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In search of an authentic Caldo Verde?

February 23, 2012

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What defines authentic cuisine? Why is an authentic recipe always the most sought after? Who verifies whether a dish is authentic or not? I continue to make an effort to prepare authentic Ghanaian food for my husband. I know what the authentic food tastes like. I use all the same ingredients that go into the authentic […]

Is eating #Unprocessed a privileged choice?

October 12, 2011

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Yes, I think it is privilege. I have access to quality, whole food ingredients. I have access to a kitchen of my own in which to cook. I have acess to knowledge about making healthy eating choices. These are all advantages that enable to me to succeed in the challenge of eating #Unprocessed for the month of October. At […]

What happens if I replace sugar with Cinnamon Ginger Honey?

October 4, 2011

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I have never read so many food labels before in my life. I have learned a lot since embarking on a month of eating #Unprocessed, and I only started on Saturday. Unprocessed is loosely defined by the creater of this challege, Andrew Wilder of Eating Rules, as “any food that could be made by a person […]

Does basil only make this Tomato Tart look prettier?

September 13, 2011

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Don’t you think the basil adds a nice touch to this tomato tart? These could be before and after pictures for Extreme Makeover: Pastry Edition. Perception is important when preparing foods. The thing has to look edible, after all. Herbs and spices are perfect tools for making food look pretty. I think rosemary is nice, lemon […]

Can we feed Africa the Sunday Special?

August 1, 2011

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On nearly every sunny Sunday afternoon, Ghanaians flock to “chop bars” and restaurants and kitchen tables to enjoy a meal of omotuo, or groundnut (i.e. peanut) soup with balls of mashed rice. It’s just the food you want to eat on a lazy Sunday, and it is direly missed when not enjoyed on such a day. It’s […]

Why do I love making Parmesan Chive Scones?

June 24, 2011

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Because I can! I love making all scones of all flavors — blueberry, oatmeal raisin, orange cranberry, chocolate chip, cheddar herb – and everytime, I seem to get it right! Butter is such a delight to work with! Every time I make scones (which is, oh, maybe once  a month or so), I use the same technique gleaned […]

Do you believe that I ate Fish and Chips for dinner?

May 24, 2011

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I definitely would not have about 5 years ago! Then I met my husband. And now dinner include eyes, skin, bones, and tail. I think I have finally passed through the stage of, ”Ewwwwww!” and I can’t believe I made it. I used to be unable to enter the stinky fish market, but I walked in there today […]

What’s growing in the garden in May?

May 17, 2011

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Cilantro! (Still waiting for next door neighbors oregano and basil) Chives! Arugula! And Romaine Lettuce (too tiny to see)! Still waiting for Jalepeno peppers. Also waiting for green beans from planted from seeds from friends! I’m also looking forward to observing the cycles of the backyard fig tree! We also still have to fill this […]

What do you mean Whole Wheat Pancakes?

March 7, 2011

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“Why are these pancakes such an ugly brown color?” my husband asked, after I grandly presented him with (what I had assumed to be) a beautiful stack of homemade whole wheat pancakes. “Don’t they taste good?!” I bubbled cheerily. “No, they’re brown,” he said. I was sitting there thinking they were the best tasting pancakes […]

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