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  • Samosa

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    This is my attempt to create a samosa recipe from various web recipes. Credits and References: https://www.cookwithmanali.com/samosa-recipe/ https://www.bonappetit.com/story/what-is-curry https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/06/22/482779599/meet-hing-the-secret-weapon-spice-of-indian-cuisine https://www.thespruceeats.com/carom-seeds-ajwain-1957879 https://www.bonappetit.com/story/simple-turmeric-curry-recipe https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/142967/easy-garam-masala/ https://food.ndtv.com/lists/10-home-made-masalas-that-will-make-your-cooking-flavoursome-1711155 https://indiankitchenandspices.com/difference-between-curry-and-masala/ Garam Masala: Note: Dry spices weigh about half of their actually volume of water. So 15cc weighs 7.5 grams. When you buy spices, you buy them by weight so beware. 1…

  • Travel Clothing

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    Clothing Colors and Types: How much to pack: Washing Clothes: Ranger Roll: There are multiple videos online that show the Ranger Roll technique. This is a great way to pack and organize socks, underwear and t-shirts. I typically do not Ranger Roll my dress shirts or pants and prefer to pack them flat to avoid…

  • Travel Towels and Soaps

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    Solid Soaps: Solid Shampoos: Solid Conditioner: Travel Towels:

  • Travel Chargers, Blow Dryers, and all things Electrical

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    If you travel outside the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan or the Caribbean Islands, you will need to deal with power adapters. There is a great reference online, here. NOTE: Don’t buy a block type electrical adapter if it uses the same setup for Northern Europe and Southern Europe. Most of the ones I have seen…

  • Travel Packing List – Last updated for Africa 2022

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    NOTE: Before you check your bags on an airline, take a quick photo of them with your phone. When the airline loses your baggage, they will ask you for a description of the bag. You can show them the photo. First Day Back – Impressions and Ideas: I just returned from a 10 day safari…

  • Delicious Recipes (1920s)

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    Fleischmann’s Yeast I found this booklet inside an old Hoosier Cabinet from 1919. It had fallen down beside the flour sifter. I pulled the back off the cabinet and it was there along with some old newspapers clippings. I scanned it and cleaned up the images. The original booklet was about 4 inches wide by…

  • Oven Fried Chicken – Randy’s

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    This is a combination of a lot of recipes. It should work well in a convection oven or an air fryer. I have to try it on a regular baking oven to see if it gets as crispy. One of the keys to great tasting chicken is to season the chicken before you add the…

  • Salsbury Meatloaf – Randy’s

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    I decided I wanted a more savory version of meatloaf. I decided to try a to make a meatloaf that tasted more like Salsbury Steak. INGREDIENTS (Loaf): INSTRUCTIONS (Loaf): INGREDIENTS GRAVY SAUCE: Makes about 2 cups. INSTRUCTIONS GRAVY SAUCE:

  • Cacio e Pepe – Cheese and Pepper Pasta

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    NOTES: From Joanna Gaines’ cookbook. Use good, high-end cheese. They make a difference here. Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: 8 oz. bucatini pasta 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for garnish 3 oz. Parmesan cheese (grated) plus more for garnish (about 3/4 cup) 3 oz. pecorino cheese (shredded) plus…

  • Beef Stew For Glass Top Ranges

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    Notes: This is an updated procedure for making Beef Stew. It is still excellent but this process is much easier than trying to heat a large dutch oven or Le Creuset style pot on the glass cooktop. I have an induction top and it is very hard to control the heat with cast iron pots.…