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Goodbye Food Bloggers
2010-05-16 19:38:01
Like sands through the hour glass, so are the days of our blogs.... I have finally decided to stop posting to My Recipes.There are several reasons for this decision. Once I thought blogging was the funniest thing in the world, but now it is a source of bad conscience for not updating as often as I should. I have "lots of hits" on this blog, but the amount of time most visitors spend on reading is less than 5 seconds. So I have a feeling of "writing to myself". If nobody cares about what I am publishing, I might as well let this blog fade away. I have lost inspiration. My ideas have dropped considerably and I spend less and less time in front of the computer.Tuesday morning I am flying to Spain for holiday. I look forward to having Spanish food such as paella, gazpacho and tapas.It is not a
2010-05-16 19:38:01
Like sands through the hour glass, so are the days of our blogs.... I have finally decided to stop posting to My Recipes.There are several reasons for this decision. Once I thought blogging was the funniest thing in the world, but now it is a source of bad conscience for not updating as often as I should. I have "lots of hits" on this blog, but the amount of time most visitors spend on reading is less than 5 seconds. So I have a feeling of "writing to myself". If nobody cares about what I am publishing, I might as well let this blog fade away. I have lost inspiration. My ideas have dropped considerably and I spend less and less time in front of the computer.Tuesday morning I am flying to Spain for holiday. I look forward to having Spanish food such as paella, gazpacho and tapas.It is not a
Baked Potato Slices
2010-05-09 18:55:00
The calendar is telling me it is May, but it is April weather. Here in northern part of Sweden, April weather means rain, snow, hail, and chill mixed with a moderate amount of sunshine which warms up our frozen winter bodies. We have lost spring as a season and are left with three. A short summer, a short fall and a very long winter. Anyway, summer will be here in June. I have to be optimistic.Summer means grill time and eating outdoor. These oven baked potato slices go well with grilled foods. Wash but leave skins on because the potato peel is the most nutritious part of the potato. It is rich in minerals and dietary fiber.Baked potato slices with thyme and garlicINGREDIENTS:· 4 large potatoes, unpeeled· olive oil· 1-2 teaspoons dried thyme, or fresh thyme leaves· garlic, finely chopp
2010-05-09 18:55:00
The calendar is telling me it is May, but it is April weather. Here in northern part of Sweden, April weather means rain, snow, hail, and chill mixed with a moderate amount of sunshine which warms up our frozen winter bodies. We have lost spring as a season and are left with three. A short summer, a short fall and a very long winter. Anyway, summer will be here in June. I have to be optimistic.Summer means grill time and eating outdoor. These oven baked potato slices go well with grilled foods. Wash but leave skins on because the potato peel is the most nutritious part of the potato. It is rich in minerals and dietary fiber.Baked potato slices with thyme and garlicINGREDIENTS:· 4 large potatoes, unpeeled· olive oil· 1-2 teaspoons dried thyme, or fresh thyme leaves· garlic, finely chopp
Recipe for homemade blueberry muffins with white chocolate
2010-05-02 18:48:00
At this time of the year, there aren't many blueberries left in my freezer. What a better way of using up the last ones than by baking blueberry muffins.This recipe only uses 2 eggs ( if you have an extra large egg, make the recipe as is and use only one egg).Oven temperature: 200ºC/390ºFINGREDIENTS:Makes 12 muffins· 2 small room-temperated eggs· 50 grams butter, melted· 1 dl milk· 150 grams plain flour· 50 grams brown sugar· ½ teaspoon baking powder· 75 grams frozen blueberries (do not thaw)· 75 grams white chocolate, choppedMETHOD:1. Butter a 12-muffin tin meticulously to prevent sticking - or use paper cases.2. Melt butter and add milk.3. In a bowl, beat the eggs and gradually whisk in the butter/milk mixture.4. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and brown su
2010-05-02 18:48:00
At this time of the year, there aren't many blueberries left in my freezer. What a better way of using up the last ones than by baking blueberry muffins.This recipe only uses 2 eggs ( if you have an extra large egg, make the recipe as is and use only one egg).Oven temperature: 200ºC/390ºFINGREDIENTS:Makes 12 muffins· 2 small room-temperated eggs· 50 grams butter, melted· 1 dl milk· 150 grams plain flour· 50 grams brown sugar· ½ teaspoon baking powder· 75 grams frozen blueberries (do not thaw)· 75 grams white chocolate, choppedMETHOD:1. Butter a 12-muffin tin meticulously to prevent sticking - or use paper cases.2. Melt butter and add milk.3. In a bowl, beat the eggs and gradually whisk in the butter/milk mixture.4. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and brown su
Garlic on crispbread
2010-04-26 03:37:53
Depending on personal taste, garlic is both loved and hated. Sometimes our surroundings may have very strong opinions about the matter of garlic smell. If you do not mind garlic breath, just chop garlic cloves and place on top of buttered crispbread slices. It's an easy way of getting the healthy substances of raw garlic into your body.The power of garlic is widely known.Whether scientifically proven or not, garlic is approved as naturopathic medicine in Sweden. It cannot cure everything but is believed to be a remedy for colds and some other infections. The allicin amino acid in fresh garlic is the principle biological active compound. Because it is so strong, eating too much raw garlic can irritate the digestive tract. So, don't overdo it. One half to a whole clove on one buttered bread
2010-04-26 03:37:53
Depending on personal taste, garlic is both loved and hated. Sometimes our surroundings may have very strong opinions about the matter of garlic smell. If you do not mind garlic breath, just chop garlic cloves and place on top of buttered crispbread slices. It's an easy way of getting the healthy substances of raw garlic into your body.The power of garlic is widely known.Whether scientifically proven or not, garlic is approved as naturopathic medicine in Sweden. It cannot cure everything but is believed to be a remedy for colds and some other infections. The allicin amino acid in fresh garlic is the principle biological active compound. Because it is so strong, eating too much raw garlic can irritate the digestive tract. So, don't overdo it. One half to a whole clove on one buttered bread
Something sweet with a cup of coffee
2010-04-20 08:23:17
"Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death and sweet as love". I somewhat agree with this old Turkish(?) proverb. But I gave up taking sugar in my coffee many years ago. A cup of coffee along with something sweet, I don't say no to.Most Turkish and Greek desserts are very sweet and can be paired with a cup of strong coffee. For example "Baklava". Popular and well-known pastries but too complicated for me to bake.This less known Turkish and Greek sweet treat is much easier to make than baklava. In southern Greece, it is called "Mosaiko", while in the north, "Kormos" (tree log). What the Turkish people call it, I have no idea.INGREDIENTS:175 grams Digestive Biscuits125 grams butter, diced125 ml caster sugar1 egg, slightly beaten5 tablespoons cocoa powder3 tablespoons brandyMETHOD:1. Me
2010-04-20 08:23:17
"Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death and sweet as love". I somewhat agree with this old Turkish(?) proverb. But I gave up taking sugar in my coffee many years ago. A cup of coffee along with something sweet, I don't say no to.Most Turkish and Greek desserts are very sweet and can be paired with a cup of strong coffee. For example "Baklava". Popular and well-known pastries but too complicated for me to bake.This less known Turkish and Greek sweet treat is much easier to make than baklava. In southern Greece, it is called "Mosaiko", while in the north, "Kormos" (tree log). What the Turkish people call it, I have no idea.INGREDIENTS:175 grams Digestive Biscuits125 grams butter, diced125 ml caster sugar1 egg, slightly beaten5 tablespoons cocoa powder3 tablespoons brandyMETHOD:1. Me
Classic Frozen Cheesecake Recipe
2010-04-11 22:04:00
I can't remember my husband's mobile phone number but I can with clarity remember the first time I had frozen cheesecake. It was 35 years ago. I remember where I was and whom I was with. The details are so sharp they could have happened yesterday.I was in Norway, so this frozen dessert was not named "cheesecake" but "iskake" (literally "ice cream cake" in English)."Iskake" involves a lot of whipping, so it is best to use an electric whisk. You'll also need to have three bowls for this recipe - a medium bowl for the whipping cream, a large one for the egg yolks, sugar and cream cheese, and a deep very clean bowl with a rounded bottom for the egg whites.Servings: 6 - 8INGREDIENTS:300 ml whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla sugar3 egg yolks200 ml caster sugar100 grams Philadelphia Cream Cheese (o
2010-04-11 22:04:00
I can't remember my husband's mobile phone number but I can with clarity remember the first time I had frozen cheesecake. It was 35 years ago. I remember where I was and whom I was with. The details are so sharp they could have happened yesterday.I was in Norway, so this frozen dessert was not named "cheesecake" but "iskake" (literally "ice cream cake" in English)."Iskake" involves a lot of whipping, so it is best to use an electric whisk. You'll also need to have three bowls for this recipe - a medium bowl for the whipping cream, a large one for the egg yolks, sugar and cream cheese, and a deep very clean bowl with a rounded bottom for the egg whites.Servings: 6 - 8INGREDIENTS:300 ml whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla sugar3 egg yolks200 ml caster sugar100 grams Philadelphia Cream Cheese (o
Peking Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
2010-04-05 06:06:46
For many of us in northern climates, it's been a long, hard winter. Now we have welcomed Easter as a first sign of spring. My husband and I had a great time this weekend together with friends and family, eating traditional Easter foods, such as eggs, herring, candies, and chocolates, of course. But now my body wants to eat something that is quite different.INGREDIENTS: * 12 dl/5 cups water* 3 chicken flavored bouillon cubes* 1 chicken fillet, cut into small dices* 125-200 grams fresh mushrooms, prepared & sliced* ½ leek, finely shredded* ½-1 red bell pepper, cores and seeds removed, finely chopped* 1 can water chestnuts, sliced (227-grams/1 cup/250 ml)* 2 tablespoons tomato pure* 2 tablespoons sugar* ½-1 teaspoon sambal oelek chili paste* 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar (12%)* 1
2010-04-05 06:06:46
For many of us in northern climates, it's been a long, hard winter. Now we have welcomed Easter as a first sign of spring. My husband and I had a great time this weekend together with friends and family, eating traditional Easter foods, such as eggs, herring, candies, and chocolates, of course. But now my body wants to eat something that is quite different.INGREDIENTS: * 12 dl/5 cups water* 3 chicken flavored bouillon cubes* 1 chicken fillet, cut into small dices* 125-200 grams fresh mushrooms, prepared & sliced* ½ leek, finely shredded* ½-1 red bell pepper, cores and seeds removed, finely chopped* 1 can water chestnuts, sliced (227-grams/1 cup/250 ml)* 2 tablespoons tomato pure* 2 tablespoons sugar* ½-1 teaspoon sambal oelek chili paste* 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar (12%)* 1
Sparkling Strawberries
2010-03-29 01:15:01
Look what I received last Friday! One bottle of Fresita Sparkling Wine arrived at my door step. Thank you so much Philipson Söderberg.In Sweden, this blend of Chilean sparkling wine and strawberries was released at Systembolaget on March 24th 2010. However, Fresita has been available in other countries earlier. Now it's Sweden's turn. This wine will be ideal for summer picnics, pool- and beach parties, summer wedding receptions, and other festive gatherings.I believe I can use this sparkling wine to make a delicious looking sorbet. Slightly unusual. Makes the wine go further. Sorbets are something I've never done, nor tasted before, so I don't quite know how to make it.What's your opinion about sorbets?I haven't opened the bottle yet because it's still winter in the northern hemisphere an
2010-03-29 01:15:01
Look what I received last Friday! One bottle of Fresita Sparkling Wine arrived at my door step. Thank you so much Philipson Söderberg.In Sweden, this blend of Chilean sparkling wine and strawberries was released at Systembolaget on March 24th 2010. However, Fresita has been available in other countries earlier. Now it's Sweden's turn. This wine will be ideal for summer picnics, pool- and beach parties, summer wedding receptions, and other festive gatherings.I believe I can use this sparkling wine to make a delicious looking sorbet. Slightly unusual. Makes the wine go further. Sorbets are something I've never done, nor tasted before, so I don't quite know how to make it.What's your opinion about sorbets?I haven't opened the bottle yet because it's still winter in the northern hemisphere an
Potato Au Gratin with Thyme, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Olives
2010-03-21 19:58:00
I subscribe to the weekly chicken recipes from Kronfågel, the largest producer of chickens in Scandinavia. Every Friday I get tasty recipes delivered to my email inbox. Sometimes it's not the chicken recipe itself that is the most interesting part, but rather what is served as an accompaniment. That's how I found this irresistible potato au gratin recipe. It's a bit lighter than the usual potato au gratin. It will fit just about any grilled chicken you can think of.The original recipe calls for potatoes with a floury texture, such as King Edward. Instead, I use a waxy potato variety called Princess (just a personal preference). Great for boiling but Princess potatoes are also good all rounders.INGREDIENTS:serves 4* 1 kg/2.2 pounds potatoes* 40-50 grams sun-dried tomatoes in oil, shredded*
2010-03-21 19:58:00
I subscribe to the weekly chicken recipes from Kronfågel, the largest producer of chickens in Scandinavia. Every Friday I get tasty recipes delivered to my email inbox. Sometimes it's not the chicken recipe itself that is the most interesting part, but rather what is served as an accompaniment. That's how I found this irresistible potato au gratin recipe. It's a bit lighter than the usual potato au gratin. It will fit just about any grilled chicken you can think of.The original recipe calls for potatoes with a floury texture, such as King Edward. Instead, I use a waxy potato variety called Princess (just a personal preference). Great for boiling but Princess potatoes are also good all rounders.INGREDIENTS:serves 4* 1 kg/2.2 pounds potatoes* 40-50 grams sun-dried tomatoes in oil, shredded*
Panna cotta on a round of chocolate sponge cake
2010-03-14 19:07:00
Panna cotta/cooked cream doesn't sound great in my ears. But in reality it is Italian luxury at its best. A dessert typical of the mountainous northern Italian cuisine, where history and tradition always have been more generous with cream than the southern part of Italy.Panna cotta is eaten all over the world. It is prepared and served in every conceivable (and inconceivable) way. It is so ridiculously easy to prepare. Just made by simmering together cream and sugar, mixing this with gelatin and letting it sit for a night in the fridge... and tada! - You've got a delightful dessert that will impress. Fruit, berries, compotes or chocolate complement silky smooth panna cotta. And everything can be done in advance. Therein lies the greatness of this wonderful dessert.Finally, some good news f
2010-03-14 19:07:00
Panna cotta/cooked cream doesn't sound great in my ears. But in reality it is Italian luxury at its best. A dessert typical of the mountainous northern Italian cuisine, where history and tradition always have been more generous with cream than the southern part of Italy.Panna cotta is eaten all over the world. It is prepared and served in every conceivable (and inconceivable) way. It is so ridiculously easy to prepare. Just made by simmering together cream and sugar, mixing this with gelatin and letting it sit for a night in the fridge... and tada! - You've got a delightful dessert that will impress. Fruit, berries, compotes or chocolate complement silky smooth panna cotta. And everything can be done in advance. Therein lies the greatness of this wonderful dessert.Finally, some good news f