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A collection of the latest recipes I have found.

Sourdough crackers

Sourdough crackers

Crackers are a really nice and easy way to use discarded sourdough starter. There is enough liquid in the starter so you only need to add flour, butter, and...

Sourdough pizza dough

Sourdough pizza dough

I keep a sourdough starter in the fridge and feed it every 1 or 2 weeks. I often make pretzels, bread but pizza dough is a good use. I add yeast but the so...

Dutch Baby

Dutch Baby

A Dutch Baby is a puffy omelette baked in the oven in a skillet. The dutch baby is also known as tahitian omelette or german pancake. We enjoy the dutch bab...

Creme Brulee

Creme Brulee

Making creme brulee is definitely a finicky recipe requiring many gadgets. Assuming you have the stuff the recipe is fun and not too difficult. The main gadg...

AOC 2019

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

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

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

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

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...