Monthly Archives: August 2011

Recipe Wednesday: Rice vermicelli stir fry

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It’s important to rinse rice vermicelli thoroughly in cold water after cooking to keep them from getting sticky. You can let them sit after rinsing, but rinse them again right before adding them to the pan.  Rice noodles are so … Continue reading

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Torridon Crags

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After we got back to the car from climbing the Cioch Nose, we headed north for Torridon via Applecross which seemed to be in full swing as host for some Highland Games. We drove into town looking for supplies and … Continue reading

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Recipe Wednesday: Sourdough

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Sourdough is complicated but with a little practice you will make amazing bread. The instructions below are the stripped down basics. Some steps may need to be adjusted a bit. I learned from a cookbook and my eventual success with … Continue reading

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Recipe Wednesday: Quickie Quinoa

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It’s probably not so surprising that we do our most creative cooking when we need to throw something together quickly out of what is left in the fridge. Such was the case when we got home late from the climbing … Continue reading

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