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05-31 Fresh Berry Syrup

Its syrup, its got a lot of sugar =) Bing to a simmer: 3 c fresh berries : blueberries are really good 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c agave 1/4 c water 2 t ginger, minced Stir until sugar dissolves and reduce to low heat. Let cook for 25-30 minutes* on low then Remove from heat and add: 2 T lemon juice Pour over your pancake or french toast *You can use it thin instead of letting it thicken if you don't have time to wait for it.

05-30 Blueberry Pancakes

These are the best when the blueberries are fresh from the backyard. The wild Maine blueberries are best if you are using frozen. Whisk together 1 1/3 c flour 1/3 c sugar 1 1/2 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t salt Mix together in separate bowl: 2 large eggs 1 c cottage cheese 3/4 c milk 2 t freshly grated lemon peel 1 t vanilla When smooth, combine with dry ingredients. Then carefully FOLD in 2 c blueberries Bake on a hot griddle.

05-29 Italian grill seasoning

This is yummy on vegetables and meat for the grill or broiler. Slather the food with olive oil and then sprinkle this mixture on. If you want to get fancy, add the mixture to lemon oil and then use it. Mix dry in similar amounts: onion garlic basil lemon zest (dried) paprika fennel oregano black pepper ginger thyme

05-28 Homemade noodles for a soup

It is a Cooper family tradition to make Turkey soup after Thanksgiving but they work in any soup anytime, of course. Mix: 1 egg 2 T milk 1 c flour 1/4 t salt Mix well and roll flat. Cut into squares or strips Add to boiling broth when soup is almost done, only needs a few minutes to cook. You can flavor the noodles with dried herbs like onion, celery, etc.

05-27 Scandia fruit and cheese board

As you know, its a Scandinavian tradition to serve this... I like it when I am not very hungry or its very hot outside. For 6 servings, you need this amount: feel free to substitute... 1/2 lb mild, soft cheese like Havarti 1/2 lb sharp cheese like Cheddar 1/2 lb spiced cheese like a Gouda with spices 1 lb each red and green grapes 2-3 ripe pears, sliced water crackers or similar mild crackers (so you taste the cheese) Serve on cutting board with a cheese slicer

05-26 Douillons

This is the dessert our French exchange student, Louise Chaillous, made for us. Peel and core 8 pears Cut each puff pastry sheet in two along diagonal Center pear on cut triangle Put 3 slices unsalted butter inside of each pear Sprinkle about 1/4 t sugar 1/4 t cinnamon in and on each pear. Enclose pear inside of pastry, use water to smooth seams so none appear. Cook for 30-45 minutes at 375 until lightly golden. Apples work also. The Swedish version uses cardamon instead of cinnamon.

05-25 Asian Side Salad

I like the salad to match the theme so I serve this with Asian dishes when we need another dish. Hee Jin put the baby squid on hers... you serve it how you like it =) mixed baby greens almonds slivers dry chow mein or rice noodles orange or mandarin sections Sesame dressing (see recipe) Also good with left over Teriyaki chicken, tempeh or tofu