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Recipe: Caramel Milk Candies (Dulce de Leche Candy)

October 28, 2010 By 16 Comments
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Makes about 36 candies Behold my epic fail - homemade "Caramel Milk Candies." I planned to make these typical South American candies for Halloween. Little did I know, I was in for a real mystery even Sherlock Holmes couldn't solve. You see, metal cans are not transparent. I was literally cooking blind. As I learned, this is a tragic prospect when it comes to candy making. Despite my diligent efforts (nerdy, even) to make and remake these candies, I failed.  I'd keep going, except I'm … [Read more...]

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Recipe: Cambodian Grilled Eggs

August 22, 2010 By 15 Comments
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Makes a dozen eggs I met my match with Cambodian Grilled Eggs. My patience and sanity were pushed to the limits. Not one to take a beating, however, I salvaged what I could from this tricky recipe and ended up with twelve super tasty eggs. This popular Cambodian street food makes for a fun side dish at a barbecue. You'll be *almost* stress-free if you prepare everything a day ahead, saving the last step for the barbecue itself. Definitely DON'T make this dish last minute. You'll be … [Read more...]

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Recipe: Yucca/Cassava Balls (Getuk Lindri)

July 25, 2010 By 7 Comments
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Makes two dozen Mildly sweet, bite-sized balls of mashed, sweetened cassava (yucca). This unusual treat is a big hit in Brunei. Read on to learn my struggles with this dessert. My first epic fail. Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 cup water 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 pound cassava root, peeled, rough fibers removed, and cubed 1/4 tsp salt red & green food coloring Method: 1. Peel and cube cassava (yucca). Steam for 30 minutes or until cooked. 2. Add sugar, water, … [Read more...]

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