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Crab Cakes with Tomato Butter

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The binder is fish, not bread crumbs. They taste fantastic, but cook pretty flat, not plump like normal crab cakes. This recipe was taken from Food & Wine, which seemed to copy it from Tavern on the Green restaurant. Original can be found here: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crispy-crab-cakes-tomato-butter Observations from previous experience with recipe

Searching for Fish Sandwiches

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Overview This is a reference for the result of my search for a really good fried fish sandwich. Yes, FRIED fish sandwich. It shouldn’t be that difficult to find. This isn’t a dish that requires years of culinary education. Any bar, tavern, or coffee shop should be able to offer up a decent fried fish … Read more

Keyser’s Ridge Truck Stop

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I tried this truck stop based on a neighbor’s recommendation. As truck stops go this place is great, the people are extremely friendly and the service is great. Unfortunately the fish sandwich gets only three stars. The Good: The fish was piping hot Service was excellent Nicely toasted hamburger bun The Bad: Fish was pre-formed … Read more

Swedish Apple Cake

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I haven’t made this yet. Memo to self: Update post after first attempt. Prep Time: About 1 hour Cook Time: About 1 hour Needs time to chill, make in early morning or night before IngredientsFilling Crust (Betty Crocker box mix) 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 2½ pounds apples (Jonagold and Granny Smith mix) ½ cup flour … Read more

Epoxy & Paint References

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This is a placeholder for some great references on epoxy and paint. These videos contain more information about epoxy types, strengths, additives, etc than ever be needed. Cool stuff I’ve not seen anywhere else:

Chicken with Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients 4 (6 oz) Boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 1/2 TBSP Olive oil 3 TBSP finely chopped shallot (or yellow onion) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 1/3 cups + 1 TBSP low sodium chicken broth 2 1/2 tsp Cornstarch 1 cup Sun Dried tomato halves packed in olive oil, drained, and finely chopped 1/4 cup … Read more

Goofy Cake

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Also known as “depression cake” in some circles. Awesome with vanilla ice cream and/or cold milk. Ingredients 3 Cups Flour 2 tsp Soda 1 tsp Salt 1/3 Cup Cocoa 2 Cups Sugar 2 TBSP Vinegar 1 tsp Vanilla 3/4 Cup Oil 2 Cups Water Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift all ingredients together, place in … Read more