Posts Categorized: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread

Raspberries, Milk, and Sugar

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Dessert
raspberries in milk and sugar

Such a sweet, tart, creamy discovery.  It wasn’t until my late twenties when I came upon this little treasure of simple goodness, and I will never look back.  Brian and I had just finished dinner, and we were talking dessert, checking out what we could make from what was in …

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Flour Tortillas

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread
flour tortilla

Just with all of the other so called staples in my life, I have taken it upon myself to make each one from scratch.  Flour tortillas are a staple.  I do not eat them as often as I would like, everyday, but I do enjoy them from time to time. …

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Brioche Burger Buns

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread
Brioche Burger Buns

Another one of my,  ” I can make that at home deals” so I did.  I like to think I can make almost anything at home instead of buying it at the store.  And now with a lot of free time on my hands, I can, …

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Nectarine Tartlet

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Dessert
Nectarine Tartlet

d I simply like saying the word, tartlet.  I think it is cute, dainty, sweet, and versatile.  Say it with me, tartlet.  Yup, I like it.   You know when you are walking near certain fruit and you can smell it as if it was sitting on your nose?  Well, usually …

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nixtamal ( corn masa )

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread
nixtamal

Call me crazy, which you are welcome to do, but I really enjoyed teaching myself how to make this from scratch and not from pre made masa.  I am not knocking the other way by any means.  I just found it rewarding to  know how corn tortillas are really made. …

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corn tortillas

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread
handmade corn tortillas

 I have been determined to make homemade tortillas, and finally got around to it.  It is much easier than you may think. Although I did it the from the beginning, no pre made masa flour in this recipe.  But you are welcome to go to your local …

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Cucumber Salad

by: fabiola in: Breakfast, Brunch, Bread, Salad, Side Dishes and Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free
cucumber salad

The weather has been a bit strange all over the country this spring.  One day I am bbqing, the next I am making soup to help warm up my bones.  Today it was warm, sunny, and beautiful.  Perfect for a cool summer type salad.  And many times I look at …

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