Monthly Archives: July 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009 17:08
Posted in Desserts & other sweets, Food and Drink, Recipes 25 comments
 Blini’s are traditional Russian buckwheat pancakes. Why is a blini different then a regular pancake? Apart from the different method of baking them and the fact that you need to incorporate yeast in the mix etc. I really didn’t taste that big of a difference with the pancakes we would normally make here. I had...
Posted in Desserts & other sweets, Food and Drink, Recipes
Tags: appetizer, blini, dessert, pancakes, recipe, Recipes
Sophie - July 30, 2009 - 17:47
I love blini’s! I have the same issue of this fab magazine!! Your pictures look delectable!! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM,…I love the addition of the nectarines & maple syrop!!! [Reply] 
Christelle - July 30, 2009 - 18:08
I have tasted blinis made by a russian person once (yup just the once), and they were amazing, very different fr pancakes… never been able to taste them since, the recipe has to be different, is it the method, the ingredients? no idea…. Also, blue cheese indeed is great with fruits, my fav combo is banana and cambozola, to die for!!! [Reply]  Simone (junglefrog) Reply: What a great taste combo Christelle… Oooo, that is for sure what I will be making for the next time! Banana and cambozola… [Reply] 
Valérie - July 30, 2009 - 18:54
I love blinis, but have never made them. My mother buys them and we eat them with smoked salmon for Christmas; I think the storebought ones did taste different from pancakes, but well, who knows what they put in them? I would definitely want to make them myself at some point (hopefully in the not too distant future). And I will eat blue cheese on anything, especially when it’s paired with sweetness! Thanks for the inspiration! [Reply] 
nina - July 30, 2009 - 21:19
I like your sweet take on this favorite!!!! I can’t taste mush of a difference either between blinis and normal pancakes, but at least buckwheat is good for you!!! [Reply] 
Peter G - July 31, 2009 - 01:31
I think these turned out beautiful Simone…nice combination of flavours with the cheese and fruit. [Reply] 
Ben - July 31, 2009 - 01:53
Hmmm the combination of flavors is great, fruit, cheese and Russian pancakes make a perfect breakfast (or dinner, lol) I am in love with your pictures! I could just eat them :-p [Reply] 
anncoo - July 31, 2009 - 03:10
Your pictures taken are really beautiful and the pancakes look so yummy. [Reply] 
Nutmeg Nanny - July 31, 2009 - 03:47
I love your flavor combination! Blue cheese and nectarines…yum! The little blinis remind me of silver dollar pancakes. [Reply] 
Hannah - July 31, 2009 - 03:52
That first photo is *breath-taking*! That’s not possibly real maple syrup, is it? What an incredible capture! [Reply] 
peachkins - July 31, 2009 - 06:29
Those Blini’s look wonderful. They look like extra yummy pancakes! [Reply] 
kuiriale - July 31, 2009 - 08:14
great pics! welldone! I love your photos! [Reply] 
Simone (junglefrog) - July 31, 2009 - 08:53
@ Hannah: No it’s not real maple syrup. That is not something you can easily find here. This is just plain honey.. @kuiriale: I’ve never heard of oladys! Gonna look that up now! @Valerie: You should definitely try and make them. It’s really quite easy to do… [Reply] 
Soma - July 31, 2009 - 16:38
I have heard of a Moroccan Pancake/Crepe which uses yeast in the same way. love the combination of you done here. i could have this as a mail meal. [Reply] 
FoodJunkie - July 31, 2009 - 16:50
Great combination and beautiful photos as always. I think that the main difference is the use of buckwheat flour in much larger quantities than 35g. Other than that, they are basically pancakes! [Reply] 
liz {zested} - July 31, 2009 - 17:29
Love how you captured the honey mid-pour. Did you take many takes? Did you have help with the pouring or have the camera set up on a tripod? [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: Thanks Liz… Well, as far as many takes go… This was the first shot! Lucky I guess… [Reply] 
Olga - July 31, 2009 - 21:05
wow, those are some INCREDIBLE photos!!!! [Reply] 
Philomena - August 1, 2009 - 15:03
Wow, these look fabulous – I’m so intrigued by this taste combination. [Reply] 
Jen @ MaplenCornbread - August 2, 2009 - 04:59
WOW each of these photos are superb!!!! Im in awe!!! [Reply] 
Lauren B. - August 2, 2009 - 05:47
Just had to pop in and compliment you on the food photo! It really popped out of the page at Tastespotting. Beautiful composition. Might have to try my hand at low carb blinis. They look wonderful! [Reply] 
JanAnd - November 15, 2009 - 02:25
For future reference: One pancake is a ‘blin,’ and more pancakes are ‘blini,’ Notice correct usage in Olga’s comment. [Reply] 
Blinis with smoked salmon and sourcream « Junglefrog Cooking - March 31, 2010 - 16:03
[...] to I didn’t feel like making them. But now I have. I did make blinis before as you can read here but that recipe was slightly different. I am not sure if this was a very traditional recipe either [...]
Monday, July 27, 2009 08:00
Posted in Challenges, Daring Bakers 46 comments
 What can I say? It was probably one of those days… One of those days that I should have not gotten myself into the kitchen and let alone try and make corn syrup! The July Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Nicole at Sweet Tooth. She chose Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Cookies and Milan Cookies from...
Posted in Challenges, Daring Bakers
Tags: cookies, Daring Bakers, mallows, recipe, Recipes
46 comments
FoodJunkie - July 27, 2009 - 08:22
Simone, these look fantastic! I am not a big fan of marshmallows either, so I don’t think I would even consider making them from scratch. But, if you ever need any ingredients, I could very easily send them over to you, espceially easy ones like baking soda! Corn syrup is glucoze syrup, I am sure you can get this in a supermarket, but then again, when I tried to bake a cake in Amsterdam, I couldn’t find powdered sugar (or icing sugar). Cream of tartar is used to help syrups not crystalize, stabilize meringue and also works as a leaven together with baking soda to make things fluffy (like baking powder). It is basically an acid (tartaric acid, derived from winemaking) and can easily be substituted with lemon juice in syrups and meringue. [Reply]
nina - July 27, 2009 - 08:54
Well, my friend, that is exactly why I do not join the group…far too complicated for this little brain!!! If the recipes did not work for you… know that the photos are simply stunning as always!!! [Reply] 
Lisa - July 27, 2009 - 10:04
I’m so glad you let me know it was up, and wow, you did a beautiful job. Love the different color marshmallows you bought, although I’m sorry the homemade corn syrup didn’t work out for you. That said, I don’t like marshmallows either, so thank god I was able to give them away. I just enjoyed making the marshmallow..lol Also, as usual, love the photos! [Reply] 
Margreet - July 27, 2009 - 12:26
They look very tasty!! I think baking soda is the same as ‘bakpoeder’. You can buy at Albert Heijn (Backin from dr.Oetker). I’ve used it last Christmas for a pie with raspberries and pear. [Reply] 
Anula - July 27, 2009 - 13:01
I love your mallows – great colours [Reply] 
Cheryl - July 27, 2009 - 13:01
You may have had trouble, however your Mallows look amazing! I am envious as I have had no time this summer to participate in the Daring Bakers. Have you look in the cleaning section of your stores for Baking Soda? In the US it is sold with other cleaning agents in boxes, it says great for removing odors in carpet and fabric, and you can cook with it! Good luck and congratulations, your look amazing! [Reply] 
Olga - July 27, 2009 - 15:41
ooh, we did different things this time!!!! [Reply] 
isa - July 27, 2009 - 15:44
Love the different color you made and I’m sorry the homemade corn syrup didn’t work out for you. I’m not a big fan of marshmallows either. Your Mallows cookies looks absolutely delicious and they came out very well. Nice job! [Reply] 
jo - July 27, 2009 - 15:45
Oh wow, I love your mallows. They look absolutely gorgeous and delicious. The picture of the stacked mallows is fantastic. [Reply]
Valérie - July 27, 2009 - 15:56
I’m sorry things didn’t go perfectly smoothly, but they still look wonderful! I had a lot of problems with my cookies as well, including the chocolate coating (mine wouldn’t harden, to I had to put the cookies in the fridge, and of course they stuck to the plate and I hed to pry them off). I also had to turn my mallows around in the chocolate to cover them completely (even though I used a narrow ramekin). I can’t speak for the Netherlands, but I know baking soda (“bicarbonate de soude” in French, if you’re ever in Belgium) can be found. But it’s not always used for baking, it’s also a cleaning/desodorizing product, so maybe it’s stored in a different aisle in the supermarket? Anyways, you should be proud of yourself for trying this challenge, and even prouder that the result came out so nice! Bravo! [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: See, I never thought of checking in the cleaning section… but good tip! I will for sure check it out… I even might know what I need now that I think of it. We used to have that kind of stuff in the house when I was little… I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s it! [Reply]
Sophie - July 27, 2009 - 18:32
Waw!! Fantastic yummie treats for us to savour!! I didn’t join the group for reasons as these,…You did an outstanding job, Simone! Yummie yum! Excellent pictures too! [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: O come on Sophie, I am sure you would do fine in the Daring Bakers!! It’s not so scary as you might think. I am just not the best baker that is all! [Reply]
Hannah - July 27, 2009 - 19:44
Love those colors! And no matter what you say, they look pretty darned perfect if you ask me. [Reply] 
rose - July 27, 2009 - 20:04
Oh my!!!! Nicely done – can’t even tell you had to chop them off the cake rack! HAHAH! [Reply] 
MandyM - July 27, 2009 - 22:28
Your cookie base looks to have turned out fine even without the bicarb, did you add extra baking powder? But you’re right, it’ll be a good idea to find a source of Bicarb, it’s in a lot of baked goods so always handy to have around Your Mallows look lovely, even with all the hiccups (I also made the mistake of letting some of my mallows drip dry on a cooling rack!) [Reply] 
Lauren - July 27, 2009 - 22:37
Beautiful job!! I love the colours or your marshmallows – Yum!! [Reply] 
lisaiscooking - July 27, 2009 - 22:48
Too bad about the sticking! They look delicious though and definitely worth the effort. [Reply] 
Hilary - July 27, 2009 - 23:15
Oh dear, it does seem like you had a few challenges this month! The cookies look great, though – that first photo is beautiful. I had to do quite a bit of research until I found out how to judge if my syrup was at the soft ball stage – luckily I have a terrific baking book that lists all the different ‘stages’ of cooking sugar, with descriptions of how to tell when you’re at each stage. [Reply] 
Julie - July 28, 2009 - 02:11
The cookies and photos are lovely despite your struggles! Mine stuck a bit to my cooling rack, too, but thankfully I hadn’t refrigerated and could just “snap” them off. Yikes! [Reply] 
Rachel - July 28, 2009 - 02:35
They look delicious! As always, your photography is beautiful! [Reply] 
Ivonne - July 28, 2009 - 03:55
Oooh! Look at that chocolate just dripping off that fork. Lovely pics! [Reply] 
Coco Bean - July 28, 2009 - 04:35
Yep, Valerie is right, you might find the Baking Soda in another isle. Here in Canada it is found in the cleaning isle because we use it as an air deodorizer in the fridge. It would be sad if you had to order it on line because it’s like 99 cents here. Make a list and I will send you some stuff from Canada! Including some pure maple syrup! I understand your anger over certain steps in this recipe, I also thought it would be easy but I didn’t even make it past the cookie part! But you did it and they look fabulous, thats what counts right! [Reply]
Nutmeg Nanny - July 28, 2009 - 04:40
Great job with the challenge! These look super delicious!!! [Reply] 
sabiilaa - July 28, 2009 - 09:11
oh wow! beautiful mallows and love the color, great photos! [Reply] 
Sue - July 28, 2009 - 10:33
Looks like the results were worth the hassle! Your cookies looks soooo good!!! Love all the colors too! Great photos:) [Reply]
Ben - July 28, 2009 - 14:48
They do look gorgeous, even if you had a hard time making them. And yes, I agree. Sometimes is better not to even look into the kitchen :-p [Reply] 
Esi - July 28, 2009 - 23:17
I think I am going to make the milanos instead. That said, despite your troubles, they turned out really nice looking. [Reply]
Soma - July 29, 2009 - 00:21
Unlike a lot of adults, I love marshmallows. trouble? sometimes they do bring pretty things, like these ones here;-) looks wonderful. [Reply] 
deeba - July 29, 2009 - 05:45
Perfect & very pretty Mallows. I did a jig when I read ‘Cream of Tartar’ coz I’ve had a little box for ages & didn’t know what to do with it…LOL! I’m envious of all the colours you got Simone…gorgeous! I fell in ♥ with the Mallows when I made them, & was impressed that a cookie as delicious can be made at home! [Reply] 
Missy - July 29, 2009 - 15:30
Your mallows look so pretty! Too pretty to be eaten. I have given you an award on my blog do check it out [Reply]
anncoo - July 29, 2009 - 15:50
This is my first time here. Nice blog and beautiful pictures. will visit often. [Reply] 
lo - July 30, 2009 - 05:41
Oh! They’re so pretty in their little pastel outfits! Almost a shame to cover them with chocolate… but I’ll bet they were delicious. Not a huge marshmallow fan, but I’m intrigued. [Reply] 
gine - July 30, 2009 - 08:54
hi simone, long time no see ^^ !! oh … I totally love the colored marshmallows on the cookie (still without the chocolate) ^^ … looks so like summer ^^ … lovely pictures!!! XOXO [Reply] 
Jill - July 30, 2009 - 20:31
I love the colors you used for your marshmallows–great pictures and I enjoyed reading about your experiences in making them. Good job! [Reply] 
Tartelette - July 30, 2009 - 20:56
In most European countries, you can find baking soda at the pharmacist (bicarbonate de soude in French but might give you name roots to find the right equivalent). [Reply] 
Peter - July 30, 2009 - 22:02
Your mallows are drippingly decadent and oh so tasty looking. Kudos to your fab photos! [Reply] 
jamie - July 31, 2009 - 19:07
Love the dripping chocolate shot. Your mallows look great, I loved making these! [Reply] 
Cheesewench - August 4, 2009 - 01:10
Those look soo good. As a kid in New York City my favorite cookies were Mallomars. It looks like a very good replication of one of my favorite childhood treats! I got the care package this weekend. Stroopwaffels are delicious! I Dunked them in coffee from my favorite coffee place in Chicago, and they made my morning! Thank you for the candies also. Very tasty. I’ll do a post on your goodies when I come back from the cheese conference. I think I’m going to make some ice cream for the jimmies. [Reply]  I know I have complained many times already about the lack of ingredients here in Almere, but not too far from here, there is Amsterdam… And well, what can I say; Amsterdam is simply food-heaven, certainly compaired to these parts. The only problem is really that the parking in Amsterdam is so outrageously expensive that...
Posted in Food and Drink
Tags: amsterdam, fresh, market, noordermarkt, produce
22 comments
Nutmeg Nanny - July 25, 2009 - 22:47
Oh my gosh all that fresh produce and dairy looks amazing! We have markets around here but they do not looks as beautiful as that:) [Reply]
Peter G - July 26, 2009 - 02:01
Nice pics Simone! You’ve captured the scene well! Can’t wait to see what you come up with… [Reply]
Sophie - July 26, 2009 - 12:46
I love market pictures too! Beautiful & so tasty looking food! [Reply] 
Angela@spinachtiger - July 26, 2009 - 14:33
Those breads look crazy good. Please tell me what those pizza looking tarts are and those sort of Italian looking muffins. I’ve been wanting to make things like this. I have this idea to sell such things are our local farmer’s market. I think they would be a smash and we have nothing like this. [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: Well, I think those pizza things are some kind of quiche and they look to be topped with goatcheese and sundried tomatoes or grilled peppers. Something of that nature anyway. As for the muffins; it’s basically a savoury muffin. Do you know regular muffins or is that also something you can’t find in your area? [Reply] 
foodbin - July 26, 2009 - 15:09
we have farmer’s market like this once a week and i like to go there to take pictures too. [Reply]
Valérie - July 26, 2009 - 19:43
Despite having spent many summers in my native Belgium… I have NEVER been to the Netherlands. I know, it’s ridiculous, considering that it’s so close. Every year I tell myself I’ll make time to visit Amsterdam at least, and it never works out. But that gorgeous market gives me some extra incentive! [Reply] 
Jamie - July 26, 2009 - 20:46
I loved Amsterdam when I visited but never saw this wonderful market and I adore markets. Husband and I usually end up spending half our vacations in markets. And hop on over to my latest blog post and you will receive your award! [Reply] 
jackie at phamfatale.com - July 26, 2009 - 21:28
I’m in awe. Beautiful lifestyle photography, your food photography is awesome too! [Reply]
Olga - July 26, 2009 - 23:16
those are absolutely awesome photos! i can’t wait to try to copy you when I go to Seattle [Reply]
Esi - July 27, 2009 - 02:40
What a beautiful market! I could definitely spend all day there. [Reply]
Coco Bean - July 27, 2009 - 04:47
It’s so much more exciting if you make a day out of the farmers market! Ian and I just visited Montreal’s largest one on Saturday and it was stunning. I’m with you, there is nothing better than a fresh fruits and veggies. [Reply]
FoodJunkie - July 27, 2009 - 08:14
Unfortunately we couldn’t visit Noordermarkt on our last trip to Amsterdam, but these types of markets are fantastic and, believe it or not, we don’t have them in Greece. Greek markets are noisy places with brash sellers,selling fruit, veg, sometimes fish, eggs, and dried bean. This is like an open air food boutique! [Reply] 
Marco - July 27, 2009 - 18:47
Simone, glad to be reading again and the first page to select was yours and my wife said oh i can see Macaroons next to it…….I am in for a whole lot of trouble now as i have to try my hand on macarons……..something i never made myself ye! Cheers Marco [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: O haha… well you’re gonna have to make some macarons for your wife now Marco!! I’m sure you’ll do just fine anyway, so can’t wait to see them!! [Reply]
Hilary - July 27, 2009 - 23:17
These photos are gorgeous! I love Amsterdam and this reminds me why! [Reply]  There are few things I like better then to travel to far away places and meet new people and new cultures and enjoy the food ofcourse as well! Now I can safely say that not all culinary experiences are as good as you would hope they are. You see, we do like to travel to... 14 comments
Peter G - July 24, 2009 - 18:09
Wow! You did the grasshopper thing! I’ve seen them in Thailand many times but do not have your sense of adventure! And those worms! You are very brave! [Reply]
Valérie - July 25, 2009 - 00:54
I admire you for being open to trying different foods! I try to be open to new culinary experiences, although I think I would draw the line at eating anything that’s still alive… As for the grasshopper, I’m honestly not sure I would do it – I have a fear of insects in general! But my mother tells me she used to eat fried silkworms in Vietnam and that it’s one of the yummiest things in the world… so maybe it’s a good idea to try everything at least once, you might be surprised! [Reply]
Coco Bean - July 25, 2009 - 04:59
Oh heart troubles, I hope he is all better now! Thats a terrible thing, my dad had a heart attack so I know how scary it can be when someone starts to show signs that somethings wrong. I can’t believe these photos, they are incredible, beautiful and totally different from anything I have ever seen. It’s so exciting that you got to eat some critters, I want to do that one day! [Reply] 
Hélène - July 25, 2009 - 07:28
I’m so jalous that your are going to Indonesia. What a beautiful trip it will be. [Reply]
Cheesewench - July 25, 2009 - 08:38
I’ve eaten a lot of weird stuff, but never bugs! Kudos to you for being more brave than I! [Reply] 
pigpigscorner - July 25, 2009 - 10:10
Food is always the best part of traveling. Very brave of you to try the grasshoppers! [Reply]
peachkins - July 25, 2009 - 15:36
The pig heads, they’re normal sights here but the grasshoppers aren’t. Hooray for you trying at least 1 grasshopper!! [Reply]
lo - July 25, 2009 - 16:46
You’re a brave, brave woman! [Reply]
FoodJunkie - July 25, 2009 - 17:42
HA HA! You are truly brave eating these things…bou are so funny in those photos! Great trip you have planned there and I am looking forward to hearing all about it. [Reply]
foodbin - July 26, 2009 - 15:12
in Asia, there are a lot of exotic food-have you tried eating durians? [Reply]
Olga - July 26, 2009 - 23:19
Those pictures of you are hilarious. But the pig heads are going to give me nightmares. [Reply]
Lisa - July 27, 2009 - 08:10
You are definitely daring. I can’t even look at the piggy’s head without wanting to cry/throw up. Just give me it’s body..lol That said, looks like you’ve been having such a wonderful time! I was hoping you were able to get the DB challenge in this month. I’ll just have to keep checking back [Reply]
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 13:22
Posted in Current Affairs, Food and Drink 17 comments
 Ok, maybe the title is not entirely fair towards this soup as it was actually quite tasty and freshly made. Yesterday was for me Daring Bakers day, so I made the monthly recipe (which you will be able to read all about on the 27th!) and ofcourse there was some tasting and snacking involved… I...
Posted in Current Affairs, Food and Drink
Tags: diet, soup
17 comments
Peter G - July 22, 2009 - 14:34
LOL! At least the soup is healthy Simone (but I know what you mean by wanting to add lots of other stuff too). [Reply]
Soma - July 22, 2009 - 15:32
That does not look all that boring to me;-) Light & summery & Healthy! Tax administration? that sounds boring;-) [Reply]
Valérie - July 22, 2009 - 16:25
Well, it may be plainer that you would like, but I wouldn’t call it boring! Homemade soup is the best! Congratulations on staying so strong! [Reply]
Olga - July 22, 2009 - 17:28
Congratulations on the 1.5 kg lost!!! Good going. Cannot wait to see your daring bakers challenge! [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: Well being dead in a bikini is kind of besides the point right… [Reply]
nina - July 22, 2009 - 17:43
Why do you think I have weight issues……healthy for me so often means “boring”!! I would have opted for the salmon and cream cheese too!! [Reply]
liz {zested} - July 22, 2009 - 18:56
The top photo is really lovely – very simple and summery. Nice work. [Reply]
Christelle - July 23, 2009 - 00:28
Wow you’re doing really well, and this soup does look really good indeed! [Reply]
peachkins - July 23, 2009 - 06:35
Congratualations! you lost some weight, I wish I can do that too! [Reply]
Peter - July 23, 2009 - 12:43
Simone, I think this soup looks wonderful and sounds delish. Grate some cheese and serve with a sandwich – I’m all over it. [Reply]
lo - July 23, 2009 - 15:26
What a great light dinner, Simone! [Reply]
Sophie - July 23, 2009 - 16:56
MMMMMM,…I think! I don’t think that that soup looks boring! Not at all! [Reply]
Simone (junglefrog) - July 23, 2009 - 22:06
Haha… ok, maybe I was too hard with the boring, but ok… it could have been soooo much nicer then it was (and it was good, I will confess to that!) [Reply]
Hannah - July 24, 2009 - 03:37
Gosh, I never thought that “plain and boring” could be so beautiful and tempting! I’d sure that that over my standard sort of “boring” meals! [Reply]
Nutmeg Nanny - July 25, 2009 - 15:59
I think this looks lovely! I can imagine how tasty it taste:) [Reply] |
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You should try and make them. It’s really not hard, although I will adjust the taste from the base recipe for the next time. A bit too bland for my taste.
It’s my dream market where i always wish to buy food stuffs from.
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