tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16457121759314861852024-02-07T21:48:52.069-08:00A MESSY FEASTfood & photographyA Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-85019201876711540222015-09-10T14:06:00.000-07:002015-09-10T14:06:23.833-07:00A Quick Trip to Amsterdam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-5473103825201564302015-08-21T11:07:00.000-07:002015-08-21T11:13:40.318-07:00There once was a man from Nantucket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nevertheless, I thought it was about time I share these few photos and my very loved recipe of chocolate pudding. I wanted to write up a few words on the meaning behind the name of this blog, which seemed quite fitting to go alongside this messy dessert, but the words have yet to be typed out. And so ... for no good reason at all, here is the chocolate pudding portion of this post. Because you don't really need a good reason for chocolate pudding, right? It's comfort in a spoon that is most certainly not reserved as a special occasion treat. I very recently made this pudding for Easter - to fill a chocolate cream pie, which truly made a complete and balanced dessert. </div>
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This chocolate pudding is rich, creamy and very chocolatey, and not overtly sweet and obviously NEEDS to be topped with whipped cream. This recipe has been slightly altered over the years, but comes from a page I tore out of <i>Gourmet</i> Magazine many years ago.<br />
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Serves 8<br />
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4 tablespoons cornstarch<br />
1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />
pinch of salt<br />
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<br />
4 cups whole milk (or 3 cups low fat milk and 1 cup heavy cream)<br />
6 ounces good quality dark chocolate, finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish<br />
2 ounces good quality milk chocolate, finely chopped<br />
2 tablespoons unsalted butter<br />
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In a heavy-bottom medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, cocoa powder and pinch of salt. While whisking, slowly pour in the milk. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a simmer while stirring constantly (I like to switch to a wooden spoon or heat proof spatula), until thickened. It will take about 3-4 minutes, after the pudding has come to a simmer. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chopped chocolate and butter.<br />
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Transfer the pudding into individual cups or a serving bowl. Cover the top surface of the pudding with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. (If you care. Personally I do not.) Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. When ready to serve, top each pudding with a dollop (or two) of whipped cream and maybe even top with fresh chocolate shavings. The pudding (without the whipped cream) will last covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.<br />
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I am a terrible overthinker. I analyze many things to their deaths. I have even been known to resurrect a few topics and beat them with a stick all over again. It is not something I am exceptionally proud of. In fact, I (try to) put great effort into not being so thoughtful each day. I tell myself to be more like my husband; to compartmentalize; take out one drawer at a time and close each drawer before you open the next. Stop thinking so much! It seems to be more of a girl thing, this overthinking, as most of the women I know confess to analyzing certain areas of their lives to a detriment. Being a mother surely does nothing to alleviate this tendency. Some days the puzzle of my to-do lists, my methodical order and multitasking comes together wonderfully and I pat myself on the back and tell myself, I can do it all. There are other days where I overwhelm myself and I try to move too quickly and do too much.<br />
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The purpose of this post was not to share a recipe of my own, but to make a dish, any dish that I enjoy, and then to enjoy the process of making it. When the days of shopping at the farmer's market and spending a Saturday cooking in the kitchen have been replaced with scrambling to get dinner on the table with small children at my feet, the exercise of cooking transforms from a state of enjoyment to a three times daily job of short order cook. I decided on making something from <a href="http://www.sproutedkitchen.com/">Sprouted Kitchen</a>, a cooking blog that I turn to quite often for recipes and meal inspiration. The process of going through recipes, jotting down ideas for now and future meals is therapeutic. I settled on making something new to me; their <a href="http://www.sproutedkitchen.com/home/2011/5/3/mushroom-poblano-tart-in-cornmeal-crust.html">Mushroom and Poblano Tart in a Cornmeal Crust</a>. I wrote out my grocery list, went to the store and managed to clear my home the next morning to cook the way I once did, without an agenda or expectations and most importantly, without a racing body and mind. It was nice to follow a recipe and cook just for cooking sake.<br />
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The flavors came together in this healthy California Mexican inspired dish. The chilis were mild, the mushrooms a little earthy and the cornmeal crust was hearty without feeling too rich. Tangy feta and the bit of cilantro are necessary toppings. I also added a few chunks of avocado. As most of the recipes from Sprouted Kitchen, this tart was exactly my vegetarian tastes and the exercise of making it was just what I needed. We had it that night for dinner alongside some sautéed rainbow chard and then as leftovers on Saturday morning alongside a glass of fresh squeezed orange and grapefruit juice. I imagine it would certainly be a wonderful centerpiece for a simple brunch not needing too much to go alongside.<br />
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This recipe comes from the <a href="http://www.sproutedkitchen.com/">Sprouted Kitchen</a> blog. (Plus or minus a few words.)<br />
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Serves 6-8<br />
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Ingredients<br />
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Crust<br />
1 cup vegetable stock<br />
1 cup water<br />
1/2 teaspoon sea salt<br />
3/4 cup polenta<br />
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<br />
1 egg<br />
fresh ground pepper<br />
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Filling<br />
1 Tablespoon olive oil<br />
2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms<br />
1 small Poblano chilies (I actually used 2 Anaheim chilies)<br />
5 eggs<br />
3/4 cup milk (2% or whole)<br />
1/2 teaspoon sea salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin<br />
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper<br />
2 scallions, thinly sliced<br />
1/2 cup feta cheese, plus more for garnish<br />
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Toppings<br />
chopped cilantro<br />
hot sauce<br />
avocado (my addition)<br />
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In a medium size sauce pan, bring the broth, water and salt to a boil. Slowly pour in the polenta and continue to stir. Turn the heat to low, cover, cook for 10 minutes while giving it a stir every 2 minutes to prevent the bottom from burning. Turn off the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese, egg and lots of fresh ground pepper. Let sit another 10 minutes.<br />
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch pie pan. Transfer the polenta into the pie pan and use wet fingertips to press into an even layer on the bottom and sides. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes while you prepare the filling.<br />
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms and the poblano pepper and saute until soft. Turn off the heat.<br />
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cumin and black pepper together until well combined. Stir in the scallions and the vegetables. Add the egg mixture into the cornmeal crust and sprinkle the feta on top. Bake until the center is just set, about 20 minutes. (My tart took over 40 minutes to cook in my incredibly slow Italian oven... A story for another day.) Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with crumbled feta, cilantro, hot sauce and avocado.<br />
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Winter Slaw<br />
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This salad is simple, yet robust in flavor and texture. And it's nice because it can be made a few hours ahead of time and pulled out from the refrigerator ready to go. The instructions below have a portion of the dressing, the cheese and dried cranberries to be added just before serving, but it seemed to work just fine to add everything at once the two hours ahead. This recipe comes from Ina Garten's newest cookbook, <i>Make It Ahead</i>.<br />
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Serves 8<br />
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1/2 pound large curly kale leaves, center stems removed<br />
6 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cored<br />
1/2 small head radicchio, cored<br />
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)<br />
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil<br />
salt<br />
fresh ground pepper<br />
1 (6 ounce chunk) good Parmesan cheese<br />
1 cup dried cranberries<br />
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With a sharp knife, thinly slice the kale, Brussels sprouts, and radicchio, as you would cabbage when making coleslaw. Place in a large bowl.<br />
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In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour enough dressing on the salad so that it is evenly coated. Reserve the remaining dressing for just before serving. Ideally let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for an hour or two.<br />
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Using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler, cut large shavings of the Parmesan cheese and place atop the salad. Gently toss together with the dried cranberries and the remainder of the dressing. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve cold or at room temperature.A Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-33592956667077625312015-01-16T14:48:00.000-08:002015-02-09T20:47:47.226-08:00Butternut Squash Crumble<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This recipe comes from David Lebovitz's newest cookbook,<i> My Paris Kitchen</i>. The only change I made was swapping out chicken stock for vegetable stock to make this dish completely vegetarian. David Lebovitz is an American baker, chef and cookbook author living in Paris, who shares his food and Parisian tales in the most authentic and hilarious way. His memoir, <i>The Sweet Life in Paris</i>, is a favorite and should be read by anyone who has spent any time abroad in Europe. His newest book of recipes and stories is lovely and I have many pages tabbed to make.<br />
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This Butternut Squash Crumble isn't a weeknight throw together type dish. This is something to make when you're in the mood to cook - to peel and chop the squash, to mince the fragrant herbs, to take your time sautéing the shallots and feel the buttery crumb topping in your fingertips. This should be made on a cold Sunday afternoon with a poured glass of wine. And while normally I pigeonhole butternut squash into the Fall and would say this would make a perfect Thanksgiving dish, and surely it would, I was somehow reminded of a vegetable crumble I had way back when, while on our honeymoon in the dead of winter in Paris. And, well... it just seemed like the right thing to make for this long overdue first food post of the new year.<br />
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Butternut Squash Crumble<br />
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Serves 6-8<br />
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Squash Filling<br />
2 tablespoons butter<br />
2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
4 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced into 3/4 inch cubes<br />
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves<br />
salt<br />
pepper<br />
1/2 cup peeled and thinly sliced shallots<br />
1 cup vegetable stock<br />
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley<br />
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Topping<br />
3/4 cups fresh or dried breadcrumbs<br />
1/2 cup stone-ground cornmeal or polenta<br />
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese<br />
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage leaves<br />
1 teaspoon granulated sugar<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed<br />
1 large egg<br />
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Generously butter a shallow 3-quart baking dish.<br />
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To make the squash filling, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the squash and half of the thyme. (The filling will need to be made in two batches.) Season with salt and pepper and saute, stirring occasionally, until the squash is evenly browned.
Add half of the shallots and cook until soft, 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the vegetable broth and cook for 30 seconds while stirring, to reduce the stock and heat everything through. Pour the squash mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Wipe the pan clean and repeat the same process with the other half of the ingredients and add to the baking dish. Stir in the flat leaf parsley and use the back of a spoon to spread out into an even layer. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until the squash is soft when pierced with a fork.<br />
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While the squash is baking, make the topping. Combine the bread crumbs, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, sage, sugar and salt in large bowl. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to mix in the cold butter until well combined. (This process could also be done in a food processor.) Add the egg and mix until the topping mixture just starts clumping together.
When the butternut squash is soft, remove from the oven, remove the foil and cover with the topping. Decrease the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and return the dish to the oven. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let sit 5 minutes, then serve.<br />
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<br />A Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-6446842497185495972015-01-05T22:01:00.001-08:002015-01-05T22:01:39.351-08:00The Mattson 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I first saw The Mattson 2 about fourteen years ago at a small coffee bar, called Miracles Cafe, in Cardiff, CA. On that cool winter day, I went into the cafe merely looking for a hot drink after a long surf session, but instead found myself listening to the most unique music. It was an amazing melody of jazz and indie-rock played by two young, skinny kids, who were absolutely ripping on the guitar and drums. I walked away impressed but didn't inquire about the duo. Fast forward ten years later, while watching a Thomas Campbell surf movie, the background clamor of what is sometimes called, jazz-infused surf rock, certainly rang a bell. After graduating top of their class from UCSD with a Masters in Music, twin brothers, Jared and Jonathan Mattson have written albums and toured internationally. Their music is a completely original blend of swanky jazz and instrumental indie-rock and will surely redefine jazz music for centuries to come.<br />
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A Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-87762970192104414042014-10-28T09:12:00.000-07:002014-10-28T09:25:42.104-07:00Handmade Series: SurfboardsA few months back I documented the process of making a surfboard by professional surfer, Derrick Disney. It is extremely rare that someone builds an entire board from start to finish. From design to shaping, creating the fin templates and glassing, he did it all. Below are a select group of the final images that were included in the Hasselblad Masters Contest exhibited at Photokina this past September in Cologne, Germany. <br />
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<br />A Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-59820706910005958502014-10-16T10:52:00.000-07:002014-10-16T10:52:22.475-07:00The Big Apple<br />
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Fall Salad with Sautéed Apples<br />
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Recently I have been browning apple slices with a dab of butter in the cast iron skillet for our young children. Since they aren’t huge fans of eating raw apples, this seemed like a good way to soften their crunchy texture without turning them to total mush. The kids can’t seem to get enough of apples cooked this way, and who could blame them? For a grown up twist I combine the sweet apples with tart dressing, tangy goat cheese, and earthy lentils and walnuts for a nice balance of flavors and textures. This salad is hearty enough for lunch and would be a special plate at a holiday dinner table.
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2 firm apples<br />
2 tablespoons butter<br />
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Dressing <br />
Juice of 1 lemon<br />
2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar<br />
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<br />
pinch of salt<br />
fresh ground pepper<br />
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4 large heads endive, leafs separated, washed and cut<br />
1 cup cooked black lentils<br />
4 ounces soft goat cheese<br />
¼ cup walnuts, toasted<br />
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Peel the apples and cut out the core. Cut into approximately 1/3 inch slices. In a medium skillet or cast iron pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium/low heat until melted. Add a single layer of apple slices and cook until brown, about 3-4 minutes; then flip each apple slice over and cook until brown, 1-2 minutes more. The apples should still be slightly firm. Transfer the apple slices to a plate to cool and repeat this process with the remaining tablespoon of butter and apple slices. Allow the apples to cool to room temperature. This step can be done a day ahead of time and the sautéed apples can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.<br />
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To make the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil to create an emulsion. Add the salt and pepper.<br />
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To assemble the salad place a quarter of the endive leafs on a plate and top with a quarter of the black lentils, sautéed apple slices, goat cheese walnuts. Drizzle over the dressing. Or, place all of the ingredients in a large salad bowl and gently toss together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.<br />
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A Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-13193286373964281522014-10-07T11:36:00.000-07:002014-10-07T11:41:17.026-07:00British CustomsA motorcycle is a representation of its rider's personality. Some like vintage, rusty, ten kicks to get it started type bikes, where others prefer shiny chrome, push a button to get it started type bikes. Most people are a direct representation of their motorcycles. This shoot was a look at different bikes and the people that ride them, featuring Triumph Motorcycles with British Custom modifications. Some bikes were old and some were new, but each has its own character just like its owner. <br />
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<br />A Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-83375933772391414672014-09-30T11:34:00.001-07:002015-01-21T15:18:30.016-08:00Pastry Series: Pumpkin BreadI realize that a basic pumpkin bread recipe isn't exactly the classic French gourmand fare one would expect from pastry school, and yet I share another first week introduction, easy-to-make recipe because it's a favorite that I make over and over again. It is also a recipe that I have tried countless times to convert from weight measurements to cups, but have come up with lacking results. So again, a kitchen scale is needed to make this bread.<br />
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This bread is simple. As simple as they come. The spices are mellow, the crumb is tender, the top is crisp and the bread is moist. In the past, I have made this bread essentially vegan by substituting some banana for the egg. I have also used brown sugar when the white sugar canister was empty. I may have even used spelt flour on one occasion. Quick breads, like this one, are very capable of handling a bit of substitutions. Though one should expect the results to vary a bit, you can certainly play around with this recipe. That said, I feel that no substitutions need to be made. Of course you can add chocolate chips or the terrible rum soaked raisins like we did in school, but I wouldn't recommend it. I recommend making this uncomplicated bread as it is, so you can actually taste its delicate flavor. It wraps up nicely as an understated holiday gift and is certainly a family-favorite appetizer when served alongside a dish of whipped cream cheese. Surely there are dozens, maybe hundreds of pumpkin bread recipes floating around this Fall season, but again this year, I will be sticking to the tried and true recipe from my pastry school notebook. <br />
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Pumpkin Bread<br />
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Cooking Note: The batter for this bread can be made 1 day ahead of time to allow the spices and flavor to intensify. <br />
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Makes 1 loaf<br />
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butter for greasing the pan<br />
7 ounces flour<br />
4 1/2 grams baking powder<br />
2 1/2 grams baking soda<br />
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg<br />
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon clove<br />
3 1/2 grams salt<br />
7 1/2 ounces pumpkin puree<br />
9 ounces sugar<br />
3 ounces canola or vegetable oil <br />
2 eggs<br />
3 ounces oil<br />
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with butter and line with parchment paper.<br />
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In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.<br />
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In a large mixing bowl combine the pumpkin puree and sugar until completely blended. Add the oil and eggs until thoroughly combined. Gently fold in the flour mixture.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the bread. Let the bread cool in its pan for 10 minutes. Use a butter knife to loosen the bread from the pan and pull the ends of the parchment paper to lift the bread onto a wire rack to cool completely. To store the bread, wrap tightly in plastic wrap. It will keep for up to four days.<br />
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<br />A Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-30663790448757960012014-09-08T22:12:00.000-07:002014-09-08T22:12:33.026-07:00Sorry for the delay... we've been on vacation.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tijuana Panthers<br />
July 17, 2014<br />
The Federal Bar, Long Beach, Ca<br />
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<br />
Nectarine and Onion Jam<br />
<br />
This jam is very easy to
make and makes a perfect summer appetizer with toasted bread and goat
cheese. I imagine it would also serve well atop fish or chicken and
would be delicious on a summer burger.<br />
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<br />
Makes 2 cups<br />
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Ingredients<br />
<br />
2 white onions<br />
2-3 tablespoons olive oil<br />
4 ripe nectarines<br />
salt<br />
fresh ground pepper<br />
toasted bread<br />
goat cheese<br />
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Peel
the onion, cut into quarters and slice into ¼ inch slices. Heat the
olive oil over medium heat and add the onion slices. Season with salt
and cook over medium/low heat, stirring occasionally until the onions
are caramelized, about 20-30 minutes.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile, cut
the nectarines in half, remove the pits and cut into slices. Add to the
caramelized onion and cook 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Turn off the burner and let sit 5
minutes. Serve warm, room temperature or cold with toasted bread and
room temperature goat cheese.
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A Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-63938094956973273072014-07-09T20:20:00.000-07:002014-07-09T20:21:56.106-07:00Where to next?One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. "Which road do I take?" she asked. "Where do you want to go?" was his response.<br />
"I don't know," Alice answered. "Then," said the cat, "it doesn't really matter."<br />
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We are starting a new series that will feature recipes and lessons from pastry school. After spending nine months learning the proper techniques to the art of baking and pastry science, what remains is a thick spiral bound notebook of countless recipes, tips, techniques and drawings that I would be devastated to loose. That is not being dramatic, as I take my baking and desserts quite seriously. Since not everyone who shares my passion has the privilege to learn the basics of baking from a French master in a school setting, I thought it would be fun to share some of the amazing recipes and tell a few stories of what I learned along the way.<br />
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Where to start? The first section of school was devoted to proper food handling, and though I found it extremely interesting, I will skip over that section and dive right into our first recipe of Section 2 – Quick Breads, Breads and Breakfast Pastries. It was a rather intimidating section to begin with for the novice bakers who stood quietly in our places that first morning with our neatly pressed chef coats, striped black and white pants, and may I say, terribly nerdy white hats. Our French teacher had jury duty that week and so he asked his Belgium pastry friend to step in. These men with their French accents and deep knowledge of their craft were truly amazing to watch. I hold a deep respect for their patience in teaching and their expertise and commitment to their work. But back to that first day with the Belgium teacher who decided on scones as an icebreaker first demonstration and recipe. I thought it was a wise choice to start with something simple.<br />
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We were first explained a bit about the French term mise en place, which translates to prep work and instills a method of preparing your ingredients and game plan for the recipe ahead no matter how simple or basic. This first lesson is an essential tool for success in the kitchen. Read over your recipe multiple times, measure and set everything up before you begin. There were no measuring cups in school as they are rather inaccurate. If you do not have a kitchen scale I strongly suggest to anyone who likes to bake to invest in one. That all said… step one is to read through the recipe and measure out your ingredients.<br />
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Below are photos to help guide you through the recipe, but here are a few additional tips from the notes in the demonstration. (In school most often we would read through our very simple instructions and measure out our ingredients as a class. Then we would watch a demonstration of making the recipe by the teacher and then would try the recipe on our own. We usually had a time constraint and I often felt like a contestant on one of those TV cooking shows. One, two, three… Go! We certainly didn’t make things at a leisure pace and instead were practicing to be extremely time efficient, as one would in a commercial kitchen. As the perfectionist in the class I had the hardest time with the time constraint.)<br />
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Tips for Basic Scones:<br />
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Use room temperature eggs – cold eggs can break down the fats and do not incorporate as well.
To make scones with dried fruit, soak the fruit in a bit of orange juice overnight in the fridge.<br />
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Flour gets drier over time so slowly add the milk. You can always add more if needed. The dough should be moist but not wet and sticky.<br />
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Do NOT over mix the dough, as it you will develop the gluten and the scones will be tough.
If the dough is too difficult to slice, place in the fridge for 20 minutes.<br />
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It is easier to cut when cold.
You can make the dough ahead of time, slice, freeze, transfer to a zip lock bag and bake at a future time.<br />
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Options – Chocolate chips, fresh, frozen or dried fruit all make nice additions to the dough. Scone can be cut into triangles or rounds. Just before baking scones can be glazed with an egg wash (egg and water mixed thoroughly together) and dusted with sugar or sanding sugar for a sweet crust. Or after baking, a glaze of powdered sugar and juice can be drizzled atop cool scones. It is best to keep it simple.<br />
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I hope these tips are useful. This recipe is nothing extraordinary, but that is not the point. This is an icebreaker recipe, something basic to start us off -easy enough for the novice and good enough for the baker. Success in baking is all about finding that right balance – don’t work the dough too much or too little, don’t add too much or too little milk and bake for just the right amount of time. The weather, the flour, the particularities of your oven are all changing variables that make baking an art and not the exact science that some want it to be. Learning to make a recipe can take multiple tries and I promise you, even those Belgium and French experts have a few flops.<br />
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Basic Scone Recipe<br />
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Makes 6-8 scones<br />
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Ingredients<br />
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9 ounces all purpose flour<br />
2 ounces sugar<br />
½ ounce baking powder<br />
pinch of salt<br />
4 ounces butter, softened<br />
1 egg<br />
2 ounces whole milk<br />
1 pint berries or 1 ½ ounces dried fruit<br />
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and pinch of salt with a whisk. Use your fingertips to break up the butter over the dry ingredients. Use your hands and fingertips to gently mix in the butter until it is mostly incorporated.<br />
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In a separate bowl whisk the egg with a fork and add to the dough along with the milk. Use your hands or a spoon to gently mix the dough until it comes together, being careful not to over mix the dough.<br />
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Flour a clean surface and pour out the dough. With floured hands gently pat the dough into a round shape. Use a sharp knife or board scraper to cut the scones into even sized pieces. If you want large scones cut into six pieces and if you want medium size scones cut into eight. Use a spatula or board scraper to transfer the scones on to the prepared baking sheet. At this point the scones can be sprinkled with sanding sugar (optional) and go in the oven or can be placed in the freezer until hard and then transferred to a zip lock bag for up to a week.<br />
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Bake at 375 degrees F until the tops and sides are lightly golden, which will take anywhere from 10-15 minutes depending on the size. Frozen scones can go right into the oven but will need 2-3 minutes longer in cooking.
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Roasted Mushrooms with Brown Rice and Ricotta<br />
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Roasting mushrooms is quick and easy to do and I really prefer them over sautéed
ones. Here I use cremini and shiitake, but I imagine most types would roast up
well. Fragrant shallots and fresh thyme pair nicely with the earthy mushrooms
and brown rice rounds out this hearty dish.<br />
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Serves 4<br />
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Ingredients<br />
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1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice, rinsed<br />
1 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced<br />
1 large shallot, diced (about 1 cup)<br />
7-8 sprigs of fresh thyme, stems removed then minced (about 1 tablespoon)<br />
Olive oil<br />
Salt<br />
Freshly ground pepper<br />
1 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature<br />
Good quality extra virgin olive oil<br />
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In a medium size pot with a tight fitting lid combine the rinsed rice and 3 cups
water. Bring to a simmer without the lid, stir once; then cover and reduce
the heat to a simmer. Cook for 50 minutes; then turn off the heat and let sit 10
minutes more. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper.<br />
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a half baking sheet with
parchment paper. Place the mushrooms, shallots and thyme on the parchment.
Sprinkle over a pinch of salt and pepper and a generous drizzle of olive oil
(not the good kind here) so that all of the mushrooms are lightly coated. Toss
together and spread out evenly. Roast for about 25 minutes, or until the
mushrooms are slightly crisp and caramelized. Season with salt pepper.<br />
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To serve, place a portion of brown rice on a dish (I like to use soup bowls);
then top with mushrooms, a dollop of ricotta and drizzle over the extra virgin
olive oil. Enjoy warm with crusty bread. A Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-5986632274181198172014-04-15T09:51:00.001-07:002014-04-15T10:16:16.536-07:00Handmade Series: Union LeatherworksWith getting older and more conscious of money, I am trying to buy more quality goods, things that can be repurposed and that will last a lifetime. For decades people have sourced their products to be made overseas to make them cheaper, faster and more economical. Is making something cheaper and faster more economical if it has to be replaced in two years? There is a movement in America and in fact around the world to create things the old way, by hand, with quality components that will last long enough to pass down through generations. This is a series I call <i>Handmade</i> and these are some of the craftsman.<br />
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<a href="http://unionleatherworks.bigcartel.com/">Shop</a>A Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-1985856989602822302014-04-06T12:22:00.001-07:002014-04-15T10:09:02.575-07:00Chino Farm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"When you have the best and tastiest ingredients, you can cook very simply and
the food will be extraordinary because it tastes like what it is." - Alice Waters<br />
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This post began with idea of taking a short visit down to Chino Farm. We would
buy some produce and cook a very simple lunch showcasing whatever seasonal gems
I settled on. If you're familiar with Chino Farm, then you know how difficult it
is to make a selection from the bounty of perfect produce at their vegetable
stand. The rare heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables are as beautiful as
they are delicious.<br />
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This visit is no exception; I pace the length of the vegetable stand unable to
make up my mind. I hand my straw basket to the woman standing behind the rainbow
of produce. She fills it with purple carrots, florescent pink radishes and a
pint of sweet French strawberries amongst much else. As we drive away my head
flutters with meal ideas. The plan to make a simple lunch quickly evolves into
the undertaking of a larger family feast.<br />
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It seems only fitting that I make a recipe of Alice Waters'. I decide on <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spring-salad-with-baby-carrots">this</a>
salad, as well as, a frittata with rainbow chard and Parmesan cheese. A loaf of
crusty bread, a wedge of table cheese and a simple pasta tossed with baby
Brussels sprouts, lemon zest and juice, chili flakes and good olive oil will provide the
remainder of the meal. And for dessert, those sweet French strawberries
alongside a piece of dark chocolate. I get to cooking, our family arrives, we
eat and clean up. It was a simple meal as planned, but ended up tasting better
in good company.<br />
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Frittata with Chard and Parmesan<br />
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This frittata is classic Italian fare – simple yet delicious when properly
prepared. I imagine this recipe could be infinitely adaptable with whatever
seasonal vegetable you choose.<br />
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Serves 4<br />
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Ingredients<br />
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1 bunch rainbow or Swiss chard<br />
2 teaspoons olive oil<br />
8 eggs<br />
salt<br />
fresh ground pepper<br />
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese<br />
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.<br />
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With a knife, separate the stems of the chard from the leafs. Select 3 or 4
stems; trim away any bruised parts; then chop into about 1/2 inch pieces. Chop
the chard leafs and set aside.<br />
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In a medium ovenproof skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the
chopped chard stems, season with a bit of salt and pepper and cook, stirring
occasionally until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chard leafs and cook for 2-3
minutes more, or until wilted but not completely cooked.<br />
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk the eggs until light and foamy. Add a pinch of
salt and pepper and half of the cheese. Pour the eggs into the pan with the
chard. Stir just so the chard and egg are evenly distributed; then let the eggs
sit 1-2 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Sprinkle the top of the eggs
with the remaining cheese. Use oven mitts to transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 10
minutes or until the center of the eggs are set. Remove from the oven, let sit 2
minutes; then serve warm or at room temperature. A Messy Feasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704819201772666546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645712175931486185.post-36764765700780650342014-03-06T11:14:00.000-08:002014-04-15T10:09:30.050-07:00Rain, Rain Go Away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The new neighbors on the block moved in and then a few weeks later, they moved
out. Ghosts. One ghost actually - a young Native American girl. What do I care?
I don't believe in ghosts. And yet I asked the neighbor who told me the story to
please not bring it up again. But no amount of denial has allowed the story to
escape my head.<br />
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The thing is, these people were normal; a normal couple with two young children
and a dog; normal people who got in their car and drove away. When you have a
baby and toddler you do not leave your home in the middle of the night just for
the sake of it. You do not waste your extra money to hire ghost experts, or
whoever it is that one hires in this type of situation. And you certainly do not
put your family through the stress of moving all over again.<br />
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I am not sure of the exact details. There was something about disheveled clothes
drawers, red projectile baby vomit, the water turning on and off. They heard
running upstairs when they were all downstairs, the dog went crazy... Two
different spirit experts/ghostbusters told them the same thing - there is an
angry Native American girl at the house (apparently we live near old Native
American burial grounds) and recommend that the family leaves. And so they did.
They moved their things out quietly, during daylight hours, without making a
fuss. They said they did not want to create hysteria within the neighborhood.<br />
<br />
This tale came at the same time as the rain. And while normally I love the rain,
suddenly the cold dark skies felt heavy. The wind howled loud and the rain fell
in angst. Neither the comfort of my warm bed nor the sleeping baby beside me was
enough to shake my anxiety. The trees outside rattled and so did my nerves. Over
the next few days the rainfall continued on. I felt overwhelmed.<br />
<br />
The skies here are now blue. The new family is long gone. The story however is
still dancing around, spreading much further than the confinement of our little
block. Clearly the story still dances in my head too. When the walls creek and I
hear the distant whisper of kids playing outside in the street, I think about
the ghost and the family that moved away. I don’t believe in ghosts, but my
heart beats a little faster when I drive by the empty house where the new family
no longer lives. <br />
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Granola<br />
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I have been making a version of this granola recipe fairly regularly for the past ten years. It is a pantry staple that I like to have around ... always. I sprinkle it over yogurt and fruit in the morning and we're all guilty of stealing a handful or two as a pick-me-up snack in the afternoon. My friends and family request it as birthday and holiday gifts and I am happy to comply, as it's quick and easy to make.
The recipe originated from one of my mom's seventies health food cookbooks. It was made over the stove in a large skillet. After a few years I moved the cooking into the oven and no longer followed a recipe or measured the ingredients - a bit of this and that until it looked right. Unfortunately this meant that when I passed out any sort of recipe, the results were never up to par. So I carefully measured out and wrote down every extra pinch of this and that. And here it is. Of course this recipe can serve as a base for all sorts of nuts and dried fruit.<br />
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A Note about Quality: As is the case with most everything when cooking, this granola is only as good as the ingredients that goes into it. I recommend that you seek out fresh nuts and dried fruits from a purveyor that regularly turns their product. When it comes to the honey, on the other hand, I realized the other day that perhaps I am wasting my pennies (dollars in this case) by using the local, raw type. Cooking the honey destroys its amazing nutrients. With that in mind, I am currently using a decent and more moderately priced honey to cook with, and am saving the good stuff to drizzle over afterwards.<br />
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Makes 6 cups<br />
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Ingredients<br />
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3 cups old fashion (rolled) oats<br />
1/2 teaspoon of salt<br />
2 tablespoons brown sugar<br />
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon<br />
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds<br />
1 1/2 cups pecans, roughly chopped<br />
2 teaspoons canola oil<br />
1/3 cup honey<br />
1/3 cup agave<br />
1/2 cup dried cranberries<br />
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.<br />
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Meanwhile in a medium size bowl, combine the oats, salt, brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts. To help the honey and agave pour out of the measuring cup more easily, measure the two teaspoons of oil into the measuring cup first. Drizzle the honey, agave and canola oil over the oats, and toss together until everything is evenly coated.<br />
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Spread out the granola in an even layer on the lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes. Then remove from the oven and toss the granola with a large spoon; spread out evenly and return to the oven. Repeat this process every 5-8 minutes, to help the granola cook evenly, until all of the granola is golden brown, about 50 minutes in total. Remove the pan with the granola from the oven and toss in the dried cranberries. Let cool completely before transferring to storage containers. Serve the granola with milk or yogurt and fresh fruit. The granola will keep for approximately 2-3 weeks in metal canisters or glass jars.
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Cake is a symbol of celebration and begets togetherness. We bake cakes on birthdays to celebrate the person, their new age and new year. It is a deliberate message of affection, as even the simplest cake takes a bit of time and care. Often I spend days pouring over cookbooks and blogs, rummaging through new and old recipes in order to find the perfect fitting cake. Then there is a trip to the grocery store, the prep and clean up, the measuring, stirring, baking, cooling and waiting to taste. The labor of love, really. My cakes do not always turn out perfect but that is not entirely the point. The point is to say I love you. I made you this cake because I love you.<br />
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Some may think that it is silly to bake a cake for a half year old's birthday. Perhaps it is. It did not matter that the baby girl was not quite old enough to have even a bite. What mattered was that we got together in the late afternoon, in the middle of the week to celebrate our newest little love. Surely she will not remember the cake or the day but I know with certainty she felt love.<br />
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In honor of the Hallmark holiday of love, we ventured out on a very overdue date. It was refreshing and much needed. On our first Valentine's date I was 16. I remember getting ready after school. I ate chocolate mint truffles while I waited for the rickety white truck to pull up in the driveway. We went to dinner at a small French restaurant and sat out on the back patio under a strand of white lights. I ordered lavender chicken but can't remember much else about our meal. I felt very grown-up but I imagine to everyone else we looked like babies. Fourteen years later our Valentine's Day date transpires over breakfast at a small downtown French cafe a few days ahead of the actual holiday. We look tired because of our babies we left at home and feel relieved to have uninterrupted conversation that is not via text message. I had a latte and poached eggs with wild mushrooms and sage-truffle beurre blanc. The man across from me had a triple espresso and steak frites with a poached egg. We shared orange juice. We agreed that our meal tasted exceptionally good. I felt a bit adolescent sitting there, momentarily disconnected from our family life and daily responsibilities. Things felt the same for a moment while we pushed pause and celebrated love.<br />
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London Cheesecake<br />
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This recipe comes from Nigella Lawson and though I made it once before, I had forgotten how lovely it is. In true Nigella fashion this cheesecake is luscious, rich and understatedly simple, as a good cheesecake should be. A sweet berry sauce would likely be a wonderful accompaniment, but then you would miss the subtleties of the flavor of the cake. This recipe yields an 8-inch cake which required me to go out and buy a new pan at the kitchen store. I almost settled on another recipe because of this, but am now very thankful that I did not make that mistake. Eight inches is exactly the right size for this decedent cheesecake.<br />
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Cooking Note: This recipe, like most cheesecakes, calls for baking in a bain marie - the French term for water bath. I promise that this is no big deal. All it means is that you grab a roasting pan (In this case the cake pan is eight inches, so a regular old 9 by 13 glass Pyrex dish will do the job well.) and boil some water in the kettle. You put the cheesecake in roasting pan, place in oven, pull out rack, pour in some hot water, push back rack and close oven. That's it.<br />
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Serves 8<br />
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Ingredients<br />
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Crust<br />
5 ounces graham crackers (about 1 packet)<br />
6 tablespoons butter, melted<br />
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Filling<br />
20 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature<br />
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar<br />
3 large eggs, at room temperature<br />
3 large egg yolks, at room temperature<br />
1 tablespoon vanilla extract<br />
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice<br />
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Topping<br />
¾ cup sour cream, at room temperature<br />
1 tablespoon sugar<br />
½ teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
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Equipment<br />
8 inch springform pan<br />
large roast pan or baking dish<br />
aluminum foil<br />
food processor<br />
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To make the crust, pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until they become fine crumbs. Add the butter and pulse until combined. Pour the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan and press down an even layer of crumbs with the back of a spoon or your hands. Place the pan in the refrigerator to set.<br />
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.<br />
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To make the filling, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl (with either a hand held beater, a mixer attachment or a strong arm and spoon). Add the sugar and beat until smooth. Add the eggs and beat until smooth. Then add the egg yolks, vanilla extract and lemon juice and beat again until very smooth.<br />
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Meanwhile, heat some water in a tea kettle.
Remove the chilled crust from the refrigerator and cover the bottom and sides of the springform pan with a large piece of aluminum foil. Do this again with a second piece of foil. This will prevent the water from leaking into the cheesecake. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and place in the large roasting pan or baking dish. Place the cheesecake in the roasting pan in the oven on the middle rack and pull the rack out a few inches. Pour in the hot water from the tea kettle into the roasting pan so that it comes half way up the side of the springform pan. Be careful not to over fill the pan with water or it will be difficult to remove from the oven.<br />
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While the cheesecake bakes, make the topping. Whisk together the sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Set aside.
Bake the cheesecake for about 50 minutes, or until set. “But not rigidly so,” as Nigella instructs. She states, “you just need to feel confident that when you pour the sour cream over, it will sit on the surface and not sink in.” (My oven seems to bake on the slower side so I added an extra 7 minutes of cooking time before pouring over the sour cream topping.) Pour over the sour cream topping and bake the cheesecake for another 10 minutes.<br />
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Remove the roasting pan and cheesecake from the oven. Carefully remove the cheesecake out of the water and remove the foil. Let the cheesecake cool completely on a rack; then cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. This cheesecake can be made even two days ahead of time. It was a group consensus that this cake tastes even better on the second day. To serve the cheesecake, run a sharp knife carefully along the sides of the pan; then release the pan clasp and carefully remove the side piece. Use a sharp knife to cut and wipe clean each time if you desire unmessy pieces of cake.
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