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Need a Recipe for a Coffee Cake to Travel
glad you liked it. Yes, in a suitcase would not be ideal. Perhaps you could try butterscotch chips or something along those lines. I actually despise white chocolate, but in this it is fine, you don't 'taste' white chocolate, it is just adds creamy bits.
Casual dinner in Lake Louise
Will you be up at the lake or down in town? If you are up at the lake, while I cannot comment on the actual food, the pub at the Chateau has a lovely outdoor patio with amazing views, I would go there even just for a sandwich.
Are all the ducks in Edmonton frozen and whole???
yup, save on foods has them pretty regularly. Also give Care-it Urban deli a try out in the west end, if he doesn't have pretty sure he could get. Assuming they are the same as when I moved away 2 years ago.
Kid-friendly thing to do with radishes?
agree with many above, but especially roasting, it really sweetens them. I do packages with carrots on the bbq.
also grate up and throw into a traditional coleslaw, she will hardly know they are there.
Need a Recipe for a Coffee Cake to Travel
enjoy! how come you omitted the white chocolate chips? while not a fan usually, they added a nice 'creaminess' to the topping.
Wild Caught Shrimp YYC
Is there anywhere to buy the brand Western Family in Calgary? I just picked up a frozen package of wild spot prawns on sale. I purchased it at a Save on Foods, which I don't think you guys have do you?
2 nights in Rome
Flavio was our favorite meal in Rome. Can't comment on the Cesare. Here is my review:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846743
Risotto with brown rice?
@asperGirl, what ratio of stock/rice do you use for your brown rice risotto? Do you toast your rice first (a al Batali?), most of the brown rice recipes I found seem to do this.
Need a Recipe for a Coffee Cake to Travel
This Caramel Apple cake stays moist for days. I always get asked for the recipe. I have taken it camping many times and even warmed it up over the campfire (not necessary though, it is just as good cold)
http://www.robinhood.ca/recipe-details.aspx?rid=3403&prcid=52
Cooking quinoa
use your rice cooker, perfect every time. I think you might be right that your quinoa might be partly to blame.
ISO brand of good, whole wheat pasta
I actually prefer (and digest better) the Kamut pasta (Kamut is just an ancient strain of wheat). Artisan brand makes most pasta shapes. I can find it at most supermarkets now. Not sure if it is Canadian or US though.
are great Oven Baked Fries a possibility?
I agree with all of the above. I have one roasting pan that is old, really old and well seasoned. My new roasting pan doesn't do them right, they totally stick. Let them cook longer than you think too.
I have tried many different potatoes and find a yukon gold works better than russet. The larger red work too, and I always leave the skin on.
Make sure you use an oil for high heat or it will just smoke and burn away. Canola works great for me.
are great Oven Baked Fries a possibility?
I do them all the time. I cut them fairly thick, a healthy glug of canola to coat them all thoroughly and cook at a high heat (425 or 450). they take about 20 mins, make sure you give them a flip a few times.
Looking for caponata recipe
I had the most amazing caponata while I was in Rome. It was the first one I ever had so I cannot actually speak to it authenticity, knowing that this is a traditional Sicilian dish. The amazing part is that my SO hates eggplant, capers and olives, but gobbled this stuff up. I have looked through a lot of recipes and they vary quite a bit. The one I had was definitely on the sweet side, I cannot recall if there were raisins or currants in it.
Has anyone had success with a sweeter, very well stewed, version of the dish?
tomato paste in tubes - storage
excellent, thank you this is just what I was hoping for. I did a double check, mine has not 'expiry date' at all, just says to consume within 20 days. I will ignore and I am sure it will be totally fine :)
tomato paste in tubes - storage
I brought back some tomato paste in tubes from Italy. Thinking that this was the solution to all my woes about not using up a whole can, then trying to freeze the rest.
after opening my first tube I realized it says use with 2 weeks of opening! Grrrr. Now I know that this is still a long time compared to an open can, but it is also much bigger than a can.
Does anyone have any thoughts on the validity of this? I really believe many manufactures are putting best before dates, not expiry dates, on food items in an attempt to make you have to purchase more often. Shouldn't my tomato paste tube last as long as many of the other condiments in my fridge?
I was debating tossing the whole tube in the freezer, then when I need it, thaw it just enough to squeeze some out and then refreeze.
Rome -- in search of informal, rustic, carefully prepared, beautifully fresh cooking that doesn't break the bank
How many courses are you wanting for your 40eu/person? Wine with that?
First Night in Rome - Help me decide where to eat!
We were told the same thing about the pasta, we had it with truffle. I assumed it was because of the truffles, but they shaved a (small) whole one each. So I don't know why it was for 2. It was not on the menu, but rather the specials board.
Been to Italy, now I need to cook like that at home!!
Visited Italy recently, specifically the ER region and Rome. I would love some recipes to help me recreate the meals I ate there, especially the pasta.
I have looked at these on Amazon:
The Cooking of Emilia Romagna: Culinary Treasures from Northern Italy
The Splendid Table: Recipes from Emilia-Romagna, the Heartland of Northern Italian Food
The Italian Farmer's Table: Authentic Recipes and Local Lore from Northern Italy
any thoughts on these or any others?
Also any website/blog recommendations with authentic recipes, not North Americanized?
Now that I am home.... [moved from Italy]
Thanks Jen, I will check out that book.
I wanted to ask on this board because of the true Italian focus, not North American. Not to say that Italians don't post on that board, just pretty sure North Americans out number them...
Now that I am home.... [moved from Italy]
Of course I am missing the food terribly now that I am home. I will try and replicate some things in my own kitchen, lacking some of the ingredients I am sure.
Does anyone have a website or cookbook recommendation, in English that will help me out? I would especially love something that had a lot of ER specialties. I have Marcella Hazan's book, I think some of it will make more sense to me now.
thanks!
Traditional Eating in Bologna / Gubbio / Modena
@ sir_jiffy, was that maybe Serghei? Sounds like a very similar menu and they are in that book.
Traditional Eating in Bologna / Gubbio / Modena
Our Tortellini in Brodo at Al Sangiovese was fantastic....here is a link to my recent Bologna review:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844167
Guanciale
thanks SB, I really only want it for Carbonara LOL!! But I am sure I would find other uses too.
Guanciale
thank SB, we have a basement that would work well too. Do you have a recipe you could send off?
Best Italian food shop Calgary
ah ok, I was thinking it was the meat ones that I saw in Italy that taste good in soups. thanks!
Rome-- lunch near termini and final dinner
L'asino d'oro is only one stop away (Cavour on Blue route) and a short walk from the station, or probably about a 15 min walk from Termini itself. They have a set menu at lunch for 12eu, it is delicious and will be quick.
Best Italian food shop Calgary
@KcM, which brand of dried tortellini do you purchase?
Best Italian food shop Calgary
Chime in on your favorite Italian food store! I am unfamiliar with the scene there. Looking for high quality cured meats and mortadella as well as canned tomatoes and oils.
Guanciale
Has anyone had any luck finding a source for this in Calgary or Edmonton? After a recent visit to Italy it is on my list to purchase.
