Foodies Across Borders

Pad Thai for beginners

Jaimie — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:54:58 +0000

Found this recipe the other day. I have not tried it yet but it is one of the dishes that I have been wanting to cook at home for a long time.

Head over to chez pim to view the recipe.

Aerobie AeroPress Rocks!

Jaimie — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 19:10:04 +0000

Ok I first posted about the AeroPress over at Random. After using it for a while I thought that a follow up post was in order. As I sit here and type I have a perfect Americano next to me. I have found the right amount of coffee, water and temperature that works for me.

I start with 2 scoops of Granite Roast fair trade organic coffee (from Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co). This is a key step as when I use other types the flavor is not as good. The Muskoka Roastery stuff is very fresh and when I make the espresso it has a foamy creme to it. When I make other beans it is more dark not foamy at all.

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Help with Cleanup

Jaimie — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:36:29 +0000

In our house up north we do not yet have a dishwasher (not that we need one). We have been using a bamboo rack from Ikea that has been working great but I think that it will be replaced very soon with one of these. I love the style and thought that has been put into them.

Simple Human has some great products that will make everyday tasks much easier.

Found reading my favorite magazine Dwell

Autumn Soup

Jaimie — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 22:32:11 +0000

Well Fall is upon us so I thought I would post up one of my favourite soups/stews. This is perfect with fresh bread after a day out in the cool weather.

Autumn Soup

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
4 cups water*
1 cup diced celery
1 cup cubed pared potatoes
1 cup carrots
2 tsp salt
1 tsp bottled brown bouquet sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp basil
6 tomatoes*

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