Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Feb 7, 2012, 8:12 am
"Red sky at night, sailor's delight.." Brii and I were talking about how very sad it was to read about Susan's ill-heath which has caused her to take a hiatus from blogging and we wondered what we could do to let her know that she's in our thoughts. We came up with an idea to post a photo for ...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Feb 5, 2012, 10:44 pm
The very lovely Astrid from Paulchen's Foodblog is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. To participate: The rules are simple - post about any herb, fruit, seed, nut, vegetable, flower or plant. Your post can be informative, spotlight a particular ingredient and/or include...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Feb 3, 2012, 3:37 pm
Chris from Mele Cotte is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging and this week I find myself in the midst of French Breakfast Radish. French Breakfast Radish are immediately identifiable by their elongated form - a blush of red that ends with a white tip. These are milder and I think juicer ...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Jan 31, 2012, 1:36 am
Zeppole are one of those much loved traditional sweets that seems to have as many variations as there are Italian nonnas. You'll find the arguments begin in how the dough should be made - there are versions that use a choux type batter,  others that use yeast or baking powder, some add ricotta for ...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Jan 31, 2012, 12:50 am
In the battle of Febfast v Feboozary, my Blog Party tipple falls in the Feboozary camp. If you're thinking Valentines and sweets, then it's hard to go past chocolate and berries - so I've designed this cocktail to reflect that. I've used Raspberry Vodka and White Creme de Cacao with Vanilla Vo...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Jan 31, 2012, 12:38 am
It's been a while since Stephanie last hosted a blog party and they have always been a ton of fun so when she recently announced a new edition I knew this would be something I'd have to be a part of. You can read up on the history of Blog Party here but the premise is that you bring along a l...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Jan 29, 2012, 9:51 pm
This week Chris from Mele Cotte will be hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. If you haven't taken part or it's been a while since you last joined in, here's a quick summary of the rules. You have the week to post about any herb, fruit, vegetable, nut, seed, flower or plan...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Jan 28, 2012, 7:13 am
Cinzia from Cindystar is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging and this week I have Padrón Peppers. It's said that eating Padrón peppers is like a game of Russian roulette - you never know if the next one will be the hot one. It's been a couple of years since I last posted about the...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Jan 24, 2012, 7:53 am
Cook (almost) Anything has turned six and this was pretty much my reaction. This will be my 1325th post and boy, are my fingers tired. I started this site as a means of motivating myself, not really knowing how long this journey would last - in fact, I never even told Paalo about this site un...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Jan 23, 2012, 6:41 am
The talented Cinzia from Cindystar will be hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. If you're new to Weekend Herb Blogging or haven't joined in for a while, here's a quick recap of the rules. You have the week to post about any herb, fruit, vegetable, seed, nut, flower - in f...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Jan 21, 2012, 12:06 am
Simona from Briciole is hosting both editions of Weekend Herb Blogging and this week I'm enjoying the summer season with some beautiful fresh blueberries. Blueberries are one of those ingredients I seem to use frozen more than fresh - I don't know if that's because when I get the urge to make somet...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Dec 12, 2011, 6:35 am
It's the last edition of Weekend Herb Blogging for the year and this week I will be hosting. If you're new to Weekend Herb Blogging or haven't joined in for a while, here's a quick recap of the rules. You have the week to post about any herb, fruit, vegetable, seed, nut, flower - i...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Dec 9, 2011, 11:38 pm
Marta from Mangiare è un po'come viaggiare is hosting both the English and Italian versions of Weekend Herb Blogging and this week I'll be using Afourer Mandarins. Afourer Mandarins (also known as W. Murcott or Nadorcott) originally hail from Morocco - they started to sporatically appear at ...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Dec 4, 2011, 5:54 pm
This week Marta from Mangiare è un po'come viaggiarewill be hosting both the English and Italian versions of Weekend Herb Blogging. While it's called Weekend Herb Blogging we don't limit ourselves to just posts dealing with herbs - we celebrate all vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, flower...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Dec 3, 2011, 1:24 am
Rinku from Cooking in Westchester is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging and this week I'm using pears. Apart from one recipe, all my previous dishes using pears have all been sweet so it seems a good time to redress the imbalance. It's the time of year when you're on the look out f...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Nov 27, 2011, 7:48 pm
This week Rinku from Cooking in Westchester is back to host Weekend Herb Blogging. If you're new to Weekend Herb Blogging or haven't joined in for a while, here's a quick recap of the rules. You have the week to post about any herb, fruit, vegetable, seed, nut, flower - in fact if ...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 30, 2011, 9:00 pm
Way back in what seems the dawn of blogging (2005) when weekends had been set aside for dog and cat blogging, Kalyn decided as a bit of fun, to post photos of the plants in her garden. From that simple act, Weekend Herb Blogging has grown to be a celebration of those humble, plant-based ingred...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 28, 2011, 12:12 pm
Lynne from Cafe Lynnylu is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging and this week I'm focusing on Umbria and their prized Castelluccio Lentils. While Puy lentils have won the marketing war and are considered a superior legume, the reality is that these Castelluccio lentils are in a class by th...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 24, 2011, 1:54 am
This week the talented Lynne from Cafe Lynnylu will be hosting Weekend Herb Blogging. While it's called Weekend Herb Blogging we don't limit ourselves to just posts dealing with herbs - we celebrate vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, flowers, grains - in fact if it is plant based, then we'l...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 20, 2011, 4:56 pm
Susan from The Well-Seasoned Cook is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging and this week I've channelled my inner little Jack Horner and pulled out a whole lot of plums. When you find such perfect specimens you really don't want to do too much to them - simple is very often the best a...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 18, 2011, 6:37 pm
As always B&W Wednesday is hosted by Susan from The Well-Seasoned Cook who this week is also hosting Weekend Herb Blogging. The photo this week is taken around one of Bologna's Medieval market streets - Via Pescheria Vecchie and is fairly self explanatory. This little piggy went to market...Al...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 17, 2011, 1:53 am
The amazing Susan from The Well-Seasoned Cook is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. If you haven't taken part or it's been a while, here's a quick summary of the rules. You have the week to post about any herb, fruit, vegetable, seed, nut, flower or grain - in fact if i...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 14, 2011, 3:16 pm
The lovely Cinzia from Cindystar is hosting both the English and Italian editions of Weekend Herb Blogging and this week I've found an American apple in Italy called Stayman. I've never seen this apple in Australia so when I saw it here, naturally enough, I had to buy some.  This apple was develop...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 13, 2011, 2:41 pm
... These two ingredients are mixed with a couple of eggs and then used to fill a puff pastry tart case. Nocciolape and Ricotta Crostata puff pastry 400 grams sheep ricotta 50 grams ... When you're satisfied with the taste, whisk in two eggs to form a slack mixture.
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 11, 2011, 3:16 pm
It's time for another Black & White Wednesday hosted by the fabulous Susan from The Well-Seasoned Cook As a bit of fun we've been keeping the corks and caps from the wines we've enjoyed during our trip - this collection started in Paris and has moved through Piemonte with the latest additions...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 10, 2011, 1:53 am
... during the week but need to be sent to the host by the appropriate deadlines.You can find more information by checking out the WHB rules. Send your entries to cmc AT cindystar DOT it with WHB#305 in subject line and the following details: Your Name Your Blog Name/URL Your...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 8, 2011, 3:54 pm
Here I am in the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and the food item you'll see just about everywhere is Piadina. Piadina is the unleaven flatbread of the region and I have made it for this blog back in 2006 (gosh, time flies). While I make a pretty good version of it back in Austr...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 7, 2011, 3:12 pm
... I've made is inspired by an onion and bacon tart - here the onion is replaced by slow-cooked and lightly ... pork loin and you could easily substitute pancetta. Borettane Onion Tart Shortcrust Pastry 500 grams borettane onions, peeled ... pan, stir well and then set aside to co...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 3, 2011, 1:52 am
The wonderful Chris from Mele Cotte will be hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. If you haven't taken part or it's been a while since you last joined in, here's a quick summary of the rules. You have the week to post about any herb, fruit, vegetable, nut, seed, flower or ...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Oct 1, 2011, 6:44 am
Winnie from Healthy Green Kitchen is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. This week marks the official start of the White Truffle Season, so it makes sense that the ingredient I'm featuring has to be Alba White Truffle! For me, the white truffle has to be one of the most wonderful ingredi...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 30, 2011, 4:10 am
There's a dish I've probably eaten more of in the last few weeks than I have in all the previous years combined. I enjoyed the versions of it I found in Paris and now in Piemonte, you'll find it just about on every menu. You'll know it by its more familiar name steak tartare but here it's called ca...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 28, 2011, 4:03 pm
Besides tajarin, the other most famous pasta of this region are the Ravioli del Plin. These usually have a meat based filling - it can be a combination of roasted meats such as veal, chicken, beef and pork - and you will sometimes see these made with spinach pasta. The name "plin" means pinch...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 27, 2011, 9:06 pm
One of the things that I've most loved about being here in Italy and in particular this town, is the open air market that rolls through the streets three times a week. The subject for Black & White Wednesday, hosted by the indefatigable Susan from The Well-Seasoned Cook is one of the large tr...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 27, 2011, 5:14 am
There are lots of things that I love about being in Italy and having the luxury of, if just for a while, living in Italy. I do adore the proper butcher shops that I have a great pleasure of frequenting - I love the simplicity of their meat cabinets. Instead of an array of pre-portioned cuts we see t...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 26, 2011, 2:51 am
The wonderful Winnie from Healthy Green Kitchen is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. While it's called Weekend Herb Blogging we don't limit ourselves to just posts dealing with herbs - we celebrate vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, flowers, grains - in fact if it is plant base...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 25, 2011, 4:18 am
Astrid from Paulchen's Foodblog is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging but I must take the time to send my condolences as Astrid has had a very sad week with the unexpected passing of her beloved dog Ben. There are really no words that can take away the pain but know that there are many th...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 22, 2011, 4:35 pm
While my first purchase in Italy was a coffee and my second was a black truffle my third purchase was the irresistible Lardo. It is hard to explain the attraction to what is basically pork fat cured with a little herbs and spices but the first time you eat it is an incredible experience. First, its...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 20, 2011, 4:48 pm
It's been a busy and tiring four days at this years Slow Cheese held in Bra, Italy and for this week's Black and White Wednesday I've turned a monochrome eye on Cheese. With literally thousands of cheeses on display and available for tasting and purchasing, it's a difficult task to select jus...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 19, 2011, 2:51 am
The lovely Astrid from Paulchen's Foodblog is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. To participate: The rules are simple - post about any herb, fruit, seed, nut, vegetable, flower or plant. Your post can be informative, spotlight a particular ingredient and/or include a re...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 17, 2011, 2:56 pm
Graziana from Erbe in Cucina (Cooking with Herbs) is hosting Weekend Herb Blogging and this week I'm in Piedmonte and celebrating with Black Truffles. I had hoped that truffles would be available but to my great surprise they are in plentiful supply and the first of the white truffles started appea...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 13, 2011, 6:48 pm
I missed last weeks Black and White Wednesday as I was somewhere between Melbourne and Paris but as this Wednesday is my last day in Paris, I thought I'd mark the occasion with a little tipple. Be sure to check in with Susan at The Well-Seasoned Cook to see the latest photos from this week.Al...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 12, 2011, 2:49 am
This week Graziana from Erbe in Cucina (Cooking with Herbs) will be hosting both the Italian and English editions of Weekend Herb Blogging. It's very easy to join in - you have the week to post about any herb, fruit, vegetable, flower, nut, seed or grain - in fact if it is plant based we...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 9, 2011, 12:46 pm
Simona from Briciole is hosting the 300th edition of Weekend Herb Blogging and this week as I'm currently in Paris, I'll be celebrating the occasion with Girolles. Girolles are also known as Chanterelles - they have a funnel-like shape, with a frilled lip and are generally a lovely golden colour. ...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 5, 2011, 2:44 am
Weekend Herb Blogging reaches its mammoth 300th edition and this week the lovely Simona from Briciole will be hosting both the English and Italian versions. If you're new to Weekend Herb Blogging or haven't joined in for a while, here's a quick recap of the rules. You have the week to p...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Sep 3, 2011, 8:12 am
Susan from The Well-Seasoned Cook is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging and this week marks the start of spring here and soon fresh berries will be back in season, until then I'm making do with these  lovely Dried Blueberries. These dried blueberries have an intense flavour and also con...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Aug 31, 2011, 9:25 am
Black & White Wednesday is a weekly photography event curated by Susan from The Well-Seasoned Cook that celebrates black and white food photography. The Last GarnishThere are many elements to this deceptively simple amuse and as it is readied to go out into the dining room, the final garnish is adde...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Aug 29, 2011, 2:44 am
This week we welcome back Susan from The Well-Seasoned Cook as our host of this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. If you haven't taken part or it's been a while, here's a quick summary of the rules. You have the week to post about any herb, fruit, vegetable, seed, nut, flower or gr...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Aug 26, 2011, 6:10 pm
It's a very warm welcome to Rinku from Cooking in Westchester who is hosting her first Weekend Herb Blogging. This week I've been tempted by these adorable baby King Oyster Mushrooms. There was really only one way to show just how tiny these king oysters were and that was to show them with a regula...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Aug 22, 2011, 2:43 am
This week Rinku from Cooking in Westchester will be hosting Weekend Herb Blogging. If you're new to Weekend Herb Blogging or haven't joined in for a while, here's a quick recap of the rules. You have the week to post about any herb, fruit, vegetable, seed, nut, flower - in fact if ...
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Haalo C. posted an article on Cook (Almost) Anything (at Least Once) - Aug 19, 2011, 10:42 am
Chris from Mele Cotte is hosting this edition of Weekend Herb Blogging and this week it's time to revisit the humble Parsnip. The first parsnip recipe I made for this blog was a little unusual for what is considered a "savoury" vegetable - a sweet Chocolate and Parsnip Loaf so I suppose it's ...
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