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Christmas Pinwheel Tarts

A Finnish tradition, this is always our welcome after coming in from the snowy weather caroling to our neighbors, with three generations improvising harmonies, kerosine lanterns, a dog in tow, and occasionally picking up a neighbor’s voice along the way.  I helped my mother make these this year. Christmas Prune Tarts (Pinwheel Tarts) Adapted from […]

Raul Cooking

Raul’s Peruvian soup

We are enjoying cooking with Raul in Oakland. He’s playing some incredible percussion on his pots and pans in the process. Here is his recipe for Peruvian soup. Aguadito de Pollo Raul’s Peruvian soup Cilantro onion garlic salt little bit of pepper chicken chicken cut into squares Put everything into the blender except for the […]

Joe Cullison bread

Joe’s Bread

Joe Cullison made some fantastic bread the last time I played at his house concert & pot luck in Macon GA, and kindly offered to share the recipe with you!  I’ll be back Sat Feb 11 http://www.acousticproductions.com/   and… I hope he bakes this bread again! Recipe Techniques: with cheese and Poblano peppers added. (For plain bread […]

Silvi's Pecan Pie

Sylvi’s Pecan Pie

My niece came up with a modification to the traditional pie, that was the hit of Thanksgiving dinner. She was kind to share it with us! Use any crust recipe or premade. Preheat oven to 350 2 T butter 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 3 eggs beaten 1 c real maple syrup scant 1/2 c […]

Dessert fruit pizza

Dessert Fruit Pizza

I’m not usually big on desserts, but every now and then is one that knocks my socks off! This was made by Pam Ferrucci in Livermore, CA. (Spray pan with PAM or lightly oil so it doesn’t stick) CRUST:  1 cup soft butter 1 cup powdered sugar 2 cups flour dash of salt Blend well. […]

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Mussels a la Leo Henrichs

We had such lovely seafood in Florida. Here is a recipe from Leo Henrichs of Tierra Negra – one of his favorites, and very simple. Mussels a la Leo Henrichs Wash them properly, prepare vegetable soup (cellery, carrots, onion, leeks.) Add 3 bay leaves, 6 juniper berries, 6 allspice, salt, pepper. make a vegetable based […]

Marilyn's Salmon Salad

Marilyn’s Salmon Salad

3, 6 oz cans wild salmon, drained and smashed 1 c. Veganise (or mayo) 1/2 c. sweet pickle relish 1 T dijon mustard 1/2 c. capers 2 stalks celery diced 1/2 red onion finely diced 1/2 t. celery seeds Mix all ingredients together. Fill Romaine lettuce leaves as wraps. Enjoy.

blueberry pie

Blueberry pie the way my mother makes it

Crust: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup light oil Pinch of sea salt Pinch of nutmeg and/or cinnamon Filling: Blueberries 1 cup sugar or less potato starch or tapioca or corn starch (or flour) Instructions CRUST: Mix together and roll out half of dough as thin as possible, between two sheets of wax […]

quinoa salad

Quinoa Salad

A good one from Eating for England Ingredients     1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed     1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil     1 3/4 cup water     1 can black beans, drained and rinsed     1 avocado, chopped into chunks     handful cherry tomatoes, quartered     1/2 red […]