tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22512632559878534152024-03-19T00:41:01.773-07:00Fina's PlateFood adventures, gardening, design, travel, crafts, music, dogs, and other stuff too!sarafinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236563817781429549noreply@blogger.comBlogger508125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251263255987853415.post-23691011488216859282020-10-12T15:45:00.001-07:002020-10-12T15:45:13.767-07:00Pre-party<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlftRPsV5xo8X-Gc0esnrA7qUgmkHFtCY21TeV4djKZXFq75UfzwLZioHVFgDCy_nvxCJFcXnipgywRynbggOjP4n1pDDp_QFXjtGkYq8vN6wWq9TIRUQEcRY4_tbtlAJ_wzMjXQXCDGBS/s1600/IMG_6036-713784.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlftRPsV5xo8X-Gc0esnrA7qUgmkHFtCY21TeV4djKZXFq75UfzwLZioHVFgDCy_nvxCJFcXnipgywRynbggOjP4n1pDDp_QFXjtGkYq8vN6wWq9TIRUQEcRY4_tbtlAJ_wzMjXQXCDGBS/s320/IMG_6036-713784.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6882868552604269394" /></a></p>
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<br>Sent from an alternate universesarafinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236563817781429549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251263255987853415.post-51977267805260201762016-02-13T08:49:00.001-08:002016-02-13T08:49:57.484-08:00Lynne's beef stew<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ2v6JAhFCM9xwPvBYLKnRRuMynTgqBFgJAP8TJ4YkVzUmuVcVfI4i4fCFo_eFyQ7Vh7WsFRj0kDQKwdupdVAHQiHWRfzmIgOGOcM0TfTXXQe_euy1LlR9bA3dtr54o-Pawi2qmwNdTUs5/s1600/IMG_9673-797485.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ2v6JAhFCM9xwPvBYLKnRRuMynTgqBFgJAP8TJ4YkVzUmuVcVfI4i4fCFo_eFyQ7Vh7WsFRj0kDQKwdupdVAHQiHWRfzmIgOGOcM0TfTXXQe_euy1LlR9bA3dtr54o-Pawi2qmwNdTUs5/s320/IMG_9673-797485.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6250818952952747250" 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sarafinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236563817781429549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251263255987853415.post-2470297414361294332016-01-22T15:45:00.000-08:002016-01-22T15:45:19.866-08:00Year End<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It has been a long while since I've been a regular contributor to my own blog. Not sure why, just busy. But frankly 'busy' is the norm. So what gives? I don't know. I was busy preparing for Thanksgiving, then my best friend's baby shower, then nary a break until Christmas was upon us, for which I made 2 gifts. Now it's January, and I finally have time to sift through stacks of mail, photos on my phone, etc. So, I guess that explains it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also, as far as cooking during that time frame, I made a few new salads that I neglected to shoot. But otherwise stuck to the basics: roasted veggies with either turkey burgers, turkey tacos, or chicken strips. An occasional pork loin. Essentially, the norm at our house, not entirely worthy of documentation, just praise for keeping us alive during the holidays.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That said, I do have several photos to show of crafty stuff I've done over the last few months, desserts, a couple of school shots I had a hand in creating. That's the funny thing with assisting classes at the New School, sometimes I'm proud of what turns out, and want to photograph it, but usually I didn't actually make it. I just helped. A lot in some cases. So it feels not entirely authentic to claim it on my blog. I suppose I can just call it all "student work" and still feel accomplished, as I do when I complete a shift.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyway, I realized I had fallen in to a rut lately cooking-wise, so I have been trying to branch out a little, and make new or seldom made dishes. Maybe <i>that</i> should be my New Year's resolution. It's never too late to be resolute. Here is one I made last week that was quite good, from the <a href="http://inspiralized.com/" target="_blank">Inspiralized</a> blog. Butternut squash and Sausage Lasagna (I added Zucchini too).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>sarafinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236563817781429549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251263255987853415.post-14558371976036227882016-01-17T16:26:00.001-08:002016-01-17T16:26:58.250-08:00Making vegetable lasagna, listening to Fresh Air<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJGZu_P6-cVR2G0go13mQ47AFimrwJZ_I17NwzKoGnB440nQhTqFohCI3gF6W0_HjQOl6FXs4Bg2gQrN6S2zX69JaHAV4riKYb_PY9OKnQ7ufKj-es96ux3Q3sgstIzByXUxl3dYPMUVO/s1600/IMG_9566-718251.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJGZu_P6-cVR2G0go13mQ47AFimrwJZ_I17NwzKoGnB440nQhTqFohCI3gF6W0_HjQOl6FXs4Bg2gQrN6S2zX69JaHAV4riKYb_PY9OKnQ7ufKj-es96ux3Q3sgstIzByXUxl3dYPMUVO/s320/IMG_9566-718251.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6240917417973383538" 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<br />sarafinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236563817781429549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251263255987853415.post-58779255459165953942015-10-24T08:15:00.000-07:002015-10-24T08:15:00.102-07:00Cooking lately<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently I started working at the <a href="http://www.newschoolofcooking.com/" target="_blank">Cooking School</a> I went to. I assist in the recreational classes, which mostly means I don't cook, I just get the mise en place. For the masses. I answer questions the students have, and it has given me a little more confidence as I realize I do have a lot of the answers, who knew?! Apparently experience pays off.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have had a chance to cook in class though on occasion. I love it when I get to make dessert (of course). Here are a few shots of recent dishes..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>sarafinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236563817781429549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251263255987853415.post-22206657226435155132015-10-23T11:12:00.001-07:002015-10-23T11:12:56.091-07:00It's the most wonderful time of the year<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfh5Lu3tH5GCXb3e-a_jhpyPmjCFDzU7jN8pcqbiEz7_0EMBkhDTgIebtkWKoE0SPWirAob4jXigXJ5aiux7BPTUV40trz7BN8UxaEN879kpO8s02_Z24R5ot-3Nulq72Fx_6nIkoV2M5h/s1600/IMG_9122-776092.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfh5Lu3tH5GCXb3e-a_jhpyPmjCFDzU7jN8pcqbiEz7_0EMBkhDTgIebtkWKoE0SPWirAob4jXigXJ5aiux7BPTUV40trz7BN8UxaEN879kpO8s02_Z24R5ot-3Nulq72Fx_6nIkoV2M5h/s320/IMG_9122-776092.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6208907705524150210" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4LciiA-_AnMYSAKZo_MSYPaUxu2w7Ae1M6jf5xB_eO5l6C5vqz623gGFP2_xsLryIpyeHHa9B1l5bbjyByA8UsjGktwCrlIyuKZxVsBDr8TGEsqrZJQgV3kI0s_DJLmJalXO0KjC7Jw6/s1600/IMG_9134-779156.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4LciiA-_AnMYSAKZo_MSYPaUxu2w7Ae1M6jf5xB_eO5l6C5vqz623gGFP2_xsLryIpyeHHa9B1l5bbjyByA8UsjGktwCrlIyuKZxVsBDr8TGEsqrZJQgV3kI0s_DJLmJalXO0KjC7Jw6/s320/IMG_9134-779156.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6208907717153024050" /></a></p>sarafinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236563817781429549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251263255987853415.post-54038712585245696922015-10-08T08:15:00.000-07:002015-10-08T08:15:00.968-07:00Apron Factory!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So great to see this warehouse!! <a href="http://www.hedleyandbennett.com/" target="_blank">Hedley and Bennett</a>. Made-in-Los Angeles!! I am saving my cash to buy a chef shirt and an apron.</span>sarafinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236563817781429549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251263255987853415.post-44113536727108182662015-10-07T17:00:00.000-07:002015-10-07T17:00:08.612-07:00Chicken Marsala<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, a definite WIN!! Chicken Marsala. Those Italians, they really know their way around a kitchen.</span>sarafinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236563817781429549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251263255987853415.post-54985449630115314512015-10-07T16:45:00.000-07:002015-10-07T16:45:00.280-07:00Sicilian Orange Tart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wellllll, this was not a huge success either. Partly because I burned the crust (why do I have to make phonecalls during critical times in baking?). But aside from that, the actual tart part just wasn't custardy or tart-like. It was orangey and sweet. Not bad, but not particularly good either. Next time - new recipe!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The one thing I can say is that when I looked at the ingredients that would go into the tart (not the crust part), I was reluctant because it just didn't seem like there were enough ingredients to set up. I doubted, but continued figuring that the recipe-writer knew what they were doing. Well, the final product was exactly what I was afraid it would be - not the right consistency and frankly very one-note in flavor. I am going to consider my red flag feeling about it a win because I was actually able to recognize something of a problem before it happened. I think a lot of failures have to happen when it comes to getting good at something. So -- yay for the fail/mini-victory!</span>sarafinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236563817781429549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251263255987853415.post-28754984799006241182015-10-07T11:00:00.000-07:002015-10-07T11:00:03.019-07:00Mexican Chocolate Pudding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had good intentions, let's start there. I felt like I heard angels sing when I put it together in my head that I love Mexican Hot Chocolate and I love pudding (and making it!). Voilà - I'm going to make Mexican Hot Chocolate Pudding! It's so obvious.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, my first attempt wasn't so great. First, I was using a new recipe, that I had to make several ingredient substitutions on because I didn't have enough of a few of them. Also, my Mexican chocolate's use-by date had run out. And I wasn't exactly sure what substitutions to make when swapping out regular chocolate to make it Mexican.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, it was a start. And I have the feeling I'm going to obsess until I've figured it out. So look for future posts!</span>sarafinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15236563817781429549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251263255987853415.post-62776500718460425142015-10-07T10:25:00.000-07:002015-10-07T10:25:11.185-07:00Mustard can succulent<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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