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Medieval Household Beer circa 1512

Posted on June 27, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

1 gallon water 2 1/4 pounds pale malt 1 1/4 pounds amber malt 1/5 ounce hops Yeast Mash grains for 2 hours in 170F water.  Sparge until 1 gallon of liquid is obtained.  Boil with hops for 2 hours.  Cool … Continue reading →

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Haiti

Posted on June 15, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Griots Fried pork Ingredients: 3 pounds shoulder of pork, cut into 1- to 2-inch cubes 1 large onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup shallots, chopped 1 cup bitter orange juice (or orange juice mixed with lemon juice) 1 hot green pepper, … Continue reading →

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Romania

Posted on May 2, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Chiftelute de Varza Cabbage Pancakes Ingredients: 1 small cabbage 1 egg 2 to 3 tablespoons flour or bread crumbs Salt Pepper 1 teaspoon mixed chopped parsley and dill 3 tablespoons lard or oil Directions: 1. Julienne the cabbage, rub some … Continue reading →

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To make a gallon of wine from whole fruit

Posted on April 25, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Step 1 – Gather all ingredients and equipment together Large pan 1 gallon glass jug Airlock device Funnel 2-3 lbs of honey (or alternate sugar source, molasses, sugar, fructose) 1-3 lbs of fruit (more you add, the stronger the flavor) … Continue reading →

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Things to do with eggs

Posted on April 23, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Velvety Chocolate Ice Cream 2/3 cup white sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 egg yolks, beaten 2 2/3 cups heavy cream 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1. In large bowl, stir together sugar and cocoa. Add egg yolks and … Continue reading →

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