tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70641559105024775292024-03-05T00:44:28.984-07:00life according to mea story about love, adventures, and foodMandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04298989323422643683noreply@blogger.comBlogger336125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064155910502477529.post-27974989824693016272014-07-23T16:31:00.001-06:002014-07-23T16:31:11.689-06:00Hey guess what!? I turned this love for food (specifically treats) into a business. Cool huh? Sadly Adam and Amanda is taking a back seat so that <a href="http://www.sprinkledash.com/" target="_blank">Sprinkle and Dash</a> can grow. Check out my recipe blog over there ok? Lot's of great recipes will be posted on the blog! Thanks for your support!<br />
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This year my birthday was spent with close friends and family. Turning 25 this year was a little scary. In the weeks leading up to my day I felt anxiety. 25 is a milestone. It's a big one. But flourless chocolate cake and snow tubing helped to make this big birthday a little less painful. </div>
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Christmas this year was magical. I love being home with family, good food, twinkle lights and stacks of Christmas movies. We didn't stop eating for two days, we played lots of Christmas games, and loved giving each other gifts. </div>
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Christmas time is definitely the best time. </div>
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Remember Christmas Past <a href="http://adam-and-amanda.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas" target="_blank">2012</a> <a href="http://adam-and-amanda.blogspot.com/2012/01/family-christmas.html" target="_blank">2011</a> <a href="http://adam-and-amanda.blogspot.com/2010/12/cruisemas.html" target="_blank">2010</a></div>
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2013 is OVER! How did that even happen? It's been a pretty incredible year with lots of fun trips and learning experiences. We celebrated 3 years of marriage. I finished my last semester of lab classes. Adam got a new job. We moved to Salt Lake and discovered Chungas Tacos. All in all another awesome year with my awesome guy. Remember 2013 with us...</div>
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That time in <span style="font-size: x-large;">January</span> when I traumatized Adam on the way-too-blue-square-run at park city. </div>
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In <span style="font-size: x-large;">February</span> we celebrated my birthday in Los Angeles. </div>
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We had some quality family time in Newport Beach in <span style="font-size: x-large;">March</span>. </div>
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I fell in love with Paris in <span style="font-size: x-large;">April</span>. </div>
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In <span style="font-size: x-large;">June</span> we had the ultimate cookie taste off. </div>
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Things got a little Kung Fu on the 4th of <span style="font-size: x-large;">July</span>. </div>
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In <span style="font-size: x-large;">August</span> we tried Paddle Boarding at Lake Tahoe. </div>
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In <span style="font-size: x-large;">September</span> I got to work in a Restaurant. </div>
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Remember <a href="http://adam-and-amanda.blogspot.com/2011/12/2011-in-glimpse.html" target="_blank">2011</a> and <a href="http://adam-and-amanda.blogspot.com/2012/12/2012-in-glimpse.html" target="_blank">2012</a> </div>
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<br />Mandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04298989323422643683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064155910502477529.post-82224702885962200342013-12-20T13:19:00.003-07:002013-12-20T13:19:36.601-07:00Culinary School Weeks 32 - 45Well the lack of weekly posts throughout these last few months should speak for itself. This semester of school has been the most rewarding and education thus far. <b>I have grown so much. </b>Since that<a href="http://adam-and-amanda.blogspot.com/2012/08/first-week.html" target="_blank"> first week</a> I have learned hundreds of methods, and techniques and shortcuts. I know the difference between a Chuck roast and a Round roast. I can break down a chicken in under 5 minutes. I can tourne a potato. I can make a killer Bearnaise sauce. I could whip out pastry cream in my sleep. All of these acquired skills are so special and important to me, but I think what I'm most proud of as my last semester of Culinary School comes to an end is the confidence I'll walk away with. I know there's still so much learning and growing to be done, but as of right now I feel like I could go work in any kitchen, anywhere and be proficient. And that feels pretty cool.<br />
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This semester pushed me beyond my comfort zone. There were days that I felt like I could not look at another lamb chop again. But it all paid off when I was nominated to be UVU's student chef of the year. </div>
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At the very beginning of this journey I said I wasn't sure which direction I wanted to take this, and frankly I'm still not 100% sure. But I do know that baking make me happy, and that for now that's what I'm going to pursue. The beautiful thing about this industry is that I can change my mind anytime I want. And that<br />
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My last semester of lab classes are now over, and starting the second week of January I'll start my final semester of culinary school as an intern at <a href="http://les-madeleines.com/" target="_blank">Les Madeleine's</a> a French Bakery in Salt Lake. After 7 weeks there, (...drum roll please...) I will leave for Paris where I'll work 8 more weeks in a real live Parisian Patisserie. I feel so lucky to have these incredible opportunities and <i>love</i> that I LOVE what I'm doing.Mandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04298989323422643683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064155910502477529.post-43379819741296109902013-12-19T14:39:00.000-07:002013-12-19T14:39:10.459-07:00Tea Party <div style="text-align: center;">
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It seems like these last few months have been a whirlwind. Like seriously, on my "to do" list I still have not crossed off buy books, let's talk about how the semester ends in 2 weeks. Actually let's not. Even though my free time is sparse these days it would be wrong of me not to publicly express my gratitude for some real important things. Gratitude lists in years past have included lots of silly things, like cookies and sweat pants, but more recently I've realized that at the end of the day cookies just make me fat and sweat pants...well they don't really help in that department either. Really the things to recognize are the things that don't go anywhere. The things that will rub your feet after a long day in the kitchen. The things that pick you up when you're certain your at your breaking point. The things that make you feel like you matter. Those are the things worthy of my gratitude list this year. </div>
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...for this talent that has come out of what seems like no where. Culinary school has been one of the greatest things I could have ever done for myself. </div>
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We'd been planning to visit Adam's brother and wife all summer. Scott and Christie live in Reno and we figured why not, plus we wanted to check out Lake Tahoe and a quick trip to San Francisco wouldn't be all that bad either. Of course I expected we'd make a road trip out of it so you can only imagine my surprise when I got a text from Adam the day before we left that said: We're taking the train to Reno I just bought our tickets. Awesome, I thought, I'll be riding in some box car with transients and hippies. Who rides Amtrak anyway..? But after doing a bit of research I became really excited, observation cars, cushy lounge chairs, a restaurant on board. We were in for a luxurious ride across the desert.</div>
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Our train left Salt Lake at 11:30pm on Thursday and arrived in Reno at
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When we got to Reno we threw on our swimsuits and loaded up the car and drove into the mountains to Lake Tahoe. </div>
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The lake was stunning, tall mountains surrounding clear blue water with huge pine trees. </div>
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It was heavenly. </div>
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We picnicked on the beach and wandered around the trails surrounding the water. </div>
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Later we rented a paddle board and decided that it's much harder to keep balanced with two people on board than just one. Ha! The experienced paddle boarding crowd on shore was probably getting a kick out of us amateurs! </div>
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After the lake we cleaned up and headed out to "Hot August Nights" in down town Reno. Where one of the largest car shows in the world was taking place. A seemingly never ending parade of cars drove down the main street and casino parking lots were filled with row after row of hot rods. </div>
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While in the city we decided to try the famous Awful, Awful burger at the diner in the Little Nugget. </div>
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It's awful big, and awful good, just like they say. </div>
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The next days destination was San Francisco! </div>
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We hit fisherman's wharf for some clam chowder and shrimp sandwiches on sourdough and then Ghirardelli for treats. </div>
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Where we got some pretty killer Chinese food.</div>
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On Sunday when we got dropped off at the train station we took the elevator to an empty platform with no waiting train. Come to find out we missed our train because of a miscommunication. After a bit of panic the wonderful Amtrak workers switched our ticket and we had one more day of vacation. Ha! Whoops. Tonight we'll go hop our train home and be there tomorrow morning. After traveling by train I will definitely do it again, it's so comfortable, cost effective, and very convenient, it takes longer than flying BUT when you sleep on the train overnight it's no big deal. We're already trying to decide where we want to go next! </div>
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In my house there one disagreement: to Coke or not to Coke. I can't stand the stuff. My husband has to detach his coke IV to take a shower. I've never been much of a soda drinker. It's just not my thing. But when Adam spent two years of his life in Mexico where water is "no bueno" the replacement was Coke. He brushed his teeth with the stuff for crying out loud. You can imagine Adams excitement when I told him about a recipe for Coke Bar B Que sauce I came across a few weeks ago. COKE + BBQ = Happy Adam. We decided to smear said bar b que sauce on some meaty pork ribs. And here's were things get really Coke-y before finishing the ribs on the grill, they get boiled in a Coke bath until cooked through. COKE + COKE + BBQ = Ecstatic Adam. Let me remind you that I'm not Coke fan BUT wow these ribs were GREAT. They were tender and juicy and the bbq sauce was sticky and smokey and so perfect. If you have a Coke lover in your life, make their day and grill up some Coke ribs! </div>
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<i>For the Ribs</i>1 (1.5 liter) bottle of Coca-Cola (not diet)<br />1 large onion, quartered<br />6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed<br />2 bay leaves<br />1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns<br />2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 pounds)<br /><br /><i>For the Sauce</i></div>
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2/3 stick unsalted butter<br />1 small white onion, diced<br />2 cloves of garlic, minced<br />1 cup ketchup<br />1½ tablespoons yellow mustard<br />¼ cup dark brown sugar<br />1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce<br />1 (12 ounce) can Coca-Cola (not diet)<br />Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste<br /><br />In a large pot, add the (1.5 liter) bottle of Coca-Cola, onion, garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns. Add the ribs and, if necessary a bit of water just to ensure the ribs are submerged completely. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer, turning the ribs occasionally, until the meat pulls away from the bone, about 1 hour.<br /><br />Meanwhile, to make the sauce combine the butter, onion, garlic, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and (12 ounces) Coca-Cola in large heavy sauce pan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for about 25 minutes stirring often until sauce is thickened and reduced. Season to taste with salt and pepper and let cool slightly. Using a blender, puree the sauce.<br /><br />Preheat the grill to high.<br /><br />Remove the ribs from the pot, pat dry, season with salt and pepper and brush liberally with the sauce. Grill, turning often, until charred on the outside, about 8 minutes. Loosely tent the ribs with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into individual ribs. Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping.<br /><br /><br />
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Saturdays are my favorite days, because it means that me and my guy get to do fun stuff. Like go to the arts festival in SLC. </div>
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A few weekends ago we ventured out into the heat and spent an afternoon wandering around booths admiring the work of local artists.</div>
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<i>For the Berries: </i>4 pints fresh berries, any combination of raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries<br />½ cup sugar<br />1 tablespoon cornstarch<br />2 teaspoons grated lemon zest<div>
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Preheat oven to 350 prepare a sheet pan by spreading with a piece of aluminum foil. In a mixing bowl combine flour, sugars, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers cut butter into dry ingredients until the mixture is a course, dry crumbly mixture.</div>
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When I was a kid strawberry pie was my favorite. In the warmer months my grandma would make it and I would be sure to eat it the only way I knew how equal parts pie and whipped cream. 1:1, pie to cream ratio is the only way to go. Truth be told not much has changed today. In fact recently when I made this pie I made little 4'' mini pies and for the sake of cuteness I piped on a little dollop of whipped cream in the center of each pie. But you better believe when it was eating time I sat with my pie AND piping bag, piping individual dollops of cream on each bite. It felt right and I'm not ashamed. This strawberry pie sets up beautifully, it's not runny and yet it's not gel like either. It's the perfect consistency. Big strawberry chunks create a great texture and an even better flavor. You'll love this pie, pick up some fresh strawberries and try it out! </div>
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9'' blind baked pie crust or four 4'' mini pie crusts<br />
6 cups strawberries, hulled and cut in half<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
3 Tablespoon cornstarch<br />
1/2 cup water<br />
3 ounces cream cheese, softened<br />
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1 cup whipping cream<br />
2 Tablespoon powdered sugar<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla<br />
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Mash enough strawberries to measure one cup. Mix sugar and corn starch in a saucepan. Gradually stir in water and mashed berries. Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken. Allow mixture to come to a boil, boil and stir for one minute. Cool mixture while you spread softened cream cheese on the bottom and sides of pie crust. This will keep the crust from getting soggy. Fill the shell with remaining strawberries, then pour cooked strawberry mixture over the top of fresh berries. Refrigerate pie until set, at least 3 hours. Enjoy with sweetened whipped cream.<br />
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* For the mini pies the process is the same, as for a 9'' pie, berries may need to be cut in fourths as opposed to just in half. And cooling/set up time could be a bit less as well.<br />
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Last weekend we decided to use our camping gear (for the first time...ever). We asked our friends Liz and Josh to join us for an adventure in Wyoming. We promised to bring the laughs if they promised to bring the s'mores. We both held up our ends of the bargain. </div>
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On the way up we stopped at Rainey Creek Country store home of the famous square ice cream. Adam grew up going to Rainey Creek with his grandparents, and had fond memories of square ice cream cones. </div>
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Mind = Blown! It really was square. </div>
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The rest of the trip we spent eating yummy things, wandering around Jackson Hole, but most importantly laughing at inappropriate jokes mostly provided by the husbands.</div>
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Oh and yes we rafted the snake river. Wearing wet suits. We didn't die but we did swallow more river water than we'd like to admit. </div>
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We had an awesome summer camping trip, thanks for joining us Horton's we can't wait till next time. </div>
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The fourth of July is up there when it comes to favorite holidays. Bar B Que, perfect weather, fireworks and my favorite people. I'm not sure it gets better. </div>
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My family picnicked at the eaglewood golf course with KFC (ha! 'merica) and watched a beautiful fireworks show. </div>
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The next day we prepared the most delicious 4th of July spread! Mini pies, BBQ Coke ribs, grilled chicken corn, and a whole lot more. </div>
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For the pies we made a chocolate cream, apple spice, peach crumble and strawberry. They were so fun to make and so, so cute. </div>
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(These authentic reactions brought to you by our first aerial firework, haha classic)</div>
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Eating healthy can be difficult. Adam and I can attest to this truth. Healthy foods can get boring, sometimes it feels like you are constantly eating the same exact thing for every meal. Enter coconut lime chicken. It's meals like this that throw all that out the window. It's healthy but it doesn't taste like it. This is the type of meal that even unhealthy eaters can appreciate. Moist flavorful chicken sits on top of coconutty brown jasmine rice, it's all so exotic and delicious. Serve it with steamed veggies and you'll have yourself one yummy AND balanced meal! Try this recipe for dinner you'll be glad you did!<br />
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3 tablespoons olive oil<br />
Zest and juice of 1 lime<br />
1 teaspoon ground cumin<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander<br />
2 tablespoons soy sauce<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons salt<br />
2 tablespoons sugar<br />
2 teaspoons curry powder<br />
1/2 cup canned light coconut milk<br />
pinch cayenne pepper<br />
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts<br />
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro<br />
Fresh limes, cut into wedges<br />
<i>Coconut Rice:</i>1 cup jasmine rice (Brown or White)<br />
1 cup canned light coconut milk<br />
1 cup water<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lime zest, lime juice, cumin, coriander, soy sauce, salt, sugar, curry powder, coconut milk, and cayenne pepper. Place the chicken in a large ziploc bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.</div>
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For the coconut rice, bring the rice, coconut milk, water and salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-16 minutes until the liquid is mostly evaporated. remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.</div>
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Preheat a charcoal or gas grill (see note above if not grilling) to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side (actual time will depend on the thickness of the chicken). Chicken can be cooked in a skillet if a grill is not available.</div>
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Serve chicken over rice sprinkled with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.</div>
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A tasty summer salad, a snow cone as big as my head, a picnic with family,<br />
my growing garden, crafting, a delectable strawberry rhubarb pie, downtown for the arts fest</div>
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I snacked on them instead. It seemed like the right thing to do. Fresh focaccia is like a tiny piece of heaven. Right in your mouth. One thing to be aware of when making this particular focaccia bread is that the taste of your olive oil will be very prevalent. It's important to use good quality olive oil, some oils found at grocery stores today are less than focaccia worthy. So be sure to break out the good stuff for this recipe. </div>
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1 teaspoon sugar<br />
2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast<br />
1 large clove garlic, finely minced<br />
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped<br />
1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped<br />
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano<br />
1/2 teaspoon dried basil<br />
1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
1 cup warm water</div>
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In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), mix the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Mix in the garlic and herbs. Pour in the water and olive oil and mix until the dough comes together, by hand or with a dough hook attachment, if using a stand mixer. Knead the dough until it has pulled away from the sides of the bowl (adding additional flour only if necessary – the dough will get less sticky as it kneads), about 4-6 minutes. The dough should be soft and pliable but not overly stiff. Likewise, it shouldn’t leave a lot of sticky dough residue on your fingers. The goal is a soft, supple dough.<br />
Cover the bowl with lightly greased plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 30 minutes, until it is puffy. Deflate dough and allow to rest for 5 minutes.<br />
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a large, rimmed baking sheet and with your hands, spread the dough out roughly an 8x10 rectangle. Use your knuckles or fingertips to make indentations over the dough, about every 1/2 inch. Lightly brush dough’s surface with olive oil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.<br />
Immediately after removing from the oven, stir together 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt and brush over the surface of the hot bread. Tear or slice into pieces and serve.<br />
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Mandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04298989323422643683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064155910502477529.post-29243368585378103112013-06-19T11:42:00.000-06:002013-06-19T11:42:10.860-06:00LifeLife has been a bit busy lately. Summer is upon us in full force, a fact that we were madevery aware of about 2 weeks ago on a “record heat” day in May when temperaturessoared into the high 90’s. The routine went something like wake up sweaty, goto work sweaty, drive home sweaty, remove all sweaty clothing and lay miserablyin the 85 degree house. This lasted for a few days until our swamp cooler wasfixed. My quality of life has gone up, significantly.<br />
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My little vegetable garden is growing, growing, growing. Afew Saturdays ago we planted the sweetest garden. I was so surprised when I sawthe seeds starting to sprout over the weekend. I continue to hold fast to mycommitment to NOT KILL ANYTHING. I <b><i><u>will</u></i></b> have vegetables thisfall, <i>dangit</i>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I got a <i>sort of</i>promotion. I am filling in for one of the executive assistants at work whileshe’s out on maternity leave. It’s pretty cool. I get a pin board at my desk toput pictures on. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Adam and I have started a let’s-eat-healthy-because-we-can’t-afford-to-buy-bigger-clothesstreak. Ha. I have been killing it in the kitchen coming up with healthier breakfast/lunch/dinneroptions and truly we are feeling much better. We’re only a couple weeks in andare hanging in. #nomorecookies <o:p></o:p></div>
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We don't have much on the schedule for the summer a few little trips here and there but mostly we'll just be at home, hanging out at the pool, cruising around on the motorbike and tending to our garden and enjoying time with each other before fall gets here and schedules are less accommodating to our relationship.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Proof that the garden grows: SEE, I even made plant signs</span></div>
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A couple Sundays ago my cute family went on a kite flying picnic. We packed lunches (sandwiches on homemade focaccia...recipe to come!) and busted out two new kites. We found the perfect shady spot in the park and spent the afternoon enjoying each other. </div>
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Even though the wind was less than impressive we got our kites up for a minute, mostly by running laps around the open field. </div>
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I attempted to make strawberry rhubarb pie 3 times, I was successful just once. Each time I failed because I was missing one of the key ingredients. Rhubarb. The first time I attempted to make my husbands favorite treat was in early April, granted a little premature for rhubarb, but I was hopeful. I called every grocery store within 20 miles of me crossing my fingers that I would find some rhubarb. Unfortunately there was none. None! It was too early in the season. I tried a couple more times and it was still a tad too early. Then there were vacations, and life just got in the way. So finally one weekday night last week I did it! I made strawberry rhubarb pie, and Adam was in heaven. I had one ball of pie dough in my freezer and didn't want to make more for a top crust, so I decided to make a crumble topping. And boy am I glad I did. It's like crisp meets pie and everything is right in the world. Bitter rhubarb becomes surprisingly sweet when mixed with fresh strawberries, and sugar. Everything gets freshened up with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of cinnamon. You're going to love this. Don't fear the rhubarb. Embrace it. Top this tasty pie with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and you'll wonder why you didn't make this months ago. </div>
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1 recipe double-crust pie dough of your choice (you can half it, or freeze half and do a crumble top or do a double crust pie, whichever you prefer) <br />
3 1/2 cups rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices<br />
3 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced <br />
3/4 cup granulated sugar<br />
1/4 cup light brown sugar<br />
1 tablespoon lemon juice</div>
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1 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca</div>
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1 cup flour</div>
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1/2 cup brown sugar </div>
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1/2 cup butter </div>
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a well-floured counter, roll half of
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Stir together rhubarb, strawberries, sugars, lemon, cinnamon salt and tapioca
in a large bowl. For the crumble mix in a separate bowl the flour and sugar cut in butter with pastry blender or fingers, until mixture is course and generally pea sized, being careful not to overwork. Mound strawberry filling inside bottom pie crust. Sprinkle with crumble topping. </div>
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Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for
an additional 25 to 30 minutes, until the pie is golden and the juices
bubble visibly.</div>
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Transfer pie to wire rack to cool. Serve when full cool (several hours later) and the juices are gelled.</div>
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Top with ice cream or fresh whipped cream. </div>
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Messy peanut butter cookie making, mom and me riding the trolley car, my cute mom (again on the trolley...), pie crust perfection, pretty view of Utah lake, me and my favorite on a motorbike ride, the prettiest little pink flowers, a Parisian breakfast. </div>
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My mom and my sister had been planning a trip to San Francisco for a couple of months and a week before they left I invited myself to tag along. Really though, they love me enough to let me crash their party. They were specifically going for a Vermeer exhibit at the deYoung Museum, but after I got invited we had to make a few mandatory foodie destination stops as well. </div>
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Our first morning in the city we grabbed breakfast at the famous Dottie's. It's an adorable little restaurant with some really fabulous breakfast food. Because we weren't the only ones who were dying to try it we had to wait in line to get in for almost an hour. </div>
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Luckily the food was worth the wait!</div>
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Riding the trolley cars was one of my favorite things. They were so fun, creaking up and down big hills and usually packed full of people. It was a cool way to see the city. </div>
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We made our way to Lombard street to see the famous crooked hill, and were surprised by such a beautiful view of the city. </div>
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After wandering around for a bit we decided it was time for some food. At school we had a day where we Boudin Bakery, and what makes their sour dough so good. Since then I have wanted to visit the "bakers hall" and of course get a taste of the world famous sour dough bread.</div>
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While there we took a tour of the bake shop and watched the dough get mixed and shaped. </div>
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For dinner we ate a lot of bread. I got clam chowder in a sour dough bread bowl, my mom got a salad with a side of bread and my sister got a grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough. We were thoroughly carbo-loaded. </div>
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As if that wasn't enough after we left Fisherman's Wharf we walked over to Ghirardelli Square, birthplace of Ghirardelli chocolate, and indulged on the gloriousness. </div>
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We got the best cookie that ever existed and some ice cream treats. At this point we were completely filled with all things delicious. </div>
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The next morning we met up with a life long friend who's currently living in San Francisco with her husband and adorable baby boy. She showed us her favorite view of the city and took us to an awesome breakfast spot. </div>
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<em>Me and best friend Tess - San Fran's most awesome resident! </em></div>
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After the pretty view, a hearty french toast breakfast, and the amazing deYoung exhibit we found ourselves lounging in Alamo square park, munching on peanut butter m&m's, taking in some vitamin d, and trying to remember the theme song of Full House ("<em>Everywhere you look...something, something, something...</em>"). </div>
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The Painted Ladies, were quite beautiful. </div>
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We left the park to check out a pretty great view of Golden Gate Bridge. </div>
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And finished our day with some of the most amazing ice cream I've ever had. Salted caramel, snicker doodle, and lavender honey were the flavors we sampled. </div>
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Our last day in San Fran consisted of farmers market, ferry boats, Sausalito, and China Town. It was the perfect way to end our trip. </div>
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This farmers market was one of the largest and most amazing I've ever been to. Tent after tent filled with fresh and tasty looking things to eat. </div>
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We hung out on the Pier for a while snacking on our purchases and listening to live local music. </div>
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After we were through at the farmers market we road the ferry boat to Sausalito, a little beach side community on the other side of the bay. </div>
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San Francisco was a cool city, I'm really glad I got the chance to go with my mom and my sister - we ate way too many cookies, shopped way too much and had a ball. </div>
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Now I'm home again with no plans to go anywhere anytime soon.</div>
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Adam's pretty glad about that. </div>
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