Travelers Notebook
Deliciously Dutch Part II
The Dutch can boast a food culture that includes open-air markets with a variety of fresh food products that include meat, cheese, fruits and vegetables. Many Dutch who live outside the city have home gardens too. This allows for much of the population to eat locally and seasonally. The abundance of seasonal vegetables contributes to
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Travelers Notebook
Poffertjes
Literally translated from Dutch to English poffertjes means fritter. These little cakes get their name from the Dutch word meaning to puff up like popcorn or popovers. This is a tasty Dutch treat served traditionally with butter on top, and a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar. However, there is no reason to stop there because
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Food + Drink
Israeli Hummus with Paprika and Whole Chickpeas
Hummus can can be one of the hardest things to get right. Americans have a misconception that hummus is strong, lemony and garlicky. Not true! Hummus needs to be rich, creamy with a mild nutty flavor. This hummus recipe uses chickpeas that have been soaked overnight with baking soda to soften them. Israeli Hummus with
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Food + Drink
Prosciutto-Wrapped Greens
So easy and so good, these pretty bundles can be put together in minutes. (Serves 8) Recipe from Cooking Fresh 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp.red-wine vinegar 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 lb. mesclun or arugula, washed and spun dry Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 Tbs. freshly
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dessert
Blueberry Muffins
There is nothing that makes a Sunday morning more special like the smell of fresh blueberry muffins baking in the oven and a pot of freshly brewed coffee. Blueberry Muffins Makes 12 Muffins 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (for sprinkling) sugar 1- 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 large
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Savoring the Season
It’s Thyme for Berries
Just this past week we visited Green Meadows Farm www.localharvest.org/farms/M23232 a small certified organic family owned blueberry farm located just outside Tallahassee in the community of Monticello. I arrived with my family and friends to pick the season’s early crop of blueberries. We arrived in the early evening when the humidity and warm temperatures had