original post 12/24/2020
Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Dinner At The Zoo Recipe Review
Stuffed cabbage rolls are a delicious and hearty Eastern European dish, but they can take a lot of work to make. If you want the flavor profile of stuffed cabbage rolls (Halupki, Gołąbki, etc), but a lot less work, try a Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup Recipe like this and see what you think!
Bowl: Sage Eden Pottery OKC
Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Ingredients:
How To Make Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup:
1. Cook ground meat in olive oil for 4-5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Add chopped onion and garlic. How To Make Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup:
2. Add the bay leaf and brown sugar
How To Make Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup:
3. Toss everything else in! The cabbage, broth, tomato sauce, rice and carrots. I didn't have any carrots, so I didn't add them. No big deal imo. Simmer for at least 25 minutes until the rice and cabbage are tender. Adjust seasoning (salt / pepper) as needed!
Dinner At The Zoo Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup Recipe Review
This was a great and easy recipe to make and there's nothing like soup to comfort you on a chilly day. But honestly, I would eat soup for any meal, any day of the year. :-)
Adjustments: Next time I think I would sauté the cabbage a bit before adding the broth and tomato sauce. For the full recipe, visit the Dinner At The Zoo Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe here! Thoughts on Halupki? Cabbage Rolls? Stuffed Cabbage? Have a favorite recipe or tip to share? Do you think the soup version is as good as the traditional version? Leave a comment!
Bowl: Sage Eden Pottery OKC
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originally post date 11/12/20
In the Summer of 2018 we had a special opportunity to visit friends and get a taste of a wonderful place - Portugal! No list of "top foods to try in Portugal" is complete without the glorious little Portuguese custard tart known as Pastel de Nata!
Our first Pastéis de Nata came from Portela Cafe on Rua da Graça in Lisbon. It was a short stroll from our airbnb and we wanted to get our Portugal trip off to a good start with cafe and pastries for breakfast! ;)
From there we enjoyed Pastéis de Nata just about everywhere we went - Lisbon, up the Silver Coast, Porto, and even the airport lounge on the way home.
So what exactly is a Pastel de Nata?
Pastéis de Nata are a delightful little treat consisting of a flaky crust filled with custard. Most people enjoy their Pastéis de Nata with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and cinnamon on top! Some people prefer just cinnamon or just powdered sugar while others enjoy a Pastel de Nata as is!
How do you eat a Pastel de Nata?
Easy. Just take a bite for optimal enjoyment of the creamy custard together with the crispy crust. There is a segment of society, however, who prefer to use a spoon to eat the custard first and then eat the crust. Posh. ;p No matter how you eat your pastel de nata, it's going to be delicious!
History of Pastel de Nata
The popular origin story of the Pastel de Nata goes back over 300 years ago to Jerónimos Monastery in Belém. The nuns and monks used egg whites to starch the clothing, leaving a huge amount of egg yolks needing used up. To prevent waste and simultaneously generate income to support the monetary, the custard tart was born. The recipe was later sold when the monastery closed in 1833. Today you can try the original Portuguese custard tart at Pastéis de Belém.
Wait. I'm Confused. Is it Pastéis de Nata, Pastel de Nata or Pastéis de Belém?
Pastel de Nata - one Portuguese custard tart
Pastéis de Nata - multiple Portuguese custard tarts Pastéis de Belém - Portuguese custard tarts made from the original secret recipe. The original Pastéis de Belém is only available at Fábrica Pastéis de Belém It makes me think of how some people say Kleenex any time they mean "tissue" whether it's Kleenex brand or not. Technically, a Kleenex is a tissue, but all tissues are not Kleenex. So all Pastéis de Belém are Pastéis de Nata (albiet branded with the perception of superiority), but not all Pastéis de Nata are Pastéis de Belém. Hope I got that right and hope it makes more sense now!
Flash Forward to December 2018 and we were already in withdrawal! On a weekend trip to Toronto we looked up Carousel Bakery in St. Lawrence Market so we could relieve the custard tart experience
Flash Forward to summer 2019 when family brought back some Pastéis de Nata after attending the Love Never Fails International Convention in Lisbon! And later when we sought out Azores Cafe in Pittsburgh so we could have some more Nata.
Basically, it was high time we tried to make Pastéis de Nata at home...
A Pastel de Nata has two main elements to master:
Which begs the question.... Can you make Pastéis De Nata with frozen puff pastry?
How To Make Pastéis de Nata Custard Step-by-step
I followed LeitesCulinaria's recipe found here
How long will Pastéis de Nata uncooked custard mixture last?
Uncooked custard mixture can last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days according to LeitesCulinaria.
At what temperature does milk scald? Why do you scald milk
Milk scalds once it is heated above 180F or 83C. Scalding milk can kill bacteria and enzymes that may interfere with thickening in recipes. (sources here and here)
Tips for using Frozen Puff Pastry to Make Pastéis de Nata
You will want to take the pastry out of the freezer well in advance.
How long does it take for frozen puff pastry to defrost/thaw from frozen? In general, thaw at room temperature for 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. It's important to let the pastry thaw or else you will break it when you try unroll it from the package. Once the pastry is thawed, you are going to lay it flat on your work space (I used this large cutting board) and then roll it tightly into a log. Wrap it in plastic and refrigerate until you are ready to assembly your Portuguese custard tarts! See this CupcakeJemma video below for the technique:
Assembling Pastéis de Nata
The final product was quite adorable and delicious! This one has a very light dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon on top.
I also tried to make them in normal sized cupcake tins, but I filled them up too high, causing the custard to run down the side and caramelize way before the pastry was fully cooked. You can tell below that the pastry at the bottom is still soft. I definitely recommend taking seriously the recommendation to fill just 3/4 full!
When do you eat a Pastel de Nata?
According to Eater, "locals eat Pastéis de Nata at breakfast, in the midmorning, after lunch, or in the evening — any time they're craving a snack"
Should you eat Portuguese custard tarts hot or cold?
Is there lemon in Pastéis de Nata?
Although this particular recipe did not call for it, many recipes do infuse lemon flavor into the simple syrup by adding lemon rind to the water, sugar, and cinnamon stick! I will definitely try this next time because I love a bit of lemon in a custard.
Tools That Make It Easier To Make Pastéis de Nata at Home:For That Friend Who is Obsessed With Pastéis de Nata:
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original post 8/28/21
Bare Bones Bone Broth Instant Beverage Mix Chicken and Beef, $4.99 for 4 via misfits market
I could drink bone broth any time of day, I find it so soothing and nourishing. I love that these little bone broth packets from Bare Bones support your day with 10g of protein and you just need to add water. At around $1/pop they may feel a bit pricey, but they are definitely nice to have on hand for a quick and comforting boost or even a travel day! I prefer the beef to the chicken, but I've added some more salt and pepper to the chicken flavor and enjoyed it as well!
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original post 12/17/20
Apple Cinnamon Muffins - Add A Pinch Recipe Review is filed under:
Breakfast • Desserts • Snacks • Apples • Recipe Reviews • North America Apple Cinnamon Muffins - Add A Pinch Recipe Review
Apple cinnamon muffins are delicious any time of year, but there's something about fall when the air is crisp, the apples are plentiful, and the smell of cinnamon warms your heart that makes it the perfect time to eat cinnamon apple muffins!
How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins:
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Dark Chocolate (Unsweetened Chocolate [Processed With Alkali], Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Extract), Coconut, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour), Sugar, Salted Butter (Cream, Salt), Natural Flavor, Almonds, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Salt.
Ranking: 2/4 - it's okay, probably won't rebuy.
I prefer the classic Nonni's Biscotti, I prefer the chocolate to cookie ratio of the biscotti. Ranking Key: 1 - will not rebuy 2 - it's okay, probably won't rebuy 3 - it's good, would rebuy from time to time 4 - love it! Shop Nonni's on Amazon Save $$ on your groceries with this Misfits Market discount |
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A huge thanks to Keisha from Kansas, USA for submitting this family recipe for
Salvadoran Sopa De Frijoles (bean soup)!
This recipe was passed down to her from her mother-in-law and sister-in-law. How cool is that?!
Salvadoran Sopa de Frijoles is traditionally cooked over an open flame with a clay pot. You can imagine how much flavor that imparts. Keisha nicely explains the difference as being "like cooking a steak in your kitchen or on the grill.... Either way, it's still pretty tasty!"
How to make Sopa de Frijoles
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Yes. It's kind of annoying. Yes. It sort of feels like a waste of time and money. It's just a reality and part of the process for the vast majority of expats and immigrants. So now that we have that out of the way..
Depending what you need, you may be very happy to see the familiar blue building adorned with yellow letters that we all have come to know, love, and hate (you just get so tired by the end!) synchronously - Ikea! It's very helpful to have somewhere you can find many home items, at a decent price and with decent quality in one place. |
Pernil de Porco (Smoked Pork Knuckle)
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How To Get A Free Pastel de Nata At Ikea:
Or you can buy a cafe for ...0,50€.
So why not snag both for the same price?!
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Original post 7/22 | Filed Under: Portugal • Saving Money |
TooGoodToGo can be a fun way to prevent food waste, discover new places and save money in Portugal, whether you're here as a tourist or live here. But remember each days offerings are unique and without guarantee, so set your expectations as such that some boxes will be amazing and others just okay. In the end I think it evens out! And you have an opportunity to rate and give feedback regarding the contents of your mystery boxes.
Curious what your box may include? Here are some of our personal real life examples:
Celeiro - Loulé
Pickup 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
€3.99
Hussel - Too Good To Go Chocolates & Sweets
Pickup 12:00-10:00pm
€4.99
Hussel is a German confectionary shop with a location in Portugal at Algarve Shopping in Guia. Our toogoodtogo hussel bag contained a package of 8 truffles, a package of 6 milk chocolate fish, and 250 grams of Baiser-Eier Bunte Schaumzucker-Eier. They are sort of like a large jelly bean, but inside is a not quite marshmallow, foamy sugar center.
Pão do Povo - Too Good To Go Pastry Box
Pickup 7:00-9:00pm
€3.99
Pão de Povo is a cash-only restaurant and bakery on the Main Street in Quarteira. The surprise box was loaded with a variety of beautiful pastries definitely past prime.
Vila Galé Marina - Too Good To Go Breakfast Box
Pickup 11:30am -12:30pm
€2.99
Rei do Churrasco - Too Good To Go - Grilled Lunch For 2
Pickup 12:00-1:00pm
€4.99
Grelhados para Dois - Almoço included 2 containers essentially amounting to an entire grilled chicken and a lot of French fries
Tip: Definitely bring a bag to carry your order in. We walked from Vilamoura the foil containers were hot to carry since we forgot our bag!
Mourapão - Too Good To Go Pastry Box
Pickup 9:00-9:30pm
€2.99
Box included: 4 pasteis de nata, loaf cake, snicker doodle, S cookie, rolls with dried fruit inside.
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These crackers are simultaneously crunchy and chewy and a lot of fun!
Olina's Bakehouse Cranberry & Sunflower Seed Artisan Crackers Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Flaxseeds, Dried Cranberries (10.7%) [Cranberries, Sugar, Sunflower Oil], Raw Sugar, Honey, Greek Yogurt [Whole Milk, Cream (Milk), Live Cultures] Sunflower Seeds (5.1%), Sodium Bicarbonate, Salt.
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