random stuffs mostly vintage and found
Peppakaker (Swedish Gingersnaps) This is where I am supposed to be writing a novel about nothing that has to do with the recipe. It’s because the way google works is that people who write about whatever gets ranked higher in the Google algorithm (wow- I managed to get the right the first time I tried […]
Berliner Kranser 1 hard boiled egg 1 raw egg 2 oz sugar 7 oz flour 4 1/2 oz butter (unsalted) some egg whites lumps of sugar Mash the yolk of the hardboiled egg finely. Add the raw egg; whip these with sugar; knead in butter and flour. Make a good dough. Do not overwork it. […]
1 cup butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cup cake flour (sifted) 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup almonds (ground, unbleached) candied fruit (optional) Cream butter and powdered sugar until very light. Sift flour and salt together and gradually add to butter mixture. Add ground almonds; mix well. Chill overnight. Shape into 1/2″ balls and […]
In honor of the Norwegian Curling Team I am going to mix things up and add a few Norwegian recipes. Rabarbragrøt (Rhubarb Compote) To server 6 or 8 2 cups water ¾ cup sugar 1½ pounds rhubarb, washed, scraped and cut into ½” pieces (about 4 cups) ½ teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons cornstarch ¼ […]