Chocolate tarts filled with chocolate mint ganache and topped with mint glaze What's the most basic cooking skill? Boiling water? Well, if it is, it's something I have trouble doing. Yes, I can put water in a pot, set it on the stove and turn it to high. But it's the subjective decision of when the water exactly hits 212 degrees. (I'm crazy enough to get a thermometer and find the precise time when it hits boiling.) I mean is it when it just starts bubbling up, or a rapid boil, ...
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Chocolate Matcha Swirl Loaf
Swirls of matcha, almond and chocolate create the perfect loaf Friday, March 11th, is a big day - it's THE kittens' first birthday. Remember, when I first told you about them? Well, they're still part of the crazy TEB clan. It's been a wild year filled with first vet appointments, first outdoor trips (yes - they have leashes!) and first encounters with other cats (lots of hateful words shared!) Each kitten is different and it's hard to believe they're siblings. In alphabetical order, ...