tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65791303654385179232024-03-18T22:45:15.499-07:00JULES FOOD...i love to cook food...shoot food. i love to play with food and i love to eat food...soooo, here are my comments, thoughts, recipes and pics of foods i come across. it might be on my plate, your plate, someone elses plate or my dream plate...Jules and Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096411075666263560noreply@blogger.comBlogger448125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579130365438517923.post-9170904709610650232015-10-27T07:00:00.000-07:002018-01-10T11:47:15.647-08:00Beef Bone Broth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">BONE BROTH</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>it's been thrown around as a "<i>SUPER FOOD"</i>, but it's nothing new. really, it's just homemade broth like my grandmother made. she would often forget the bones simmering away on the stove. little did she know she was extracting all the healthy nutrients found in those bones...</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>good broth can be made in a few hours, </b></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">but...this COOKS FOR 2 DAYS !</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">it's worth it. </span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the health benefits?...there are plenty. i won't list them all. there is plenty of information out there...</span></b></div>
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<b>i am not a nutritionist, but i DO know this is just good ol' school<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>GOOD-FOR-YOU</i> FOOD !</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>IMPORTANT NOTE...</b> </span>since this post i have found some great info on the subject that changed my broth method... Most importantly to add the vegetables in the last few hours to avoid a possible "burnt" flavor. </div>
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Please read <a href="http://stupideasypaleo.com/2014/07/23/bone-broth-101-how-to-make-best-broth/">Stupid Easy Paleo</a>. "Bone Broth 101". Ryan Harvey, from "Bare Bones Broth Co.", is the guest post-er with a wealth of information... also, be sure to read the comments.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the finished product should be like beef "<i>umami</i>"broth. no distinct flavor, just delicate, viscous, smooth, unassuming and dee-licious. fabulous on it's own OR...use as a blank canvas.</span></b></div>
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flavor as you see fit. i chose to freeze half, unseasoned. and throw some demi glace and tarragon in the other half. i also used some for a <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"faux-BONE-PHO"</span></b>...flavoring with star anise, clove, ginger, cinnamon etc...</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">FYI...grandma didn't have to worry about "<i>organic</i>" and "<i>pasture-raised</i>", but YOU DO!</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> i did the best i could.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">choose organic, hormone free, natural raised beef and chicken parts. </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">chicken feet and necks are a must. they give great viscosity to the broth.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">i removed the meat when it was good and tender to eat, then threw the bones back in.</span></b></div>
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put all your meats and bones into a big roasting pan. i drizzled a little organic olive oil over everything. 380-390 F. probably will take about an hour to get good and brown. give them a check and turn things over half way through.<br />
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use all beef with some chicken parts (feet, necks and backs)</div>
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i can not tell you how many pounds of each or the total amount here, but the visual is photo above.</div>
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brown everything in 390 F oven for about an hour...check on them and give them a turn or two.</div>
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when finished put into large stock pot</div>
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<b>BUT WAIT !</b>...don't forget to deglaze the roasting pan. you don't want to miss out on all that caramelized goodness<br />
ADD FILTER WATER TO THE STOCK POT TO COVER BONES<br />
AND... add a few Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar<br />
bring to a boil, then turn down to a very low simmer.<br />
24-48 hours. mine was about 40 hours.<br />
<b>NOTE...</b>i turned mine off during the night and left the lid slightly ajar. when i woke up, it was still VERY warm. then bring it back to a boil and down to a simmer again.<br />
<b>NOTE...</b>i am NOT the food safety police. you do what you feel comfortable with.<br />
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1 large onion<br />
5-6 smashed garlic cloves<br />
sprigs of thyme and/or other herbs of choice </div>
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strain liquid into another big pot.<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">don't toss the bones just yet.</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you should to do a "BONE WASH".</span></b><br />
there is still good stuff in there. add a little (few cups at first) to the bones and left-overs. swirl the water around to wash the bones. now, strain this liquid into the pot with the broth. don't worry if it looks or tastes watery, you can reduce for extra flavor.<br />
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i used cheese cloth for the 3rd and 4th straining, but a regular strainer or colander is best for the first strain and bone-wash strain.<br />
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i poured broth into tall soup containers so it would cool faster.<br />
let come to room temp so the fat will separate.<br />
now put in the fridge for a few hours or over night so the fat cap will get solid for easy removal.<br />
throw it in the freezer if not using within the week.<br />
but...if you are ready to consume remove fat cap<br />
(save fat cap for cooking. great flavor and full of nutrients)<br />
put all gelatinous yummy broth into a pot and reheat to a boil.<br />
simmer for a while if you need to reduce.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>NOW IS THE TIME TO SEASON</b></span><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">always season the <i>finished</i> product</span></b><br />
i like to enjoy a cup a day so i might season each serving a little different...<br />
salt, pepper, <a href="http://flavorgod.com/">"flavorgod everything"</a><br />
tarragon is a favorite<br />
try soy and star anise<br />
or a sprig of rosemary<br />
maybe garlic blend and pinch of chipotle....<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">CHEERS... "A CUP A DAY KEEPS THE DR. AWAY"</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the BEST PORK CHOP i have EVER made!!!!</span></b></div>
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truly worth a try. i've done it 3-4 times. delicious!</div>
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saw this recipe on the food network, Anne Burrell's show. its much more flavorful than a regular brine. worth the extra chopping.</div>
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ORIGINAL found HERE</div>
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<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/brined-pork-chops-with-soft-parmigiano-polenta-recipe.html">from Anne Burrell Food Network</a></div>
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1/2 cup salt<br />
1/3 cup sugar<br />
1 Tbsp fennel seeds<br />
2 Tbsp coriander seeds<br />
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes<br />
3 bay leaves<br />
1 small onion, diced<br />
2 ribs celery diced<br />
4 cloves garlic, smashed<br />
1 1/2 quarts cold water<br />
this will be enough for 4 -5 FAT bone-in <i><b>(or not)</b></i> pork chops<br />
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in a large container, add all of the ingredients and stir to combine. wait for the sugar and salt to dissolve. submerge the chops in the brine and refrigerate for 3 days...<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">WHOA !!!!! 3 DAYS WAS TOO LONG</span></b><br />
the second time i brined for 24 hrs and it was perfect<br />
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the chop above was brined for 24 hours. then sous vide for 6 hrs. chilled in quick ice bath then quick sear on very hot BBQ.</div>
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mix all ingredients in a bowl until salt and sugar dissolve. then chose a proper container that will not leek in the fridge. i use a large tupperware.<br />
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<b>ABOVE</b> is an example of 1 DAY BRINE.<br />
it was my second try, also "sous vide" double wide. SO MOIST !!!<br />
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<b>BELOW</b> is a pic of the 3 DAY BRINE...as you can see it almost looks like it has been smoked. you can see the pink ring...<br />
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Jules and Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096411075666263560noreply@blogger.com116tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579130365438517923.post-6527186598616685622014-07-09T11:08:00.000-07:002014-07-09T14:16:44.974-07:00Spicy Pineapple Pepper Slaw<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>diced pineapple</b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>THE SHORT RIB IS KING !!!</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>BUT...this recipe is great for a lot of slow cooked meats....</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>i've cooked beef cheeks, pork necks and soon will test some pork belly and trotters.</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">AN ABSOLUTE MUST TRY !</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>go BIG or go home...</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>i mean...make EXTRA.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>you will thank me later.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>OH...and as the original recipe states...if you can wait a day after cooking, it gets even BETTER !</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">serve over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, polenta steamed veg. etc....</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">CHIPOTLE BRAISED SHORT RIBS</span></b></div>
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<b>BIG THANKS</b> to <a href="http://kitchenconfidante.com/braised-slow-cooker-chipotle-short-ribs-recipe">Liren at Kitchen Confidante</a></div>
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<a href="http://kitchenconfidante.com/braised-slow-cooker-chipotle-short-ribs-recipe">original found HERE</a><br />
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2 Tbsp olive oil<br />
6-8 pieces short ribs<br />
Kosher salt<br />
fresh ground pepper<br />
4 small carrots, diced<br />
4 stalks celery, diced<br />
i medium onion, diced<br />
6 cloves garlic, smashed<br />
2 Tbsp flour<br />
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce...(or 2-3 if you can't handle the heat.)<br />
2 tsp adobo sauce...(from canned chipotles)<br />
note...i put 2 TABLEspoons.<br />
2 cups red wine. a syrah or zinfandel works.<br />
1 cup beef stock (homemade is best. canned is a bit salty)<br />
2 bay leaves<br />
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you can do this in a slow cooker, BUT...it is much better braised in a dutch oven.<br />
preheat oven to 275F.<br />
season the ribs all over with salt and pepper. add a little olive oil to the dutch oven. get your pot at med/hot and brown the meat on all sides. do not crowd the pot. you might have to do this in batches....set browned meat aside.<br />
add carrots, celery, onion and garlic to the oil in the casserole pot. cook on medium heat until vegetables are softened and golden. about 10 minutes. season with salt and pepper.<br />
NOW...add flour, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce to the casserole with veg. stir to combine. deglaze the pot with red wine. stir up ALL the good brown bits. bring to a simmer and add the beef stock.<br />
return the ribs to the pot and add bay leaves. bring this to a slow simmer. cover the pot and place in oven. cook until the ribs are very fork tender. about 3 hours.<br />
IMPORTANT to check seasoning. i tend to "under-salt". you might want to add a little<br />
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PS...as Liren says...if you can wait or save some for the next day...they get EVEN BETTER<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">ENJOY !!!</span></b><br />
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Jules and Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096411075666263560noreply@blogger.com176tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579130365438517923.post-73046048937395251692014-06-11T12:55:00.000-07:002018-08-26T12:25:53.716-07:00Young Sweet Coconut...It's so good for you<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">so refreshing...</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">so beautiful...</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">so delicious !!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">dice it up and add to fresh coco water or any drink and make a</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">COCONUT BOBA </span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">add fresh fruit and drink straight from the NUT !</span></b></div>
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there's a load of information on the web about the health benefits so i won't bore you with the details but GOOGLE...check <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/271886-what-are-the-benefits-of-young-coconut-meat/">HERE for the benefits of young coconut meat</a>... and <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/434958-young-coconut-meat-nutritional-facts/">HERE for some some nutritional facts</a> i found at Livestrong.com.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">but how do you get into this huge NUT !!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1st...carve off the top with a big knife. don't use your best knife. i bought this cleaver at an Asian market for about 15.00$. be careful....it's a bit awkward, but it's a lot easier than you think. usually i put a kitchen towel underneath to cuddle and steady the coconut, but not this time.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">carve down to the hard part. you should end up with the top looking something like this.</span></b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4HYWjrWdLi1aiMeg5TO50geYmiu6eQVzrAT9-r-3952G1dZ7rbN4wpOa2i117m4vgvo_QGoxfLmh7QZ7oFHj3NF1YkR8r-uomdGCDWy6LeKKUtnNbMPkya2A5l1p4WqE5JKVTSnocoYV/s1600/young+coconut+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4HYWjrWdLi1aiMeg5TO50geYmiu6eQVzrAT9-r-3952G1dZ7rbN4wpOa2i117m4vgvo_QGoxfLmh7QZ7oFHj3NF1YkR8r-uomdGCDWy6LeKKUtnNbMPkya2A5l1p4WqE5JKVTSnocoYV/s400/young+coconut+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">go around the edge between what you have carved off (the hard shell part) and the white outer skin/hull. whack a few times around </span>to <i>"score"</i> the hole/lid. </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>THE SWEET SPOT</i>...it's odd, but there is one area you will find that the corner of the knife will poke through. give it a few hard taps to create a crack or hole. pour some coconut water out so you don't spill it all over when prying the top off..</b></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you can now empty all the liquid...OR...just be very careful when prying lid off.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you should get about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of delicious sweet coconut water that is far superior to the store bought you've seen in the carton or can.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">there might be little splinters so you should strain the water through cheese cloth.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">using the butt of the knife stuck into the sweet spot, pry the lid off. it should pop open as shown on the photo.</span></b> </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">then with a large spoon, scrape the<i><b> soft jelly-like</b></i> coconut meat out and store in your strained coconut water. OR JUST EAT IT ! you should be able to dice the thick part for your drinks. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the young coconut meat has a very interesting texture unlike any crunchy, crisp coconut you are used to. it's soft and pliable...almost gelatinous if really young. you never know what kind you'll get, soft or firm, but it's delicious pure coconut goodness.</span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">fabulous add to food and really fun in drinks.</span></b></div>
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Jules and Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096411075666263560noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579130365438517923.post-48769527005359209062014-05-24T11:10:00.000-07:002014-05-24T15:42:54.285-07:00Pickled Jalapenos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">SPICY SWEET SAVORY TANGY GOOD!!!</span></b><br />
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a great add to anything. perfect for burgers, salad, charcuterie, PORK BELLY...i'd even put these on ICE CREAM!</div>
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so much better than the mushy cooked store bought. they're crisp, bright and pack a spicy wallop.</div>
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whip these up in about 10 minutes...they'll be ready in a few hours. keep them in the fridge for an emergency PUNCH to any meal.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">"QUICK" PICKLED JALAPENOS</span></b></div>
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mix all the ingredients and stir. wait until everything is dissolved. put sliced jalapeno in jar of choice and pour in the pickling liquid. ready in a few hours, but best after you refrigerate for a few days. i think they will last quite a while in the fridge. i am not the food safety police so i don't know exactly how long they will keep, but probably quite some time....use your judgment.</div>
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Jules and Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096411075666263560noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579130365438517923.post-54976739428205414772014-05-05T05:30:00.000-07:002014-12-09T18:06:53.471-08:00Best CRISPY Cracklin' Skin PORK BELLY. TACOS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">unbelievable crispy skin pork belly.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">this is what pork belly dreams are made of...</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">i could've eaten the whole thing right then and there...YIKES !</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the BEST crispy skin i have ever accomplished. </span></b> </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">maybe it was the technique...</span>maybe because i didn't mess with it. <span class="Apple-style-span">maybe it was just THIS piece of belly...</span>all i did was season it up and throw it in the oven.<span class="Apple-style-span"> i don't know what is was, but...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">it was DELICIOUS!</span></b></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">as you can see...it slices very clean after refrigeration.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">TIP FOR STORING AND RETAINING CRISPY SKIN...</span></b></div>
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wrap cooled pork belly in parchment. sometimes...MOST OF THE TIME, i use a cut brown paper bag to wrap. then place this in a storage container with the lid "ajar".</div>
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i have been able to keep the crisp for a few days. you can sear it in a pan, or warm in a toaster oven.</div>
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this piece (above) was gently seared after refrigeration. </div>
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use a very sharp knife or a box cutter works well. </div>
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no need to roll it like this. i just did it to get the salt in there and the photo of the cross hatch cut...</div>
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above is the way i prepare it for the oven...easy clean up using tinfoil, but not necessary.</div>
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sprinkle salt, chipotle, coriander on the meat side.<br />
sprinkle salt and <i><b>just a bit </b></i>of the chipotle-coriander on the skin. let it get inside the cuts, but brush it off of the top.</div>
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make a bed of onions, garlic and shallots under the belly (now i also put green apple slices)<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">total cooking time was about 3 to 4 1/2 hours</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">IN THE OVEN AT 280F</span></b><br />
<b>check on it after about 3 to 3 1/2 hours. every pork belly is different! poke it in the meaty part...is it REALLY fork tender? go ahead and leave it in for an extra 1/2 hour or so. when it is truly fork tender take it out of the oven and<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> let it rest for 20-30 minutes</span>. turn your oven to 480F with top element only to preheat while it is resting. </b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">NEW NOTE...12-9-14 </span>sometimes i remove the belly and put it on a different pan. that way the bed of onions wont burn. the onions might need to go back in under close watch for a few minutes to caramelize. they are delicious!</b><br />
<b>NOW...put the belly back in and sit there and watch it. it should start to puff up like popcorn. let it do its thing until all looks crispy. careful not to let it burn.</b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">LET IT REST 20 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">i have done this now 5-7 more times and every time it comes out perfect.</span></b></div>
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<b>NOTE...</b>use a VERY sharp knife. OR you can turn the crispy side down and slice through the meat first to get a good clean cut on the crispy skin.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">i'm telling you...it is melt-in-your-mouth meaty fatty goodness!</span></b><br />
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you could almost consider this a healthy taco...? or at least carb-free<br />
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Jules and Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096411075666263560noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579130365438517923.post-27088408556373588872014-03-27T07:54:00.005-07:002014-03-27T07:59:15.043-07:00Asian Braised Pork Belly<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>like i always say...</b></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you can't go wrong with pork belly.</span></b></div>
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it's easy, hard to over cook and always meaty fatty delicious.</div>
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this one is skin free and fully braised with Asian aromatics.</div>
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no <i><b>crispy skin</b></i> technique here...<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">this one just melts in your mouth</span></b>.</div>
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it's definitely delicious after a 20 minute rest, but i like to let it cool and refrigerate. then slice and give a quick sear in a medium hot pan. serve with just about anything...on burgers, in a panini, with eggs, in spring rolls or just in is own broth with a few of the caramelized shallots.<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">FYI...it freezes well to.</span></b><br />
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2-3 pound pork belly, no skin</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">FOR THE BRAISING LIQUID</span></b></div>
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1/4 cup soy sauce</div>
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1 Tbsp sesame oil</div>
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1/4 cup rice vinegar</div>
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ginger juice, i squeezed a few slices with my garlic press</div>
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3 star anise</div>
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1 Tbsp brown sugar</div>
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a few ginger slices</div>
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mix this together until sugar dissolves.</div>
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<b>TASTE TEST</b>. add a little more this or that if necessary. i'm sure i did.</div>
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<b>ALSO...</b>if this is not enough liquid for a braise (because your braisers vary) add a little chicken stock or just some more of the ingredients above.</div>
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<b>NOTE...t</b>he shallots will weep so do not over do the liquid or you will be boiling the bottom of the belly.</div>
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make a bed in the bottom of braiser as shown below...</div>
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shallots, smashed garlic ginger slices, star anise.</div>
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place belly on bed and pour over braising liquid. sprinkle with salt and szechwan peppercorns.<br />
cover and <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">put in 320 F oven</span></b> for about 2 hours, then turn down to 300 for about another 1 1/2 hour, maybe 2 hr... check your braising liquid. do you need to take some out?...do you need to add a little?<br />
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<b>HEALTHY HEALTHY HEALTHY !!!</b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;"><b>BIG GREEN DRINK</b></span></div>
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i prefer the VITAMIX method...</div>
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maybe someday i might buy a real juicer for something different, but for now i enjoy the vitamix. it retains all, i mean ALL the nutrients and fiber everyBODY is looking for.</div>
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PS...the biggest selling point for me was the clean-up. no filters, no waste AND you use less and store less produce. real juicers take up a lot of space on the counter AND you need 3x's the produce. </div>
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PSS...i was told by another fellow juicer that fresh juice (from a juicer) should be consumed right away. the vitamix green smoothie can sit a day without harm. so...i make 2 days worth and save on trouble and time. </div>
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i chop it into large chunks, add water and squeeze the lime.<br />
i add a squeeze of "MIO" Peach Mango non calorie drink for a little sweet/tart.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>we're talkin' PIG TAILS...</b></span></div>
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done them before <a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2009/09/bbq-pig-tailsreally-ugly-but-really.html">(BBQ Style HERE)</a> and i'll do them again. <b> this not for the weak</b>, diet conscious, cholesterol high, tenderloin <b>pansy palate</b> <i><b>bacon only-vegetarians</b></i>.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>not what you'd expect them to look like ?...</b></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">THEY ARE ACTUALLY QUITE UGLY</span></b><br />
<b>BUT...TO THE PORK LOVER AND TRUE "NOSE-TO-TAILER" THESE ARE A <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">BEAUTIFUL THING.</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">porky, meaty, unctuous and fatty.</span></b></div>
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Shhhh....pig tails are still a CHEAP cut of the pig.<br />
4 lbs. for about 6 bucks !<br />
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i just cooked the <a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2014/01/spicy-mexican-braised-pig-snouts.html">PIG SNOUTS in a Spicy Mexican Chipotle Adobo</a> so i thought i would go Asian-style with these. i thew together this marinade. it worked very well for the braise and dipping sauce as well. use whatever marinade you see fit, i'm sure it will be as tasty as ever with all this porky fatty goodness that comes together after hours of cooking.</div>
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i had too many tails for 1 bag AND not quite enough marinade. this was 4 lbs. of tails!!! i split the contents and i had to substitute in a little Soy Vay Hoisin Garlic Sauce/Marinade.</div>
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i started the oven at 320 F, but didn't realize it was on convection. after an hour i peeked...they were already getting a lovely golden brown. i turned convection OFF and lowered to 300 F for another hour. the last hour was down to 280 F (i had to go to the sore and didn't want to over do it)<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">seriously...i could not stop eating them straight out of the dish. </span>i might have over done it on my PHAT quota for the week.</b><br />
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once again, my eyes were bigger than my stomach. i packed some away with the delicious braising liquid for another application...something with pickled slaw, kimchi?, noodles...<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 gallon of goat milk</span></b></div>
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<b>from the NEW ENGLAND CHEESEMAKING SUPPLY Co.</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">it works perfect EVERY time !</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">BIG shout out to my pals at <a href="http://www.cheesemaking.com/">New England Cheesemaking </a>Supply</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>slowly heat goat milk to 86 F degrees</b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">cover let sit overnight at 72 F degrees for 12-14 hours and you should have beautiful curds like these.</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">MY FAVORITE PART...THE CURDS</span></b><br />
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strain in thin muslin cloth or a few layers of cheesecloth. this should take a few hours. i prefer muslin. it's a lot easier to work with. i like to go in and stir this away from the sides so it strains quicker and you can see what your consistency is.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">at this point you add the salt and mix it around.</span></b><br />
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<b>i use 1 to 1 1/4 tsp fine sea salt. careful with the salt...if it strains more it will intensify. you can always ADD, but you can not take away. sometimes i add fresh dried rosemary to all or half.</b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">let it strain until you like the consistency.</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you can make this fabulous </span><a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2011/08/lemon-goat-cheese-cake-incredibly.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Lemon Rosemary Goat Cheese Cake</span></a></b><br />
you will be so proud telling friends that YOU made the 11 oz of fresh goat cheese that went into this beautiful light tangy Goat Cheese.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">maybe it's just a "FAD"</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">maybe i'm looking for </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">"HEALTHY"</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>MAYBE IT JUST FASCINATES ME</b></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">it's like a 3rd grade science project</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">so...after you've successfully made your own <a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2013/08/homemade-mother-scoby-for-kombucha.html">"homemade Mother Scoby"</a>, you are ready to brew some Kombucha that you've been paying 3$ - 4$ per bottle. this is a little documentation of what to expect for the novice brewer...<i>from a novice brewer.</i></span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">UPDATE...<a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2014/02/easiest-homemade-scoby-for-homemade.html">i just posted an <i>EVEN EASIER</i> way to make a Homemade SCOBY HERE</a></span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">THINGS YOU'LL NEED...</span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span">note...this is what i do, but <a href="http://www.culturesforhealth.com/kombucha">Cultures for Health</a> has great kombucha brewing info.</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a SCOBY </span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1-2 cups starter kombucha</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">make your own <a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2013/08/homemade-mother-scoby-for-kombucha.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"Homemade Mother Scoby"</span></b></a></span></div>
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boil water. turn off heat. add 8 tea bags. let brew 10 minutes. remove tea bags. add sugar. stir.</div>
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<b>LET COME TO ROOM TEMP...important!!!</b></div>
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carefully, <b>WITH VERY CLEAN HANDS proceed</b>. NOTE...you can clean your hands with anti-bacterial soap, but must rinse them very well with a splash of diluted white vinegar and rinse very well again. scobys do not like anti-bacterial soap. put scoby into tea mixture (shiny side up, if there is one) with about 1-2 cups of the "starter kombucha"(previously brewed kombutcha). leave about 2-3 inch head room. see photos.</div>
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place out of direct sunlight, but in a warm-ish part of the house. NOT the garage or where any strange airborne weirdness may be floating around. just a nice clean area is fine.</div>
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the first brew should take about 10 to 16 days. you will need to do a taste test after 7 days. dip a clean (new) straw in, put your finger over the end and draw some liquid out. DO NOT suck it out with your mouth. you do not want any contaminates. if it is too sweet, test it again in a few days. i have found that 14-16 days works for me. i have also noticed that a "SENIOR" SCOBY (one that has gone a few rounds) will brew faster than a newish scoby.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">BELOW IS WHAT YOU MIGHT EXPECT TO HAPPEN...</span></b></div>
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<b>DAY #1...scoby floating</b><br />
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<b>DAY #2...scoby sank to the bottom</b><br />
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<b>DAY #5...scoby sideways with possible baby scoby growing on surface</b><br />
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<b>DAY #7...scoby is moving back up</b><br />
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i found a great site <a href="http://www.culturesforhealth.com/kombucha-troubleshooting-frequently-asked-questions-faq">"Cultures For Health"</a> that has info for trouble shooting. Scoby on the bottom, sideways scoby and floating scoby are all OKAY. new baby scoby should form at the surface.<br />
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<b>DAY #8 scoby is up top...under the new scoby</b></div>
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<b>DAY #14 new scoby is the top layer about 1/4 inch thick</b></div>
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<b>time to bottle, add flavors and start second fermentation</b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">first things first...prepare another batch of sweetened tea</span></b> do this a few hours before you are ready to bottle your second ferment. prepare sweetened tea as described above and let it come to room temp... so you can put the new baby in and start another batch. give the mother away, stick it in with the baby in the new batch or store it in 2 cups of the newly brewed kombucha in a smaller jar until ready to use. some say to keep it in the fridge with a solid lid, some say never put it in the fridge... mine is in a smaller jar with a breathable top, just waiting....growing, but still looks very healthy. <b>NOTE...</b>i have since learned <b>NOT to put in the fridge</b> and i now have 3 in the SCOBY HOTEL as shown below. i have ALSO learned that the hotel will grow another baby scoby. i have scobys on scobys.</div>
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just kidding. it's really not as gross as i thought it would be. they might be separate or fused together. place both scobys on a clean plate while you are bottling...then put them in your new sweetened tea with 1-2 cups of the just finished kombucha.</div>
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<b>mother scoby on top, </b><b>baby scoby under...so weird!</b></div>
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<b>choose lock top bottles for safety and better effervescence.</b><br />
they should be sterilized...do your best. i have also used clean bottles from store bought kombucha. they are much easier to clean and DO hold some effervescence.<br />
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again, <a href="http://www.culturesforhealth.com/flavoring-bottling-kombucha">Cultures for Health</a> has some good ideas and more explicit instructions.</div>
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AND...Caroline Lunger at <a href="http://www.mygutsy.com/flavored-kombucha-2nd-ferment/#comment-82606">Mygutsy</a> has a great tutorial for the 2nd fermentation.</div>
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K<a href="http://www.kombuchagirl.blogspot.com/">ombucha Girl</a> has a wealth of great information.</div>
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<a href="http://www.spoonfulofsugarfree.com/2012/05/31/kombucha-part-iv-flavors-and-carbonation/">Spoon Full of Sugar Free</a> has some great flavor ideas.</div>
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you can buy some organic juice...make your own flavors.<br />
my first batch i opted for Organic Peach Lemonade...great, but now i make my own.<br />
whatever flavor you choose...the ratio should be 10-20% juice in the bottle you are using. <b><i>(example of added juice quantity is in very top photo.)</i></b><br />
so far i have used the peach lemonade, crystallized ginger pieces, coconut syrup and homemade ginger vanilla syrup.<br />
after you remove your scobys (new baby and mother) STRAIN kombucha into bottles. use a filtered funnel for this job. i use a few layers of cheese cloth. <b> REMEMBER...save about 1-2 cups to put in your new batch. </b> seal the bottles and let the them sit on the counter for 3-6 days. check one of the bottles after 2 days. mine usually take 5-6 days to regain a little fizz and lose sweetness from the flavored juice.. you want to test for taste, fizz factor AND to make sure they are not going to explode from over fermentation.<br />
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<b>NOTE...</b>a small mini SCOBY will form in each bottle and there will be sediment at the bottom. when serving, use a small strainer for a nice <b><i>clean</i></b> experience..<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">UPDATE....i've made about 9-10 batches now and have found that my favorite flavor is homemade ginger vanilla bean simple syrup with a splash of fresh squeezed lemon.</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">i let them sit on the counter for about 5-7 days.</span></b><br />
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NOTE...i don't like it to be too too syrupy/sweet for this application.<br />
2 cups water<br />
1 big cup of sugar<br />
1 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste<br />
OR 1 vanilla bean pod split<br />
about 3 inches of ginger root, grated<br />
put everything in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. turn down heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes. turn off heat and let come to room temp. taste. you might like more sugar.<br />
STRAIN BEFORE USING<br />
i add about an inch of this in the bottle along with a good splash of fresh lemon juice.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">nothing says "I LOVE YOU" like a beautiful BACON HEART for your Valentine's breakfast</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">super easy, super fun</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a big hit with the bacon lovers out there.</span></b></div>
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<b>i found this at <a href="http://thepapermama.com/2012/02/bacon-hearts.html">"The Paper Mama"</a> on my never ending quest for bacon ideas.</b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">i think it's genius!</span></b></div>
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make bacon hearts as shown</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>HOMEMADE CHOCOLATES equal </b></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I LOVE YOU !</span></b></div>
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<b>treat your loved ones to something HOMEMADE from the heart.</b></div>
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<b>chocolate CAN be a healthy indulgence.</b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">MOVE OVER TO THE DARK SIDE ! </span></b></div>
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i am not a nutritionist, nor do i carry any reputable knowledge in the field, but I DO LOVE CHOCOLATE ! and...of course, i'm stretching it a bit to say chocolate is healthy, but it does carry a "SUPER-FOOD" status. there really are health benefits from the cacao nibs and the bitter seeds from which chocolate is made. </div>
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<b>lowers blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, lowers heart risk, helps fatigue, super high in antioxidants</b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">CHOCOLATES MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">MAKE YOUR OWN CHOCOLATES !</span></b></div>
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buy some molds, use some mini cupcake papers or pour it on a sheet pan and make some <i>"bark"</i>.</div>
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(Chip N' Chipotle Bar recipe found <a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2013/11/my-first-chocolate-barchip-n-chipotle.html">HERE</a>)</div>
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you want your chocolates to be nice and shiny? go buy some molds like the ones shown... do you want it to hold up and not melt in hand?...be pretty for gift giving? <b>TEMPERING IS A MUST</b>. it is NOT hard to do. i use the <a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2014/02/pink-peppercorn-potato-chip-bar-with.html">microwave method explained HERE.</a></div>
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<b><i>UPDATE...shhhh...i did an experiment with Ghirardelli 60% bittersweet chocolate chips in a bag. it works and the flavor is great. some, MOST, chips won't work because they have stabilizers for baking.</i></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">DARK CHOCOLATE with South African flavors....</span></b></div>
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1 lb dark chocolate...TEMPERED</div>
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So African pepper blend from Trader Joe's</div>
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but i always use fresh rosemary that is dried in the toaster oven. store bought just isn't as flavorful. i also used crushed potato sticks that come in a can from Mother's Market and fresh ground pepper with sea salt finish.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">THIS IS A MESSY JOB for 1st timers, BUT WELL WORTH THE GRATITUDE YOU WILL RECEIVE FROM YOUR INTENDED LOVED ONE.</span></b></div>
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Jules and Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096411075666263560noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579130365438517923.post-77699309945528601192014-02-05T11:30:00.000-08:002014-02-05T11:52:51.858-08:00Pink Peppercorn Potato Chip Bar with Sea salt and Toffee bits<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">SALTY CRISP <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffd966;">POTATO CHIPS</span></span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and SWEET CRUNCHY <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">TOFFEE BITS</span></span></b><br />
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this is one of my favorite bars and i forgot to publish the post. i've made so many bars in the last few months i can't remember them all. i will post about the flavors in a few days...BUT... this post explains the way i temper chocolate. it's quite easy once you get the hang of it. it's possible to go from "plain disc-to-<b><i>flavor bar</i></b>" in about an hour.<br />
i am not a chocolate expert, i have a regular kitchen like anybody else, no fancy equipment just a few molds and i use the simple microwave method.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">i prefer the microwave method as seen <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/microwave-chocolate-tempering-recipe/index.html">here from Alton Brown.</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">heat again for 30 seconds...stir</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">heat for 15 seconds...stir</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">heat again for 15 seconds...stir</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">do this until 100 degrees</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">check temperature. if it is 100 degrees stir and heat for 8-10 second intervals until it reaches <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">115 degrees for dark chocolate</span></b>. i only use dark chocolate. the temperature is different for lighter chocolates.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">at 115 degrees add the remainder of the chopped chocolate that you set aside...stir well to incorporate.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">let it rest for a moment and stir again. keep <b><i>"gently"</i></b> stirring until it reaches 90 degrees. use a spatula to incorporate the sides so the whole bowl will be consistent. it might take longer than you think, but do not rush this step.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>90 degrees is the perfect temp to work with.</b></span></div>
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(not really for this <b><i>mix and pour</i></b> recipe, but might be helpful if you are dipping or need it to stay tempered.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">to help keep it at 90 degrees....keep your digital thermometer handy. place the chocolate bowl inside a larger bowl with a kitchen towel inside. this will keep it cozy and warm. always remember to stir and keep the whole bowl/batch consistently 90 degrees. ALSO... have a hair dryer handy. if it starts to cool... blow a little hot air over the surface and stir at the same time. not too much, just enough to keep it at 90 degrees. ONE MORE....i have seen that you can also use a heating pad under the bowl, SET ON LOW. i tried this once and it didn't seem to work. maybe i own the wrong heating pad. the element was not warming the bowl.</span><br />
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<b>DARK CHOCOLATE</b><br />
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2 bars, 9.8oz. each, of Valrhona dark chocolate...chopped very well<br />
1 cup Kettle One Salt and Pepper Krinkle Potato chips, crushed<br />
1/2 cup toffee chips<br />
3/4 tsp fresh ground pink peppercorns<br />
flaked sea salt and fresh pepper for finish<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">go out and buy a bottle of <a href="http://synergydrinks.com/index.php/products#enlightened-kombucha/enlightened-kombucha-organic-raw-kombucha-original">GT's ORIGINAL RAW KOMBUCHA</a></span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">SCOBY HOTEL</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>surprize!</b>...3 scobys developed after 24 days</span></div>
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i thought i better put them in a hotel of some sort, so i added 2 cups tea sweetened with 1/8th cup sugar and put them in a new clean jar (along with the liquid they were growing in) until i have time for another brewing...i already have 2 separate gallon jars brewing now....YIKES !</div>
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it seems this looks like a super <b><i>"clean"</i></b> scoby...like it needs to grow some <b><i>"ewe factor"</i></b>. i will let you know what happens after the first brew...</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">as you can see from the photo, i started this experiment 8-14-13. then i moved them to a hotel for a few weeks. on 9-17-13 i started the batch with the new scobys. i put all three small discs in to brew. within a few days the new larger baby scoby started to form.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><b>I WAITED ABOUT 16 DAYS for the brew to finish...</b></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ffd966; font-size: large;">I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY BREWED A BATCH OF DELICIOUS KOMBUCHA FROM THIS EASY HOMEMADE SCOBY.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;">UPDATE 1-31-14</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">i have continued to this date to make 6 more DELICIOUS batches...</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">in conclusion...</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">there is no need to hunt down a scoby or pay for a kit with shipping and handling. all you need is a little patience and a few bucks for a bottle of </span><a href="http://synergydrinks.com/index.php/products#enlightened-kombucha/enlightened-kombucha-organic-raw-kombucha-original" style="font-size: x-large;">GT's RAW ORIGINAL KOMBUCHA</a></div>
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Jules and Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096411075666263560noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579130365438517923.post-79107520811794404062014-01-30T06:55:00.000-08:002014-01-30T08:19:46.122-08:00Duck Tongues. Two ways. Slow Simmer and Oven Braised<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">DUCK TONGUES !</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i>OFFAL</i> DELICIOUS</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">YES, ducks do have tongues</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">YES, people DO eat them and...</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">YES...i DID go there.</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">SUPER FUN STRANGE</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">yet quite delicious</span></b><br />
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<b>now i see why these are considered a bar-snack or dim sum nibble in the Asian culture. once you give in and try one you'll find yourself with a pile of 20 or so bones that you've sucked clean. aside from the "odd-bits" factor, they are quite unique and fun to eat. i would say it's most similar to a chicken tail or "the Pope's Nose" as my colorful 108 year old Grandmother used to call it.</b><br />
<b>SO HERE WE GO....</b>
<b>i cooked them two ways. 1/2 pound was slowly simmered in an Asian flavored duck stock and 1/2 was marinaded in sweet, spicy soy, ginger, star anise... then braised in the oven. i think the slow simmer worked best for cooking, but the sauce from the braise was delicious for dipping.</b><br />
<b>next time i think i will combine the two somehow or maybe i'll try Chichi' Wang's version over at <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2009/10/nasty-bits-fried-duck-tongue-offal-recipe.html">"The Nasty bits"</a></b><br />
<b>NOTE...this is a very <i>"Americanized"</i> version of duck tongues. i do not have a wok, a pantry full of fabulous Chinese ingredients or the proper skills to throw together an authentic Asian-style duck tongues recipe, so this is what i came up with...AND IT WORKED. i will definitely be having these again SOON.</b><br />
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inflation has hit the duck tongues market. i remember when i first saw these about 2-3 years ago. i had no idea what to do with them so i never bought them...too bad. had i known they were this much FUN i would have purchased a bundle. i think they were about 5.00$ a pound...now they are 16.99$ a pound<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1st...you must rinse</span></b></div>
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put about 7 thin slices of ginger in a pot of water, a good pinch of salt and enough water to totally cover the tongues. bring the water to a boil and throw in the tongues. let them boil for 2-3 minutes. remove them, drain hot water and put them in a cold water bath to stop the cooking.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I EXPERIMENTED 2 WAYS...</span></b></div>
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1/4 cup soy</div>
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1 large T minced ginger<br />
2 star anise</div>
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put tongues in marinade for 30-40 minutes.<br />
strain tongues from marinade and put in oven safe dish. save the marinade, but it must be boiled if you intend to use it as a sauce.<br />
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i poured some <a href="http://www.soyvay.com/flavors/hoisin-garlic/">"Soy Vay" Hoisin Garlic Sauce</a> over the tongues with a few crushed garlic cloves, a drizzle of sesame oil and added just a bit of stock so there was enough liquid to braise, but NOT boil.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">i had this in the oven, covered, at 320 F for about 1/2 hour. checked it at 1/2 hour. </span>they were still a bit chewy so i <span class="Apple-style-span">lowered to 300 F and continued for another 1/2 hour.</span><br />
the end result was delicious, but i found that these tongues shrank just a bit...they were not as plump as the slow simmer batch. (example below)<br />
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slow simmer on left...marinade/braise right<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">SLOW SIMMER IN ASIAN DUCK STOCK</span></b><br />
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i was lucky enough to have some duck stock in my freezer.<br />
find the <a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2010/07/duck-duck-soup.html">recipe for Asian flavored duck stock HERE</a><br />
i suppose you could use homemade chicken stock, but i wanted to get the full "duck" experience.<br />
to the stock i added a couple of star anise, a few ginger pieces, a short stick of lemongrass (tied and slightly pounded), a little bit of garlic chili sauce and a chopped spring onion to the simmer.<br />
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bring to a boil and then to a very slow simmer. check on them until they are done to your liking. i wanted them fairly soft so they were in for about an hour.</div>
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they are delicious straight out of the pot. serve with or without sauce, over noodles or deep fry to make them crispy good. mine never made it to the fryer, but i will try this next time.<br />
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<b>i suppose you are only here if you are TRULY into nose to tail eating...</b><b>OR if this purely fascinates or disgusts you.</b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">maybe just a LOOKY-LOO ?</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">THAT WHOLE PIG GAVE UP IT'S LIFE FOR YOUR SLICE OF BACON.</span></b></div>
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<b>we need to think out of the box...away from the <i>"chop"</i></b></div>
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<b>i know here in So California there isn't a lot of enthusiasm, but</b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">i'm trying to do my part...</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">piece by piece</span></b></div>
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i hate to say it, but the pre-boil stinks. ooo boy, it's bad. i mean it smells like a "pig sty"</div>
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this is a skinny-dip in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. since these are some odd bits, maybe someone did not take care of them as they would a prized tenderloin, so you need to pre-boil to remove any impurities, contaminates and what-nots...</div>
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cover your bits with water and bring to a boil for about 10 minutes. remove from pot and toss the water. clean your pot and start fresh.</div>
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2-3 snouts<br />
3/4-1 lb. of pork shoulder cut into large pieces<br />
1-2 large white onion, sliced thick<br />
8-10 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed<br />
1/2 small can chipotle in adobo sauce.<br />
approx. 2 cups of homemade stock...i used turkey/chicken<br />
cumin, coriander, mexican oregano, chili powder, pepper corns, fresh ground pepper and salt<br />
liberally sprinkle your seasonings all over and inside the cavity of the snout and meat....<br />
NOTE...there are no exact measurements here, just use your judgement.<br />
pre-boil the snouts as mentioned above.<br />
add thick sliced onions to the bottom of dutch oven. i always use cast iron enamel. stuff the inside of the snout with the chunks of pork shoulder. <span class="Apple-style-span">arrange snouts as you wish. i did it this way so the main part of the snout would not be submerged in the stock. stick your crushed garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves and chipotle peppers and adobo sauce evenly throughout. i used about 1/2 a can...the broth was SPICY!</span></div>
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put in a 320 oven for the first hour. take it out and check it. lower heat to 300 F for another hour. at this point i used a baster to remove some of the stock/juices. (save this extra broth, you might need to add some back in.) i wanted a braise, NOT a boil. the onions will release a lot of juice. you want the top part of your goodies showing so they will get a nice brown, golden roasty look (as shown below).</div>
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baste a few times when you do your peeking. ALSO, make sure there is still some liquid in the bottom. i think for the last hour i left the lid "ajar". put back in the oven for approximately 1 more hour, but check it again in 1/2 hour. baste again. they should be <b><i>very</i></b> fork tender, but not falling apart and disintegrating.<br />
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melt in your mouth fatty gelatinous skin with a fine layer of meat and chunks of <i>"confit-style"</i> pork shoulder cooked inside the fatty nose. it's very hard to describe, but definitely a nose-to-tailers delight.</div>
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i had no idea what on earth i was gonna do with 3 huge pig snouts. there's no way anyone in this house would join me and as you can see they do not shrink much in the cooking. i ended up making 2 small "Terrine de Snout" (gave one away) and froze a whole snout in the spicy viscous broth for future use. if serving cold, your terrine might need more salt. cold terrines usually need extra flavor. do a taste test. remember to put the tip of the snout down first if you want the shock value presentation shown in photos.<br />
<b>IF YOUR GOING TO MAKE A "SNOUT TERRINE" YOU BETTER MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A SNOUT TERRINE!</b><br />
keep the shoulder meat tucked into the snout cavity and press the larger pieces of extra snout in and around the main piece. pour a little broth into the terrine and press down to eliminate overflow. put something flat over the top and weight it down. i use a brick covered in tinfoil and a baggie. put this in the fridge until it is set. serve cold in thin slices with charcuterie OR cut off what you want and sear in a pan (it will break apart, but who cares?). add to noodles, make tacos, add to soup, fry it up and make snout chicharones?<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">ANYWAY YOU TRY IT WILL DEFINITELY BE EXPERIENCE...</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">GO AHEAD...I DARE YA</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">CROSS THIS ONE OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST!</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">THE BILLIONAIRE BURGER</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">from <a href="http://www.holsteinslv.com/">Holstein's</a> at THE COSMOPOLITAN</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Kobe beef</span>, a healthy slab O' <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">FOIS GRAS</span> sliding off <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">gruyere cheese </span>and<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span>onion marmalade.</b></div>
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i suggest you get a side of FOIE GRAS on anything you order...<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and get one TO-GO ! </span><i>i did</i></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">it's illegal in California so i had it EVERY DAY...</span></b><br />
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<b>i ordered the 7oz filet medallion...beautiful, <i>like "butta"</i></b><br />
<b>with a side of foie gras, of course, and </b><b>asparagus with orange-jalapeno sauce.</b><br />
<b>too bad i didn't have room for the soy glazed pork belly, the apple glazed kurobuta double pork chop or the foie & waffles.</b><br />
<b>next time...</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">absolute chocolate heaven</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">YES, it was as good as it looks</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Payard's Flourless Chocolate Cookie</span></b></div>
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crunchy meringue on the outside with chewy dark chocolate walnut brownie inside.</div>
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i have made these many times (<a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2011/12/francois-payards-flourless-chocolate.html">recipe HERE</a> with a <a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2013/01/flourless-chocolate-espresso-pecan.html">2nd version HERE</a>), but nothing was like having the real thing. i must admit...mine are not <b><i>THIS </i></b>good.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">PARIS !... ROME</span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> ! ... FLORENCE ?</span></b></div>
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no...just another adventurous day in Vegas<br />
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HOLSTEIN'S...party of ONE please...<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">my "solo" GET-AWAY</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">at </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/">THE COSMOPOLITAN</a>...</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">clean, crisp, modern chic, comfortable, surprisingly quiet, spectacular AND DELICIOUS !</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"A ROOM WITH A VIEW"</span></b></div>
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i lucked out with some help from fabulous people and got a huge room with 2 plasmas, a kitchenette, Asian style bath and private balcony...</div>
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the Asian style bath was an absolute treat after a long day of walking and shopping</div>
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<b>the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Bellagio fountain show right outside my balcony</span></b></div>
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<b>beautiful spa and fitness rooms...</b><br />
<b>a must after all the indulgent food adventures.</b></div>
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<b>my farewell Sunday brunch...1/2 kobe burger (i couldn't possibly eat the whole thing), butter lettuce and popcorn. i'll take these </b><i><b>"left-overs"</b></i><b> any day.</b><br />
<b>popcorn on a burger, yum...who knew?</b><br />
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<b>AND the other 1/2 of that chocolate treat.</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">just ONE more day, just one more burger, one more trip to Payard's</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">AND... another side of foie. please</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">crunchy salted almonds, crisp snappy dark chocolate coating with smooth fluffy whipped ganache surprise inside.</span></b><br />
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i must admit...these where an unexpected accidental delicious truffle treat. i had a huge bowl of dark chocolate ganache frosting in the fridge and no cake...hmmmm...chocolate will not go to waste in this house. i'll make truffles.<br />
the interior, as you can see, is simply the whipped ganache. the same you might use for frosting something like the unbelievable <a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2013/07/black-magic-cake-with-whipped-dark.html">Black Magic Cake</a>. <i>by the way...do check out the cake, it's a must for chocolate lovers</i>. with a quick dip in some tempered chocolate, a little roll in salted almonds and you're golden. you've conquered the ultimate truffle.<br />
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if there's someone special, someone to impress or you're just in the mood for chocolate...suit up...put your creative hat on and give these a try. put your own flavors together and see what delicious little ball of chocolate you can create.<br />
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<b>WHIPPED GANACHE FROSTING </b><br />
<b>or <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">INTERIOR FOR ROCHE STYLE TRUFFLES</span></b><br />
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you could add an extract, a little cinnamon, some spice etc... if you want a different flavor other than pure chocolate.</div>
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heat heavy cream in a small sauce pan. bring to a boil, remove from heat and pour directly into and over the chocolate. allow to sit for 1 minute. start to gently stir from the middle. take your time. you will see it magically come together with a beautiful shine. stir until you have it all incorporated. let sit on the counter for at least 45 minutes. you are looking for a <b><i>pudding consistency</i></b> and ABOUT 70 DEGREES. if you need to speed it up, refrigerate and stir every 10 minutes until pudding consistency. put this in the bowl of a stand mixer with whisk attachment. start slowly and move the speed up to high. you will see that it forms soft peaks after one minute. keep a close eye so you <b><i>DON'T OVER WHIP</i></b>. watch it until it gets just a bit more firm. you want frosting consistency. do not over whip or you will end up with chocolate butter. </div>
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<b>NOTE...</b>as stated...this was originally a frosting recipe that i stuck in the fridge. i found the frosting recipe with some <a href="http://www.joepastry.com/2011/whipped-ganache/">great visuals at Joe Pastry.com</a> so please check out his helpful photos for the correct frosting consistency.</div>
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refrigerate until set.<br />
<b>these are a bit more difficult to ball up than a regular smooth ganache truffle...a little messy, but doable. definitely worth the effort. </b>when ready to roll...use thin rubber gloves and a spoon or small scoop. the ganache might seem "crumbly". do the best you can to make a ball. remember, the more you handle it, the more it will melt. i like to quickly press the ball together with my finger tips. make small balls and refrigerate while preparing chocolate for dipping.</div>
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CHOP ROASTED SALTED ALMONDS</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">TEMPER YOUR CHOCOLATE</span></b></div>
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<b>i use the easy microwave method similar to Alton Brown's <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/microwave-chocolate-tempering-recipe/index.html">seen HERE</a>, but have adapted it slightly. (Alton is thorough, but tends to complicate things sometimes.)</b><br />
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remove balls from fridge. let them sit out for just a moment to take the chill off. there is a fine line between cold and cool. if too cold they with expand and crack after dipping and the outer layer has set. if too warm they will loose shape. </div>
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<b>are you stuck at home this holiday?...or know someone who isn't vacationing this season?</b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">let chocolate take you somewhere, even if it's just for that one fleeting <i>get-away</i> moment.</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">TRUFFLES...</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">smooth dark chocolaty ganache...</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">perfect for gift exchange, dinner parties, hostess gifts or a simple quiet moment alone.</span></b><br />
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<b>FOR THESE ASIAN TROPICAL TRUFFLES</b>...a slight hint of coconut curry with a touch of fresh lime zest...<br />
add a few roasted, slightly salty coconut chips from Trader Joe's and you'll have some unexpected flavors all come together for a delicious warm, yet refreshing dark chocolate bite.<br />
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please visit my index or the search box in the right hand column and type in "truffles" for more delicious <b><i>chocolate get aways</i></b>.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">COCONUT LIME CURRY DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE BITES</span></b></div>
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1/2 to 3/4 tsp Madras curry powder, <i><b>depending on quality and strength</b></i><br />
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very gently use a fork or skewer to disperse the hot milk into the chocolate. <i><b>do not stir at this point</b></i>. just gently prod around to remove any pockets of chocolate that might be stuck together or the bottom of the bowl. let sit for a minute. now begin to stir from the middle. the ganache should start to come together from the middle. start to incorporate the whole thing. do not stir vigorously "YET". just gently stir around and through until combined. when it looks like all the chocolate lumps have melted in...add in the coconut extract, lime zest and curry powder, stir well...do a TASTE TEST...do you need more coconut, more curry, more zest? <br />
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Jules and Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096411075666263560noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579130365438517923.post-21950456535962558962013-12-04T06:30:00.000-08:002013-12-25T14:07:47.137-08:00Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Crispy Treat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">OH MY !!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">THESE ARE A MUST !!!</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">holiday or not...these are a HUGE hit!</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">THE ULTIMATE RICE CRISPY TREAT</span></b></div>
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the original recipe comes from <a href="http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/1872090/chocolate-caramel-peanut-butter-rice-krispies-treats/">Debbie F. at Key Ingredient</a>. i'm sure these have been made many times over with all sorts of combinations, but i decided to go with <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a gluten free option</span></b>.</div>
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it dawned on me that "rice" krispies are probably gluten free already, but i wasn't sure they were totally gluten free so i used chocolate crispies from Mother's...sorry i forgot the brand name, but it definitely stated "gluten free" on the box.</div>
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in another sauce pan (or just quickly clean out the one you were using)...place the caramels and 2 Tbsp of water over low heat, stirring frequently until melted and smooth. add 1 cup of peanut butter (i suggest store bought like Jiff, not fresh). stir this mixture until fully incorporated and smooth. pour the caramel/peanut butter mixture over the chilled rice crispy mixture in the pan. get it into the corners and as even as possible. place the pan back into the fridge.</div>
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Jules and Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096411075666263560noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579130365438517923.post-33032262989356595002013-11-30T11:53:00.001-08:002014-02-03T13:09:38.808-08:00Turkey Chicharones<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>CRUNCHY CRISPY SAVORY SNACKY TURKEY SKIN...</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">a delicacy that only come around ONCE A YEAR</span></b><br />
<b>please </b>excuse the quick photo...it's the only pic i got before they were<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> GOBBLED UP !!!</span></b><br />
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Jules and Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096411075666263560noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579130365438517923.post-68615173206984590332013-11-25T19:58:00.002-08:002014-01-01T11:45:29.731-08:00The "Accidental" Bird from INA GARTEN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i>"THE ACCIDENTAL BIRD"</i></span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">this is positively THE BEST, </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">moist and perfectly seasoned </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">turkey i have ever tasted let alone cooked.</span></b></span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/accidental-turkey-recipe/index.html">Ina Garten's Accidental Turkey</a></span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">it takes 2-3 days</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">and ONLY 1 hour and 45 minutes to cook </span></b><b>(time for 12-13 pound bird)</b></div>
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Jules and Rubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096411075666263560noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579130365438517923.post-85504842558737168492013-11-23T10:30:00.002-08:002013-11-24T11:41:02.077-08:00Lightened up Pumpkin Cheesecake w/Gingersnap Crust<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">have seconds and thirds at dinner and still enjoy a "lite" holiday favorite.</span></b><br />
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i recently posted about <a href="http://julesfood.blogspot.com/2013/11/marthas-easy-light-cheesecake.html">Martha Stewart's EASY Lightened Up Cheesecake</a>, BUT...</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thanksgiving calls out for PUMPKIN</span></b></div>
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so i went with the basic ingredients and instructions from her cake and blindly adapted it to a pumpkin cheesecake. the outcome was delicious and light after a big meal and fabulous for that piece of "midnight pie" or morning after slice.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">GINGERSNAP CRUST</span></b></div>
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280g gingersnap cookies</div>
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3 Tbsp melted butter</div>
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1 Tbsp brown sugar, packed</div>
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preheat oven to 325 F</div>
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lightly butter a 9" springform</div>
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line side panel with a strip of parchment<br />
<b>NOTE...</b>i don't know if i like the parchment idea. this is what Martha Stewart said to do in the original recipe for her "Lightened Up Cheesecake". i know the calories are in the crust, but i think it makes for a more attractive cake with the crust a little further up the sides...AND i'm not sure the parchment is necessary...you be the judge.</div>
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pulse gingersnaps in processor until fine crumb. it helps to give it a stir between pulses to insure an even crumb...no large chunks, but you don't really want "powder".</div>
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add butter and brown sugar. pulse to combine.</div>
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pour crumb mixture into prepared pan.</div>
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<b>NOTE...</b>i did not use all of it. i had about 1/2 cup left over.</div>
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press onto bottom and about an inch up the sides. you can just do the bottom if you want.</div>
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bake for 10 minutes and remove to cool.<br />
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simply wipe out your food processor from your crust making and proceed with cake mixture.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">LIGHTENED UP PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE</span></b></div>
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i adapted this from<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/316192/light-cherry-cheesecake"> Martha's Lightened Up Cheesecake recipe</a><br />
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oven is heated to 325F</div>
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1 1/4 cup (10oz) low fat cream cheese.</div>
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2 cups low fat cottage cheese<br />
1 cup pumpkin puree</div>
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3/4 cups granulated sugar. (i sub'd in 1/4 cup Stevia baking sugar)</div>
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1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream</div>
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4 large eggs</div>
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2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp all purpose flour</div>
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2 tsp vanilla extract</div>
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1 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice</div>
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3/4 tsp cinnamon</div>
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1/2 tsp salt</div>
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to the processor add the cottage cheese and cream cheese. blend until VERY SMOOTH, scraping down the sides, 4-5 minutes. add pumpkin puree, 3/4 cups sugar, sour cream, eggs, flour, vanilla, pie spice, cinnamon, salt. blend until smooth and well incorporated.<br />
pour filling into crust.<br />
bake until barely set in the middle. about 1 hour...<br />
<b>NOTE...</b>ovens may vary. i am an "oven watcher". look for a slight jiggle in the middle.<br />
then turn the oven off and let cake sit in oven with door "cracked" open for another hour.<br />
transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.<br />
<b>I WOULD SUGGEST</b> serving this the day of after it has been properly chilled to keep the integrity of the crust...it can get a little <b><i>weepy/soggy</i></b> if kept a day or two in the fridge, BUT the actual cake will hold up for days.<br />
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the cake will sweat a little on the top after removing from the fridge. i find that dabbing with a Kleenex will remove sweat without making a mark on the surface.<br />
put pecans or chosen decorations on before serving so they will still be crunchy.</div>
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