Category Archives: Food

Making Bread the Renaissance Way

Posted on February 20, 2013 by anj68

During the Renaissance, bakeries were considered the epicenter of many larger towns.  The townsfolk would buy their breads on a daily basis and they could catch up on the news and gossip of the town at the bakery.  Unlike our … Continue reading →

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Garam Masala, Curry and Curry Chickpea Stew

Posted on December 20, 2012 by anj68

This is the recipe that was featured on my Facebook fan page. Garam Masala
Ingredients Cinnamon sticks, broken into smaller pieces Caradamom pods (green, black, or brown) Ginger, dried and cracked Coriander seeds Techillacherry black peppercorns Cumin seeds Dried chili peppers … Continue reading →

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Tandoori and Naan

Posted on September 4, 2012 by anj68

This past weekend, September 1-3, 2012 was the Mideast Mirage weekend at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.  We struggled through the long weekend with the excessive heat, but we overcame it and made very tasty recipes.  Our 12:30 show centered on … Continue reading →

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Haggis

Posted on March 12, 2012 by anj68

Many of my ancestors hailed from Scotland.  As a member of the Lindsay clan, I have had the opportunities to try many traditional Scottish recipes including haggis.  Most people assume haggis is a Scottish dish; however haggis-like dishes have been … Continue reading →

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Merchandise

Posted on February 21, 2012 by anj68

Alice the Cook now has a marketplace on Facebook.  If you have been interested in wanting to purchase a cookbook or one of her house made spice blends, visit http://on.fb.me/wC71Z9 and see what is being offered. New items will be added … Continue reading →

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