More Lemonade

Anyone who reads the comments section knows I've been having a culinary love affair with Liz for the last year.  Not only is she a real professional, she kindles the same passion for garam masala, and other uncommon ingredients, but most importantly garam masala, at least today (but only with many less commas).

Since we've both been back-logged with blogging, we exchanged a few e-mails the other week to discuss some more applications of garam masala, which if you recall, is a just a blend of relatively more familiar words, much like a curry is.  The end result is this garam masala combo post.  Check out her site for an even better application of the spice blend.

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Chocolate Souffail

There comes a time in a man's life where it pays off to have a large muscle imbalance between his two arms.  It's for this time, where all those long hours of one handed work pay off.  Sure I go to the gym regularly, but if it weren't for ultimate frisbee building a strong throwing arm, I never would have survived the [egg] beating.

Five minutes for a stand mixer, 15 for hand-held.  After 20 minutes with a whisk, I realize that I can't compete with today's technology.  Don't think the eggs and sugar have tripled in volume- almost looks like they've lost some.  Not a good start to warm chocolate souffle cakes with cardamom cream.

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