Catalan Sponge Cake: Pa de Pessic

Posted by whilehewasout on May 31, 2013 · 6 Comments 

Sometimes my Mr comes to me with a specific cake or meal request that got into his head, that he remembers having consumed several times during his childhood. On these occasions what else to do but satisfy that craving? So the other day we made a Catalan Sponge Cake. A damn good one, if I … Continue reading →

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Pimientos Padrón Project – Part 2

Posted by whilehewasout on May 21, 2013 · 10 Comments 

Click here for Part 1! Status report on the Pimientos Padrón Project: started with 24 seeds altogether – about half of them survived the “kindergarten”. Out of the remaining 12 I have given 6 seedlings to my mum who somehow managed to kill them all in a few days :p I have re-planted my 3-3 … Continue reading →

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My California Chicken

Posted by whilehewasout on May 13, 2013 · 8 Comments 

Chicken again you say… I say the BEST EVER chicken dish! At least, the best that came out of my kitchen. Ever! A full healthy-hearty meal in one pan that is not only easy to make but sure to impress on a cold May day (or any day, really) 🙂 Please don’t judge this dish … Continue reading →

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The Easiest Oven Baked Garlic Shrimps

Posted by whilehewasout on May 6, 2013 · 12 Comments 

There was a beautiful box of shrimps at the store the other day and I was ‘allowed’ to buy it on condition that I peel them for both me and my Mr. Well this surely won’t stop me, really not a big deal doing it for 2 – I’d probably think about it if I … Continue reading →

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