4 weeks has just passed since I started my basil plants in my Aerogarden. The Thai holy basil (also known as Tulsi) for some reason, has already started to flower. It’s barely 6 inches tall!! So I cut off the preflower tips to force it to grow more leafy. Just from rubbing the leaves you can get a good […]
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A short list of my Espresso Accessories The Grindenstein knock box which fits right underneath the portafilter. It can fit at least 5-6 pucks before it gets full. The plastic is very thick and build sturdy. Glad I got this instead of some wooden or metal box. It is easy to clean and comes in different
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How I ended up with the Compak K3 Touch Espresso Grinder At the same time I had decided to buy my Rancilio Silvia with PID, I knew I needed to budget for an espresso grinder. This was something I didn’t think was necessary before. But, based off my experiences, I would absolutely agree you should
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Ohhh man. Mentaiko Pasta with Cream, Shiso and Nori. So rich and savory. No pasta compares to the flavor and textures that are exemplified in this dish. 3 Main ingredients are cream, butter, and caviar. A dash of salt, a bit of mayo, topped with a bit of parmigiano reggiano, shiso (sesame leaf), nori (dried seaweed)
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Japanese Eggplant (Nasu) Dengaku (茄子田楽) A super tasty way to prepare Japanese eggplant. If you’re not sure what dengaku might taste like, it’s a balance of sweet and salty, with a lot of umami. Miso goes well with all kinds of meats, fish and vegetables, eggplant is no exception. Furthermore, its good for you. If you ever go
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While shooting my Rancilio Silvia Espresso videos, I pulled a lot of shots(10 double shots- really). Rather than drink them all, was trying to figure out what I could do differently with them. One idea I found was ice blended espresso or coffee. If you think Starbucks Frappuccinos are generally too sweet, you might really like this
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Granola is one of those things you should just make at home. It’ doesn’t take that long and all you really have to do is measure the ingredients, mix and bake. I’m calling this one Easy Granola with Olive oil and Maple Syrup. Especially since it doesn’t get easier than this! Just got a box of
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I wanted to create a post for the Thai ingredients I use for cooking Thai food. Hence, the Thai food supplies post. Over the years I have found this information through various websites and books and thought it would be nice to have a central reference. The below condiments are what I use today. If you
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Delicious Thai Stir-Fried Tofu with Green Beans: A Flavorful Vegan Recipe5-Star Thai Stir Fried Tofu with Green Beans: A Flavorful Vegan Dish When it comes to Thai food… I usually order something like a noodle stir fry, soup noodles, curry or some sort of stir fried vegetables. Boooooorriiinnnggg. Well at least it’s more than just
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Hot summer days? cold Thai iced tea = solid combo like NW and SW swells meld for peaky surf at California beaches. The hot weather recently has got me making lots of cold drinks, cold brew coffee, cold brew tea, iced coffee etc and I wanted to share how i do Thai Iced Tea. I got my
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