Dinner rolls always add something to the table. I love when they are fresh from the oven. Soft, fluffy and warm! Here is my take on a dinner roll. Like with baking any breads, this does take some time since you do need to let the bread rise twice. Begin the recipe by beating 6…
Month: April 2017
What’s for Dinner? Cooking for Real People Part 3: Planning a Grocery List
Welcome back! Click here for Part 1 and Part 2. Task 3: Your task this post is to make a grocery list of all the items you need to buy for your weekly meal plan. What items are already in your pantry? I find the hardest part in meal planning is preparing your grocery list. If you are…
Starbucks Sakura Cherry Blossom Frappuccino
It is that time of year again. Cherry Blossom Season! Cherry Blossom viewing is so popular in Japan that there are foods and snacks celebrating this wonderful season. Every year Starbucks serves their seasonal Cherry Blossom Frappuccino. I believe the original one has sakura blossoms sprinkled on top but now there is strawberry matcha…
Polenta
Polenta is an easy and versatile dish that can compliment meats and veggies. Polenta is a porridge made from cornmeal. When it cools, it can be sliced and fried. To make polenta, boil 4 1/2 cups of chicken broth in a pan. Slowly add 3/4 cups of cornmeal. Pour it slowly and stir as you go….
The Dark Table – A Different Experience
A while back I wanted to try a new dining experience. I heard about a place called Dark Table where you eat in the dark. You would lose you sense of sight and experience meals with your other senses. When we arrived at the restaurant, we all waited outside and a waiter came out to…
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