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Since being in England, more and more I have been exposed to curries. This day I decided to try my hand at a Thai green curry. I am a bit sorry to say that I did not make my curry paste from scratch but rather purchased it. I do have my reasons for this...firstly these are flavors that are unknown to our household, thus investing in larger quantities of them might not be a good idea. Second, I wanted to make sure that I actually enjoy cooking and eating the dish (as I am fairly certain it would only be me eating the dish as my Italian husband snubs his nose at almost anything that does not have its origins in Italy - food wise that is.) So for those of you well versed in curries you may not be so interested, but for others like me who are just dipping your toe in the curry water have a look.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have a secret to share about cooking rice I learned from an Indian friend of mine, if you soak the rice for about 10 minutes in water before you rinse and begin to cook the rice grains will take less time to cook as the initial soak has already started to penetrate the grains</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was my purchased Thai green curry paste, ingredients listed are: garlic, green chili, onion, lemongrass, salt, black galangal, kaffir lime and spices. (If you were wondering about black galangal this ingredient is from the ginger family but is much different in taste.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here I am pre-frying the tofu before putting into the curry</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coconut milk, a main component in green curry</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cooking the paste in a bit of oil to release the flavors</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Afterwards add your main (in this case tofu) and I cut up a yellow bell pepper for texture, normally you would use baby corn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished dish with chili garnish, also use fresh coriander if you have some</td></tr>
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<br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12162426842464146793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748620223775140708.post-10820092409387190402013-04-05T01:13:00.000-07:002013-08-24T01:13:45.821-07:00Island Tour<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A shot of Le Morne from the "other" side</td></tr>
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From our boat tour of the east side of the island, we wanted to see more, so we chartered a tour to go more "inland." Our driver was extremely knowledgable about his home and very proud to be Mauritian. Needless to say we learned a lot and experienced some great "off the beaten tourist path" places.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A captivating higher view of the coast of the island where we spent most of our time</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coffee beans! Reminded me of the coffee tour we took in Kauai: <a href="http://www.americanina.com/2011/05/island-coffee.html" target="_blank">Island Coffee</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An old volcano that is now an open gorge with the Chamarel waterfall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Seven Colored Earth(s) is a natural wonder; the different colors may have been a consequence of molten volcanic rock cooling down at different temperatures</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visitors used to be able to walk on the colored earth, but too many people were taking "samples" home with them, so you can now view the area from the fenced in area</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look closely and you can see the pineapple growing, I never knew how pineapple grew until now!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A quick stop at the Rhumerie de Chamarel (rum factory)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These little guys are everywhere and absolutely stunning in color</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unfortunately the factory was not in operation this day, but it was still interesting to see the equipment</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guess what this is? A vanilla bean, again seeing how things I enjoy grow for the first time.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I bought some dried vanilla beans from this little farm, and will be posting later how to make homemade vanilla extract from them</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I couldn't resist showing some more sunset photos, truly stunning and I love how each night is different from the previous one</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very special place, very fortunate to have experienced Mauritius</td></tr>
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<br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12162426842464146793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748620223775140708.post-23003531671699084592013-04-03T10:02:00.000-07:002013-08-24T01:49:53.471-07:00Ile Aux Cerfs<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Rather then just be absolute lazy tourists and stay on the resort, we decided to venture out and explore more of Mauritius. On the recommendation of the conceirge we chartered a small speed boat to explore the east coat of the island. Because the weather was not really cooperating, we decided to keep close to the coast and more specifically the Ile aux Cerfs (or Deer Island.) Part of the boat tour was to have a picnic lunch on the beach. But to my delight I was surprised by what kind of picnic was prepared for us. One of my favorite activities on a holiday ever!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very fitting that the name of our boat was "Dolce Vita"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A waterfall that our speed boat had to carefully sneak around rocks to get close to</td></tr>
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Now that our jumping off point is the UK, we decided to take advantage of our proximity to island destinations not so easy to reach from North America. Thus our decision to holiday in Mauritius over the Easter break. The Republic of Mauritius is an island nation just off the southeast coast of Africa, (east of Madagascar.) Not at all what I expected, first from the 10 hour plane trip to the extremely diverse culture we found, (ethnicities range from African, Indian, French and Chinese descent.) It all felt oddly familiar from the Creole cuisine to almost Indonesian influences I seemed to feel and see. An island uninhabited and initially discovered by Arab sailors, rule passed from Dutch to French and later English. An amazing feeling for me to be so south of the equator and close to Africa. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I learned every sunset here has a unique character, and plays out like carefully planned coursed meal, with the viewer needing to savour and reflect on each one</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great item to purchase if shopping in Italy... for some reason these breadcrumbs just taste better because they are FROM Italy </td></tr>
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As I feel winter slowly slipping away (I hope and pray it is!) I am craving a few winter weather/comfort dishes. This is one that I always look forward to when staying at my mother-in-law's. I finally watched her make it one day so I could try and replicate it for myself when I need a pick me up at home in England, (which is most of the time!)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After frying for a few minutes on each side, placing the pieces on paper before serving gets rid of any excess oil. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon.</td></tr>
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On our past weekend in London, we finally made it to Borough Market. An eclectic food market, I loved that you could try things "tapas" style. Buying a drink or snack here and there. My first purchase was a cup of mulled wine as it satisfied both my need for warmth (as this is England it is ALWAYS cold) and since it was Saturday my need for wine. My husband found a stand where a couple of Italian guys were cooking fresh pasta, (which was a great idea for Italian fast food.) We did not leave either hungry or empty handed. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Borough market is split up into sections, this was a hall connecting a few of them</td></tr>
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After Christmas one is generally left with an over abundance of food. Trying to get through it all can prove a challenge. Panettone french bread for breakfast is one way I have found. (I think pandoro french toast would be great too!)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Depending on how many people you are feeding will affect the quantity of eggs, milk and bread you will use, here I used 3 eggs and about 2/3 cup of milk and a heaping teaspoon of cinnamon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I sliced the panettone starting from the bottom... I think thick slices are better then thin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pour the beaten eggs and milk mixture on the bread and let sit for a few minutes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tip - if you prefer a crisper, drier finished product then don't soak in the egg/milk coating as long</td></tr>
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This tasty side dish was served for our Christmas lunch, (<a href="http://www.americanina.com/2012/12/buono-natale.html" target="_blank">Buono Natale</a> .) As promised here is the quick and easy recipe. Agro Dolce means literally sour and sweet. You could cook really any vegetable in this manner, (for example carrots are quite good cooked agro dolce.)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In Italy you can purchase the tiny onions already peeled, (which is awesome because peeling them is quite a bit of work.) Add a bay leaf and a few whole cloves with the onions in your pot, (along with some olive oil of course.) Remember to remove the bay leaf and cloves before serving!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can buy acgro dolce as a condiment in Italy, but you can recreate this by using white balsamic vinegar (or regular) along with some sugar.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweat out your onions initially on low heat with a cover</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After a few minutes of cooking add some salt and your agro dolce condiment, continue to cook </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some browning should start to occur, once this happens lower the heat a little and cover and leave it for a while</td></tr>
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Friday's are mercato days in Marina di Massa. While the mercato also has clothing, shoes and other products one half is dedicated to fresh foods, (certo questo mercato Italiano.) There is another mercato in Forte dei Marmi that I also love (this is on Wednesdays.) You can see it here: <a href="http://www.americanina.com/2011/11/mercato-di-forte-dei-marmi.html" target="_blank">Mercato di Forte dei Marmi</a> This day while it was still chilly, the beautiful sun was shining making our walk quite wonderful.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baccalá, cod that is salted and dried, I am not a fan, but the large flat pieces are impressive</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite treat, we always get a few potato fritters to eat as we stroll</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After Christmas lunch you are certain every Italian household will be playing Tombola</td></tr>
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Here we are another Christmas in Italy at my mother-in-laws home. In Tuscany for Christmas there is food you can always count on having at the table. By now I know we will always have to start numerous crostini followed by homemade ravioli and then troppo dolce (a lot of dessert.) My mother in law doesn't really make desserts, (and she really doesn't need to be bothered as she had received about 4-5 panettone alone,) but she makes everything else which is always excellent! Here is just a taste of all the flavors we celebrated this Christmas. Happy Holidays!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the crostini primi we had mushroom pate, olive pate, onions agrodolce just to name a few</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is baccala, basically dried, salted cod that can be cooked in numerous ways; my sister-in-laws favorite</td></tr>
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<br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12162426842464146793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748620223775140708.post-65945283184642288362012-11-18T06:09:00.000-08:002012-12-29T06:10:53.323-08:00Winter Pimm's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As the days move closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas time I am starting to want tastes that remind me of these times, pumpkin pie, turkey, corn bread stuffing, mulled wine, etc. Lucky for me that I heard of this spirit at work and went straight out to the store to purchase some for my household and to bring to my family in America for Thanksgiving. I made this drink as I was boiling my halloween pumpkin in order to make pumpkin pie later. It was the perfect partner, and rather relaxed me. Winter Pimm's is similar to the normal version where you mix it with a juice (in this case with apple juice,) with the exception you drink it warmed. You can add bits of orange, apple, cinnamon stick and cloves, really whatever suits your taste.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A snapshot of my Winter Pimm's warming on the stove.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is quite a bit of information regarding the history of Pimm's on the web, I rather enjoyed this blog's information: <a href="http://summerfruitcup.wordpress.com/2011/07/04/recreating-the-long-lost-pimms-cups-scotch-rum-rye-tequila/" target="_blank">Recreating the long lost Pimm's cup</a></td></tr>
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Making risotto is really something you do for someone you love or people you care about. I say this because although the dish seems quite simple, it requires constant attention...meaning you basically have to stand in front of the stove the entire time it cooks. Thus the title of this post, "Risotto Romance." I returned home from work and had time before my husband got home to make a nice dinner, so because I wanted to make him feel special, I made this risotto. My first post about risotto you can find here: <a href="http://www.americanina.com/2011/07/risotto-101.html" target="_blank">Risotto 101</a> . This is a basic recipe that you can alter according to your tastes. (For example I used vegetable stock, but you could use chicken stock and add pieces of shrimp or another meat or vegetable, or use a champagne or prosecco instead of wine...I could go on.) This post shows an alteration of the same recipe for risotto, but it shows one how to add additional flavor with a puree. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here in England they call these "banana shallots," I find these quicker to cut up then others.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am making an asparagus risotto, so I set them to boil as I prepare the risotto</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here the shallots are cooking down, (I used two.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I want to point out a few ingredients here, I am using carnaroli instead of arborio. The main difference between the two types of rice is that carnaroli remains "harder" at the heart of the grain, thus making a more consistently "al dente" risotto. (Also carnaroli is a bit more expensive then arborio.) Also I am using to make my broth a vegetable powder as opposed to a cube, I find using the powder it is easier to control my flavoring to my taste, rather then the cube that is always either too salty or not enough. (Sometimes I use the powder in combination with one cube to add a bit more taste.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add the rice to cook with the shallots until you see a "white dot" appear in the middle of the grains.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When the asparagus is finished cooking, cut it up saving the tips for adding into the risotto later, using the rest to make a puree </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here I have started to add my vegetable broth to the rice and shallots</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halfway through the cooking of the rice (normally 20 minutes) I add the asparagus puree</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Towards the end of cooking stir in the asparagus tips</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Of course at the very end add a pat of butter to "tighten" the dish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The final touch is freshly grated parmigiano</td></tr>
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<span id="goog_1784635285"></span><span id="goog_1784635286"></span><br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12162426842464146793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748620223775140708.post-70073341203601744682012-10-07T13:49:00.000-07:002012-10-07T13:49:24.799-07:00Chocolate Brittle<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dark chocolate, sultanas, dried apricots + cranberries, cashews and sugared ginger add up to a lovely dessert</td></tr>
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Love this quick and easy dessert from Ina Garten. (But most of her recipes are quite simple with major flavor that look and taste like you have slaved in the kitchen when you really did not.) Perfect to bring over to a dinner party with a bottle of port.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Toast the cashews in the oven for 8-10 minutes, just to brown them and bring out their nutty flavor, try to use salted cashews or add some salt after toasting, the combination of sea salt and chocolate is great</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chop 7-8 ounces of dark chocolate and bittersweet chocolate, I like Green + Blacks </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mix the chopped chocolate together and temper in the microwave watching it like a hawk, there is nothing worse then overcooked chocolate you have to throw away</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After the chocolate bits are just melted continue to stir, stirring makes the chocolate glossy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smooth out the melted chocolate onto your parchment lined baking sheet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add the toppings in a specific order: ginger, cashews, cranberries (cherries are better, but I only had cranberries on hand) finally apricots and sultanas</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let the chocolate harden, I probably have too much toppings for the amount of chocolate I used, but that's okay</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After the chocolate hardens break into pieces, this would be a great gift too, as it looks beautiful</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My husband's lunch, paccheri with vongole</td></tr>
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Our last day of the long weekend was a cloudy, damp one. All of the day was connected to the sea, from waking up to the beautiful sunset at the end.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picturesque views from the town of Montemarcello</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Montemarcello is high on a hill with lovely sea views</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Down by the sea at Bocca di Magra (where the Magra river meets the Mediterranean)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Being here made me a bit homesick as it reminded me a lot of Balboa Island, also we spied the little boat named Luna</td></tr>
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<br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12162426842464146793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748620223775140708.post-16707137893768228182012-10-02T11:51:00.000-07:002012-10-02T11:56:42.357-07:00Bar Apuan<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This bar is in Massa, Tuscany</td></tr>
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We took a long weekend and escaped to Italy. One of my favorite things to do in Italy is to go out and have colazione, (breakfast.) This means a coffee and a pastry, basically. I always order a cappuccino (as this is the time of the day to do so) and whatever pastry turns my head that day. It is great to sit and enjoy the moment...il dolce far niente.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colazione for the day, cappuccino and pasta con mele </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful array of pasta (pastries)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Construction going on at the Piazza degli Aranchi, see how it used to look here: <a href="http://www.americanina.com/2011/11/sapori-dautunno.html">http://www.americanina.com/2011/11/sapori-dautunno.html</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gelato in the fall, I know you wouldn't think one would be in the mood, but this is so good you are always in the mood </td></tr>
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With the weather changing from a non existent summer to almost full blown winter, I am obviously in the mood for soup. This soup is great because it has so many veggies, (broccoli, potatoes, onions, carrots, celery; basically you get your five a day by eating this.) Making soups is quite easy and very satisfying, here are some other soups I have posted in the past: <a href="http://www.americanina.com/2012/08/lentil-love.html">http://www.americanina.com/2012/08/lentil-love.html</a>, <a href="http://www.americanina.com/2012/03/cauliflower-comfort.html">http://www.americanina.com/2012/03/cauliflower-comfort.html</a>, <a href="http://www.americanina.com/2011/05/one-potato-two-potato.html">http://www.americanina.com/2011/05/one-potato-two-potato.html</a>, <a href="http://www.americanina.com/2011/04/zuppa-de-pesce.html">http://www.americanina.com/2011/04/zuppa-de-pesce.html</a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melt about 2 tablespoons of butter and add chopped onion and carrots (also celery but I didn't have any today)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After the potatoes are tender add 2/3 cup of milk a spoonful of cornstarch and the chopped broccoli. (Note to self chop broccoli smaller as it doesn't take as long to cook and smaller bites are better anyway.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great tip: collect all your trash/scraps in a bowl as you work and then throw it all away at the end of cooking, keeps your work space neat</td></tr>
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<br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12162426842464146793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748620223775140708.post-20380583855628025312012-09-23T04:13:00.001-07:002012-10-01T02:29:34.089-07:00100% Design<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paddington station is lovely as it is above ground, so the platform feels fresh and light</td></tr>
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The last time I attended this design exhibition I had to fly over the Atlantic Ocean. Two years later I only had to hop on the train for an hour or so and then catch the underground. 100% Design while not extremely groundbreaking, helps one to understand what trends have hit the mainstream and have staying power.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An overhead view of a portion of the show, while not a huge exhibition this makes it easier to navigate and see everything</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These wall hangings were made out of a felt material....lots of wool blends and felt seen this year</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stainless steel that has either been lasered or chemically etched, they would not reveal </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mercedes was a main sponsor of this event</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lamps made of plastic and feathers...love the gold accent</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A beautiful display of wood veneers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This artwork was displayed in the bathroom/kitchen area, maybe milled out of a Corian type material</td></tr>
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<br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12162426842464146793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748620223775140708.post-49127532707807895492012-08-14T23:59:00.000-07:002012-08-14T23:59:17.631-07:00White Gold<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A peek-a-boo view of the white mountains</td></tr>
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When we come to Italy we are in the Massa-Carrara area. Yes, the place where Carrara marble comes from. Yet in all these years we have not visited the quarries. I have to admit I am not a fan of heights so this has been the deterrent, but for some reason for this trip I became brave. We drove up to the Fantiscritti valley to take a tour of the inside of a working quarry. (The other two main valleys are called Colonnata and Ravaccione, in fact Ravaccione is where the marble of the David statue was dug.) The setting inside was absolutely another world, "lunar" could describe it. In fact the mine hosts photoshoots, fashion shows and concerts. It was quite cold inside, 16 C, but apparently the temperature remains constant all year.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mine entrance, the company was called I love Marmo, you can see more here: <a href="http://www.marmotour.com/marble-quarries.htm">http://www.marmotour.com/marble-quarries.htm</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everywhere you look is marble, as you are literally inside the mountain</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Because mining is taking place also outside on top of this inside mine, four pillars for stability always remain in place</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A recently cut block, value approximately 60-80,000 Euro</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the bars near the mine entrance</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We walked to the nearby village of Colonnata, that is famous for lardo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colonnata view of of the marble mountains</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As we were trying to find our way to the center we spied this iconic view</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you have been wondering what lardo is, this is it, basically salted pig back fat sliced extremely thin for panini. Now panini literally is any sandwich not just the toasted one we think of in the US. </td></tr>
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Even though it is technically summer here in England, we have dark and cloudy days that call for a soup. I have recently discovered this simple lentil dish that the longer you cook the better it gets. And of course lentils are awesome for your fiber intake and I am sure other good shit too.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here I used a shallot in addition to my regular onion, because I only had one onion</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saute in olive oil of course</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had some green chili on hand so I threw these in too, but if you have jalapeno or something else try this too</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the secret to make the lentils taste "meaty" my husband doesn't know I add this, but he loves this dish if he knew he would say he doesn't like it because the soy sauce is not an Italian ingredient....stronzo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After you cook down your veg add a tin of diced tomatoes and broth along with the lentils and bring to a boil</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You then put the pot on simmer and can leave it there for like six hours, but rule of thumb to is cook for at least two</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My end result is more like a stew, so if you are after a proper soup add more broth...simple! But simple is always best!</td></tr>
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<br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12162426842464146793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748620223775140708.post-53974944438193119522012-07-21T00:41:00.000-07:002012-08-14T00:42:11.691-07:00Cocomero Days<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cocomero (watermelon) is served in slices along the Lungo Mare</td></tr>
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July in Marina di Massa, Italy...I have yet to experience such until now. I have caught a glimpse into my husband's extremely fortunate childhood days. Those times included waking up, walking to the beach, stopping to purchase a rosetta con la coppa (roll with a kind of salami) then onto get the pink paper (which is the Italian sports paper called Gazzetta dello Sport, which he now despises but that is a a totally different post) and finally onto Bagno Fifi. (In Italy different bagni line the beach, this is a business that sets up chairs everyday for clients. Some have bars as well, but most of the beach is "owned" with only a small area that is public.) Marina is much more lively in the summer with most of Italy's inland residents and tourists flocking to the coastal areas. A true getaway from the non-existent summer that is the midlands of England.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One cocomero stand that started as a side of the road stop that blossomed into a full blown bar </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This coastline to the Cinque Terre has been dubbed the "Tuscan Riveria"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sister-in-law has kept the reserved chairs in the family for many years, therefore her chairs are very close to the water, not toward the back</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A post about Italy with no food, nonsense! Here are fresh mussels my mother in law prepared for lunch one day</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Basil growing in her terrace garden, she has so much of it that with a breeze you catch a scent of it</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After eating one of these cherry tomatoes off the vine, I know what the sun tastes like</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Focaccia from Paula's <a href="http://www.americanina.com/2011/11/pane-di-paola.html">http://www.americanina.com/2011/11/pane-di-paola.html</a> (even in the summer fresh bread abounds)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sunset at Bagno Fifi, where most beachgoers are home to clean up before going out for dinner around 9</td></tr>
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<br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12162426842464146793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748620223775140708.post-91152539805214294842012-07-14T08:38:00.000-07:002012-07-14T08:38:33.151-07:00Summertime snack<br />
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Summer.....well what I generally grew up knowing as summer, warm days and nights, sunburns, pools, Hawaiian Punch, ice cream....I could go on. Another food that I typically associate with summer and backyard bar-b-ques is deviled eggs. Now this might be a very southern association, but this snack with other foods like sweet tea and fried chicken help make summertime. Alas living now in England the weather is not really what I am used to, as it rains everyday and if the sun comes out, it comes out in bits and basically I am still wearing jeans and a jacket to go out. Sad I know....but I have been told this is quite unusual as it is now July....I keep hoping, but even if the weather changes it will never be the same as typical summer weather in the American south.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I know, I know my eggs were probably too fresh, thus I didn't get the shell to peel away and leave a clean egg</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't use all my egg yolks, I generally leave at least two of them out</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I use only a teaspoon of mustard, but note to self don't use dijon as the flavor is too strong</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have yet to find prepared relish here in England, so I tried to chop up some sweet pickles in place. Note to self, buy relish when next in the US</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add mayo and if not using store prepared relish add generous salt and pepper</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Put your filling into a plastic bag and snip the corner to pipe the filling into the egg whites</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For a southern touch garnish with paprika and a slice of pimento stuffed green olive (which I did not have on hand!)</td></tr>
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<br />amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12162426842464146793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748620223775140708.post-53408490972289726792012-07-10T05:33:00.003-07:002012-07-10T05:33:59.679-07:00Pound Cake Perfect<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I saw these beautiful berries at the grocery yesterday and knew I would make this pound cake with them. This pound cake truly lives up to its name as it requires four eggs and the final result is quite dense. Serve with fresh whipped cream with a nip of vin santo or Grand Marnier or just a shot of either liquor.</div>
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Last weekend, it was slightly sunny, but windy. Nonetheless, we decided to try and make the most of the peekaboo sun and took the convertible out with the top down. We wanted to eat outside, so we went to a pub near Stratford Upon Avon that offers good food and outside dining, The Baraset. (Now, in my opinion The Baraset sets the standard high for the definition of pub as the interior is bright, clean and lovely. It is a converted barn property, which are quite popular in this area.) Although towards the end of our lunch the rain clouds were rolling in, we still had a lovely time, (but less wind would have been better, but I suppose being spoiled in California for all those years with perfect weather I have to take what I can get here in the Midlands.) If you want to know more about The Baraset check it out here <a href="http://www.lovelypubs.co.uk/venues/the-baraset-barn">http://www.lovelypubs.co.uk/venues/the-baraset-barn</a></div>
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So living here in England I feel I should be taking advantage of Indian cuisine as it seems to be very popular. I must admit my exposure to Indian food has been limited, but I have always been interested to try those seemingly exotic flavors. Well, I happened to receive a quick curry base recipe from Pam, my Indian friend. I tried it and I love it. (Even my food snob Italian husband likes it.) I think the perception of curry is that is always has the curry spice in it....well according to Pam not so! This dish has ingredients I am familiar with and believe it or not are all used in Italian cooking too, so no wonder an Italian would eat it. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The secret to rice is to find a good quality brand and to rinse the grains well before cooking. I find Tilda to be great.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I usually add salt to my rice but if you want to up the flavor try adding a cube of bouillon of your choice or half if you are worried about the salt.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the base chop up two onions</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Now you can use fresh ginger and chili if you have them or to speed things up I love these frozen cubes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I like a lot of flavor so I use 3-4 cubes of ginger and 3 cubes of chili...I know Trader Joes sells these in the US</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cook the onions down, after a bit you should add chopped garlic, but today I was out of garlic! I know my mother in law was shocked and told my husband that we should always have like 10 heads of garlic on hand...because what can you cook WITHOUT garlic?! So I used a cube of alio and prezzemelo, if you don't know this, check out my previous post <a href="http://www.americanina.com/2011/04/zuppa-de-pesce.html">http://www.americanina.com/2011/04/zuppa-de-pesce.html</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add your fresh or frozen cubes of garlic and chili, cook down about 2 minutes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is where the recipe gets interesting, just throw in on hand beans, veg or protein...here I am using chickpeas, but you could put in chicken or bell peppers, whatever you like!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After cooking your beans, veg or protein almost to the level of "doneness" you like (is that even a word?) Add a tin of chopped tomatoes and keep cooking a bit...here I like to add one more cube of ginger.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The best part is the chili, garlic and ginger give so much flavor you really don't need much salt or just a bit of finishing salt....serve over rice....probably this took me 15-20 minutes...Pam recommends to serve with fresh coriander on top, but that might be pushing my luck with my picky half</td></tr>
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While in Stuttgart last weekend, we stopped by the Mercedes Benz museum. Regardless of the content inside, the building itself was stunning. All the details from the materials, patterns, lighting, colors and point of purchase everything are extremely well thought out.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3D dot pattern on the building panels that fades away</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So many of the museum walls were made of concrete....I love how text for the exhibits was printed on it</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view of the futuristic/retro-esque elevator</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Text leading to the racing section....the large text is both simple and impactful</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clever how the plaques with information about the cars rus like the white stripes in the road</td></tr>
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