AOC 2019
During December I have doing the 2019 Advent of Code just for a programming challenge AdventOfCode. Each day a puzzle is unlocked with two levels of challen...
Banana Bread
My favorite banana bread recipe is from the Joanne Chang first Flour cookbook. I use less sugar and just add a pinch of cinnamon. I use about 3-4 very ripe...
Kimba tail workout
Usually once a day Kimba climbs on the bannister and chases her tail. We call it her tail workout. Not sure if she realizes her tail belongs to herself. Y...
Pumpkin and Prailine Pie
The pumpkin and prailine pie is one of my favorite pies but there are lots of steps and it can be fussy. The filling is really a mousse so it comes out ligh...
Thanksgiving Apricot Mold
The apricot mold is another thanksgiving favorite. The sour cream gives it a creaminess and the peaches or apricots gives it a fruity. It’s a nice combinat...
Apple Pie
Apple Pie is quick to make but the crust takes a lot of practice to get the consistency right. You can always start with a wetter dough to make sure it will...
Thanksgiving Cranberry Orange Relish
The cranberry orange relish is a quick and tasty alternative to cranberry sauce. I like the orange flavor and tend to prefer a tarter version. You may keep...
basic sourdough bread
For about 4 years I have been maintaining a sourdough starter. I have kept the starter in a jar in the fridge. Every week or two I make something with the ...
Making fresh pasta
Making fresh pasta is fairly labor intensive but cooking right after rolling and cutting the pasta tastes so good. After getting the hang of fresh pasta you...