I started the Ugly Duckling Bakery blog in 2021 to share the recipes that I make for my family, ranging from 30 minute weeknight meals to more complicated weekend cooking, baking projects made from scratch, and classic cocktail variations. I realized recently that I identify personally with heirloom tomatoes - my goal isn’t to create recipes that are the equivalent of artificially ripened but tasteless tomatoes we get year-round. We’ll get along if you’d rather eat a tomato that is bursting with summertime flavor but perhaps looks misshapen and imperfect. My tiramisu cake doesn’t look like it came from a commercial bakery, but no one complains about how it tastes.
How to Make a Martini Your Way
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Hello Reader Happy Friday I know not all of you are into cocktails. But have you ever wished you could make a great cocktail? Maybe you have a cocktail book or two but they're filled with bottles you don't have. And the last thing any of us need is another liquor bottle we don't drink. Since I started the Ugly Duckling Bakery blog, I've been realizing that I really want to write a cookbook or two. At some point. And I've been thinking about starting with cocktails. One thing I like about cocktails, as opposed to wine, is that cocktails won't change from year to year. You can find a cocktail you love, and it will taste pretty much the same even after a rainy summer or a prolonged fire season. So I'm thinking about writing a book that will share what I've learned about making cocktails. Its aim is to help you figure out what you like in a cocktail, how to adapt recipes, and how to read a cocktail menu when you're out. This is the first chapter people requested. It includes a base recipe for martinis, a taste test to help you figure out what you like, some suggestions for variations, and a worksheet for notes. Next in line is a sparkling wine chapter just in time for the holidays. I'd love to hear what you think about it. And let me know if there's a cocktail family that you'd want me to explore next. Not into cocktails?Here are some of my favorite recipes I made this week:
That's it for me. I hope you find something here that makes your life just a little more delicious. 💜 Joanne p.s. please leave a rating and comment on the blog post when you make my recipes. It really helps me! |
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I started the Ugly Duckling Bakery blog in 2021 to share the recipes that I make for my family, ranging from 30 minute weeknight meals to more complicated weekend cooking, baking projects made from scratch, and classic cocktail variations. I realized recently that I identify personally with heirloom tomatoes - my goal isn’t to create recipes that are the equivalent of artificially ripened but tasteless tomatoes we get year-round. We’ll get along if you’d rather eat a tomato that is bursting with summertime flavor but perhaps looks misshapen and imperfect. My tiramisu cake doesn’t look like it came from a commercial bakery, but no one complains about how it tastes.
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Hi, Reader Happy weekend! Today seems like a good day to do a re-introduction, whether you've been a friend for years or you're new to the Ugly Duckling Bakery family. I'm Joanne. I'm a Seattle doctor who specializes in HIV prevention in the U.S., and I'm the creator behind this food blog. Although I'm a doctor, you'll notice that my blog isn't about low fat, healthy foods all the time. I'm a big fan of the Oscar Wilde "Everything in moderation, including moderation." So while I try to eat...