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friday fry: sour cream donuts
Donuts! Who doesn’t love donuts? I was surprised by how simple this recipe was. There are two main types of donuts: yeasted donuts (such as the kind you’d find at Krispy Kreme) and “old fashioned” or cake donuts. I’m not … Continue reading
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homemade ricotta
Yesterday, my friend and mentor John posted something on Facebook about a dessert he at at Palomino in downtown Seattle. Now, I’m not the biggest fan of Palomino (sorry, John!), but this looked pretty good: “SICILIAN DOUGHNUTS w/Ricotta/Orange/Honey Dipping goodness for dessert … Continue reading
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the best brownies ever
Other than bread and pizza, I’m not much of a baker. I leave the cakes, pies, and most of the cookies to Sarah. But I do like making brownies, and am always searching for a great recipe. Or, at least, … Continue reading
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a Mother’s Day cake
Almost everything I know about cooking I learned from my mom, who has a degree in food science and is an excellent cook. Growing up, my sister and I were always welcome in the kitchen and were always encouraged to … Continue reading
toffee
Candy making is a challenging cooking task. I can say this with certainty because I’ve seen my mom – probably the best cook that I know – mess up a pan of caramel. I’ve done it plenty of times: I’ve … Continue reading
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