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Bun in the oven

I apologize that things have been sparse here on LFM. I’ve been restricted by my doctor on what I can do while I work on my all-important baking project. As you can see things are rising nicely.This past Friday we took a quick peak into the oven to make sure things were baking as they […]

Cousin Jack Pasties

I’ve been meaning to make a certain recipe out of the little cookbook of all her recipes that Nate’s Grandma Ellie gave me when we got married and just have never gotten around to it–a recipe called Cousin Jack Pasties. I fell in love with Cornish Pasties,a savory pastry filled with meat and vegetables, when […]

Holiday Recap

The last few days have been filled to the brim with food, family, and fun. We’ve had several family parties to attend and have enjoyed the abundant snow.Squirrel was initially a bit reticent about going outside when we bundled her all up (she didn’t quite know what to make of all that clothing) . . […]

One Good Loaf: Cheating with Fruit Cake

Ellie’s Fruit Cake 1 c. vegetable oil 1 1/3 c. sugar 1/4 c. molasses 4 eggs 2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 c. orange juice 1 c. more sifted flour 2 2/3 c. (15-oz.) seedless raisins 2 c. (1 lb.) cut-up dates 2 c. […]

Mandarin Manifesto

I, Fuji Mama, hereby assert that a certain corner of my parents’ backyard, acting as the home to two Satsuma trees, in the City of Redlands, California, be hereafter known as paradise on Earth.Seriously people, you don’t know what you’re missing until you’ve visited that little spot of earth in my parents’ backyard. Redlands is […]

Unforgettable Forgotten Cookies

Fuji Nana’s Forgotten Cookies 2 egg whites 2/3 c. sugar 1 c. chocolate chips 1 c. chopped nuts 1 tsp. vanilla a couple drops of almond extract 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Beat egg whites till stiff. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat. 3. Blend other ingredients and drop on foiled […]

Creamy Tomato Pasta—Mr. Fuji in the kitchen

I love to cook for my family, but occasionally it’s nice to be able to sit back and relax while someone else does the work. Mr. Fuji is a fabulous cook, having picked up a trick or two from his mom, who is also a fabulous cook.There are certain things that I don’t cook anymore […]

The Great Yak Escapade

I’ve mentioned before that my dad and I are into culinary adventurism. Well we were at it again for Thanksgiving! My dad emailed me at the beginning of November saying that he wanted to make something exotic for Thanksgiving, just to give it an added twist, but that he was going to surprise my mom. […]

Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs–A Story About One Amazing Mom

I share a love of good food and cooking with my family. Though it may sound funny, food has enriched my life and given me (and continues to give me) many great memories. In my last post I told you about my dad’s creative cooking skills. I’ve also mentioned our mutual love for trying weird/unusual […]

Papa’s Potage, an ever-changing recipe

My dad is a creative cook. I think it scares my mom a little when he rolls up his sleeves and goes into the kitchen. When he was a little boy his dream was that someday when he was grown up he would have a refrigerator filled with every ingredient/topping imaginable to make the perfect […]

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