Strawberry Lemonade

31May09

1/2c. sugar
1c. coarsely cut strawberries
1c. water
Combine in a saucepan, bring to a boil and let simmer until berries soften and lose their color. Let cool, then strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
Add 2 cups of lemon juice (4 lemons = approx. 1 cup juice)
3-4 cups cool water

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Caribbean Coconut Rice

27May09

2tsp unsalted butter
2tsp minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced (apporx. 1tsp)
1 3in cinnamon stick, or a good sized dash
1cup jasmine rice
3/4cup light coconut milk
1tsp sugar
1/2tsp salt
1/4tsp grated lime zest (or 1tsp lime juice)
1/8tsp white pepper
1/4cup toasted shredded, unsweetened coconut (optional)
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, cinnamon stick (if using ground cinnamon, [...]

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