Our Good Life: September 2015

Posted by Terri Steffes / 30 September 2015 / berbere , breakfast , chef , Cook the Books Club

Cook the Books Club

<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is my first post with Cook the Books Club, a book club that reads books about food.  This month the book chosen was Yes, Chef by Marcus Samuelsson.  The book is a memoir about the man who became the youngest chef to receive a three star rating from the New York Times.  He has an interesting story to tell, as he was born in Ethiopia and adopted by Swedish parents when he was young.  The story goes (mostly) up from there, where he has a pretty typical childhood with loving family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When he finishes his schooling in Sweden, he travels worldwide to learn to cook in various venues.  I would say he is classically trained, given the caliber of restaurants where he's worked.  He ends up in New York City, where he owns Red Rooster Restaurant in Harlem. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My favorite quote in the book is this: “A hundred years ago,” he says, “black men and women had to fight to get out of the kitchen. These days, we have to fight to get in." I haven't had the opportunity to try much food from Ethiopia, but the Chef talks a lot about using a spice blend called berbere.  That's where I decided to get inspired! Berbere is a spice blend made of chili powder, garlic, ginger, basil, and a lot of spices I don't normally use, such basil, korarima, rue, ajwain or radhuni, nigella, and fenugreek.  Say that fast three times!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I searched the internet on ways to use this spice and I was pleasantly surprised at all the opportunities!  Here's what the Food Network had to say about it:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">•    Blend a can of tomato paste with honey, salt and as much berbere as you can handle. It makes the best barbecue sauce. Ever.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">•    Sprinkle just a bit into the cheese sauce of your favorite mac and cheese. The smoky, spicy change will blow you away.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">•    Use it straight up as a dry rub for baby back ribs, steaks on the grill — even for oven-roasted chicken.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">•    Sauté minced onions and garlic with vegetable oil, stirring in berbere. Thin with more oil or with broth, then use as a marinade.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">•    Blend with softened butter then spread over hot-off-the-grill corn on the cob. Or add minced garlic and use for garlic bread.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">•    Add a bit to the pot when browning meat for a beef stew. Or sprinkle just a pinch over a bowl of chicken soup.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">•    Mix just a bit into prepared pasta sauce, or mix it directly into meatballs.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;">•    Add a bit to ground beef when browning it for tacos.</span></span><br />
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I was very inspired to give this seasoning a try.  Since it is a very spicy seasoning, I thought I would give it a try with eggs, one of my go to ingredients when trying something new.  I threw together this omelet for lunch and it was A M A Z I N G. <br />
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3 eggs<br />
1 c. roasted vegetables<br />
1/4 c cheddar cheese, shredded<br />
1 scant teaspoon berbere<br />
1 T olive oil<br />
salt and pepper as needed<br />
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Whip the eggs with a little water until foamy.  Heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan until warm.  Add vegetables, stir until heated through.  Reduce heat to medium, and add eggs. Salt and pepper.  Gently push cooked eggs toward the center of the pan, inverting the pan so that the uncooked eggs come toward the sides of the pan. Continue this process until eggs are cooked.  Sprinkle cheese onto one half of the eggs, then flip the other half on top of the cheese.  Turn off heat and allow cheese to melt. Sprinkle with berbere sparingly until you know what heat level you can deal with! <br />
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I loved the smoky heat that this spice added to my rather generic omelet.  It is something I will be using more of in the future.<br />
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I highly recommend this book for those of you foodies who love to hear about what makes a chef a chef.  If you'd like to join the Cook the Books Club, click on this<a href="http://cookthebooksclub.blogspot.com/"> link</a>.  It was very fun to be a part of this group!<br />
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Posted by Terri Steffes / 29 September 2015 / candy corn martini , candy corn vodka , cocktail

Candy Corn Martini

I first saw this infused vodka on Pinterest last year and really wanted to give it a try.   It is super simple. <br />
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Pour candy corn into mason jar, or any clean jar.  Pour vodka on top, shake to get the process started  and let steep for 3-5 hours.  Filter vodka through cheesecloth to remove any remaining solids.  Chill.<br />
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I then used the infused vodka to make this delicious martini<br />
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4 oz candy corn infused vodka<br />
1 oz orange liquor<br />
juice of 1/2 lemon<br />
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Shake in cocktail shaker with ice.  Strain and pour into martini glass.  Garnish with candy corn.<br />
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Using the citrus vodka gives this drink a little extra punch.  Delicious. <br />
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My plans are to use the remaining infused vodka to make jello shots for the parents who are trick or treating with their kids.  Parents need a little "treat" too!<br />
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Head over to Pam's <a href="http://www.greyisthenewblack.com/dry-soda-double-juniper-tipsy-tuesday/">http://www.greyisthenewblack.com/dry-soda-double-juniper-tipsy-tuesday/</a> for more cocktail fun!<br />
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Candy Corn Martini

I first saw this infused vodka on Pinterest last year and really wanted to give it a try. It is super simple. Infused Candy Corn Vodka ...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 28 September 2015 / breakfast , frittata , Secret Recipe Club

Frittata: Secret Recipe Club

I am so excited to announce that I have become a member of the <a href="http://secret-recipe-club.blogspot.com/">Secret Recipe Club</a>!  This is where you cook a recipe from another blogger, secretly, then announce on your blog the recipe you made and how it all turned out!  What a fun group to be involved in and I was so excited to be included.<br />
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This month I was assigned to the great blogger Wendy at <a href="http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/">A Day in the Life on th</a>e Farm.  She and her husband are retired police officers (I salute you!) and on retirement decided to buy a small farm.  She's a soul sister (she doesn't know that yet!) in that we both love locally sourced, slow food.  She has her own chicks, though, and I think that is super cool.  We are both big readers, too.<br />
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I checked out Wendy's recipe list, and whoa, she's done a lot of cooking!  It was hard to choose, but I am always on the lookout for a great breakfast recipe to share with my family, so this time I chose to try Wendy's <a href="http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2015/03/meatless-monday-breakfast-for-dinner.html">Cherry Tomato, Mozzerella and Basil Frittata</a>.  We have a load of cherry tomatoes and basil right now, so it was a perfect match!<br />
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You know we are a tailgating family, cheering on those Missouri Tigers, so I was so tempted to give this a go: <a href="http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2015/08/corn-crack-dip-for-secret-recipe-club.html">Corn "Crack" Dip</a>.  My husband has a love affair with sweet corn every summer.  Cannot wait to give this one a try, too!<br />
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The frittata was so easy to make.  I love one dish meals!  I served it as a breakfast for myself but it heated up beautifully for dinner.  The flavors are simple but so delicious!<br />
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Wendy, this recipe was a hit for me and my family!  It is so easy and delicious.  Great flavors and I love that much of it came from within a mile of my house.  Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!<br />
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Posted by Terri Steffes / 26 September 2015 / herb harvesting , Pampered Chef

Herb Disks #Harvesting

My basil was nuts this year and I wanted to take advantage of the surplus by freezing some for winter use.  I found these <a href="https://www.pamperedchef.com/shop/Cook%27s+Tools/Herb+%26+Garlic/Herb+Freezing+Tray+Set/1216">herb freezing trays </a>from Pampered Chef.  I am a part of a monthly Pampered Chef Club where we each spend $35 a month.  We take turns being the hostess, so we get hostess credits and specials. <br />
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Herb Disks #Harvesting

My basil was nuts this year and I wanted to take advantage of the surplus by freezing some for winter use. I found these herb freezing tray...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 24 September 2015 / chocolate cake , Dessert , Food 'n' Flix

Chocolat Inspired Chocolate Cupcakes #Food'n'Flix

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I love the cast in this film.  Johnny Depp is sexy and deep, Judi Dench is captivating, and Juliette Binoche is mesmerizing.  Such a great film, with themes of longing and temptation.  And, one of my quotes:<br />
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Chocolat Inspired Chocolate Cupcakes #Food'n'Flix

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Posted by Terri Steffes / 22 September 2015 / #CreativeCookieExchange , Dessert , layered cookies

Club Peanut Butter Chocolate Layered Cookies #CreativeCookieExchange

This month for #CreativeCookieExchange I wanted to make a cookie for our tailgate party.  These layered bar cookies are the perfect tailgate cookie for my Missouri Tigers!  The black (chocolate/peanut butter) and gold (graham cracker butter) layers are pretty on my tailgating table.<br />
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Club Peanut Butter Chocolate Layered Cookies #CreativeCookieExchange

This month for #CreativeCookieExchange I wanted to make a cookie for our tailgate party. These layered bar cookies are the perfect tailgate...

Posted by Terri Steffes / 20 September 2015 / halloween , Halloween dinner ideas

Top Ten Dinner Ideas for Halloween

It's time for the Top Ten Pumpkin/Halloween Ideas!  Check out the list below of fun activities for your children plus this wonderful post for great dinner ideas for Halloween night!<br />
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1.  These yummy looking sweet potato sliders by <a href="http://www.barefeetonthedashboard.com/2014/10/meal-plan-delicious-bbq-pork-sweet-potato-sliders/">Barefeet on the Dashboard </a>will keep your trick-or-treaters energized! <br />
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2.  What about this adorable Shepards Pie??  Who wouldn't want to eat a ghost before trick or treating?  From <a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2012/10/spooky-shepherds-pie.html#comment-160349">The Girl Who Ate Everything.</a></div>
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3.  How about Tentacle Pot Pie?  These adorable chicken pot pies come to us via <a href="http://www.babble.com/best-recipes/tentacle-pot-pies-have-your-fun-and-eat-it-too/">Babble</a>!</div>
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4.  This adorable plate of spaghetti and eyeballs comes to you from<a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/spaghetti-oozing-eyeballs-114097.aspx?cm_mmc=Social-_-Pinterest-_-Ahalogy-_-114097#_a5y_p=2202730"> Kraft</a>.  This looks eerily good!</div>
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5.  How adorable are these pepper jock-o-lanterns filled with <strike>spaghetti </strike> pumpkin guts?  Simple to do, but so much fun to eat!  Find the whole recipe at <a href="http://highlandsranch.macaronikid.com/town/highlandsranch/article/191141/macaroni-recipe-pumpkin-guts?c=496097">Macaroni Kid!</a></div>
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6.  Look at these wonderful quesadillas!  This is an eat-on-the-go treat!  I love how <a href="http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/60692/quesadilla-mummies#_a5y_p=2621123">Kid's Activities Blog</a> made it hands-on fun!  </div>
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7.  These hot dog ghouls are too cute for words.  Dip these in ketchup for a little bloody action!  Complete recipe is found at <a href="http://www.midwestliving.com/food/holiday/easy-halloween-sweets-snacks/?page=3">Midwest Living!</a></div>
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8.  This was originally designed for lunch, but wouldn't it be fun to pack one of these boxes for Halloween night?  Your kids would love it! Check this out over at <a href="http://www.freebiefindingmom.com/halloween-fun-lunch-box-ideas/">Freebie Finding Mom</a>.<br />
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9.   These kiwi bites might not be a full meal, or maybe for some kids they would be!  So cute, easy and what a great way to get kids to try a new fruit!  Check out Shelley and Gretchen at <a href="http://www.twohealthykitchens.com/2014/10/14/frankenstein-kiwis-another-healthy-halloween-treat/">Two Healthy Kids</a> for more cute ideas!<br />
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10.  Ghostly Pizza This adorable pizza from <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/ghostly-pizza">My Recipes </a>is simple enough for a rushed Halloween night.  Sliced mozerella is cut into adorable ghostly shapes.  </div>
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And of course, you might want a little dessert, too, so check out these two adorable desserts by <a href="http://www.practicalmommy.com/candy-corn-frosted-brownie-bites/">Practical Mommy</a>:<br />
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Check out the other Top Ten Halloween Lists below!  Now you have all your Halloween planning done in a quick look at these great ideas!<br />
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<a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2015/09/top-ten-dinner-ideas-for-halloween.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Top 10 Halloween Dinner Ideas</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from Our Good Life</span></div>
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Top Ten Dinner Ideas for Halloween

It's time for the Top Ten Pumpkin/Halloween Ideas! Check out the list below of fun activities for your children plus this wonderful pos...

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Creative S'Mores Cakes #BundtBakers

This month for our theme in Bundt Bakers, Laura from <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.0545px;"> </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=489086424509326&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A984186524959137%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/FromGateToPlate" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.0545px; text-decoration-line: none;">From Gate to Plate</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.0545px;"> </span> chose Creative S'Mores.  Creative S'Mores are varying combinations from the standard, chocolate-graham cracker-roasted marshmallow variety.  You will see a lot of interesting combinations from contributors below.<br />
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Let me tell you about mine.  I changed everything about a S'More in this cake.  The chocolate is replaced by peanut butter, the graham crackers to vanilla cake and the marshmallow is a topping instead of roasted.  Garnished with a little peanut butter chips and candy corn, this cake is a fun fall treat as well!<br />
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Graham Cracker Crumb and Peanut Butter Bundt Cake<br />
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<li style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6px; list-style: none outside none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1/4 c candy corn</li>
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Go and check out the other Creative S'More cakes out there today!<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.thefreshmancook.com/2015/09/autumn-bundt-cakebundtbakers.html" target="_blank">Autumn Bundt Cake</a> by The Freshman Cook</li>
<li><a href="http://www.takingonmagazines.com/caramel-apple-smores-bundt-cake-bundtbakers/" target="_blank">Caramel Apple S'mores Bundt</a> by Taking on Magazines</li>
<li><a href="http://passionkneaded.blogspot.com/2015/09/carrot-graham-mini-bundts-with-white.html" target="_blank">Carrot Graham Mini Bundts with White Chocolate Chips and Marshmallow Glaze</a> by Passion Kneaded</li>
<li><a href="http://basicndelicious.com/recipe/chocolate-bundt-with-marshmallow-graham-filling-bundtbakers/" target="_blank">Chocolate Bundt with Marshmallow Graham Filling</a> by Basic N Delicious</li>
<li><a href="https://sewyoucancook.wordpress.com/2015/09/17/bundtbakers-creative-smores/" target="_blank">Chocolate Graham Cracker Bundt Cake with Roasted Strawberry Marshmallow Filling</a> by Sew You Think You Can Cook</li>
<li><a href="http://bakinginpyjamas.com/2015/09/17/cookie-crumble-peanut-butter-smore-bundt-bundtbakers/" target="_blank">Cookie Crumble Peanut Butter S'more Bundt Cake</a> by Baking in Pyjamas</li>
<li><a href="http://www.caliscuisine.com/2015/09/deconstructed-smore-bundt-cake.html" target="_blank">Deconstructed S'more Bundt Cake</a> by Cali's Cuisine</li>
<li><a href="http://magnoliadays.com/2015/graham-cracker-bundt-cake-smores/" target="_blank">Graham Cracker Bundt Cake S'mores</a> by Magnolia Days</li>
<li><a href="http://www.foodlustpeoplelove.com/2015/09/graham-cracker-bundt-chocolate-ganache-marshmallow-frosting.html" target="_blank">Graham Cracker Bundt with Chocolate Ganache and Toasted Marshmallow Frosting</a> by Food Lust People Love</li>
<li><a href="http://www.terristeffes.com/2015/09/creative-smores-cakes-bundtbakers.html" target="_blank">Graham Cracker Peanut Butter Bundt with Marshmallow Topping</a> by Our Good Life</li>
<li><a href="http://livforcake.com/2015/09/inside-out-smores-bundt-cake.html" target="_blank">Inside Out S'mores Bundt Cake</a> by Liv for Cake</li>
<li><a href="http://pattyscake-pbb.blogspot.com/2015/09/key-lime-smore-bundt-cake-bundtbakers.html" target="_blank">Key Lime S'more Bundt Cake</a> by Patty's Cake</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tartacadabra.blogspot.com/2015/09/mexican-chocolate-smore-bundt-cake.html" target="_blank">Mexican Chocolate S'more Bundt Cake</a> by Tartacadabra</li>
<li><a href="http://ibakeheshoots.com/nutella-glazed-smore-bundt-cake-bundtbakers/" target="_blank">Nutella Glazed S'more Bundt Cake</a> by I Bake He Shoots</li>
<li><a href="http://www.brunchwithjoy.com/eats/nutella-smores-bundt-cake/" target="_blank">Nutella S'mores Bundt Cake</a> by Brunch with Joy</li>
<li><a href="http://adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com/2015/09/oreo-grasshopper-smore-bundt-for.html" target="_blank">Oreo Grasshopper S'more Bundt</a> by A Day in the Life on the Farm</li>
<li><a href="http://loschatoschefs.blogspot.com/2015/09/pretzels-crown-in-smore-bundt-cake.html" target="_blank">Pretzels Crown in a S'more Bundt Cake</a> by Los Chatos Chefs</li>
<li><a href="http://livingthegourmet.com/2015/09/bundtbakers-pumpkin-smores-bundt.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin S'mores Bundt</a> by Living the Gourmet</li>
<li><a href="http://philosophyandcake.blogspot.com/2015/09/pumpkin-smores-bundt-cake-bundtbakers.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin S'mores Bundt Cake</a> by How to Philosophize with Cake</li>
<li><a href="http://rebekahrose.blogspot.ca/2015/09/bundtbakers-smoreo-caramel-bundt-cake.html" target="_blank">S'moreo Caramel Bundt Cake</a> by Making Miracles</li>
<li><a href="http://fromgatetoplate.com/2015/09/17/smores-bundt-cake-bundtbakers/" target="_blank">S'mores Bundt Cake</a> by From Gate to Plate</li>
<li><a href="http://lamejormaneradehacer.blogspot.com/2015/09/s-bundt-cake.html" target="_blank">S'mores Bundt Cake</a> by La mejor manera de hacer</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ilovebundtcakes.blogspot.com/2015/09/smores-bundt-cake-bundtbakers.html" target="_blank">S'mores Bundt Cake</a> by I Love Bundt Cakes</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thespicedlife.com/2015/09/smores-graham-cracker-bundt-cake.html" target="_blank">S'mores Graham Cracker Bundt Cake</a> by The Spiced Life</li>
<li><a href="http://faithhopeloveandlucksurvivedespiteawhiskeredaccomplice.com/salted-marshmallow-and-graham-crack-smore-bundt-cake-bundtbakers/" target="_blank">Salted Marshmallow and Graham Crack S'more Bundt Cake</a> by Faith, Hope, Love & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice</li>
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Posted by Terri Steffes / 15 September 2015 / Kitchen Conservatory , oysters

Kitchen Conservatory Cooking School: Oysters

My husband and I attended the <a href="http://www.kitchenconservatory.com/">Kitchen Conservatory</a> Cooking School in Clayton (MO) on Sunday afternoon and the class focused on preparing oysters.  We love oysters of all kinds and this class really helped us in learning how to prepare them to our liking.<br />
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Bob made two sauces and grilled oysters in the shell.  I got to make chocolate cupcakes.  I don't know how that happened.  Something I can do with my eyes closed.  I did get to use some fancy restaurant style equipment though.  The proper technique for shucking oysters was a highlight for both of us!<br />
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The Mignonette sauce was my favorite.  On the oyster it is a fresh, clean flavor.  We also had an oyster tapenade (delish on grilled bread), a sherry mustard vinaigrette, a caper tartar sauce and an avocado cocktail sauce that was so good!<br />
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These BBQ oysters were delicious.  As were the parmesan oysters.<br />
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This oyster stuffing was amazing.  I don't think I would replace my Thanksgiving stuffing with it, but I definitely would consider making this as a meal in the fall.  So good.</div>
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And dessert, homemade chocolate cupcakes with homemade chocolate buttercream.  Very, very good!</div>
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We love going to the Kitchen Conservatory for classes and if you haven't been, we highly recommend it.  It is a great date, date night, or just to go and learn.  Fun times!</div>
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Kitchen Conservatory Cooking School: Oysters

My husband and I attended the Kitchen Conservatory Cooking School in Clayton (MO) on Sunday afternoon and the class focused on preparing oy...