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Thai sauce: nam jim

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dark. dark. January. dark. We need some color, some jazz, something to bring us out of these doldrums. How about some flavor punched Nam Jim? What is Nam Jim you say? Well, that is a question not easily answered.  While combing the internet for recipes I was never able to find two alike.  Or even [...]

Petit Madeleines

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It is December 6, the day when St. Nikolaus sneaks in and leaves sweets, clementines and maybe nuts in the shoes and/or socks of children around the world. This is not a very common to find someone around these parts who celebrates. So in honor of the holiday and my husband getting from from Paris [...]

Mojito Time

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This is my recipe for either a very thirsty person or for a party. This makes mojitos in quantity. Mojitos by the Pitcher 4 limes 1/2 cup agave syrup or sugar to taste handful of mint leaves light rum sparkling water/club soda ice squeeze the limes into a pitcher, add sweetener of choice. Mix thoroughly [...]