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Posted By: ohegarty
Posted On: Mar 11, 2008
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When was your last cooking experience with cast iron cookware? Never? What? It is amazing to think that many people in our modern world are so removed from basic cookware that served generations upon generations of humans. Yes, it's heavy. And no, it's not dishwasher safe. If you have...... [view]
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Posted By: ohegarty
Posted On: Mar 8, 2008
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This is my front yard today. Toronto has been the recipient of about 15 cm of snow in the last 24 hours and it is still coming down (but is expected to end tonight). So most of us in the city are nesting. I chose to nest by creating waffles for brunch. They took the edge off the cold by...... [view]
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Posted By: ohegarty
Posted On: Mar 6, 2008
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The movie Waitress is one of the best movies of the century so far - imho. If you have seen it then you know why it is appearing on a food blog. The main character's obsession is with creating pies as her form of therapy. If you haven't seen it and you are a foodie then you really must ;)...... [view]
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Posted By: ohegarty
Posted On: Feb 21, 2008
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This is what I hauled out to make the mashed potatoes. I figured that with my blender, all things are possible. A plain accompaniment allows the comfort of the mashed potatoes to seep in thoroughly. I cooked wild caught cod (for me) and a naturally raised pork chop (for my...... [view]
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Posted By: ohegarty
Posted On: Feb 18, 2008
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Roots. We all have 'em and we all should eat more of 'em. Blend 'em up and you get a medley. A melting pot if you will. Canada has lots of roots. I love that about her. Organic Soup with Roots The ingredients are in the picture on the top right and are listed (roughly) clockwise...... [view]
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Posted By: ohegarty
Posted On: Jan 29, 2008
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If you are going to make candy then you should have candy equipment . Or an adventurous spirit and a perfect cast iron pan for cooling. And fond memories of Laura Ingalls making molasses and maple sugar candy in the Little House in the Big Woods book. Back in my early twenties I...... [view]
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Posted By: ohegarty
Posted On: Jan 5, 2008
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1/2 cup organic buckwheat grits (NOT groats) 1/2 cup boiling water (add to above and mix thoroughly) Mix the following into the mix using a whisk or a hand held electric beater; 1/2 cup organic buckwheat flour 1/8 cup organic ground flax/sesame/sunflower/pumpkin seed (this adds a wonderful...... [view]
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Posted By: ohegarty
Posted On: Jan 5, 2008
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I have a marvelous collection of cast iron cookware that I have acquired at exhibitions, thrift shops and ebay. Why? Aside from the health reasons.....the cooking is just marvelous once you get the knack. My daughter even makes nachos using the cast iron griddle since she loves the fact that...... [view]
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Posted By: ohegarty
Posted On: Jan 22, 2008
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I adapted this recipe from the recipe I used 30 years ago for the first time. I mixed all of the following using my food processor. I added the flours slowly at the end. 1/4 cup organic sunflower oil 1/4 cup ground flax 1/4 cup ground sesame seed 1/2 cup pitted dates (about 10) 1/2 cup...... [view]
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Posted By: ohegarty
Posted On: Jan 23, 2008
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I found out two things tonight. Firstly...making crackers is not that difficult. And - they are amazing!! And secondly...I need a pastry cutter. I was never much of a pie person but if I'm gonna continue with any more cracker adventures then I'd be better off with one! Gluten Free...... [view]
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