Everyday Is a Holiday - January 2013

[pammyowl]

I have had tamarind, and it is mouth puckering tart, almost sour, but I have never had the paste just the candy. I am curious, too. Can't wait to see your review but I agree, that picture sells it big time!

[Holiday Tag Hosts]

< Updated to here! >


Anyone need a warm-up? How about tagging from Irish Coffee recipes - in Honor of National Irish Coffee Day!

We're supposed to have snow flurries, starting around 1pm. We may get 1-2 inches! DS is excited, of course - I also have Deb's cookies in the queue for today! (Just got the Rolos yesterday - MUST MAKE TODAY! )

Hope YOU have a Happy Friday!
Alli

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pammyowl wrote:
I have had tamarind, and it is mouth puckering tart, almost sour, but I have never had the paste just the candy. I am curious, too. Can't wait to see your review but I agree, that picture sells it big time!

Morning, pammyowl! Tamarind candy - that DOES sound interesting! Sorry to say that I didn't tag that recipe - this time!

Alli

[Nancy's Pantry]

Good Evening,


I have made and reviewed North African Bulgar Stuffed Baby Eggplant #491177 by Annacia -- absolutely delicious!

Also, I thought I had reported that I completed African Chicken Curry #455721 by BonnieG#2, but it is not showing completed. I probably forgot to mention it during my marathon cooking spree! I completed my review on 1/22.


Both were excellent!


Nancy

[alligirl]

Nancy, it's probably my fault. Sometimes, I'm easily distracted! I'll be sure to include it in the update!

I have a completion, also:

Alli Deb's Peanuty Rolo Cookies #491864

Much better late than never

I'm off for an update!

Alli

[Holiday Tag Hosts]

< Updated to HERE! >


Anyone need a warm-up? How about tagging from Irish Coffee recipes - in Honor of National Irish Coffee Day!

Alli

[breezermom]

I've made and reviewed my tag of alli's Greek Style Sea Scallops Brochettes 423347, tagged Jan 22nd.

[Debbwl]

alligirl wrote:
Nancy, it's probably my fault. Sometimes, I'm easily distracted! I'll be sure to include it in the update!

I have a completion, also:

Alli Deb's Peanuty Rolo Cookies #491864

Much better late than never

I'm off for an update!

Alli

Oh Alli now you did! Those look so good that now I want some

Thank you so very much

[Debbwl]

breezermom wrote:
I've made and reviewed my tag of alli's Greek Style Sea Scallops Brochettes 423347, tagged Jan 22nd.

Very tasty looking!!

[Baby Kato]

Holiday Tag Hosts wrote:

Baby Kato wrote:
Nancy I made your Sonoran Tamarind Sauce 469917 due on 1/27/13

It was so awesome, it is my go to recipe for now on....so good.

I've never had 'tamarind', per se, but I believe it is an ingredient in Steak Sauce? (I just checked - not A-1; maybe Heinz 57?) I'll do a little more exploring on my own - now, I'm intrigued, and Baby Kato, that pic just SELLS it!

Alli

Morning Alli, tamarind paste is usually cooked in with other ingredients, but can also be mixed into uncooked dips and chutneys.

It can come in a jar or in a square paste form. I used tamarind paste, which I got at an Asian Market, its awesome, very citrusy, sticky and sour.

Tamarind is very sour, so whatever recipe you're making will need sugar or some kind of sweetener.

The texture of tamarind is very sticky and paste-like, and the color of tamarind fruit is dark brown. Should mention that the paste form still has the seeds in it....I usually just strain the tamarind after I have melted it down, if making a sauce or syrup.

Tamarind is a common ingredient in Thai, Indian and Mexican cuisines.

[Baby Kato]

breezermom wrote:
I've made and reviewed my tag of alli's Greek Style Sea Scallops Brochettes 423347, tagged Jan 22nd.

Wow, those look wonderful, into my cookbook these go....thanks breezermom.

[Baby Kato]

It's freezing here, I'm tagging Alli and will be enjoying Irish Coffee this afternoon with my son and dil .....

tagging The Toronto Star's Irish Coffee 22242 by Lennie

bk is up....Baby Kato

[Nancy's Pantry]

Baby Kato wrote:
It's freezing here, I'm tagging Alli and will be enjoying Irish Coffee this afternoon with my son and dil .....

tagging The Toronto Star's Irish Coffee 22242 by Lennie

bk is up....Baby Kato

Hey BK,

So sorry you are freezing -- I'll send you some heat from Texas -- we are hovering at the low end of the 80's this week. Never know though -- we might be in the 30's next week. The weather during the winter is crazy here. One day shorts -- the next day we are bundled up in a coat.


Nancy

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breezermom wrote:
I've made and reviewed my tag of alli's Greek Style Sea Scallops Brochettes 423347, tagged Jan 22nd.

That's beautiful, breezermom...so glad you enjoyed them! And Thank You!

Alli

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Baby Kato wrote:

Holiday Tag Hosts wrote:

Baby Kato wrote:
Nancy I made your Sonoran Tamarind Sauce 469917 due on 1/27/13

It was so awesome, it is my go to recipe for now on....so good.

I've never had 'tamarind', per se, but I believe it is an ingredient in Steak Sauce? (I just checked - not A-1; maybe Heinz 57?) I'll do a little more exploring on my own - now, I'm intrigued, and Baby Kato, that pic just SELLS it!

Alli

Morning Alli, tamarind paste is usually cooked in with other ingredients, but can also be mixed into uncooked dips and chutneys.

It can come in a jar or in a square paste form. I used tamarind paste, which I got at an Asian Market, its awesome, very citrusy, sticky and sour.

Tamarind is very sour, so whatever recipe you're making will need sugar or some kind of sweetener.

The texture of tamarind is very sticky and paste-like, and the color of tamarind fruit is dark brown. Should mention that the paste form still has the seeds in it....I usually just strain the tamarind after I have melted it down, if making a sauce or syrup.

Tamarind is a common ingredient in Thai, Indian and Mexican cuisines.

Thank you for that wealth of knowledge, BK - I'll have to check for it next time I go to the 'international' store Just one more ingredient to try!

Alli