tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92101579025404469712024-03-18T22:35:41.299-04:00love and butterJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-58251551016480555752013-07-03T22:27:00.000-04:002013-07-03T22:27:19.856-04:00chocolate chip cookie bars + baking without an oven<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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hi, friends! it's been over a year since I've updated this blog. I know that some of you have been following along all my Taiwan adventures with <a href="http://inkandadventure.blogspot.tw/">my new blog</a>, but for those of you who are only here for the cookies might be interested to know I have finally [!] posted a new recipe. <a href="http://inkandadventure.blogspot.tw/2013/07/recipe-chocolate-chip-cookie-bars.html">head on over to check it out</a>.<br />
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I also wanted to mention that this week, my<a href="http://bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.tw/2011/01/funfetti-pop-rock-cake-pops.html"> pop rocks cake pop recipe</a> is featured in <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/badaily/2013/07/pop-rocks-desserts.html">an article on bonappetite.com</a> ... kindof a big deal. check out slide #8 [well, check out all the slides, but #8 is mine]<br />
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learning to bake without all my beloved kitchen gadgets [and also without gluten] while adjusting to expat life has certainly been a challenge. but I've learned that if you get creative you can bake just about anywhere with anything... including making pie dough by cutting butter with a cheese grater and using a wine bottle as a rolling pin. I hope to be sharing more recipes in the near future.<br />
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thanks for stopping by, xoJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-83376087634723700522012-05-09T19:45:00.000-04:002012-07-20T10:41:39.609-04:00post #99: cake pops + announcements<br />
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hello friends! This is my <b>99th post</b> to this blog... crazy right?<br />
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How about some rainbow sprinkle cake pops to celebrate? [I love rainbow sprinkles!] <br />
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I have another announcement to share today that is somewhat
bittersweet:<i> </i><br />
<i>I will no longer be posting to this blog.</i></div>
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<b>The reason why?</b> Husband and I have decided to leave our
current jobs, pack up our lives, and head out for an adventure. This summer we
will be<a href="http://inkandadventure.blogspot.com/"> moving to Hsinchu City, Taiwan</a>! Husband signed a 2 year teaching
contact with a high school over there, and in a few weeks we will be moving
back to Michigan from the east coast to spend time with our families before we
go.</div>
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I WILL, however, <a href="http://inkandadventure.blogspot.com/">still be blogging</a>. I hope that you’ll wander
over to <a href="http://inkandadventure.blogspot.com/">inkandadventure.blogspot.com</a>
and join up to follow our adventures in Taiwan. There will be plenty of photos,
stories about life and travel, and - of course - experiments in the kitchen. I’m
excited for the challenge of learning how to cook in our new home using the
local ingredients [and without a traditional oven!]</div>
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It has truly been a pleasure blogging for you all these past
few years. Thank you for all your support, emails, and lovely comments. I hope
you will continue to enjoy the recipes I have posted here [I’ll leave them up
indefinitely] and will try your hand at the new ones I’ll be <a href="http://inkandadventure.blogspot.com/">posting over there</a>.</div>
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until then,</div>
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use real butter + bake it with love</div>
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xo Jamie</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com92tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-10191524880610222042012-05-05T07:30:00.000-04:002012-05-05T07:30:04.101-04:00Cinco de Mayo recipe roundupHi friends! Just popping in to say happy Cinco de Mayo, and give you a few menu suggestions if you happen to be throwing a fiesta today.<br />
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Layer up some<a href="http://bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com/2011/09/game-day-mexican-layer-dip.html"> mexican dip</a> [does not need to look like a football field to taste delicious]<br />
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<a href="http://bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com/2012/03/spicy-chipotle-braised-beef.html">Braise some beef</a> in chipotles and beer. <br />
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Pickle up some <a href="http://bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com/2011/09/spicy-pickled-onions.html">onions and jalapenos</a> to top off some tasty tacos or tostadas.<br />
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Finish off with some<a href="http://bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com/2011/06/margarita-cake-pops.html"> margarita cake pops</a> for dessert...<br />
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Now <i>that's</i> what I call a party!Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com240tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-11063655685515445602012-05-03T18:36:00.000-04:002012-05-13T11:11:27.750-04:00mini rolo cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few weeks ago, I <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/118430665171150448/">pinned a recipe</a> that I found on one of the <a href="http://www.thedaybookblog.com/2012/03/this-is-not-what-it-looks-like.html">blogs I love</a> to follow. The adorable Sydney blogs mostly about fashion and her baby Everett [also adorable] but this recipe sounded too good not to try. <br />
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Chocolate + caramel... I mean, come on!<br />
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Here's what I used, adapted from <a href="http://www.thedaybookblog.com/2012/03/this-is-not-what-it-looks-like.html">Sydney's recipe</a>:<br />
1 box of gluten-free devil's food chocolate cake mix<br />
1 whole egg, beaten<br />
1 stick unsalted butter<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1 bag of Rolos <br />
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I couldn't find regular Rolos so I picked up 2 bags of minis. Just in case 1 wasn't enough. Right.<br />
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Melt the butter and mix with some of the cake mix to cool. Beat your egg and vanilla, add in the butter mixture and the rest of the cake mix. The dough will be thick and a little crumbly. Take a lump and wrap it around a Rolo, sealing it tight. Unless you want this to happen:<br />
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Heat your oven to 350F and bake for 7-8 minutes. I baked my first batch 9
minutes and they got a little flat, though they were still tasty. The
minis made 27 cookies.<br />
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These cookies are chewy, gooey, oh-so-chocolatey, and definitely addictive.<br />
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I think the only improvement I might make next batch [trust me, there will be a next batch!] is to sprinkle a little sea salt on top before baking. Think about it... chocolate + sea salt + caramel. Oh yeah, that's happening.<br />
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<i>PLEASE NOTE: apparently I was mistaken and Rolos are NOT gluten free. If you have issues with gluten always check your ingredient lists... oops! </i>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-85347028576742984352012-04-09T06:30:00.000-04:002012-04-09T06:30:00.410-04:00if you like piña coladas...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you like piña coladas, you'll love this lighter version of the classic cocktail.<br />
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I still used rum - of course! - but swapped out the sugary pineapple juice and heavy coconut cream for some pineapple coconut water and seltzer. [I've kindof been obsessed with coconut water lately, and the pineapple is my favorite flavor!]<br />
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Start with a few ice cubes, then fill the glass about half full with coconut water and top with seltzer and a splash [or two] of rum.<br />
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I would highly suggest sipping this on a lawn chair in the sun, preferably topped with a tiny umbrella. I didn't have any tiny umbrellas, so I made something just as festive:<br />
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[and then of course I wiggled my drink a little too much while trying to take pictures and splashed some rum on my pineapple... oh well!]<br />
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Cheers!Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-80267722792788809582012-03-30T07:24:00.000-04:002012-04-06T15:25:48.007-04:00food photography tipsI have been getting a lot of emails from readers lately, and the email I receive most often sounds similar to this: "<i>I love your photos! What kind of camera do you use?</i>" While I love getting notes from readers, I want to clear something up: it's not just the camera that makes a photo great- it's the photographer! It's true that most of my posts use photos taken on my DSLR [Canon XSi] but a few use images shot with my small point-and-shoot, and lately I've even been posting from my iPhone.<br />
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My point is this: you can take great photos with <i>any</i> camera.<br />
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Last year, I wrote a post for my friend's blog sharing some basic tips on how to improve your food photography. These photo tips can be used with any camera- even the one on your phone. I thought it would be fun to share that post here [below] to give a little insight to what happens in my kitchen and answer some of your questions.<br />
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Read on, and happy shooting : ) <br />
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Food
is a multi-sensory experience. When a dish is set before you in person,
you can see, taste, smell, feel, and sometimes even hear how delicious
it is. Food Photography can be difficult, because the only sense you
have to work with is sight. The picture has to invite the viewer into
the dish and <b>show</b> them how delicious it is. When done right, Food
Photography can make stomachs growl, mouths water, and occasionally
induce a viewer to lick their computer screen!<br />
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When I first started snapping food photos (long before I started
my blog), they were completely unappetizing. And I couldn't understand
why! It was frustrating to not be able to translate what I knew was a
delicious dish into an appealing photograph. First I blamed my camera...
then I blamed the lights in my kitchen... and my lack of a decent photo
editing program. But really, I just didn't know what I was doing!<br />
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With a little online research, a lot of experimentation, and a few
moments of dumb luck, I finally "figured it out". That's not to say I'm
an expert now, I just understand what makes a food photo appetizing and
the basics of how to achieve those criteria. When Kim asked me to do a
guest post on Food Photography, I tried to look back and think of what I
wish someone would have told me from the start. Below you will find 5
basic tips that can make a HUGE impact on your photography. I say basic
because anyone can implement them, regardless of experience or type of
camera.<br />
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So grab a cup of coffee, your 5D Mark II, your D40, your point-and-shoot, or your iPhone, and get ready to make people hungry!<br />
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<b>1. Use natural light.</b><br />
If you are only going to pay attention to one thing I say here, please let it be this: <b>use natural light.</b>
Food just looks better in natural light, no matter how much fancy
editing you can do. The way that artificial light falls on food can
sometimes make it look flat [not to mention the nasty yellow tinge].
Natural light brings out more delicious detail, especially when it falls
from the side of a subject. My kitchen [unfortunately] has no windows
and only
one giant, hideous fluorescent light. Solution: I don't photograph in my
kitchen. I shoot in my living room, next to the window. It's
inconvenient, but the results are worth the trouble. Try an experiment
the next time you are cooking or baking: take a picture in your kitchen,
then move the dish next to a window take the same picture. Then you
tell ME what looks more appetizing!<br />
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<b>2. If you can't use natural light... turn off your flash, and fix your white balance.</b><br />
OK,
let's be realistic. Unless you do some planning ahead, you may not have any
natural light to work with. You may be in a restaurant, or eating dinner
after dark. Shooting in artificial light is not ideal, but there are
things you can do to make your photos better. First, turn off your
flash. I know, flash means more light. But using flash on food can make
your shots look like they belong in a greasy diner menu. So please, turn
it off! If you find your photos are blurry because of low light and
shaky hands, try using a tripod [or stack of books, bag of rice, etc].<br />
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Second: if you are shooting in artificial light,
fix your white balance. Artificial lighting can be very yellow. Your
eyes naturally compensate for it, but you have to tell your camera how
to. Take a shot and review it. What you saw through your lens and what
appeared on your screen are likely very different things. Change the
white balance to the appropriate light source, or set it to evaluative
if that's an option. You might have to check your camera manual to
figure out how to change the settings, or play around with different
treatments/filter on your camera phone. An easy way to figure out the
"right" setting is to photograph something white [like a plate or
napkin] and play around until it actually looks white.<br />
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[The above shot was taken at night, in my kitchen with the terrible Fluorescent lights, with my point and shoot!]<br />
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<b>3. Get up close and personal. </b><br />
Food
is meant to be eaten. Which [usually] means we get to inspect it
closely before taking a bite.
Filling your frame with the subject makes you feel like you are "in" the
dish. You want to see each individual sprinkle, the grains of salt, the
crumbs, every mouth-watering detail. Having a realistic in-your-face
view helps the viewer imagine actually sinking their teeth in.<br />
Getting
closer can also help you make the food look more appetizing. By
focusing on one bite in the foreground, you can draw attention to the
most perfect looking piece and blur out the rest. If you have a DSLR,
open up your aperture. [Not only will this let in more light, but it
will give you some dreamy-delicious bokeh.] Most point and shoot cameras
have a macro mode, which can achieve similar effects. On a camera
phone, use perspective as your tool. Place the most attractive
bite in the foreground, leaving others behind. Not every cookie or
cupcake is going to be perfect, but you can always find one [or a side
of one] and fake
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<b>4. Simple works best. </b><br />
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want people to pay attention to what's on the plate, not what's going
on around it. I like to use colored cardstock placed
under/behind my subject [to block out my living room], or to shoot down
on a wooden cutting board [or end table]. Patterned place mats or even
wrapping paper can give you an interesting background, just be careful
not to overwhelm your food. Use discretion when choosing dishes as well.
Some foods look
appetizing when showcased on beautiful patterned china, but a simple
white plate really lets the food speak for itself.<br />
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Keep
simplicity in mind when you are composing your photo too. A heaping
plate full of several dishes can look delicious, but sometimes it makes
for a busy photo. Think about what you want your viewer to focus on, and
give it a prominent, obvious place in the frame.<br />
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<b>5. Play with your food!</b><br />
Pose
your subject for the photo. You would fix your hair and put on makeup
before having your photo taken, wouldn't you? Give the food the same
treatment. Don't just throw it on a plate... stack it up, angle it,
garnish it, treat
it like a model. Take the shot you had envisioned, then try a new
angle. Look down from above, or get down and shoot from the side. Don't
be afraid to try something new or different. The more photos you take,
the more likely
you are to capture that perfect shot!<br />
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that's it! Five basic tips that you can use with <i>any camera</i> to improve
your food photography. I hope this post encourages you to start sharing
some delicious dishes, and to have FUN while you're clicking. I'm sure
your friends will all be licking their screens in no time!<br />
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Oh! And one "bonus tip" for when you're shooting food photos... eat the props when you're done!Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-54361295172245641962012-03-12T18:43:00.000-04:002012-03-12T18:43:00.404-04:00spicy chipotle braised beef<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lately, I've had an obsession with making a roast every Sunday. In order to keep things interesting, Husband and I have a few versions we make. This spicy shredded chipotle version is perfect for making tacos, enchiladas, or serving with rice.</div>
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Salt and pepper both sides of a nice chuck roast. You can sprinkle on a little garlic powder or cumin too if you like. Sear the roast in a dutch oven with a little olive oil until it's nice and crusty. </div>
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Pour in your beers to deglaze the pan, then add the tomato sauce, peppers, and diced onions. Pop the whole thing in the oven at 350F for a few hours. I typically cook it for 1 hour plus 1 hour for every pound of meat. [So a 1.5 lb roast cooks for 2.5 hours, a 2 lb roast cooks for 3 hours]</div>
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Keep an eye on the roast and take it out when it's fork-tender. You should be able to pull the meat apart with two forks or even wooden spoons. If you can't, let it cook a little longer. One <b>very important</b> thing to remember: pull out the chipotle peppers and discard before shredding the meat. Otherwise it will be WAY too spicy.</div>
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We used this particular roast for some quick tacos with shredded cheddar, <a href="http://bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com/2011/09/spicy-pickled-onions.html">pickled onions + jalapenos</a>, and sliced avocado. The leftovers also work great as enchilada filling, on nachos, with rice and beans, or make a killer sandwich.</div>
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Happy braising, enjoy!</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-71038521228907739942012-03-04T11:19:00.002-05:002012-03-04T11:19:39.686-05:00olive cheese tartsOlive cheese tarts are the perfect impromptu party snack.<br />
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The recipe comes from Husband's Grandma. His family still makes these every Christmas. <br />
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<b>2 cups finely grated cheddar cheese</b><br />
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<b>1 teaspoon paprika [or more]</b><br />
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I used bright pink candy for the base to make the sprinkles pop.</div>
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I picked them up at Williams Sonoma last year </div>
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but they taste much better as cake pops!</div>
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Any Valentine would love to get one of these tasty treats.</div>
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and an AmeriColor food decorating pen to write on the messages.</div>
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I stuck with mostly the traditional messages</div>
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But I also added a special one of my own...</div>
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it only seemed appropriate.</div>
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I had this great idea for a different kind of Valentine's Day treat.</div>
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Something a little outside the box... the gelatin box that is!</div>
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I wanted to try making heart-shaped pop rocks jello shots.</div>
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So I mixed up a batch of cherry/vodka jello shots according to my secret recipe.</div>
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I poured the mixture in a heart-shaped silicone mold I have, </div>
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though you can also use small plastic condiment cups. </div>
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After the gelatin set for an hour, I mixed in some Pop Rocks for an extra punch.</div>
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Well, the pop rocks started popping and they didn't stop. </div>
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So I tried again, this time just using the silicone heart mold. </div>
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So as they say, the third time is the charm:</div>
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I've been using this basic jello shot recipe since my college years, and it never fails.</div>
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Well friends, it's Superbowl weekend!</div>
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I'm not hosting or attending a party this year [sad face]</div>
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but here are some recipes for those of you who are:</div>
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Traditional game day dip with a fun football twist.</div>
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<a href="http://bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com/2010/02/cheddar-jalapeno-cornbread-muffins.html">Cheddar + Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins</a></div>
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The perfect companion to your favorite chili recipe.</div>
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Melty cheesy garlicky dip. With bacon. Duh.</div>
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These little cuties have gone viral on <a href="http://pinterest.com/source/bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com/">Pinterest</a> these past few weeks, </div>
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and I want to give a shout out to all the blogs and articles who have featured them.</div>
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Click on the links below to check out the posts, which include tons of other</div>
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<a href="http://theweeklydish.tumblr.com/post/16972218011/ready-for-kickoff">The Weekly Dish</a></div>
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<a href="http://centercity.phillyhappening.com/superbowl-party-ideas">Philly Happening</a></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-15494053339244384072012-01-24T08:25:00.001-05:002012-01-24T08:25:18.044-05:00peanut butter + chocolate whoopie pies<div style="text-align: center;">
Fun fact: two years ago today, I made my <a href="http://bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com/2010/01/chocolate-chip-cookies.html">very first post</a> on this blog!</div>
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Today, we're taking two old recipes and making something new: </div>
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Start by mixing up a batch of batter for<a href="http://bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com/2010/02/peanut-butter-cupcakes.html"> peanut butter cake</a>.</div>
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The recipe as is will be perfect for 12 whoopie pies.</div>
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Fun fact #2: peanut butter + chocolate is one of the world's greatest combinations. EVER.</div>
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I took the easy route on the frosting: a simple box mix that you add butter and water to.</div>
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Fun fact #3: Husband lost a bet with a student.</div>
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I've had a few emails about how I edited the photos in my <a href="http://bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com/2012/01/breakfast-egg-muffins.html">egg muffin post</a>.</div>
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They looked kindof like this... </div>
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Well, it's not a secret; it's <a href="http://instagr.am/">instagram</a>! instagram is an app for iPhone [and I think iPod touch] that lets you take square-format photos and edit using an array of filters and then posts to whatever social media you send it to: twitter, flickr, facebook, tumblr, etc.</div>
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Sometimes, I'm too lazy to use my DSLR, so I snap shots with my iPhone instead. </div>
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I use instagram to post all kinds of random things: kittens, crafts, coffee, snacks, shoes... </div>
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You can find me on instagram @jamiethewalker, </div>
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or <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/jamiethewalker">follow my tweets </a>if you don't have an iPhone.</div>
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[And if you are social media obsessed like me, you can also check out </div>
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the blog's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-and-Butter-baking-blog/147471711970832">page on Facebook</a>, my <a href="http://pinterest.com/jamiethewalker/">Pinterest boards</a>, and my <a href="http://making-electricity.blogspot.com/">personal blog</a>.]</div>
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<br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-22051595836413653302012-01-09T07:00:00.000-05:002012-01-09T07:00:04.602-05:00breakfast egg muffins<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy 2012! Let's start the year off right with a good breakfast.</div>
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These egg muffins are super easy and super versatile.</div>
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[Not to mention super tasty.]</div>
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Start with 6 eggs and a splash of milk, pour into a 6-muffin tin sprayed with non stick.</div>
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would throw in an omelette. Happy breakfast experimenting!</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-5129331571888178982011-12-15T07:30:00.000-05:002011-12-15T07:30:01.090-05:00Christmas Cookie Round-Up<div style="text-align: center;">
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The Holidays are fast approaching, and so is the season of holiday parties.</div>
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Husband and I attended a potluck party this weekend, and [since dessert was spoken for] </div>
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<b>Everyone</b> has their own version of seven layer salad. It's a great canvas </div>
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Here's the anatomy of MY version of seven layer salad:</div>
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Layer everything in, spread the dressing on top, cover and chill.</div>
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Works best in a big glass bowl so everyone can see how pretty your work is.</div>
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Mix right before serving, collect complements all evening :)</div>
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Happy Thanksgiving!</div>
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I hope everyone is stuffed full of turkey and gratitude, watching football, enjoying </div>
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a slice of pie and a tasty beverage. [That's my plan for the rest of the day anyway.]</div>
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I can't take credit for making these turkey pops, but they were too cute not to share.</div>
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My Mom teaches preschool and Tuesday was her class Thanksgiving feast. One of her </div>
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Aren't they just adorable? I'm <b>so</b> making these next year.</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-47525660324950438032011-11-13T17:56:00.001-05:002011-11-13T18:20:10.804-05:00fall colors leaf cookies<div style="text-align: center;">
The fall colors are starting to die down here, but these festive cookies </div>
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[I'm <b>so </b>not ready for winter!]</div>
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I started off drawing designs with <a href="http://www.wilton.com/store/site/department.cfm?id=9BC1EA2C-1E0B-C910-EA59D0ED6F63B336&fid=9BC1EA3B-1E0B-C910-EAA9A231937AB1AF">cookie icing</a>.</div>
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Happy Halloween everyone!</div>
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Just popping in to show you these adorable mummy cake pops </div>
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I made [<a href="http://www.bakerella.com/trick-or-treats/">a la Bakerella</a>] and wish you lots of treats tonight!</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-196288065571101402011-10-27T21:52:00.000-04:002011-10-27T21:52:25.129-04:00pumpkin chocolate chip muffins<div style="text-align: center;">
It's just about the perfect time of year for pumpkin baked goods, don't you think?</div>
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spoon into a greased muffin pan, and bake at 350F for 20 minutes.</div>
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Seriously. </div>
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<b>1 box of cake mix</b></div>
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<b>1 can of pumpkin</b></div>
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<b>3 whole eggs</b></div>
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<b>3/4 cup chocolate chips</b></div>
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<b>2 teaspoons vanilla</b></div>
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<b>1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice</b> </div>
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<b>pinch of salt</b></div>
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And this is what you get.</div>
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[Or at least when the chocolate is still kinda melty and you add butter.]</div>
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Which brings me to my next point: butter.</div>
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Did you know they make cinnamon sugar butter?</div>
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And that it tastes <b>amazing</b> on these muffins? [And probably everything else]</div>
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OK, keep your hand up if you are [like me] <b>completely addicted</b> to Pinterest.</div>
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Good. Now I'm going to show you a recipe idea I found on Pinterest.<br />
I've been <a href="http://pinterest.com/sparksandstatic/">pinning ideas</a> like crazy, but this is the first recipe I've actually made:<br />
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Candy Corn Cookies! I used my own vanilla cookie recipe instead of<br />
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<b>2 1/2 cups all purpose flour </b></div>
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<b>1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter</b></div>
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<b>1 cup granulated sugar</b></div>
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<b>Yellow and Red food coloring</b> </div>
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Makes about 10 dozen bite-sized cookies.</div>
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Beat room temperature butter until creamy, then add in sugar.<br />
Mix well and add the egg and vanilla, then the flour and salt. Divide dough<br />
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Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap or parchment paper and press in your dough.<br />
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Pop in the fridge for at least 30 min, or up to 2 days.<br />
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Turn your dough out of the pan onto some parchment paper.</div>
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Place on parchment paper lined sheets and bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes.<br />
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These cookies turned out so adorable, and they would be great for a Haloween<br />
party or even to hand out as "treats"! I know people either love or hate candy corn,<br />
but<b> everyone</b> loves cookies :) I'm definitely going to have to start trying more<br />
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Want to know a secret? These cookies
are gluten free. That's right, <b>no gluten</b>.<br />
I've been trying to cut back
on my gluten intake. It seems I may be gluten-intolerant<br />
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am lactose-intolerant. Meaning: I'm not allergic to gluten, but I feel a<br />
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The only thing in the recipe I changed was to use a gluten free flour blend.<br />
You sub in the same amount as you use of regular flour. I found this gluten free blend<br />
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Husband and I have started a new tradition. </div>
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Every fall, we head to the local orchard to pick apples.</div>
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And then we make apple sauce.</div>
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It's <strike>as easy as</strike> easier than pie. </div>
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Start with a few pounds of apples, cored and sliced, in a big pot.</div>
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No sugar or water, just apples. A little bit of cinnamon and nutmeg is ok.</div>
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Put them in a food mill and crank away.</div>
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See... WAY easier than pie.</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313724711649993237noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210157902540446971.post-35351637634720630742011-09-26T21:49:00.000-04:002011-09-26T21:49:04.938-04:00asian pork tacos<div style="text-align: center;">
So I showed you how to make <a href="http://bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com/2011/09/spicy-pickled-onions.html">spicy pickled onions</a>. </div>
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Now I want to show you something to put them on:</div>
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Asian pork tacos.</div>
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Start with a nice cut of pork, about 1 pound- we used country style boneless ribs.</div>
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Poke some holes in it so that the marinade can get all up in there and work it's magic.</div>
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Let the pork soak overnight in the fridge in a mixture of:</div>
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4-5 cloves garlic, chopped</div>
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3 thumb-sized pcs ginger, peeled and chopped</div>
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2 tbsp sesame oil</div>
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2 tbsp soy sauce</div>
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1 tbsp sugar</div>
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juice of 1/2 a lime </div>
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healthy squirt sriracha hot sauce</div>
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coarse ground black pepper</div>
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Sear the roast in a dutch oven, or other deep pot with a lid.</div>
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Pour in a beer to deglaze all the tasty pan bits.</div>
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Then drop in a few tablespoons of barbecue sauce.</div>
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Cover and cook in the oven at 375F for an hour or two, or until the internal temperature </div>
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of the roast is at least 170F and the meat is tender enough to shred with a fork.</div>
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Toss the meat in a skillet with a little more barbecue sauce.</div>
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Tortilla, barbecue sauce, chopped napa cabbage, and pork. </div>
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Top with some <a href="http://bakedwithloveandbutter.blogspot.com/2011/09/spicy-pickled-onions.html">spicy pickled onions</a>. </div>
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