About Writing Books and Baking Bread
I have many hobbies. But writing books and baking are the two fun activities that I do most often. And over the years I have realized these two can be quite similar. Especially baking with sourdough starter and writing long and complex books. You need time for them. And one of the actually most important…
About a Stuffy Nose, Sunrise, and a Book Review
It is winter. That means cold. That means viruses. And if your child appears in any daycare building… Do you know what daycare truly is? It is a biohazard area where every kind of sickness dwells like a mythological beast. And it jumps on your child. And then on you. It feasts. And it attacks…
Yogurt Pancakes
These are incredibly soft and squishy. Full of flavor and bubbles. Great with jam, honey, fruit… But beware… one portion is never enough. And they are a great way to use a spare yogurt nearing its shelf life end. Yogurt Pancakes: 150-200 g or 0.4-0.5 lb white yogurt (or just one standard tub. The servings…
Potato Pancakes
These are full of fat. But also flavor and taste. Such pancakes are a wonderful side dish or snack. My grandma often carried a basket full of hot potato pancakes to her large family. They were digging up the year’s potato harvest. Or cutting down trees in the forest. And they needed a meal full…
Baked Rice and Millet Pudding
Or just rice pudding. Or millet pudding. Whatever combination you want to try. A velvet soft dish with delicious baked fruit awaits you. Crowned with caramelized whipped egg whites. Baked rice and millet pudding: 100g or 0.2 lb rice (short-grain type is ideal) 100g or 0.2 lb millet grains 50 g or 0.1 lb butter…
Soy Sauce Chicken Breasts
This is an unbelievably easy and quick way to prepare a filling and deeply satisfying chicken dish for a usual afternoon or even a party. Chicken in Soy Sauce: 4 pieces of chicken breasts 4 spoons of soy sauce 4 spoons of vegetable oil 2 spoons of flour Cut the breasts into slices of your…
Lentil Soup
A hearty soup full of intense and balanced flavor. 150 g or 0.4 lb dried brown lentils 700 ml or 1.5 lb water 1 bigger potato 1 onion 1 carrot 2-5 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon salt spices (thyme, black pepper, parsley, sage, bay leaf…) Cook the chopped onions on a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Make…
Growing Citrus Trees from Cuttings
Citrus trees are a delightful addition to any garden or light room. If you’re looking to start or expand your citrus collection or share the beauty of these trees with others, propagating them from cuttings is a rewarding and cost-effective method. You will have to be patient. But … we are growing trees, right? Let’s…
3x Linzer Cookies
You may know and enjoy the traditional recipe. But have you tried Lizer cookies with nuts? Or the chocolate version? Lizer Cookies: Normal: 300 g or 0.7 lb fine wheat flour (wholemeal, white, or a mixture) 100 g or 0.2 lb powdered sugar 200 g or 0.5 lb butter filling: jam, chocolate filling, coffee filling……
Velvet Cocoa Roll
The sharp contrast of dark lush cocoa and soft moist mascarpone… The smooth taste… One piece will not be enough. Velvet cocoa roll: Batter: 20 g or 0.05 lb fine white wheat flour (or your gluten-free option) 30 g or 0.07 lb cacao or carob powder 100 g or 0.2 lb sugar 6 eggs 1…
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