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Cat Boy's Kitchen

English - Food, California, Recipes
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Cat Boy's Kitchen · 2Y ago

Rosemary Shortbread

This past Christmas I got behind on my baking and preserving and did not manage to send cookies to several friends who have come to expect them. I felt bad about inflicting sugar and unsalted butter withdrawals upon them so … Continue reading →
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Cat Boy's Kitchen · 2Y ago

Banana Bread

Someone inquired via Twitter about a good recipe for banana bread and this one from Sheila Lukins’ All Around the World Cookbook came to mind.  It is probably not your grandmother’s banana bread.  It uses butter—quite a lot of it, and … Continue reading →
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Cat Boy's Kitchen · 2Y ago

Non-Purist Mincemeat

I Googled Mincemeat. Who would have thought I would stumble into some of the most condescending food blogs and forums ever created. A couple of people inquired as to whether or not it is possible to make mincemeat without suet. … Continue reading →
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Cat Boy's Kitchen · 2Y ago

The Chinese Cure-All

Not unlike scores of Jewish mothers administering chicken soup to those with colds, Chinese cooks have long known of the healing properties of Hot and Sour Soup.  Chicken stock is therapeutic, plain and simple.  Add to it mushrooms (a good form of fungus) … Continue reading →
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Cat Boy's Kitchen · 2Y ago

Lemon & Rice Soup

The title pretty much says it all.  The ingredient are few, the instructions simple, and while it is a dish that is tasty to a point that far exceeds the sum of its parts, it’s not a recipe I want … Continue reading →
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Cat Boy's Kitchen · 2Y ago

American-Made

As summer came to a close I wanted to get in at least one more party; I decided to serve hot dogs.  While many summer gatherings (frequently those which are last-minute) feature hot dogs on the menu, I had in mind a party that … Continue reading →
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Cat Boy's Kitchen · 2Y ago

The Grief Buffet

This morning around 7:30 my aunt died after a long and difficult battle with Parkinson’s Disease. I’m sad for her children and her grandchildren and for friends she has had for decades, but I am glad for her. The last … Continue reading →
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Cat Boy's Kitchen · 2Y ago

S’more S’mores

Last month I ate what was arguably the best S’more ever.  It was made by Charles’ Chocolates, using freshly made marshmallows and graham crackers and high-quality dark chocolate.  With the last bite, I knew I would have to make them myself. It … Continue reading →
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Cat Boy's Kitchen · 2Y ago

Pickled

You’re going to love this.  Canning is hip.  Scary, isn’t it?  In the past two months I’ve read three articles that suggest canning your own food is becoming the newest and hippest trend.  Honestly, it momentarily made me want never to can anything again. … Continue reading →
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Cat Boy's Kitchen · 2Y ago

Falafel Me

I have been wanting to make falafel for a while.  There are a few restaurants nearby that offer it, so I don’t have to make them myself, but at a dollar a piece I thought I could make them cheaper.  I … Continue reading →
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