tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31221211319950419612024-03-21T04:05:22.542-07:00Chronicles of a Happy LiferCooking. Baking. Juicing. Food Tripping. The stuff that make a Happy Life-- FOOD! saffronbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411607562512052129noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122121131995041961.post-67304781957769687902016-06-10T05:35:00.002-07:002016-06-10T05:48:46.469-07:00Peppa Pig Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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They're made-to-order, and like all our cookies, made with lots of love!<br />
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PRICE: P45 / piece. Up to 5 designs. The cookie is 3 inches in diameter. Individually wrapped with acetate and ribbon (they come in blue, pink, yellow, and white)<br />
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We do meetups for orders in all LRT 1 / MRT Stations, Trinoma, Munoz, Monumento, Balintawak (handling fee is P100). But for orders of 250 cookies or more, we deliver for free right at your doorstep. :-)<br />
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You may contact us via our FB Page, The Sugar Mommy Cookiery for inquiries, or Viber/text us at 0915-989-6965<br />
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So how did we make these My Little Pony Cookies? No, we didn't draw them freehand. I could draw on ONE cookie freehand, but to draw on 50 cookies? I wish I could have that kind of a "robotic" hand! Even if I tried, all the ponies wouldn't look uniformly similar to each other. And it would probably take me 10x as long if I didn't rely on some, erm, "tools".<br />
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But before we get around to discussing those "tools", let's start with the basics.<br />
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What do you need to make a cookie decorated with royal icing?<br />
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1) A baked (and cooled) sugar cookie. Here is one <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/easy-sugar-cookies/" target="_blank">recipe</a> for a sugar cookie<br />
2) A generous amount of royal icing. Here are a few <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Royal-Icing" target="_blank">recipes</a> for Royal Icing.<br />
3) Piping bags - here in the Philippines, I use peotraco piping bags-- they're sturdy. And cheaper!<br />
4) Round piping tips (#2 and #3) --- Just go to your baking supplies store and say Round tip #2 and #3--they'll understand what you mean.<br />
5) Couplers --so that you can easily switch from #2 to #3 without changing piping bags<br />
6) Water Spritzer<br />
7) Toothpicks and/or a scribe tool<br />
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With all those basics, you're ready to start piping!<br />
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Once you have all the things you need, the first thing to do is outline your cookie. Using toothpaste-consistency royal icing, pipe in a "border" around the shape of your cookie, and let it dry. This line (ideally, we use #3 piping tip for this, but #2 will do) will serve as a "dam" or a "fence" for your icing later on.<br />
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Let the outline dry for at least 15 minutes (faster if in front of a fan or air-conditioned room). Then, with slightly thinner icing (consistency is similar to ELMER'S GLUE or HONEY), fill the "hole" inside your "dam".<br />
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If bubbles come up to the surface, quickly pop them with a toothpick.<br />
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The key to achieving a smooth, even surface on your royal icing-filled cookie is to QUICKLY fill the "hole" within your "dam" while the icing is still wet. Royal Icing dries very quickly--- once it has started to dry, you can't do much to achieve that smooth, even finish (at worst, the surface of your iced cookie would look "madumi", uneven and bumpy).<br />
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So long as the icing is still wet, you can do what you want to do with your cookie's royal-icing filled surface. From my experience, a simple "cookie shake" (I gently shake the cookie sideways so that the icing will settle evenly) will ensure a smooth even finish. <br />
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That's the most basic way to design a cookie with Royal Icing. Usually, this forms the base of any cookie design. In the case of My Little Pony, my first step was to outline the pony with stiff white icing. Then, I filled it with glue-consistency icing, and let it dry for several hours.<br />
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If you're using different colors, and using them side by side (like in the picture--- white and blue) you will have to wait for one color to dry before you apply the other color. Applying a second color while the first one is still wet might make the colors bleed onto each other--- which ruins the design.<br />
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More "learnings" to come, soon! Back to my kitchen!<br />
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Last October, I was asked by a former childhood friend if I could bake some christening cookies for her client. The question came out of nowhere, the order was unsolicited. I asked her--- how did you come up with the idea of approaching me for this? I wasn't selling any of the things I was baking, just kept posting them online. She said, she had simply assumed because of my baking posts on facebook. That amused me to bits. </div>
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So I took that as a challenge, to try to learn decorating cookies with royal icing. I was horrible at it. To quote my husband, the stuff I did looked like "a child's doodles" on cookies baked in Home Economics class. Ouch. That hurt. I had wanted to give up. I had wanted to cancel the order and be up front about my capacities--- I wasn't a pro at this, my hands weren't steady enough, I couldn't control the icing, couldn't make them obey what my mind wanted to do. </div>
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But my husband taunted me--- "and you kept saying baking was what you really wanted to do. now you're quitting?" THAT did it for me. I was challenged. I wanted to show him that I really loved what I was doing, that I was serious about baking and wasn't going to quit any damn time. </div>
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My first decorated cookies, October 2014:</div>
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Pretty awful, right? The lines were wobbly and uncertain, the line weights were inconsistent, the colors were bland, and overall...just very madumi--- not very neat to look at. </div>
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But from that very first order, I didn't stop practicing--- on the job, so to speak. After 2 or 3 orders, my piping started to improve. Thanks to google, youtube, and other available tutorials and informative sources online, I rapidly learned a lot about decorating cookies with royal icing and applied what I learned to the cookie orders I'd been getting. </div>
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So that showed my husband that his wife was no quitter--- and apparently he seemed convinced, so much so that he actually JOINED me. Last December, we unofficially put up an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sugar-Mommy-Cookiery/757518521006944?pnref=story" target="_blank">online cookie shop </a>, The Sugar Mommy Cookiery. December was a great time to begin this kind of business, with people giving all kinds of goodies as gifts. I was juggling baking cookies with the day job, and with the help of my husband--- who learned how to bake and fill my outlined cookies--- I've managed to keep the juggling going (many times though, sleep, social life, and even time with our daughter had to be sacrificed just to meet the deadlines).</div>
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But all in all I'm thankful, because I've found something I am truly passionate about. I can decorate cookies all day and all night, really. I love doing it so much. So many designs I want to make. So many techniques I still want to learn. We always have orders (thank God!), sometimes even two or three in a week (and for us, that's quite a lot already---since we're a two man team and minimum order is 40 pieces)</div>
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saffronbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411607562512052129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122121131995041961.post-51429398475450730172014-09-26T09:56:00.001-07:002014-09-26T10:14:24.022-07:00Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Fudge Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fudgy. Sweet. Salty. Layer
after layer, after layer (after layer).</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">CHOCOLATE CARAMEL FUDGE CAKE</span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;">Another recipe for chocoholics out there-- say hello to the Chocolate Caramel Fudge Cake.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;"></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;">It’s the salt and the
caramel--a delicious pairing--</span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;">that sets this chocolate cake recipe apart from all the rest. And that
the cake is unusually tall, with rich, creamy butter caramel filling,
sprinkled with a little salt on top. (I've experimented with the toppings quite some-- aside from salt, I've tried putting in chocolate shavings, chewy homemade caramel, and pecan nuts)</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;">I can’t say it’s one of
those quick-and-easy recipes—it might take up an entire afternoon, from dough
to filling to frosting--- but when you’re done with it, you’re guaranteed to
feel a sense of accomplishment. Because this one ain't no piece of cake. This
Chocolate Caramel Fudge Cake</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;"> recipe is one of those special ones that
one would usually </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;">whip </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;">up for special occasions (a</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;">nd for </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;">special people!)</span></div>
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mean you wouldn't wan</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;">t to </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;">bake this on ordinary days. If you’re feeling like you’re up for
the challenge, o</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #555555; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: IN;"><span style="font-size: small;">r wanting to reward your loved ones (or yourself) with something special, then this is just the cake to bake. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are three things to make for this cake:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3) The Dark Chocolate Fudge Frosting</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">(</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Makes </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">one 6</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-inch, 3-layer cake)</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon (5 mL/5 g) salt</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 cup (190 mL/6 liquid oz) buttermilk (Can't find buttermilk in grocery stores? Make your own buttermilk)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 cup (190 mL/6 liquid oz) hot brewed coffee (Concentrated </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">instant coffee will do)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ideally, you divide the batter into three separate identical pans. But in cases where you only have 2 identical pans (or just 1 pan), approximate the even distribution among three pans. I know this is hard-- but for a non-OC like me, visual approximation does the job. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">But if you want your three layers weighing exactly the same: weigh your dough, then divide the weight by three. The quotient should be the weight of the dough in each of your pans. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yield: ~4 cups</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup (200 g/7 oz) sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup (60 mL) water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup (60 mL) heavy cream</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">generous pinch of sea salt </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 1/2 cups (340 g/12 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 large egg whites (120 g/4 oz)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon (5 mL) pure vanilla extract</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Place 130 grams (5 ounces or 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons) of the sugar and the water in a medium saucepan to a boil over medium heat. Brush down the sides of the pot with a dampened pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3) Making the Dark Chocolate Fudge Frosting</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yield: ~5 cups</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (45 g/1.5 oz) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (90 mL/3 oz) boiling water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 1/2 cups (3 sticks/341 g/12 oz) unsalted butter, room temperature</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup (63 g/2 oz) confectioners’ (icing/powdered) sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">pinch of salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 pound (454 g/16 oz) good-quality semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled</span></li>
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<span style="color: #4f1f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sometimes, the yummiest treats are actually the easiest to make,
and luckily for chocolate-loving baking enthusiasts (like me!), chocolate
crinkles is one of those. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4f1f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I found this recipe, I almost
couldn’t believe it was really that simple. I mean, really? I grew up loving
chocolate crinkles. As in seriously LOVED them as a kid, that I’d spend a
little bit more of my student allowance just so I could
have those special crinkles for recess every once in a while. </span><span style="color: #4f1f06; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #4f1f06; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Had I known about this recipe before, I would never have shelled out
money for store-bought crinkles ever again. And I’ll bet you would feel the same
way once you discover this unbelievably simple and easy (and did I mention cheap?
The most basic ingredients) recipe for chocolate crinkles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #4f1f06;">Yield: Makes
approximately 50 cookies.</span><span style="color: #4f1f06;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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unsweetened cocoa powder</span></li>
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sugar</span></li>
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vegetable oil<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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all-purpose flour<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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baking powder<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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espresso powder (optional) – <i>you may
replace espresso powder with instant coffee powder. But since I’m making
crinkles for the little kids at home, I chose to omit coffee from the
recipe. <o:p></o:p></i></span></li>
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salt<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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confectioners’ sugar<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (though you can do
this with a wooden spoon, too) beat together the cocoa powder, white sugar, and
vegetable oil until it comes together into a shiny, gritty, black dough of
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eggs, one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds each. Add the vanilla and beat in
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separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso
powder if using. Mix into the chocolate mixture on low speed until just
combined. Do not overbeat. </span></span></div>
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the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the
confectioner's sugar in a wide bowl. Using a rounded teaspoon get clumps of the
chilled dough and roll them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) sized balls using your hands.
Roll the balls in the confectioner's sugar and place on the cookie sheets (you
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saffronbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411607562512052129noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122121131995041961.post-70506275247800533502014-07-04T23:25:00.000-07:002014-07-28T05:43:18.852-07:00Top 5 Ramens in Metro Manila (or My Ramen Love List)<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Food recipes aside, here's a little walk in the (ramen) park for all you ramen lovers out there. Thank you, Japan (and China), for Ramen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not a food critic, just a ramenthusiast (an avid new one!), so just walk through my two cents' worth and check out why these five ramens virtually stole my heart (through my stomach).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. <b>Nomama's Nomama Ramen</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What I love about it:</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Oh, mama, Nomama. So much to love about this Pinoy-bred Japanese-inspired bowl of perfection. Its soup with its rich, distinct, couldn't-guess-what's-in-it taste. The fact that it's said to be made from scratch (read: organic ingredients). The firm ramen noodles. Every element in my bowl of Nomama ramen tasted fresh, harmoniously combined to please me (and my daughter, who asked for a second bowl-- a rarity!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Price: PhP 350+ for the regular bowl. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We visited Nomama's branch in Scout Tuazon corner Scout Castor QC. Nice service, nice clean ambience. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rating: 5/5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What I love about it:</b> the rich, flavorful, chicken-based broth. the tamagos (those soft-boiled-Japan-style eggs) that come free with the ramen (in some ramen places, you will have to pay extra for the tamagos). the whole concoction of spices and herbs mixed with a generous serving of pork. best marriage of chicken+pork in a ramen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check out its FB page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KichitoraPH?fref=nf">https://www.facebook.com/KichitoraPH?fref=nf</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. <b>Ikkoryu Fukuoka's Ajitama Tonkotsu</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What i love about it:</b> the firm ramen noodles. the yummy, makes-you-forget-your-name pork broth. of all the pork-based ramens I've tried so far, Ajitama Tonkotsu is the best. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I tried the branch in Shang-rila Edsa Plaza. Check out the complete location in their FB page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ikkoryu-Fukuoka-Ramen-5Flr-East-Wing-Shangri-la/118579824993525?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ikkoryu-Fukuoka-Ramen-5Flr-East-Wing-Shangri-la/118579824993525?fref=ts</a> </span><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">4. Ukkokei Ramen Ron's Tantanmen Ramen</b></div>
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What i love about it:</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The really flavorful, spicy soup. Not a fan of spicy food, but this one merits an exception---really worth sweating for! The ground pork thrown in enhances the entire tantanmen experience. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Price: PhP 400 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Visited the branch in Arnaiz Street, Makati. Kind of an old place, almost musty, with a menu that needs updating (their bestseller-- the Tantanmen--- is not even printed in the menu! Tried the soy-based chasyu ramen which enjoyed huge space in print-- instant ramen tasted better!). But regardless, their Tantanmen is a winner and for that I would be glad to drop by again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>what i love about it:</b> the general goodness of rich-broth ramen. i've been hearing a lot of raves about ramen santouka, but when i sampled their shio ramen in Greenhills, i realized my expectations were too high. in my case, the pork broth tasted like the pork that was used was no longer fresh (or maybe the meat came from a mature pig). nonetheless, shio ramen is worth a second try for me. i will sample shio ramen from other branches. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>North Park's Ultimate Noodles</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, so it's not Ramen. But it has broth and noodles, so I included it in my Ramen Love List </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What i love about it:</b> the value for money! the huge serving with a wide variety of ingredients-- fried pork, dimsum, chicken, mushroom, veggies, beef. a complete meal, actually. and the noodles---! it was just just right. tight. heavenly. but i don't know if that's just me! there was actually a point in my life when i would order this for 2 or 3 consecutive days. loved it THAT much! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Price: PhP 270 (good for 3-4 persons)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I liked their branch in Trinoma. But there are many North Park branches you can check in their FB account <a href="https://www.facebook.com/northparkgreatnoodles?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/northparkgreatnoodles?fref=ts</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Hanamaruken</b> - I have tried this once, not very impressed. Worthy of a second chance, though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Ramen Nagi</b> - Recommended by friends and netizens. But its branches are far down south--the only reason why I haven't tried it yet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Go-en Ramen</b> - new, but at least one ramen guru has made mention of this before. Plus a couple of friends have been raving about it. Added bonus--it's near our work place!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Daisho Ramen</b> - Shaw Boulevard isn't all that far. Will definitely drop by sometime. </span></div>
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saffronbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411607562512052129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122121131995041961.post-1998757940431157692014-05-28T23:21:00.000-07:002014-05-29T00:53:29.235-07:00A Glimpse of Things to Come<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been a little busy with the day job lately but I have a heap of recipes and food-related stuff that I intend to post here as soon as the job-related TTDs (things-to-do) are done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have always felt that, like baking and cooking, writing about baking and cooking is a happy vacation from what I really do for a living. So keeping this blog is like me taking brief mini-vacations every now and then.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So here's a glimpse of the "vacations" I have planned very soon:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Recipe for the most recent birthday cake I baked</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This unusual cupcake recipe which I got from the back of a food package</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Recipe for this addictive treat which I've had in my "cookbook" for ages!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looks like I'm going to go on many "mini-vacations" very soon. All the greater motivation to get the things-to-do done. Keep posted to see recipes for these yummy creations!</span>saffronbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411607562512052129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122121131995041961.post-4886690174750318772014-05-17T06:34:00.001-07:002014-05-17T07:25:06.441-07:00Pumpkin Soup Recipe<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't like eating pumpkins. I can tolerate them, but I'm not a fan. But if we're talking about soups, well that's a different story. I LOVE pumpkin on my soup!</span><br />
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like it paired with carrots, chicken, and a whole cast of spices. I like it
swirling in cream and chicken stock. I like it thick and richly flavored, that appetizing
natural orange color beckoning me to take a spoonful. And before I know it, I’m
done with an entire bowl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I got inspired to learn to make pumpkin soup when our
daughter Audrey was about a year old. I discovered that she, too, loved soups,
and not only is pumpkin soup yummy, it’s also very nutritious. It’s a complete
meal in liquid form---perfect for babies.
True enough, Audrey loved her Mama’s pumpkin soup (but now that she’s 3,
it’s taken a backseat to <a href="http://pinayhappylifer.blogspot.com/2014_03_01_archive.html" target="_blank">oat fudge bars</a>).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I added a potato for extra soup thickness, and cheese for extra creaminess. But the real key to get the rich chicken flavor is in the chicken boiling process -- don't use too much water. The less the water, the more concentrated chicken flavor you get. The more flavorful your soup is. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me brag a little: I have gotten compliments from
my very picky husband and my amazing cook of a mother-in-law for this pumpkin
soup! Even my very picky friend <a href="http://purplecowsattic.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy</a> seems to have liked it enough to want to
ask for the recipe (being a vegan, though, she had wanted to omit the chicken). So I’m sharing this little crowd-pleaser, hoping that your
family and friends would love them as much as mine did. Happy cooking!</span></div>
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PUMPKIN SOUP</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">16 oz (2 cups) squash or pumpkin, peeled</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 medium carrots, peeled</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 medium potato, peeled</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 stalk celery, finely chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 chicken breast</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 oz (½ cup) cooking cream or all purpose cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 oz (1/2 cup) chopped cooked ham or fried bacon bits (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">In a large pot, boil the squash/pumpkin,
potatoes, carrots, and chicken breast in water. (You may boil the chicken
breast separately, but to save time, I boil them together in one large pot).
Make sure that the water is just enough that the ingredients are barely
immersed in it (you will be using this water as chicken stock later, so the lesser
the water, the better). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Remove from heat when all the ingredients are well-cooked. Set aside the water used to boil the chicken.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Voila! You just made chicken and vegetable stock!</span></td></tr>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> When the boiled chicken has cooled, take the
meat off the bone and shred into thin strips. (I use my fingers in this
process; just make sure you have clean hands)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> If a blender is not available, you may manually mash the vegetables using a fork until there are practically no solid chunks remaining.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Add the cheese, chicken cube, celery, onions, and ham/bacon. Simmer under low heat for 5-10 minutes. Stir well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When buying a new juicer, there are always two questions:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are basically two kinds of juicers to choose from: the
centrifugal juicer, which is cheaper, and the more expensive slow juicer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you’re a beginner, or just an occasional juicer, the centrifugal
juicer will probably suit your current juicing needs. Prices of centrifugal
juicers in the Philippines range between PhP 1,000 and PhP 8,000. Some
reputable brands of centrifugal juicers are Breville, Jack Lalanne, and Black
& Decker. Lazada.com recommends local brands like Imarflex, Hanabishi,
Caribbean (this I’m not familiar with), and Moulinex, describing them as “durable”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As a beginner, I started with this centrifugal juicer, a
hand-me-down from my mom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My Fujitech is probably a decade old, but it’s still fully
functional. A durable brand, probably because it’s made in Japan. It initiated
me well into the healthy habit of juicing. I got so committed, actually, that I
sent back this juicer to Mama to encourage her (and the rest of our family) to
take up juicing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My “sophomore” juicer
is also a centrifugal one, a birthday gift from hubby lovey. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bought on sale for around PhP 3,500, it seemed like a good
buy at that time (See my initial review in <a href="http://pinayhappylifer.blogspot.com/2014/04/buying-new-juicer.html" target="_blank">Idiot’s Guide to Buying a New Juicer</a>). All in all, not really bad. But I do have some thumbs-down notes:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">It’s a hassle to clean (like many centrifugal
juicers, I suppose). Especially if you’re juicing leafy vegetables.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">And you will have to clean it at least once
during in the middle of a juicing session, because the centrifugal blade (that
thing which grinds up the fruit and veggie into juice) easily gets clogged.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> And when the centrifugal blade gets clogged, the
entire juicer rattles. </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Violently.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Worst case scenario: the juice bin detaches
from its hook and topples over, spilling all that precious juice you’ve worked
so hard to extract! (This happened more than once! Curses!)</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Despite its shortcomings, the Jumpstart Juicer is generally
tolerable. But since I’ve made a commitment to juice for the rest of my life, I
realized it would be wiser to get a juicer that would juice more efficiently so
that I can cut down on weekly fruit-and-veggie shopping expenses. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Say hello to my newest baby – the Hurom DA 1000 slow juicer.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you’re a serious juicer like me, a slow juicer (or
cold-press juicer / masticating juicer) is the best option. Compared to
centrifugal juicers, slow juicer can squeeze more juice out of food by as much
as 50% (I’ve proven that myself!). This minimizes expenses on fruits and
veggies, and saves you money in the long run. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now it’s just a matter of which brand of slow juicer to
pick. The choice is between two reputable brands: Matstone and Hurom. They are both good, so for me it really boils
down to which is cheaper. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I got this Hurom juicer at Lazada.com at a discounted price
of PhP 9,450 (regular price was PhP 11,000). When it finally arrived at my
doorstep, I felt like a little kid opening a very big present on Christmas day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was only interested in juicing, but apparently my Hurom
can do a little bit more—it’s equipped to make ice cream, sorbets, pasta (this
one I will definitely have to try one of these days!), soups, salad dressings,
and even baby food. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I’ve been using this baby for a week and so far…it’s stolen
my heart. I’m just so in love with it, I want to take it to bed with me. Here
are my notes:</span></div>
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experienced pulp this dry from my first two centrifugal juicers.</span></span></li>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">And because the pulp is squeezed dry, there’s
more juice for me! </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">I tested this. </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Using the same recipe, I compared the amount
of juices extracted by the centrifugal juicer and the slow juicer. With the centrifugal
juicer, I got 250ml of juice. With the slow juicer, I got almost 500ml. The
slow juicer gave me almost 50% more juice than my old juicer. A saver!</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Easy to clean, compared to our centrifugal
juicers. </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">It even comes with a cleaning
brush!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">It just hums quietly while working. No whirring
sounds. No violent rattling. </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">For a supposedly “slow” juicer, I was surprised
that it juices quite quickly. It uses the same amount of time as my centrifugal
does (maybe even less, because with the slow juicer I don’t need to stop midway
to do some “unclogging”). It’s a lot like feeding a pet—you put food into its
mouth and it just keeps chewing.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the downside, you will have to chop the food
into small slices before you feed it to the juicer.Otherwise the big chunk might
get stuck in the juicer’s narrow “throat”.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I noticed, too, that this model of Hurom
does better at juicing leafy veggies. But when it comes to really soft fruit (like mangoes, papaya or apples), the
juicing mechanism (is that what they call the augur?) seems to have a hard time transporting it from the chewing
room to the juice hole. </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">I talked with a customer rep at Hurom and they
said that horizontal slow juicers (like my Hurom DA 1000) have this common problem.
But the vertical juicers do well at juicing both leafy greens and soft fruit. </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> (But of course, vertical juicers are a lot more
expensive, ranging from Php 13,000 to as high as PhP 25,000). When I juice soft
fruit, I partner it with a leafy green or a harder fruit/veggie. I found that
this solves the juicer’s “transporting” problem. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But all in all, I am very
satisfied with my Hurom slow juicer.</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Like what Hurom said, it’s “the last juicer you’ll ever want to own”. I’m
thinking that maybe that’s true. But I wouldn’t want to limit myself with just
Hurom---maybe in 10 years or so, and I’d still be juicing, I would check out the
vertical slow juicers of Matstone, too. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> P.S. I've heard of Green Star, and they say it's the cream of the crop of good juicers, but I don't know if they sell it here in the Philippines. Anyone in the Philippines who owns a Green Star? Where did your buy it? </span></span></div>
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saffronbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411607562512052129noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122121131995041961.post-15659072725357779242014-05-11T00:29:00.002-07:002014-05-11T00:34:53.612-07:00Just Would Like to Say...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Indeed, life is so much sweeter with us around! </span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love you Mama Flory and Mommy Annie! If my husband and daughter are the salt of my life, you ladies are the sugar in it! Have a sweet, special Mother's Day! </span></h4>
saffronbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411607562512052129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122121131995041961.post-77986120783063207942014-05-06T05:14:00.000-07:002014-09-19T08:46:13.421-07:00Chocolate Fudge Cupcake Recipe<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 8.75pt; mso-line-height-alt: 13.45pt; mso-outline-level: 3;">
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As far as
desserts are concerned, my husband lives by this simple equation: Chocolate +
Coffee = Happy Tummy. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So one time as a homecoming surprise for him (something I rarely do, by the way), I refashioned
a fave recipe and, instead of using dark chocolate for frosting (which is yummy too, by
the way!) used coffee, instead. But the cupcake itself is made of rich, dark, sinfully fudgy chocolate. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The dough of this chocolate fudge cupcake is very thick and dense--- taste it and you’ll know it’s
purely heavenly chocolate fudge.</span><br />
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if I could feed the kids frosting with so much coffee in it. So I made another batch for them and used the conventional dark chocolate frosting, topping them with different colors and flavors that would surely attract the little ones.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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that the following day was my good friend Raymond’s birthday, good thing I still had a half-dozen of those devilishly fudgy chocolate cupcakes (hastily decorated, though!).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He’s 100 years
old, but he loved the kiddie toppings—he said it made him feel young. Haha!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">A lot of love
always goes into making these cupcakes every single time (because I usually make them for family and friends!), and I’m sharing the recipe (and
the love!) with you. Enjoy!</span></div>
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CUPCAKES WITH COFFEE (OR DARK CHOCOLATE) FROSTING</span></span></h4>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.85pt; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">DARK CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup (64g) unsweetened cocoa powder <i>(not Dutch
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cup (95g) all-purpose flour*<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon baking soda<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon baking powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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large eggs, at room temperature*<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup (100g) granulated sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup (50g) light brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup (120ml) buttermilk*<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and 3/4 cup (270g) confectioners' sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup (80g) unsweetened cocoa powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tablespoons (90g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tablespoons (95ml) heavy cream<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup (60g) semi-sweet chocolate chips for decoration, optional<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup instant coffee granules, melted in 1/8
cup of hot water<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 1-2 Tablespoons coffee liqueur (I used Kahlua)</span></div>
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Tablespoons (90g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tablespoons (95ml) heavy cream (or you can used instant whipped cream – if you
do so, omit the confectioners’ sugar and unsalted butter)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup (60g) semi-sweet chocolate chips for decoration (or candy sprinkles, cashew nuts, M-and-M's, feel free to experiment) -- optional</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to
350F degrees. Line a 12-cup cupcake/muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in the microwave. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each
time. You may also melt the butter and chocolate over low heat on the stovetop.
Stir until smooth and set aside to slightly cool.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16.15pt;">In a medium sized bowl, toss the cocoa
powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together until thoroughly
combined. Set aside. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16.15pt;">In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, and
vanilla together until smooth. Add the cooled butter/chocolate and whisk until
smooth. Add half of the flour mixture, then half of the buttermilk. Repeat
until everything is added. Stir until *just* combined; do not overmix. The
batter will be very thick like pudding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Divide the batter between 12 liners in
your cupcake pan. Bake for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the
center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">COFFEE FROSTING</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix together the instant coffee solution (coffee granules+warm water) and coffee liqueur. </span><br />
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about 2 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gradually add the sifted sugar and coffee liqueur alternately with
the heavy cream and vanilla. Beat on low speed after each addition. Add more
powdered sugar if frosting is too dark. Add a pinch of salt if frosting is too
sweet.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sift together the confectioners' sugar
and cocoa powder to assure there are no lumps. Set aside.<br /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With a handheld of stand mixer, beat the butter at medium speed until fluffy -
about 2 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16.15pt;">Gradually add the sifted sugar/cocoa powder alternately with
the heavy cream and vanilla. Beat on low speed after each addition. Add more
powdered sugar if frosting is too dark. Add a pinch of salt if frosting is too
sweet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>*If you are using instant whipped cream, just mix the coffee mixture and coffee liqueur (or cocoa powder) with the whipped cream and vanilla. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">FROSTING THE CUPCAKES</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 16.15pt;">Frost cooled cupcakes and top with
chocolate chips as desired. Cupcakes stay fresh at room temperature in an
airtight container for up to 4 days. Store covered in the refrigerator is
desired for up to 1 week.</span></div>
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temperature eggs are required for this recipe. To bring eggs to room
temperature quickly, put them in a glass of warm water for 5-10 minutes.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is required for this recipe. If you do not have buttermilk, make your own by
mixing 2 teaspoons white vinegar or lemon juice with 1/2 cup milk. Stir and let
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<span class="bod" style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mmm…cheesecake. </span></span></span><span class="bod" style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love everything about it. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The thick graham crust. The rich, sweet-sour-creamy filling
that melts in my mouth. The topping (whether it's strawberry, chocolate, oreos, or plain sour cream</span></span></span><span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">--everything just tastes
great on top of perfectly baked cheesecake!). </span></span></span><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love how the flavors in every
layer complement each other, creating this cheesy, creamy, little piece of
heaven on earth. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Strawberry
cheesecake is a classic and one of my topping favorites. Browsing through all the </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">st</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">rawberry cheesecake recipes I could find, I settled with this recipe </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and I was
happy with the result.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first time I made this, I used real strawberries, with canned strawberry filling. The second time I ran out of fresh fruit; I just added natural strawberry jam (Mountain Maid jam, bought during my recent trip to Baguio City) with my reliable Comstock strawberry filling to get that fresh-strawberry goodness. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The topping artillery: Mountain Maid strawberry jam and Comstock filling </td></tr>
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<span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even my mother-in-law, who isn’t a big fan of
sweets, couldn’t get enough of this strawberry cheesecake. She just had to request me to bake this again! </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So
if you’re a cheesecake fan, you will probably enjoy baking and eating this recipe.
If you’re not a fan, well, this just might make a fan out of you. I mean, just look at
my mother-in-law! <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So let’s
cut to the “cheese” and get started! </span></div>
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<b style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE</span></span></b></div>
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<span class="bod"><u><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span></span></u></span></h4>
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">For the Graham Cracker Crust:</span></b></div>
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<li><span class="value" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">1 cup (100 grams / 8 oz) graham cracker crumbs</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;"> </span></span><span class="bod" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">or crushed digestive biscuits</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1
tablespoon (15 grams) granulated white sugar</span></li>
<li><span class="value" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">5 tablespoons (70 grams) butter</span></span><span class="bod" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">,
melted (TIP: Melt the butter first before measuring—melted and room temperature
butter don’t weigh the same. Spoon an estimated amount—say 5 tablespoons—melt and
measure) </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="bod"><b><span style="color: #663300;">For the
Cheesecake Filling:</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span class="value" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">2 8-ounce packages (450 grams) full fat cream
cheese</span></span><span class="bod" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">, at room temperature</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2/3 cup (135 grams) granulated white sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/8 teaspoon salt</span></li>
<li><span class="value" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">2 large eggs</span></span><span class="bod" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">, at
room temperature</span></span></li>
<li><span class="value" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">1 teaspoon pure</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;"> </span></span><span class="value" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;"><a href="http://www.joyofbaking.com/Vanilla.html">vanilla</a></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;"> </span></span><span class="value" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">extract (or vanilla
flavoring)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest (outer yellow skin)
(optional – I didn’t use this)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup (110 grams / 4 oz) sour cream, at room temperature (you
may use low-fat reduced our cream)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #663300;">For the Strawberry
Topping</span></b><span style="color: #663300;">:</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8 ounces (1/2 pound) (225 grams) unsweetened frozen strawberries,
thawed</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 tablespoons (40 grams) granulated white sugar, or to taste</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon (3 grams) unflavored powdered gelatin</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon cold water</span></li>
</ul>
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<span class="value"><b><i><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">OR if
you don’t have fresh strawberries:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span class="value"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 can
strawberry filling (with real strawberries)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Strawberry
jam (use as much as needed)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon
(3 grams) unflavored powdered gelatin</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon
cold water</span></li>
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<span class="bod" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #663300;">Strawberry Cheesecake:</span></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Preheat oven to 350
degrees F (180 degrees C) and place your oven rack in the center of the oven.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lightly butter, or spray
with a non stick vegetable spray (I used vegetable lard), an 8 inch (20 cm)
springform pan.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Place the springform pan on a
baking sheet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="bod"><b><span style="color: #663300;">Graham
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<span class="bod" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #663300;">In a bowl stir the
graham cracker crumbs with the sugar and melted butter until all the crumbs are
moistened. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Press the crumbs evenly over
the bottom of your pan (I use the flat </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">bottom of a measuring cup). </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Bake for about 6-8 minutes or until set. Remove
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mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the cream cheese on low speed until creamy
and smooth.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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until combined.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #663300;"> Scrape down </span></span><span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;">the sides of the bowl as needed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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beating until incorporated. Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and sour cream
and beat until incorporated. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;">Pour the filling over the
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<span class="bod" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">Bake for about 50 -</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;"> </span></span><span class="cooktime" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">55 minutes<span title="PT0H55M"></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"></span><span style="color: #663300;"> </span></span><span class="bod" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #663300;">or until firm yet the center of the cheesecake is still a little
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<span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Remove from oven and place on a
wire rack to cool. Carefully run a knife or spatula around the inside edge of
your pan to loosen the cheesecake (this helps to prevent the surface from
cracking as it cools).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;">Let cool completely and then
cover and chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="bod"><b><span style="color: #663300;">Strawberry
Topping</span></b></span><span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;">: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Place the thawed strawberries
and sugar in a food processor or blender and process until smooth (can also use
an immersion blender. You will have about </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #663300; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup or 240 ml/8 oz of strawberry
sauce.) Place the sauce in a medium sized saucepan and heat until warm.</span></div>
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<span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Meanwhile, in a small cup,
sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let stand about 2-3 minutes or
until the gelatin has become soft and spongy. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add the gelatin to the warm
strawberry sauce and heat (over low heat), stirring constantly, until the
gelatin has dissolved. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Remove from heat and let the
strawberry sauce cool to room temperature. As it cools, skim off any foam that
may formed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;">Then slowly pour the strawberry
sauce over the top of the cheesecake. Cover and place in the refrigerator for
several hours, preferably overnight, before serving.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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what I did without the real strawberries:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span class="bod"><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Place the strawberry filling
and strawberry jam in a medium saucepan and heat until warm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><i>NOTE: This was my first post about juicers. I wrote a second juicing post, <a href="http://pinayhappylifer.blogspot.com/2014/05/juicing-for-life-requires-slow-juicer.html" target="_blank">Idiot's Guide to Buying a New Juicer Part 2</a>, an updated, more "informed" (thanks to further research) guide on juicer-buying. </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For my 34<sup>th</sup> birthday, my husband bought me a new
juicer. We found a (seemingly) good buy at SM North Appliance Department store
(Quezon City, Philippines):</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It’s called The Jumpstart Juicer, a product tie-up between juicer-maker
John Mills Limited (JML) of London and juicing advocate Brendan Mccarthy’s Jumpstart 7-Day Weight
Loss Program. It was on sale at PhP 3,500 (regular price: 7k
plus), and it’s a 3-in-1—the juicer comes with a blender and a food chopper (a
mini-food processor of sorts, as they claim it can crush ice, grind whole
cookies into bits, and the like). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It also comes with a BOOK about Mccarthy’s 7-day juice only
diet, complete with very informative stuff on fruits, vegetables, and how consuming
just juices made of these will keep us full for an entire 7 days, PLUS recipes of juices targeted at whatever effect
you want to achieve (detox? Stressbuster? Kidney / Liver Helth? Colon cleanse? It’s
all here) and diet-friendly recipes for soups, smoothies, and even baby food. (I will share a few of these recipes in the future)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But wait, there’s more. The salesguy says, the buyer has
lifetime warranty on the juicer’s motor, including whatever spare parts that
require changing. You can come back anytime to their booth in SM to avail of
free service AND parts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sounds like a very good buy, right? It’s a centrifugal turbo
juicer, it’s not Matsone or Breville or Hurom, but for the price of 3,500, the
whole package was very appealing. And the fact that it’s not made in China is a
plus for me (no offense to the Chinese, but based on my numerous past experiences,
stuff made in China break down faster than you can say "Kung hei fat choi"). So I
jumped in and picked this one. And I’ve been using it quite successfully for
two consecutive days. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But it’s too early to tell if this juicer will indeed do the
job well. For now I can only say that I wish it had a bigger and more securely
locked juice container. Compared to my old juicer, Fuji Tech, Jumpstart’s juice container is not as sturdy.
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then, on the third day I encountered a slight problem—all of a
sudden the juicer seemed… very rattly. So much so that the loosely-locked
juice container just toppled over and the juice spilled out! Now I’m not sure
if this is my fault, if I hadn’t assembled the darn thing right, but I
checked everything and all parts seemed to be in their proper place. The voltage
was also correct—I plugged it on a 220v power source. So I’m not quite sure
what happened. But I plan to go back to JML at SM North to consult the
problem. I really hope that the fault is on my part—otherwise I’d feel really
bad that I had allowed myself to get swayed by salestalk into buying
something unworthy of our hard-earned money. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I will post more updates on this juicer as I go along. Hoping
that this juicer won’t let me down. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As I was scouring around for JML Jumpstart feedback, I encountered this very insightful <a href="http://foodmatters.tv/juicer-buying-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">article</a> about the benefits of buying a slow juicer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">According to the </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">article i mentioned, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">these are the things we should look for when buying a juicer:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- able to juice all greens, herbs, and grasses (with high yield)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- cold pressed, to produce superior juice (because heat can kill enzymes in fruits and veggies, we don't get the maximum nutrient potential from fruits and veggies when we use high speed juicers)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- low speed (rpm or rotations per minute), to minimize oxidation and produce more long-lasting juice</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- able to make nut milks (um, i haven't explored that one yet)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- easy to clean (amen!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- low noise </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Just when we think that we're saving money from purchasing a more affordable centrifugal juicer, the article contends that we actually are spending more-- because slow juicers make more juice, and more juice means you spend less on fruits and vegetables. So if you're planning on making juicing a lifelong habit, I think investing in a cold press slow-juicer would be a smart move. (Sigh. I haven't even evaluated my new juicer's performance yet and I already feel stupid, not doing my research first before buying). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So maybe, just maybe, a really good windfall comes this way (so that I wouldn't feel too guilty making a dent on my savings), I will buy myself a reputable (albeit pricey) slow juicer. Because I want to be a juicer for life. We spend so much on junk food everyday, anyway. Why not invest on something that will make us healthier?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In case my J</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">umpstart Juicer fails me, I'm setting my sights on this one:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And i</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">n case you’re also interested in buying your own juicer, I have compiled a list of what users on the worldwide web think are the best juicer brands and models </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> in the
Philippines:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MatstoneJuicerPhilippines/app_251458316228" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Matstone 8-in-1 Slow Juicer Combo</a> - Retail price (on sale now) PhP 12,600 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HuromPhilippines/app_251458316228" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://www.priceme.com.ph/Hurom-DA1000/p-888547698.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hurom DA1000 Slow Juicer</a> - Retail price PhP 11,000</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HuromPhilippines/app_251458316228" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hurom HU100</a> - Vertical slow masticating juicer - Retail price PhP 12,975</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">4. <a href="http://www.breville.com.ph/beverage/the-juice-fountain-max" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breville Juce Fountain Max</a>- Centrifugal high-speed juicer - Retail price (on sale now) PhP 8,370 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">5. Black & Decker JE55 - Centrifugal high-speed juicer - Retail price PhP 6,061</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/PowerJuicerKoiiBrand?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Koii Power Juicer HXT 168</a> - Centrifugal high-speed juicer - Retail price PhP 5,700</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">7. <a href="http://www.lazada.com.ph/geepas-juice-extractor-gje-3255-blacksilver-110220.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geepas Juice Extractor GJE 3255</a> - Centrifugal high-speed juicer - Retail price (on sale) PhP 2699</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Lesson learned: In this day and age when information is so easily accessible, do your</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> RESEARCH first, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">before you buy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Oh well. At least I have a brand new inspiring book and a whole new catalog of juice and soup recipes to try. Will post a few recipes from the Jumpstart Program as soon as I have sampled them. And yes, I AM thinking about taking on that 7-Day Weight Loss (Juices Only) Program. And give a day-by-day, blow-by-blow account. Who knows? I just might succeed. (Here's hoping!!!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here’s another quick and simple meat-less recipe for the
Lenten Season— a legacy from my dear departed sister-in-law, who used to cook
this for her half-Italian kids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Garlic (lots of it!), tuna, and penne pasta are the basic
ingredients. And 30-40 minutes is all the time you need to prepare this. I fell
in love with this simple but flavorful recipe at first taste, I just had to
learn to cook it—</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">not a big feat,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">as you will see, cause it’s so amazingly easy
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thank you, Ate Jonna, for this recipe. Each time I cook your tuna and garlic pasta, it’s always an homage to you.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 400 gram package penne pasta</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2-3 100 gram / 6 oz cans of tuna (I use Century Tuna flakes in
vegetable oil or water)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 whole BULBS of garlic, diced </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2-3 tbsps ground black pepper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3-4 tbsps Salt </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 tbsps packaged basil (I use Mc Cormick basil that comes in
bottles) or 5-6 leaves fresh basil </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A handful of Parsley</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 cups Olive oil or vegetable oil</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Once the water is boiling, add the pasta. Water
should be enough to cover your pasta by around 1 ½ inches. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Boil under high heat until it’s al dente
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> While pasta is cooking, add 2 tbsps of salt and 1 tbsp
ground black pepper, for more flavor. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
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while boiling so that pieces don’t stick to the bottom of the pot.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">(How to know when pasta is cooked? Cut a piece
in half; if the color inside (the pasta’s cross section) is the same as the outside,
then it’s cooked. If the inside appears whiter than the outside, it’s still
raw.)</span><br />
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Do not wash pasta with water. It will keep the flavors of the tuna and garlic sauce
from being absorbed by the pasta. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
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until under low heat, until slightly golden. Use a pan that’s big enough to
accommodate the pasta.</span></li>
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sauteeing.</span></li>
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remaining salt, pepper, and the basil.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not a big salad fan? Here’s a salad recipe that might
somehow change your mind— proven to please salad lovers and meat lovers alike.
And since we have the rest of the Holy Week ahead of us, this salad recipe
would be a nice addition to your no-meat Holy Week (salad) menu. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What makes the yummy difference: salmon belly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Salmon got my interest when I read <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=104">somewhere</a>
that it’s one of the world’s most nutritious foods. So instead of the usual
canned tuna in my salad, I did a little experiment and used salmon instead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And the result was unexpectedly delicious. Soft, pink, flavorful salmon belly, mixed with
your fresh greens. Combine it with eggs, and a customized fusion of condiments,
you’d be done with your plateful of salad before you know it. At least that’s
what happened to me. And to my husband, who by the way, is not a big fan of
fish or veggies, and is the pickiest adult eater I know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This one is very easy and quick to prepare. If you want a
healthier version, poach or steam the salmon instead of frying (I opted to fry
it so because I don’t like the overwhelmingly fishy flavor, and frying reduces the fishy-ness by half). Use
vinegrette or parmesan cheese instead of thousand island dressing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a blessed Holy Week! Hope you enjoy eating your Salmon
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SALMON AND EGG SALAD</h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 handfuls Romaine Lettuce (you can add more, if you like
lettuce)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At least 100 grams Salmon belly (or more)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 large Eggs, soft or hardboiled, sliced</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">½ of a medium sized bulb of Red Onion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 large Tomato, sliced (optional)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1-2 teaspoons Vinegar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon Salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A dollop of Thousand island salad dressing </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ground black pepper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vegetable oil for frying</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ginger (optional)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Garlic (optional)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Boil the eggs.</span></li>
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You may add ginger and/or garlic for extra flavor. Leave alone for at least 10
minutes.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fry the salmon belly under low heat. Fry until the meat is
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cut the boiled eggs into thin slices.</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you're a chocolate and coffee lover, you are probably a fan of Tiramisu cake. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A marriage of two distinct flavors (coffee+chocolate), laced with a hint of coffee liqueur and filled with creamy Italian mascarpone cheese in between its moist, rich layers-- it's one of Italy's sweetest legacies to the world. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This recipe from one of my favorite baking gurus</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, captures the spirit of Tiramisu cake as I know it. You will need at least the entire afternoon to make it but I tell you-- it would be worth it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So put on your apron and prepare for battle. Let's do the Tiramisu!</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 cups (255 grams) cake flour</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/8 teaspoon baking soda</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10 tablespoons (140 grams)) unsalted butter, room temperature</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup (200 grams) sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 large eggs</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 large egg yolk</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 1/2 teaspoons (8 ml) pure vanilla extract</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3/4 cup (175 ml) buttermilk</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons instant espresso powder <i>(I used strong powdered instant coffee as substitute)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons (30 ml) boiling water</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup (120 ml) water</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/3 cup (65 grams) sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon (15 ml) amaretto, Kahlua, or brandy (I used Kahlua)</span></li>
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<li style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14.5px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 8-ounce (225 grams) container mascarpone<i> (mascarpone is hard to find in Manila - so I used a <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mascarpone-Substitute/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=mascarpone%20substitute&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page&soid=sr_results_p1i1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">substitute recipe</a> </i>from allrecipes.com<i> instead)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14.5px;">1/2 cup (60 grams) confectioners’ sugar, sifted</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14.5px;">1 1/2 teaspoons (8 ml) pure vanilla extract</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14.5px;">1 tablespoon (15 ml) amaretto, Kahlua, or brandy (I used Kahlua)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14.5px;">1 cup (235 ml) cold heavy cream</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14.5px;">2 1/2 ounces (70 grams) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, or about 1/2 cup store-bought mini chocolate chips </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 14.5px;">Cocoa powder, for dusting</span></span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Butter two 9×2 inch round cake pans, dust the insides with flour, tap out the excess, and line the bottoms of the pans with parchment or wax paper. Put the pans on a baking sheet.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Working with a stand mixer, preferably fitted with a paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until soft and creamy. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(I used a hand mixer. More labor, more love)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add the eggs one by one, and then the yolk, beating for 1 minute after each addition. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Beat in the vanilla; don’t be concerned if the mixture looks curdled. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, adding the dry ingredients in 3 additions and the milk in 2 (begin and end with the dry ingredients); scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed and mix only until the ingredients disappear into the batter. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and smooth the tops with a rubber spatula.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, rotating the pans at the midway point. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When fully baked, the cakes will be golden and springy to the touch and a thin knife inserted into the centers will come out clean. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Transfer the cakes to a rack and cool for about 5 minutes, then run a knife around the sides of the cakes, unmold them, and peel off the paper liners. Invert and cool to room temperature right-side up.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stir the water and sugar together in a small saucepan and bring just to a boil. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pour the syrup into a small heatproof bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon of the espresso extract and the liqueur or brandy; set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Put the mascarpone, sugar, vanilla, and liqueur in a large bowl and whisk just until blended and smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Working with the stand mixer with the whisk attachment or with a hand mixer, whip the heavy cream until it holds firm peaks. Switch to a rubber spatula and stir about one quarter of the whipped cream into the mascarpone. Fold in the rest of the whipped cream with a light touch.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />If the tops of the cake layers have crowned, use a long serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion to even them. Place one layer right-side up on a cardboard round or a cake plate protected with strips of wax or parchment paper. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Using a pastry brush or a small spoon, soak the layer with about one third of the espresso syrup. Smooth some of the mascarpone cream over the layer – user about 1 1/4 cups – and gently press the chopped chocolate into the filling. </span></div>
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saffronbluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411607562512052129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122121131995041961.post-47888007310928663692014-04-09T01:31:00.001-07:002014-04-09T16:34:58.798-07:00Juicing, Anyone? (Consuming your Fruits and Veggies the Liquid Way -- and Enjoying Them, Too)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let’s admit it– in this day and age, living in this toxic world can be hazardous to your health. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chemicals are everywhere, from the food we eat (love instant noodles? processed meat? corned beef in lead-laden cans?) to the very air we breathe (surveys reveal that people who live in the city are more at risk of getting cancer and other diseases compared to people living in less “developed” areas). these days, even if one doesn’t smoke or drink or abuse drugs, doesn’t mean s/he is spared from the risk of getting gravely sick.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So how do we protect ourselves? In my case, as a 34-year-old working wife and mother, with a 3-year-old daughter and parents who need me as breadwinner, it’s imperative that I live long and stay healthy. Vitamin supplements are cool but they’re still synthetic. Veggies and fruits are our best bet, but i’m not a fan of those. And then i discovered the smart art of juicing.</span></div>
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Juicing, quite simply, is turning solid fruits and vegetables into liquid juice with the help of an electric juicer/ juice extractor.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To be honest, i first got into it because i had wanted to lose weight, but along the way i realized that beyond those 3-day juice-only crash diet programs, juicing can actually become my lifelong healthy habit. it’s the perfect way to protect myself and my loved ones from this toxic, carcinogenic world. and the best thing about it is that, when turned into a juice mixture, fruits and vegetables ACTUALLY TASTE GOOD, even if you’re not a fruits-and-veggies lover.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And just to convince you a bit more, here are the BENEFITS OF JUICING, according to one <a href="http://healthambition.com/" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #bb0000; text-decoration: none;">juicing website</a> i’m following:</span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">improves metabolism</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">reduces hunger pangs</span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">with faster metabolism, less hunger pangs, and more burned body fat, HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT (yipee!)</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">detoxifies your system</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">balances hormones</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Juicing has been kind of a fad these days, with celebrities turning on their juicers and going organic. Personally, I’m glad that I have influenced my husband and mother-in-law to get into juicing. Now I make juices not only for me, but for members of my family, too. (And I plan to buy my parents their own juicer soon so that they, too, can enjoy natural juices at home).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I include LEMON in all of my juices– the pectin fiber in lemon reduces hunger, as well as detoxes the colon. Buildup of wastes in the colon can contribute to the risk of colon cancer. Lemon helps do “house-cleaning” by helping flush out the waste out of your bowels with greater frequency. I found that adding lemon to any recipe doesn’t affect the overall taste (it even enhances it!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many like their juices “pure” and concentrated, but I add water to mine. For economic purposes, yes (there’s three of us drinking and only so much juice! water becomes an “extender”. haha), and also because water combined with lemon helps do the colon-cleansing action better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">i’m sharing a few recipes i have grabbed from my favorite juicing websites, one of which is <a href="http://juicerecipes.com/" style="border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #bb0000; text-decoration: none;">THIS</a>, with a few tweaks and personalized additions. I have taken up a 30-day challenge to drink at least a glass of natural juice every single day for the next 30 days. i actually plan to go beyond 30 days. i want to drink juice every single day for the rest of my life. and i really hope more people will, too.</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #222222; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.7;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Process all ingredients in a juicer, one ingredient at a time.</span></span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At first I had thought adding celery to fruit juice would taste horrible. But I was wrong! This is actually a yummy basic recipe, with the the apples and oranges giving it a prevailing sweet taste, and the celery giving just a little bit of a tangy taste to it. 1 glass won’t be enough!</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aside from lemon, you can also add ginger for a stronger punch (if you like ginger). I almost always add ginger to juices because of its antioxidant benefits.</span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.7;">Ginger Root – 1/4 thumb (1″ dia) </span><span class="badge" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-weight: bold;">6</span></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.7;">Lemon (with rind) – 1/2 fruit (2-1/8″ dia) </span><span class="badge" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-weight: bold;">29</span></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.7;">Orange (peeled) – 1 large (3-1/16″ dia) </span><span class="badge" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-weight: bold;">184</span></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.7;">Spinach – 5 handful </span>5g</span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Peel everything except the apples and lemon.</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Slice up the ingredients and put in the juicer.</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stir or shake well. Add ice cubes or put in the chiller</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You don’t have to peel the lemon, but make sure you peel the orange. The orange’s skin is very bitter and can ruin the flavor.</span></li>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My notes</span></strong></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is one of my favorite green recipes. You can add malunggay (moringa) and/or parsley to the gang for an extra dose of supernutrients (the more antioxidants, the better for me). Don’t worry, the added green taste will be offset by the sweetness of the apples.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ingredients</span></strong></h4>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 stick of celery</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Half a cucumber</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 handful of spinach</span></li>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Directions</span></strong></h4>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Peel the cucumber. Keep the apple unpeeled (there’s a load of nutritious stuff in them!).</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Slice up all the ingredients. Put in the juicer one at a time.</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stir well or shake. Put ice or put in the chiller.</span></li>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My Notes</span></strong></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You will notice that the ingredients are almost exclusively veggies except for the apples. The apples will provide the “yummy” factor; the veggies (especially the leafy greens!) will give you the nutrients that you need. Try adding ginger to it– it gives an extra tangy taste, which I personally love.</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This recipe is best for those who are looking to detox. Add 2 whole lemons for more detox action — lemon helps cleanse the colon.</span></li>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ingredients</span></strong></h4>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apple – 1 medium (3″ dia) 182g</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carrots – 5 medium 305g</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cucumber – 1 cucumber (8-1/4″) 301g</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ginger Root – 1 thumb (1″ dia) 24g</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lemon – 1 fruit (2-1/8″ dia) 58g</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pear – 1 medium 178g</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spinach – 2 handful 50g</span></li>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My Notes</span></strong></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I added parsley to the artillery. It gave the drink more green punch (which gave me the feeling of being full) plus the extra benefits of having more greens. Also experimented with malunggay on this. Not so bad! You ought to try it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">More recipes to come as I continue my 30-day juicing journey!</strong></em></div>
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Made an addition of macadamia nuts to add to the chewy choco chip cookie experience (if you don’t like nuts, you can simply exclude them from your recipe), and instead of chocolate chunks I used mini chocolate chips (you can use either or BOTH, for extra yumyum points!).</div>
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Using REAL butter is a MUST for best results (when you’re buying, read labels carefully– skip the butter compounds or worse, the margarine. But if you absolutely have no choice, use them. But this recipe works best with real butter). And the proportions of the ingredient must be accurate (less butter / less vanilla extract will result in harder, drier, less chewy cookies).</div>
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I’ve passed this around friends and co-workers– it’s a crowd favorite. I kept getting requests to bake these again, and at least one or two have volunteered to pay for them! Ain’t that cool? <span class="wp-smiley emoji emoji-smile" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block !important; min-height: 1.2em; overflow: hidden; position: relative !important; text-indent: 9999px; vertical-align: bottom; white-space: nowrap; width: 1.35em;" title=":-)">:-)</span><br />
So without further blah-blah, here’s the recipe! Enjoy, fellow bakers!<br />
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP AND MACADAMIA COOKIES</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Lato, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span></span><br />
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<li>2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, <a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2012/04/18/how-to-not-screw-up-your-next-recipe-measuring-101-2/" style="-webkit-transition: none; border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #bb0000; text-decoration: none; transition: none;">measured correctly</a></li>
<li>1 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li>1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch (this adds chewiness to the cookie!)</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>3/4 cup (1.5 sticks or 170 grams) unsalted butter, melted</li>
<li>3/4 cup (150 grams) light brown sugar, loosely packed (dark brown sugar will also do)</li>
<li>1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar</li>
<li>1 large egg + 1 egg yolk (the extra yolk add to the thickness)</li>
<li>2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 cup (180 grams) chocolate chips or chocolate chunks</li>
<li>1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped</li>
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Toss together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.</div>
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In a medium size bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until no brown sugar lumps remain.</div>
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Whisk in the egg, then the egg yolk. Finally, whisk in the vanilla.</div>
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together with a large spoon or rubber spatula. The dough will be very soft, yet thick.</div>
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Fold in the chocolate chips and the macadamia nuts. They may not stick to the dough because of the melted butter, but do your best to have them evenly dispersed among the dough.</div>
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Cover the dough and chill for 2 hours, or up to 3 days. Chilling is mandatory – it makes the dough extra thick.</div>
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Take the dough out of the refrigerator and allow to slightly soften at room temperature for 10 minutes.</div>
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Preheat the oven to 325F degrees (150 deg C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper/wax paper/glassine/silicone baking mats. Set aside.</div>
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Roll the dough into balls, about 1-2 Tablespoons of dough each. The dough will be crumbly, but the warmth of your hands will allow the balls to stay intact.</div>
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Roll the cookie dough balls to be taller rather than wide, to ensure the cookies will bake up to be thick. But balls of cookie dough can also work, depending on the texture of your cookie dough</div>
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(Sometimes, with less butter than what is required in the recipe, the dough will come out a bit harder and crumblier than desired– by rolling them tall, you might end up with literally tall, cylindrical cookies. To flatten, simply roll the dough into balls so that when they bake they will come out flat)</div>
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Put 8 balls of dough onto each cookie sheet. Press a few more chocolate chips/chunks on top of the dough balls for looks, if desired.</div>
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Bake the cookies for 7-9 minutes. The cookies will look very soft and underbaked. They will continue to bake on the cookie sheet. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.</div>
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Cookies stay soft and fresh for 7 whole days at room temperature. Cookies may be frozen up to 3 months. Rolled cookie dough may be frozen up to three months and baked in their frozen state for 12 minutes.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">*Room temperature egg + egg yolk are preferred for even disbursement. Typically, if a recipe calls for room temperature or melted butter, it’s a good idea to use room temperature eggs as well. To bring eggs to room temperature quickly, simply place the whole eggs into a glass of warm water for 5 minutes.</em></div>
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Got this recipe from the baking grapevine, but made a few tweaks to suit my taste and certain limitations. Instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips, I used bittersweet chocolate shavings. As a result, the chocolate tastes much richer and more pronounced. Less milk, more chocolate.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9vqKDQBAFSRsJ79VMjuFolnhlfjVXpl35mlIe-DKhp3DUvQsQ9Og9g8KkmWfjeZkEGj4S2UzDfDrfv92UegfGzFyU-xtPihhlJhoqCvENcGlJyWhVbKORthZ0qY653VrLhp4OQ1dZ20/s1600/20131030_191109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9vqKDQBAFSRsJ79VMjuFolnhlfjVXpl35mlIe-DKhp3DUvQsQ9Og9g8KkmWfjeZkEGj4S2UzDfDrfv92UegfGzFyU-xtPihhlJhoqCvENcGlJyWhVbKORthZ0qY653VrLhp4OQ1dZ20/s1600/20131030_191109.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a>Since I couldn’t find any “real” vanilla anywhere near me (and also because real vanilla beans are a bit pricey in these parts), I settled with vanilla extract (available in grocery stores everywhere. probably not as good as the real thing, but they taste like vanilla and that’s the next best thing). </div>
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If you don’t have quick-cooking oats, whole rolled oats will do. I’ve tried using them once, a bit too chewy for my taste, but take very little away this recipe’s best qualities.</div>
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Chocolate+oats = heavenly combination. <3</div>
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If Starbucks can make ‘em, so can we! Let’s do this!</div>
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<em style="border: 0px currentColor; font-family: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px currentColor; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">STARBUCKS OAT FUDGE BARS (COPYCAT RECIPE) </strong></em></div>
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INGREDIENTS</div>
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- 1 cup (8 oz) butter (preferably PURE BUTTER– read the labels on your dairy carefully. compared to margarine or butter compound, pure butter produces yummier baked goodies in general)</div>
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- 2 cups (16 oz) packed brown sugar</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">- 2 large eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">- 2 tsp real vanilla (or vanilla extract)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">- 3 cups (24 oz) all-purpose flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">- 1 tsp baking soda</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">- 3 cups (24 oz) quick-cooking oats</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">- 2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips (I tried using bittersweet chocolate bar. Tastes better than the semi-sweet chocolate!)</span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px currentColor; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">HOW TO DO IT:</strong></div>
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<li style="border: 0px currentColor; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Set aside 2 TBSPS of the butter. Beat remaining butter with a mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar- beat until well mixed. Beat in eggs and vanilla.</li>
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2. In another large bowl stir together flour, baking soda, and oats.</div>
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3. Gradually stir dry mixture into beaten mixture. Set aside</div>
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3. In a medium saucepan, combine the reserved 2 TBSPS butter, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate. Cook over low heat until chocolate melts, stir occasionally. (To keep the chocolate from burning – which can happen if it’s over direct heat—I placed the saucepan over a pan of water) Remove from heat.</div>
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4. Press two thirds of oat mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.</div>
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5. Spead chocolate mixture over the oat mixture. Using your fingers, dot remaining oat mixture over the chocolate</div>
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6. Preheat oven to 350 deg F / 175 deg C. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until top is lightly browned (chocolate mixture will still look moist). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into 2×2 inch bars.</div>
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