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- Water
- Granulated sugar
- Saucepan
- Spoon
- Bottle or jar for storage
Instructions:
- Measure equal parts of sugar and water. A good starting point is one cup of sugar to one cup of water, which will yield about 1 1/2 cups of simple syrup.
- Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Continue to cook and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved into the water. There’s no need to bring it to a boil; just make sure it’s hot enough to dissolve the sugar.
- Once the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is clear, remove the pan from the heat. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Pour the cooled syrup into a clean bottle or jar. Seal and store it in the refrigerator. Simple syrup can be kept for up to a month when refrigerated.
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]]>Maintain A Healthy Starter
A sourdough starter is a living culture of wild yeast and bacteria that leavens the bread. To ensure successful fermentation and a robust rise, it’s essential to maintain a healthy starter. Feed your starter regularly with equal parts flour and water, discarding some of the existing starter before each feeding to keep it active and vibrant. Keep your starter at room temperature for daily use or refrigerate it for less frequent baking.
Patience Is Key
Sourdough bread requires time and patience to develop its complex flavors and textures. After mixing your dough, allow it to undergo bulk fermentation, where it will ferment and rise slowly over several hours or even overnight. Be patient during this process, as it is crucial for developing the dough’s flavor, structure, and gluten network. Avoid rushing or skipping fermentation steps for the best results.
(@greencloudbakecook)Master The Technique
Achieving a well-developed dough and achieving the desired rise and texture require mastering the technique of handling and shaping sourdough. Practice proper folding and shaping techniques to build strength and structure in the dough, resulting in an airy crumb and a beautifully shaped loaf. Experiment with different shaping methods and scoring patterns to create unique and visually appealing designs on your sourdough loaves.
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Chicory has long been used as a coffee substitute, and its rich, creamy, ever so slightly bitter flavor does mimic the taste of coffee well. You can do everything with chicory that you might with coffee, including creating some fabulous iced drinks to see you through the warm summer days.
Mint Tea
Many people turn to tea and coffee to give them an energy boost and a sense of refreshment. Mint tea can also deliver this burst of freshness, and it’s better at hydrating you than either tea or coffee so you should feel brighter for longer.
Turmeric Latte
When you need a comforting, warming drink, a turmeric latte is a great option. You can either buy pre-made powders or tea bags to stir into warm milk, or create your own mix with a blend or turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg and just a little sweetener to round things off.
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]]>Ingredients:
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 banana (frozen for a thicker texture)
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of ground cinnamon
- Ice cubes (optional, for a colder texture)
- If you like a bit of texture or crunch, consider adding a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds.
Instructions:
- If your dates aren’t soft, soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften them up. This will make them easier to blend and give your smoothie a silky smooth texture.
- In a blender, combine the softened dates, frozen banana, almond milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Give your smoothie a taste and adjust the sweetness or spice to your liking.
- Pour into a tall glass, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a few date pieces, and enjoy.
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Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without stuffed turkey, but the things you use as stuffing make all the difference. Sausage and bacon are two of the most popular options, but you can easily cut down on them and add some veggies to the mix.
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes can be transformed into a healthy dish with several food switch-ups. Use Greek yogurt mixed with milk instead of heavy cream, try using less butter, ditch gravy, and consider replacing some of the potatoes with cauliflower.
Cranberry Sauce
Making homemade cranberry sauce is the best way to make sure it’s as healthy as possible. If you’re short on time, at least make sure to carefully check the labels when buying canned sauce.
Apple Pie
If apple pie happens to be your go-to Thanksgiving dessert, make sure you’re using fresh apples instead of canned apple pie filling, and avoid topping your pie with whipped cream to cut down on sugar and fat.
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If we had to choose TikTok’s biggest food trend right now, butter boards would definitely make the cut. You can make your own by spreading some softened butter on a board, topping it with everything from herbs and leafy greens to figs and tomatoes, and serving it with some crispy toasted bread on the side.
@justine_snacks I like this one idk I’m in a silly goofy butter mood
♬ original sound – speed songs
Peanut Butter Boards
The emergence of butter boards inspired several pretty fun variations, including peanut butter boards. The idea is pretty much the same, but peanut butter is used as the main ingredient this time around. Bananas, nuts, and chocolate chips are some of the most popular topping choices.
@foodfables My take on what’s trending in food, the peanut butter board #butterboard #peanutbutterboard #peanutbutter #snackboard #trendingfood ♬ Butter – BTS
Dulce de Leche Boards
If you can’t resist the delicious taste of Dulce the Leche, it’s time to put together a sweet board that puts it front and center. It’s up to you to pick toppings that you enjoy dipping into Dulce de Leche, from fruits to chocolate and cookies.
@onesweeetmama Dulce de leche boards, butter boards, I’m here for all of these food trends Find out more about how making dulce de leche in the slow cooker works here:https://onesweetmama.com/dulce-de-leche/#tailgateparty #partyfood #charcuterieboard #dulcedeleche #butterboard #servingboard #caramelapples #homemadecaramel ♬ original sound – onesweeetmama
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Our first stop is Sylva, N.C. the home of Innovation Brewing. Innovation Brewing is situated right on Scott Creek and will be serving finger-licking wood-fired pizzas this summer for the first time since the installation of their outdoor oven. If pizza’s not your favorite beer snack, you can always grab a cheeseburger or some fries from the brewery’s fast food restaurant, called Cosmic Carry Out.
Since you are already there, Mad Batter is worth dropping by. This cool eat-in place is housed in one of Jackson County’s most historic buildings and offers no less than nine different North Carolina brews on tap.
The next stop is Franklin, N.C., home to two major brewers – Andrews Brewing Company and the Hoppy Trout Brewing Company. Since you are on a tour, we recommend trying Andrews’ Lightning Road, a premium American pilsner that is quite light and refreshing in the summer heat. Alternatively, you can chug some Ale of the Dragon, amply produced throughout the summer season by Hoppy Trout Brewing. Despite its scary name, this beer is exceptionally palate-friendly and goes well with almost all sorts of snacks.
Our last stop is Cashiers. Believe it or not, this small town just got its first craft brewery earlier this year, Whiteside Brewing Company, named after a mound of rock jutting out of the flat grassland between Highlands and Cashiers. We recommend their beer 3484 – 4.2% pale blonde ale that is both light and refreshing. It offers some unforgettable hoppy flavor with a sudden crisp finish.
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]]>Who doesn’t love starting their day with a nice, freshly brewed cup of coffee? Whether you’re a fan of brewing coffee in a pot or using a Keurig, sometimes it’s nice to treat yourself on a rough morning by opting to buy a coffee beverage from a local coffee shop or chain.
One of the most delicious, and most common coffee chains in the U.S is Dunkin’. Now, they are definitely known for their delicious sweet treats such as donuts, croissants, and other food items.
However, their iced coffee drinks are extremely successful as well. If you ever need the perfect amount of a flavorful caffeine pick me up, here are some little insider tips on what exactly goes into your Dunkin’ iced coffee order.
Now, there are four sizes of iced coffee to order. There is small, medium, large, and extra large. Each size correlates with a number and with an amount of each ingredient that gets added. For example, if you order a small vanilla iced coffee with cream, your coffee order will include the pre-brewed iced coffee, a cup filled with ice, two splashes of cream, and two pumps of vanilla flavoring.
However, if you order a medium, you get 3 splashes of cream and 3 pumps of flavoring. The number of splashes of cream and flavor keeps on increasing by one as you go up in size, and so does sugar.
One important tip to note is that the flavorings, or swirls as they are called, already come very sweet. Therefore, if you don’t want your drink to be overridden with sugar and sweetness, choose to forgo the extra sugar.
Instead of ordering a medium mocha iced coffee with skim milk and sugar, order a medium mocha iced coffee with skim milk. Skip the added sugar and your drink will surely taste plenty sweet with the three syrupy pumps of mocha flavoring that comes with your medium order.
Dunkin donuts iced coffee is an amazing morning or afternoon treat and can be just as enjoyable without the addition of extra sugar.
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With so many places to go for a drink or a quick bite to eat, it can sometimes be challenging to know where to go. You’ve heard many good (and bad) things about different spots and often mix up the reviews, which end up in a disappointment or in you not going out for a drink at all. Which is a shame, because there are so many great sports throughout the country where you can go and just wind down after a long day at work .
What we can also imagine is when you are traveling for the first time to one of the great cities in the U.S., you don’t immediately know where to find those great whole in the wall spots. You don’t want to waste your time researching on Yelp or Tripadvisor, but how else are you going to find a nice bar for a much-needed drink after that horrible flight? Well, we can help in that department because here are 5 of the best bars in the United States.
The Broken Shaker – Miami Beach
The Bar Room – N.Y.C.
This place is definitely worth a visit when you are in New York City. Right in the Financial District you can find this amazing looking bar in the well-known Beekman Hotel located at 5 Beekman Street. Even if you can’t drink on the bars amazing drinks on your business trip or if you don’t drink in general, you should definitely see this bar at least once in your life. Your Instagram feed will make a change for the better with photos of the interior!
Everson Royce Bar – Los Angeles
Whether you are looking for a bar or a spot to eat, at Everson Royce Bar you’re at the right spot to enjoy both. Take a seat, get yourself a nice cocktail and order a nice plate of food from the amazing menu (that is if you can even make a choice between a good old juicy burger and a delicious bao bun). Located on 1936 East Seventh Street in Los Angeles, this place needs to be on your bucketlist of bars to go to. And while you’re in the area, go and pay a visit to the Museum of Ice Cream, which is right around the corner.
Barnacle Bar – Seattle
When in Seattle it would be a crime not to visit Barnacle Bar, located at 4743 Ballard Avenue Northwest. With it stylish Moroccan tiles and white-washed interior it has a very light and airy Mediterranean vibe to it (even without windows to light up the space). Everything is the way it’s supposed to be and even the menu is well thought-out. If you like sardines, you’re in for a treat because they are served right out of the tin. The drinks side of the menu is heaven on earth for wine lovers, with a great selection of Italian wines to choose from.
Milk Room – Chicago
One of Chicago’s bar gems can be found in the Chicago Athletic Association hotel. Milk Room has a hidden micro bar with eight seats and according to the hotel’s website it has a spirit-forward cocktail menu crafted from only the rarest vintage spirits and elixirs. But if you are more into the stronger stuff you are at the right place as well. The bartender can serve you a nice glass of well-curated whisky as well. Milk Room is located on 12 South Michigan Avenue on the second floor of the Chicago Athletic Association.
So next time you are visiting one of these cities (or if you live there and are looking for a new favorite spot to hang out) make sure to pay to these bars a visit and experience their charm for yourself. You’ll thank us later!
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It was only a matter of time before Burger King found a way to combine their Chicken Fries with their trending Mac N’ Cheetos. Now enters the new champion of fast food monstrosities: Cheetos Chicken Fries.
Set to hit participating Burger King locations this week, the item features a cheesy twist on Burger King’s breaded chicken fries. The strips of white-meat chicken are dusted with Cheetos’ cheese seasoning and served in a fry box featuring the lovechild of Chester the Cheetah and a chicken. Remember Chester? He’s on chicken fries now.
According to USA Today, you can get a box of nine pieces for $2.89. You can find the Cheetos Chicken Fries for a limited time beginning Wednesday September 14.
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