that I have yet to overcome is to make
pie crust. I’ve always thought that this was a difficult task and I had avoided
it like the plague. Most of the single-serve recipes that I have made, I've used crushed graham crackers or better yet, crushed Oreos. Through these years I have successully eluded pie crust challenge. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">However, a couple of weeks ago, we were
blessed with a crop of sweet peaches in the farmers market, and I overbought. I did not want to waste this bounty so I
thought it was time to make a galette. It would be appropriate to use up the peaches this way and also learn how to make something new and fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">I’ve seen beautiful galettes in Instagram or in the
Food Network magazine and always thought they were simple yet very elegant. It also looked
super easy to do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">… if you are using a pre-made pie dough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">However, after looking at the pre-made dough,
I decided to make my own. I could not control the ingredients in store-bought
dough, and some of the pre-made dough even contains partially hydrogenated oil
or lard or ingredients that I cannot pronounce. Besides, I still have most of the ingredients at home so it would be
less expensive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">In my search, most of the basic pie crust
recipes seem to be very similar. I decided to use <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/basic-pie-dough.html" target="_blank">the one from Williams-Sonoma</a> since
you can never go wrong with that, right? However, I had a slight variation – I
had whole wheat pastry flour, and I thought this would be an appropriate place
to use it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">For the filling, I thought all I needed were
the peaches. These guys were picked at the peak of the season and were sweet enough that they can stand on their own. However,
sugar is recommended in most recipes, so I followed. Some recipes use cornstarch, flour, or vanilla. I decided
to use <a href="http://chefchloe.com/sweets/rustic-peach-galette.html" target="_blank">the one from Chef Chloe</a>, but adjusted the sugar since my peaches were super sweet, and I usually use less sugar in my recipes anyway. The recipe below has the original proportions, but I only used half. I also did not peel my peaches.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Here's what I had... let me know what you think.</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp unbleached whole wheat pastry flour</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 Tbsp sugar</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 stick (8 Tbsp) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2 Tbsp all-purpose flour</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 tsp ground cinnamon</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp pure vanilla extract</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2 large peaches, pitted and sliced</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Garnishes:</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Confectioner’s sugar</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Greek yogurt or whipped cream</span></li>
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a pastry cutter or 2 knives or your very clean hands (use gloves, if you
prefer), cut the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles
coarse cornmeal, with butter pieces no larger than small peas.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Add
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">To assemble and bake the galette<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a baking sheet with parchment paper.</span></li>
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the dough from the refrigerator and fan peaches (ok, I just kinda randomly put
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Verdict<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="strawberry galette" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfj8lSZg6wK4voK2pgkRtKTGq9GebZvD-cq2_zxj-ZzMfNJqx-OEvhv3gxUPnuXGfAhfAEHbzocWqMj_9Y3Ud5qJHilskBDfUzYev_4eCfwqBgePyBgBc8uHdOK_i7Xa6RMj2ST9ZsAkJY/s320/Galette+Strawb+2+sml.jpg" title="" width="320" /></span></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">After making my first pie crust, I am more
confident on doing these from scratch. I think the pastry flour added a yummy
flakiness to the crust. A touch of confectioner's sugar and Greek yogurt really balanced out the flavors. I also like the fruit to crust ratio: it seems to be a better balance than a pie.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It was really good! We enjoyed it so much that we made another one. Actually, I found a sale on late season strawberries (Yes, I am a sucker for fruit). </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I’m looking forward to apple
galettes in the winter and perhaps even savory ones too. Maybe I’ll even make a
pie! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Since I love to experiment, I’d like to make
a gluten-free version or a vegan one or a gluten-free vegan crust. I guess I
have more research and Googling to do. I think Chef Chloe's vegan crust version is a good start.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Next big challenge: pizza dough<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->The Mad Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03631590859595376567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882334014196023525.post-81582568411176175032015-06-28T15:37:00.001-07:002015-06-28T15:39:33.242-07:00Kale in my Smoothie<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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At one of
our recent potlucks, the topic of smoothies came up. A friend of mine mentioned
that he tried a kale smoothie and how he did not like it (to put it mildly). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was attempting to be healthy but it did not
end too well. He had an almost green juice with kale, spinach and a bunch of
other nice healthy greens, but it did not meet his expectations. Poor thing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I mentioned
to him that I also am not quite ready to make the green juice plunge yet. I
know greens are really healthy for me, but I prefer munching on my veggies. I
must be part rabbit. However, I do love kale. In addition to that, in spite of my affinity for
greens, I feel that I still do not get enough veggies daily. I did find a yummy
way to sneak (i.e. hide) it in my smoothie and happily shared secret with him.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Just a brief
background, I started switching to smoothies because I wanted a more natural
booster in the morning. Also, coffee on an empty stomach is starting to give me
some issues and my chai mix can be loaded with sugar. A smoothie seems to be a
good alternative. Plus, I get nutrients which I don’t normally get in my cup of
java. </div>
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Here’s what
I shared with my friend. As far as I know, he has not tried it yet, but I love
it. Hope you enjoy! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mad Gourmet’s Avocado-Banana-Kale Smoothie<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Serves 1<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<li>1/2 medium
avocado</li>
<li>1 banana
(sliced, preferably frozen)</li>
<li>1 cup of
milk (I use almond milk)</li>
<li>1 cup of
kale</li>
<li>1 tsp of
honey or agave (if you want it vegan)</li>
<li>4 ice cubes</li>
<li>Chia seeds
(optional, for garnish or to add to the blend)</li>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Directions</i></div>
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<li>Place milk,
ice and frozen banana in a blender. Chop. (I have an older blender, so I do
this in batches)</li>
<li>Add kale and avocado and chop.</li>
<li>Stir until smooth.</li>
<li>Pour into a glass, garnish with chia seeds. Serve immediately.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Verdict<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I love this
smoothie in the morning. The almond milk gives me the protein boost, Avocado
for the healthy fats, banana for the potassium and other vitamins, and kale for
more vitamins and fiber. I can hardly taste the kale but that distinct texture
is still there and frankly, the texture contrast makes the smoothie more interesting (although
it’s not that smooth).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Half of my serving for later... 'gater!</td></tr>
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I have just
recently been using <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">local</b> honey to
help with my seasonal allergies. I can vouch that this works (for me - look ma, no sneezes). However,
if you want to have a truly vegan meal, agave is my choice of sweetener. For an
added Omega-3 boost, I would sprinkle some chia seeds on top or blend it with
the smoothie.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sometimes, I
would vary the milk and use coconut milk or a blend. This is primarily because I
feel a bit guilty about using too much almonds given the drought situation in
California. I figure routinely switching my almond milk up helps in its own
(little) way. I do love almond milk though. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Also, to minimize my dishwashing and help with the drought, I use my measuring cup as my smoothie bowl. Don't worry, it gets washed in hot water in the dishwasher.</i></div>
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Lastly, I
admit that I still like a solid breakfast. Since I am in a rush in the morning,
I would have half of my smoothie almost first thing (after my lemon water,
which I do have first thing). Around mid-morning, when things more or less
settle down, I’ll have a small serving of oatmeal (usually overnight oats) with
nuts and fruits or a small (often healthy) muffin. This routine works for me
and keeps my energy up in the morning. Added bonus: I have another smoothie for the next day (it also keeps well in the fridge). </div>
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I almost… almost replaced my coffee with this routine. Now, it's my just my occasional afternoon java boost.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->The Mad Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03631590859595376567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882334014196023525.post-73971420729699817852015-05-23T23:19:00.000-07:002015-05-24T15:20:54.258-07:00Parchment-steamed Salmon with Tomatoes and Onions <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Well, hello again! I am back! I hope.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My intermediate hula classes are done and hopefully, I can
get back to a semi-normal routine, whatever that means. I think there are more
expectations now from my hula teacher, now that I am officially an <i>`olapa</i> (hula dancer). My
martial arts teacher is probably expecting me back too, and of course, there is
that day job “work” thing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Sigh…</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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I do need to get my blogging legs… err, fingers back. Blogging is
one of my creative outlets, and I do enjoy writing. I find by writing more, I get to practice constantly, and my communication at work and life improves (although the style is
different). Writing also stirs up the creative juices in my head, and opens up other avenues. Lastly, I get to research the ingredients and methods that I am blogging about, which makes me a better cook.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Enough of blog talk, let's get back to food.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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What I would like to share with you is one of my favorite way to
cook fish these days. For those who follow me in <a href="http://www.instagram.com/@madgourmetcook" target="_blank">instagram</a>, you probably know
what that is. It’s cooking <i>“en pappilote"</i> in French or <i>“al cartoccio”</i> in
Italian or simply “in parchment”. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgfSUV_h1Ahre2D4clgbAHzAoLqFjFb-aD49-XP-aArYvR9KuGrx1jSdlG6gLjf0XOSVjoGJIva2t1GkXREE-Tw2Pnog0NBfH6CFH6X6ykoiRqHuKjXzohMSzY26uNcj1TC9h_BinVcQPg/s1600/PAP+Salmon%252C+Tomato+and+Onion+wrapped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Example of fish wrapped in parchment" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgfSUV_h1Ahre2D4clgbAHzAoLqFjFb-aD49-XP-aArYvR9KuGrx1jSdlG6gLjf0XOSVjoGJIva2t1GkXREE-Tw2Pnog0NBfH6CFH6X6ykoiRqHuKjXzohMSzY26uNcj1TC9h_BinVcQPg/s320/PAP+Salmon%252C+Tomato+and+Onion+wrapped.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a>It’s so easy and involves minimal cleaning. These first two is a huge
plus these days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Most importantly though, t</span>he fish remains moist the next
day (if it lasts that long). It’s also a low-fat way of cooking since I don’t
really need to add oil in the mixture. If I have whole grains cooked for the
week, all I need to do is prep a salad or cook some veggies with the fish.
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The other plus is that I found a way to cook it in the
microwave (translate: it's fast). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I saw this techcnique while browsing through Shape Magazine. Unfortunately,
I could not find that recipe online anymore, but <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/salmon_with_fennel_baked_in_parchment" target="_blank">this recipe from SimplyRecipes.com</a> is very close (It also gave me some background on that dish. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Merci beaucoup!</i>). I kept the recipe the old-fashioned way: clipping it...does anyone still do that?<o:p></o:p></div>
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I experimented on the ingredients and loved the method.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would vary the fish and veggies and most of
the time the results were good. My only fails so far has been overloading the parchment with veggies. I find that this upset the flavor balance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLarpAFxIXZkNOrsoZu2qAr68zD48wBsPHWhhlcfpZgtlrAlaz3HYRtFbQKGxn31lDSoOBIwgsUYSoqUsoh2oG7bIfy2B5vSGJS6BPRN6-VTVNjGP8Ub9JyfcYQnmCpmkWjEI1vcPmV9cy/s1600/PAP+Salmon%252C+Tomato+and+Onion+serv+sml.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Salmon with tomatoes and onions served" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLarpAFxIXZkNOrsoZu2qAr68zD48wBsPHWhhlcfpZgtlrAlaz3HYRtFbQKGxn31lDSoOBIwgsUYSoqUsoh2oG7bIfy2B5vSGJS6BPRN6-VTVNjGP8Ub9JyfcYQnmCpmkWjEI1vcPmV9cy/s320/PAP+Salmon%252C+Tomato+and+Onion+serv+sml.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a>What I am sharing with you is a slight
variation of a recipe that I frequently used when I was first starting out. I
had a furnished apartment, but almost no cooking utensils. If I remember correctly, the only things I had were a
hand-me-down rice cooker, some spoons, a fork, some plates and a glass. Back then, I did not use parchment and am now quite
embarrassed to share what I used. But needless to say, this is a better method
of cooking this recipe and sharing this recipe brings me back to those early simpler days.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I do have a one (or two) more Maddification from my that old recipe. In this recipe, I used salmon instead of a lighter fish (like sole or tilapia). My husband always says that salmon is what I eat most of the time (Not
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I also do not remove the skin in this
recipe; I just remove the scales. Love the skin! I use my knife to gently
remove it. Our fish guy will not do it unless I am buying the whole fish.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here’s what I have…Hope you enjoy!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Based
on the Parchment-steamed salmon with Fennel from Shape Magazine, December 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;">2
six ounce (6 oz) salmon fillets, skinned or with skin (remove the scales, if
using skin)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;">1
Roma tomato, sliced (you can use any tomato, about 1/4 cup)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;">1/4
onion (about 1/4 cup)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;">Salt
and pepper, to taste</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;"> </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;">Special
equipment: parchment paper, split (for two servings). Make sure it is enough to
wrap the onions, tomatoes and fish.</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;">Season
salmon with salt and pepper.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;">On
two pieces of parchment paper, add the onions (bottom), salmon (middle) and
tomatoes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;">Fold
sheets over to close, and roll and crimp edges to form sealed packets.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;">Microwave
packets on high for 4 minutes. Open a corner of a packet (carefully,
steam can be very hot) and check that the salmon flakes at the touch of the
fork. If not, microwave in 25-second intervals until cooked through.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;">Serve
with rice or quinoa, and a green salad if you want more veggies.</span></li>
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<b>Verdict<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I love this recipe. It uses few ingredients and again,
simple prep and minimal clean-up. I would encourage you to experiment with
veggies, perhaps see what’s in season and see how it turns up. My rule really
is to make sure there is sufficient moisture, particularly for microwave cooking.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Just for reference: I also have tried these recipes below. They were delicious!</div>
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The original recipe slightly modified: Salmon with Fennel and Lemon</div>
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Salmon with Carrots, Potatoes, and olives. I think I based this on a recipe from The Chew, most likely from Mario Batali. I think my husband is right - I love Salmon!</div>
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Going simple: Tilapia with Lemon and Grape Tomatoes. I put fresh parsley to finish.</div>
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Bon appetit! <o:p></o:p></div>
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