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Christmas 2020 Gift Guide
By now everyone knows I heavily rely on Amazon for a lot of my purchases. During the lockdowns of 2020 I’ve depended on it even more, so in advance I apologize for basically every single link coming from one single marketplace. At this time I do NOT qualify for “affiliate links”, collect no commission for … Continue reading Christmas 2020 Gift Guide
Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Making cinnamon rolls and icing from scratch is undoubtedly more work than using the canned variety, or buying them ready made from a store. However, if you take the time to make these just once, you will struggle to accept any alternative ever again… sorry! Even if these aren’t practical for rushed mornings, they are … Continue reading Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Tvorog: Instant Pot or Yogurt Maker
Tvorog (pronounced closer to TVOR-ok), is a type of farmer’s cheese that is easily made at home, and does not require rennet. There are many types of farmer’s or cottage cheese that are made around the world… Indian paneer is very similar. Tvorog is not the same texture as the cottage cheese you will find … Continue reading Tvorog: Instant Pot or Yogurt Maker
Octopus in Tomato Sauce
Despite my birth and early years in Japan, octopus is not something that was frequently served on our family table when I was growing up. However, it really started to grow on me when I realized what a wonderful and unique source of nutrition it can be once I started abiding by Orthodox Christian fasting … Continue reading Octopus in Tomato Sauce
