tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63053286946498426502024-02-19T17:31:11.062-05:00Girl In An ApronExploring the world of honest food.Girl In An Apronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935086534482015065noreply@blogger.comBlogger476125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6305328694649842650.post-7580479631161188922018-10-25T17:17:00.000-04:002018-10-25T17:17:34.676-04:00Apple Season Is Here<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Girl In An Apronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935086534482015065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6305328694649842650.post-25068139478890006592018-03-25T21:57:00.001-04:002018-03-25T21:57:15.970-04:00Nettles for Spring<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Girl In An Apronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935086534482015065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6305328694649842650.post-21590605704449651692017-10-25T21:02:00.000-04:002017-12-19T19:50:46.363-05:00Perhaps the World Ends Here<div style="text-align: center;">
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We chase chickens or dogs away from it. Babies teethe at the corners. They scrape their knees under it.</div>
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It is here that children are given instructions on what it means to be human. We make men at it, we make women.</div>
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At this table we gossip, recall enemies and the ghosts of lovers.</div>
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Our dreams drink coffee with us as they put their arms around our children. They laugh with us at our poor falling-down selves and as we put ourselves back together once again at the table.</div>
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This table has been a house in the rain, an umbrella in the sun.</div>
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Wars have begun and ended at this table. It is a place to hide in the shadow of terror. A place to celebrate the terrible victory.</div>
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We have given birth on this table, and have prepared our parents for burial here.</div>
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At this table we sing with joy, with sorrow. We pray of suffering and remorse. We give thanks.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After officially launching <a href="http://www.mountainfloral.org/">Mountain Floral</a>, good ol' Girl In An Apron got the cold shoulder. Not on purpose. It's just there are only so many hours in a day, and I am afraid those hours have been parceled out judiciously: turning soil, weeding, cooking on the fly (or barely cooking at all), fine-tuning websites, delivering flowers in the sweltering heat...hoping they don't droop, invoicing, working with brides on color schemes, so on and so on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But, the show does go on in the food world. After all, eating still has to happen. And on occasion, so does cake. However, in the heat of summer, baking is not an awesome pastime---in my opinion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My friend gifted me a recipe card featuring an old fashioned icebox cake printed by Blue Apron, and it was clear it needed to be made. My neighbor had extended family visiting from abroad, so it provided the perfect opportunity to make the recipe to bring to her welcoming party. It got eaten quickly. The rose garnish (pictured) did not. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Decorate this stack with florals you still have in your garden, before the frost (obviously leave out the noxious). This could easily stand-in as the new 'Autumn Equinox Cake'. Though I hope to be posting again before winter solstice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Spread a thin, round layer (about 4 inches in diameter) of the whipped cream onto the bottom of a flat serving dish or cake dish. Arrange 7 cookies, side by side, in a circle around the circumference of the whipped cream layer. Place 1 cookie in the center. Carefully and evenly spread about ¾ cup of the whipped cream over the cookies to create another round layer. Repeat with the remaining whipped cream and cookies, finishing with the whipped cream on top. Carefully cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or up to overnight).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just before serving the cake, place the chocolate on a clean, dry work surface. Carefully drag the blade of a knife over the surface of the chocolate to create thin shavings. Garnish the cake with the chocolate shavings.</span></div>
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<br />Girl In An Apronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935086534482015065noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6305328694649842650.post-68198039450081811132017-04-02T15:19:00.004-04:002017-04-02T21:20:13.459-04:00Nettle Chickweed Soup for the Equinox and Other Stories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Every spring we kick things off with some wild food, usually nettles since they are getting a good lead on other new-growth by the time the equinox rolls around. Some chickweed made it into the pot as well, why not. As this has proved to be a challenging season health wise (we seem to have been the favorite hosts of most viruses and colds going around kindergarten this year), this particular recipe was part of a plan to kick our uninvited guests out for good. No more freeloading illnesses. Green is such a great cleanser, especially this time of year. The recipe is loose:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Saute the onion and celery in butter in a large soup pot over medium heat until tender. Add garlic. Saute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes. Stir. Add the broth, lower heat and simmer gently until the potatoes are very tender. Add the fresh nettles and stir until gently wilted but still bright green. Remove pot from heat and allow to cool slightly. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender or food processor until very smooth with the fresh chickweed. Return to the soup pot and whisk in the cream. Reheat and serve with some edible flowers and fresh chives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Some other sweet images from life lately:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">~The annual orchid show returned to the NC Arboretum with some absolute beauties.~</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">~I have launched my new floral website in anticipation of the upcoming season for weddings and special occasions. This was a fun, early spring arrangement from around the property. <a href="http://www.mountainfloral.org/">Mountainfloral.org</a>~</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">~While we were under the weather, eating lots of comfort food (and still snapping photos).~</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">~A stroll to a favorite little patch of bloodroot proved to be good timing.~ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I owe this one to my friend Ben. He's a passionate vegan, and very fine host. He makes his broth from little more than an assortment of steeped mushrooms, but it's rich and punches you with umami. I've recreated it loosely many times since. The following recipe is very approximate. It's fun to play around with what goes into the broth itself, and then what accompanies it into the soup bowl. We use this for build-your-own ramen night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*4 blood oranges </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*1/2 teaspoon kosher salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*1/4 cup piquant extra virgin olive oil (I used blood orange olive oil)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat leaf parsley</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">*pinch red pepper flakes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">With a sharp knife, cut the top and bottom off each orange and stand them on a cutting board. Beginning at the top of each orange, cut down along the curve of the fruit to remove the skin and pith, then cut each orange crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices. Transfer to a bowl and add the sliced fennel, onion, and kosher salt and mix gently but thoroughly to combine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Transfer to a platter and drizzle with the olive oil, then top with the parsley and red pepper flakes. Season with flaky sea salt and serve.</span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Little else pairs better with freshly fallen snow than a cup of hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows. This recipe is a repost from 2014, originally sourced from <a href="http://www.theclevercarrot.com/2013/12/homemade-fluffy-marshmallows-corn-syrup-free/" style="color: #7d181e; text-decoration: none;">The Clever Carrot</a>. These pillowy marshmallows are full of vanilla flavor and made without corn syrup. </i></div>
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<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: inside !important; list-style-type: circle !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 4px !important;">Pour ½ cup water into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Add the gelatin and allow to soften, about 10 minutes.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: inside !important; list-style-type: circle !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 4px !important;">In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, and ¼ cup water. Whisk over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.</li>
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<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: inside !important; list-style-type: circle !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 4px !important;">If using a vanilla bean, slice it in half lengthwise with a pairing knife. Scrape out the seeds using the blade of the knife. Add the seeds (or vanilla extract) to the bowl.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: inside !important; list-style-type: circle !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 4px !important;">Increase the speed to high and beat until thick, fluffy, and tripled in volume, about 10-15 minutes. Your marshmallows will be a glossy, creamy white color.</li>
<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: inside !important; list-style-type: circle !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 4px !important;">Using a rubber spatula, quickly scrape out the mixture into the prepared pan. Lightly coat your spatula with cooking spray and smooth out the surface. Marshmallows set very quickly, so you will need to work fast. Do not worry about getting every last bit of marshmallow out of the bowl or making the top perfectly smooth!</li>
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* Because evaporated milk is a tan color, your mixture will initially be brown. Do not fret- after 10-15 minutes of mixing on high speed, your marshmallows will become a soft, creamy white color. </div>
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Girl In An Apronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935086534482015065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6305328694649842650.post-64046149555648528022016-12-31T20:14:00.002-05:002017-11-02T20:51:28.688-04:00A New Year: Giving Thanks For Black Eyed Peas And Fleas<br />
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The foam is forming on my soaking black eyed peas, and I can't help but adore the southern tradition of eating this particular food for good luck. Unlike most other 'lucky' dishes intended to bring financial wealth (collard greens for plenty of folding green, corn for the color of gold), black eyed peas represent something else entirely. Yes, money, wealth, everything cash can do for us is swell. But black eyed peas remind me of bigger things.<br />
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Black eyed peas were originally brought to the States from Africa on slave ships, sustaining this unbelievable population of survivors. This humble food fed slaves. Slaves. This is the flavor of unthinkable hardship, a food present during one of the most ghastly aspects of southern history. Eating black eyed peas places us at the same table as those who were never invited to share the same table.<br />
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Then, after becoming integrated into southern agriculture, black eyed peas were mistaken as cattle feed by the northern troops during the Civil War. Everything else was destroyed, but black eyed peas were ignored, and became sustenance for confederate troops. This represented luck in its purest form, after all, starvation can claim even the most convicted fighter. Try eating money.<br />
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My soaking black eyed peas remind me of other heavy times, times laden with injustice and oppression such as those during World War II. Corrie ten Boom's <i>The Hiding Place</i> was written to help us remember what these times looked like for the oppressed. Within the walls of Ravensbruck concentration camp, Betsie ten Boom (the author's sister) due to her unyielding faith, gave thanks for even the fleas infesting her room. It was later discovered the fleas themselves were the reason the Boom sisters and their fellow prisoners where spared from constant inspections and severity from prison guards who refused to enter their quarters.<br />
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In this current climate, with a New Year and the presidential inauguration at our door, black eyed peas give me pause. They remind me to be grateful for things I've forgotten. This cheap food, mistaken for animal feed, with enough nutritional and cultural strength to sustain individuals who went through generations of treatment so painful I wish I could turn my head from it, I am reminded to grip my fork, and everything in between, fiercely.<br />
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Looking at what is missing or what is going wrong is easy. Giving thanks in the midst of this is not. But, what makes us a united people? Perhaps eating together, from the same table? We were all born hungry. We all have to eat. There is common ground here.<br />
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It's not the extravagant that keeps us fed. I am grateful for this. For black eyed peas. For a hope stronger than our bill folds. And yes, even for the fleas.<br />
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<br />Girl In An Apronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935086534482015065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6305328694649842650.post-58106390306816738762016-12-23T11:01:00.001-05:002017-12-01T20:08:28.568-05:00Roasted Apple and Butternut Squash Soup<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnA5KUYWnUfH8C37Hnnu3oJsahU7yJPPDs7fV4RSJv6c95AzkZRkXZbzuCOlxksYh_uuX8t6pCAlly_AhI5uUzrPn2AdJIRlZEWR4qwKKT5aYWmMfvbW3ViosRQungCLP2kWSW6LpB9S-/s1600/IMG_9500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnA5KUYWnUfH8C37Hnnu3oJsahU7yJPPDs7fV4RSJv6c95AzkZRkXZbzuCOlxksYh_uuX8t6pCAlly_AhI5uUzrPn2AdJIRlZEWR4qwKKT5aYWmMfvbW3ViosRQungCLP2kWSW6LpB9S-/s400/IMG_9500.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Soups are a big cold weather favorite over here, and from what I can gather, most everywhere once the season turns brisk. A slab of buttered bread and a steaming bowl of vegetable studded broth, slow braised beef and root vegetables, or a silky puree of roasted winter squashes sees us all the way into spring. Soup also defies the grab-and-go tendency, requiring a table, chair and most often a spoon. This may by why soup is so easy to love. Preparation can be simple to involved, but eating soup always helps us take a quiet moment out of our day, it taps us on the shoulder and invites us to come sit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes the simplest recipes end up being keepers. This one is so basic, it can be thrown together quickly on the shirttails of a busy day, and still carry its own element of being special and thoughtful. So here is an idea to keep in your back pocket the next time a quick side dish is required. Perfect for fall, especially if you still have citrusy marigolds (and carrots) in your garden. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*4 lbs organic carrots (assorted colors are fun too)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*3 Tablespoons maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*marigold petals from 2-3 marigold flowers </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Rinse and peel carrots, leaving tops if they are in good shape. Divide carrots evenly between baking sheets and drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup to coat. Sprinkle with sea salt. Toss gently to coat carrots evenly. Bake on center and upper rack of oven for 45 minutes (add more or less time depending on thickness of carrots) and roast until thickest part of carrots are tender, alternating racks halfway though. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle with additional sea salt. Garnish with chopped parsley and marigold petals. Serve warm. </span><br />
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The approaching autumnal equinox marks the beginning of fall, and daylight equal to dark hours. This is typically a time to celebrate the summer bounty, though some say it is a time of grieving as summer ends and preparations are made for winter. The autumn equinox initiates a time to prepare a slower pace, space to rest and reflect. </div>
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Never a big fan of meringue, this version won me over. The slow, low temperature baking process produces a fragile, porcelain-like exterior with a soft, chewy middle. The individual pavlova (named in honor of Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova) are shaped with a small well in the center to hold whipped cream and fruit. The recipe may seem involved, but is in fact fairly simple, the key is not to rush the cooling time in the oven.<br />
Here we used canned peaches, but look forward to making these again when the berries come on.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lemon Pavlova with Peaches and Cream (adapted from May 2016 Better Homes and Gardens)</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/cooking-basics/eggs/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ab308a; display: inline; text-decoration: none;">egg whites</a></div>
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teaspoon cream of tartar</div>
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pinch salt</div>
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cups sugar</div>
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teaspoon lemon juice</div>
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teaspoon orange water or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla</div>
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teaspoons cornstarch</div>
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sliced peaches or berries</div>
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<li itemprop="itemListElement" style="box-sizing: border-box; overflow: hidden; padding: 0.2rem 0px 0.2rem 2rem; position: relative;">Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. For meringue, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment* beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt on medium speed until <a class="has-tip" href="http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/cooking-basics/eggs/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ab308a; text-decoration: none;"></a><a class="has-tip" href="http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/cooking-basics/eggs/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ab308a; text-decoration: none;">soft peaks</a> form. Add the 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating on high speed until <a class="has-tip" href="http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/cooking-basics/eggs/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ab308a; text-decoration: none;"></a><a class="has-tip" href="http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/cooking-basics/eggs/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ab308a; text-decoration: none;">stiff peaks</a> form and meringue is no longer gritty (18 to 20 minutes), scraping down bowl as needed. Beat in lemon juice and orange water. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in cornstarch.</li>
<li itemprop="itemListElement" style="box-sizing: border-box; overflow: hidden; padding: 0.2rem 0px 0.2rem 2rem; position: relative;">Spoon meringue mixture into 8 large mounds (about 3/4 cup each) on a parchment paper-lined very large baking sheet, spacing them 3 inches apart. Using the back of the spoon, create an indent in each meringue. Bake for 1 hour. Turn off oven; let meringue dry in oven with the door closed for 1 hour. Remove and cool completely.</li>
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Whip cream into stiff peaks. Spoon over individual pavlova and top with peaches.<br />
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Combine first four ingredients in a food processor fitted with a blade. Slowly add olive oil with blade running to slightly thicker than desired consistency. Add a small splash of vinegar at a time the same way, tasting between additions. Store in a jar fitted with a lid. Keep refrigerator or freeze.</div>
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<br />Girl In An Apronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935086534482015065noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6305328694649842650.post-8566029672162821712016-03-20T16:56:00.002-04:002016-03-20T16:58:07.811-04:00Nettles In Bone Broth <br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">Here we are at the very beginning of spring here in the Western North Carolina mountains. After going out in the rain to get these first shoots, they were given a quick bath in a pot of hot bone broth. A little toasted sesame oil, and the equinox is officially marked. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">of water fowl), </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">best efforts were put forth to carefully apply the dark gamey meat to the dinner table. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">A super fine bird.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Wild Duck Tacos:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*1 wild duck, defeathered and fully cleaned </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*3 celery stalks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*1 full head of garlic, in skin</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*1/2 onion</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*black pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*2/3 cup tamari</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*1/4 cup water</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*3 Tablespoons maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*1 Tablespoon rice vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*corn tortillas</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*sour cream for serving</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*chopped scallions</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*lettuce for serving</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rise duck with cold water. Pat dry. Place in a dry crockpot with celery, head of garlic and onion. Season liberally with sea salt and black pepper. Pierce duck skin a few times with a sharp knife. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Serve on warm corn tortillas with shredded lettuce, sour cream, chopped scallions and lime wedges. </span><br />
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<span id="goog_2054196745"></span><span id="goog_2054196746"></span><br />Girl In An Apronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935086534482015065noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6305328694649842650.post-27464090428957580592016-01-11T19:13:00.000-05:002016-01-11T19:13:02.312-05:00Studded Raw Kale Salad<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWBkqZV8aoluNALFmfBW_d2-Cda2NvObVOhTUQ6RUHlckmsMZAktEqmcAtuvNA_Wj9m8WXCGimye65EbMAeDwel9yWkLtPJtmlnCHS_Kr1VUus7Idk5Rf9ZStkG0PZ97SnYiAFt86swVn/s1600/DSC_0016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWBkqZV8aoluNALFmfBW_d2-Cda2NvObVOhTUQ6RUHlckmsMZAktEqmcAtuvNA_Wj9m8WXCGimye65EbMAeDwel9yWkLtPJtmlnCHS_Kr1VUus7Idk5Rf9ZStkG0PZ97SnYiAFt86swVn/s640/DSC_0016.jpg" width="426" /></a>There are a million recipes for kale salad so this is simply just one more, but I want to emphasize how good it is to have this prepared and available in the fridge this time of year. Granted, I am more of a cooked vegetable advocate for cold weather months, but if you aren't fighting a common cold or compromised in any particular way (I leave this diagnostic completely up to relativity), going raw for a spell is a like jumper cables for our winter psyche. A zap of greenness. After all, these greens did not come from the sunny, yet very far away state of California, but from an absolutely beautiful couple with ready smiles from the first day of indoor tailgate market. Sometimes you can look at certain individuals and think: "they probably have really nice soil."<br />
The dried fruit and toasted nuts in this situation are great with a choice sharp or creamy cheese. Have a little plateful and remember, however bleak, these months are sacred.<br />
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<b>Studded Raw Kale Salad:</b><br />
*1 bunch good fresh kale<br />
*1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped<br />
*1/2 cup Thompson raisins or dried cranberries<br />
*1 cup dried apricots, chopped<br />
*1/2 cup shredded cheese of choice<br />
*balsamic vinaigrette of choice<br />
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Rinse kale and shake dry. Remove ribs. Then stack leaves and roll tightly together lengthwise. Chiffonade then transfer to a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the almonds and dried fruit. Mix. Then toss in the cheese. Drizzle with a balsamic vinaigrette of choice to coat. Toss and serve.Girl In An Apronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11935086534482015065noreply@blogger.com2