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Green Split Pea Dal Recipe

Dal is a stew prepared from pulses, like dried lentils, peas, or beans that have been removed from their hull and split. It’s often enjoyed over rice or with bread. There’s many different kinds of dal, but it looks like the most basic process simply requires lots of boiling and a nice mix of spices. [...]

Honey Jack Daniel Whiskey-Infused Prune Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate brownies! Do you prefer rich, fudge brownies, chewy ones or cake-like ones? So, the texture of the brownie depends on the ratio of chocolate, butter/oil, eggs, sugar, and flour ingredients. The type of fat used in the batter will change whether the brownie ends up being richer and fudge-like or less dense. Although I [...]

Berry Berry Sangria

Posted by Cindy Waffles on January 13, 2009 · 2 Comments

Here is something I put together a week ago to help me use up some alcohol I had purchased. In preparation for New Years, I set myself a budget and made a trip to Warehouse Wine and Spirits, located at 735 Broadway in Manhattan, NYC. It is probably my favorite liquor store in the city, [...]

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Teaposy

Posted by Cindy Waffles on August 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Teaposy offers a line of gourmet teas, teapots, and glassware. Their teas are handcrafted with cotton threads to give a blooming effect. I forgot where I came across this product and what store it was, but I found it to be pretty neat and decided to pick some up for amusement. I purchased a box [...]

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Kumquats

Posted by Cindy Waffles on July 15, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Let me introduce this little mini fruit originating from Asia, the Kumquat!So, what are they? Kumquats basically look like miniature oranges. They are classified as Fortunella and are related to citrus fruits. The skin is edible and tastes pretty much like a sweet delicate orange rind. The flesh is juicy but very very tangy and [...]

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Ginger Pear Tea

Posted by Cindy Waffles on March 25, 2008 · 1 Comment

Here’s a recipe for an awesome tea. It also does miracles when you have a cold, flu, or sore throat. The ginger has a spicy and invigorating taste that’s very soothing for the throat. This tea can be served hot or cold. This makes about 4-5 servings. (I know, many people find the taste of [...]

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