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We got stuck in the winter!
About: Olya Sandstrom
Recent Posts by Olya Sandstrom
April-May for planting
Fried Chicken with Thai Sauce
We love our Darth Vader spatula! :)
Stuffed Prunes with Nuts and Cream
One of my childhood faves - prunes stuffed with nuts and whipping cream, so tasty! You can use juice instead of wine if making for kids (or if you just prefer). This dessert can be served on one large plate or in small cups for each of your guest. Instead of whipping cream try with sour cream mixed with...
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Herbs: selection and storage
Select brightly colored herbs with fresh, fragrant leaves and firm stems.
To keep herbs fresh, wash and refrigerate in a resealable plastic bag or plastic, glass container with two paper towels for up to a week. You can also stand a bouquet of herbs in a glass of water and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to a week, changing...
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Coloring Easter eggs
Grilling and smoking tips
Use the right temperature, not too high, not too low.
Most of the smoke flavor enters the meat in the first two hours, so it's important to have a good supply of wood chips when the meat goes on the grill.
Wood adds more flavor to food than any other grilling fuel. Soak wood chips in water and add to charcoal...
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Easter
Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays with a great variety of traditions. It was one of my favorite holidays as a child with delicious food and sweet treats. Besides being tied to Christianity it also coincides to the coming of spring and many traditions and symbols actually come from old pagan traditions.One tradition everyone thinks of...
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Focaccia
Focaccia – An Italian bread prepared from the same dough as pizza. Focaccia can be sweet or salty. The simplest is flavored with just olive oil or salt, but can also add herbs, cheeses, tomatoes, olives, onions, fruit, etc. In this recipe instead of milk, you can use warm boiled water and fresh yeast instead of dry-(7-10g).
Here are some...
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