tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65754265643682150932024-03-21T14:19:15.723-07:00The Rosales KitchenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-47182187825657372242013-09-13T12:40:00.001-07:002013-09-13T14:43:35.848-07:00More Plums Please<br />
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I have to get every last bit of baking with plums in before fall and winter are here. I sure am going to miss stone fruit! I decided to make mini plum tarts for my weekly gathering and fellowship with friends. I bought 2 1/2 pounds of plums, sliced them, soaked them in cinnamon, sugar, and cornstarch, and then doubled <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/948287/pate-brisee" target="_blank">this</a> dough recipe. I used a 4 inch biscuit cutter, added a few slices of plums, folded in the edges, brushed with heavy cream and sprinkled with sugar on the raw, and popped them in the oven for about 40-50 minutes at 375. They turned out buttery, flaky, and delicious. Treats are more fun when they are bite size. I will take these over cookies any day! These are great topped with ice cream too. Goodbye plums, you will be missed! </div>
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No. 9 of The Daily Prompt challenge is this is home. I thought I would include a few of my favorite parts of my home instead of just one photo. I am so grateful to have a place of my own that feels like home and feels like an extension of myself. I love having a place to host friends and see their smiles because it feels like a happy place to them too. It is still a work in progress, and most of the stuff I have is either thrifted or bought on sale, but I am excited to discover each piece that will add additional meaning to my home. My home really is my sanctuary. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">1. Some days it is nearly impossible to get anything done with this cozy bed staring at me.</span></div>
2. My home has no closet space. This $9.99 clothes rack solved this dilemma and allowed me to display my favorite pieces of clothing.<br />
3, This desk was purchased for crafting. I think Christmas was the last time I crafted and I used the floor...oops!<br />
4. Memories<br />
5. Love things that tell stories. I could share a lot about my friend Erika from this picture.<br />
6. This couch found me. It knew it would hold great conversations, stories, and silliness.<br />
7. Light and a bit of emptiness. Or minimalism?<br />
8. I bought this stand for $2.00. It is my greatest thrift yet. Gotta love The Mammas and The Pappas.<br />
9. This used to hang in my grandmother's home.<br />
10. Great book, great clock, and who doesn't love a happy bowl?<br />
11. Seriously I have too many bowls.<br />
12. This produces much happiness.<br />
13. L'epice.<br />
14. The light in this apartment is a happy blessing.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-58689294081741333442013-08-14T19:21:00.001-07:002013-08-14T19:22:43.239-07:00Plum Cobbler & People I Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past Sunday I spent time with one of my favorite people doing one of my favorite things...baking with my lovely friend Daphne. She sent me recipe for plum cobbler, knowing my obsession, and it looked so tasty and cozy I had to try it. I still remember the first cobbler we made together when I first starting baking. It was a blackberry cobbler and we accidentally put cumin instead of cinnamon on the blackberries! Luckily we were able to wash off the berries and still achieve a great tasting cobbler. So much has changed since then, including our kitchen skills, and it is such a privilege to watch her be a wonderful mother to two of the sweetest kids. I had to include some photos of them because they are so stinkin cute. </div>
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Plum Cobbler<br />
from Food & Wine<br />
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Filling:<br />
4 lbs plums, in wedges<br />
169g sugar<br />
2 tbsp cornstarch<br />
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Topping: <br />
250g AP flour<br />
85g cornmeal<br />
169g sugar<br />
2 tbsp ground ginger<br />
1 tbsp baking powder<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
228g butter, cold and cubed<br />
6 oz cold milk<br />
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Oven 375F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan.<br />
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Toss plums with sugar and cornstarch, let stand while making the topping.<br />
Whisk together cornmeal, sugar, ginger, baking powder and salt.<br />
Cut in butter until coarse crumbs. ADd the milk and stir until moistened. <br />
Spread the plums in the baking dish and scoop out topping to cover all the plums.<br />
Chill in fridge for 1/2 hour.<br />
Transfer directly to the oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Topping should be golden and crisp. <br />
Let cool for about an hour before serving.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-63800123045697524192013-08-05T07:27:00.004-07:002013-08-05T10:26:36.967-07:00A Peachy How-To Video<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="338" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/71709756" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="600"></iframe> <br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/71709756">A Peachy Galette</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user19968163">Nicole Rosales</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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I can't believe it! We finally completed my first video blog post! It was so fun filming and editing this how-to video with Sarah Gee. I love her perspective and she made this process a breeze!<br />
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This recipe is a perfect summer time dessert. We couldn't help but sneak a few peaches while filming because they were so sweet and fresh. I would love to know your thoughts on this recipe and this video. This has been a huge learning experience so any tips on how to make it better is greatly appreciated! I hope you enjoy!<br />
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Recipe After the Jump!<br />
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RECIPE FOR BOURBON PEACH GALETTE<br />
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PEACH FILLING<br />
1 1/2 pounds peaches or apricots, sliced 1/2 inch thick (4 3/4 cups)<br />
1/3 cup granulated sugar (1/2 cup if using apricots)<br />
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice<br />
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt<br />
1 tablespoon cornstarch<br />
2 tablespoon bourbon<br />
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TART CRUST- Makes 1 Disk of Traditional Pate Brisee<br />
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (Cold)<br />
½ teaspoon coarse salt (Cold)<br />
½ teaspoon sugar (Cold)<br />
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut in pieces<br />
¼ cup ice water<br />
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ASSEMBLY<br />
1 large egg, lightly beaten<br />
Sanding sugar for sprinkling<br />
Vanilla Ice Cream for Serving<br />
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DIRECTIONS<br />
PATE BRISEE<br />
-Place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor, and process for a few seconds to combine.<br />
-Add the butter, and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds.<br />
-With the machine running, add the ice water in a slow, steady stream, through the feed tube, just until the dough holds together. Do not process for more than 30 seconds.<br />
-Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Flatten, and form disc. Wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before using.<br />
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TART<br />
-Preheat oven to 375 degrees.<br />
-Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then parchment.<br />
-Stir together fruit, granulated sugar, lemon juice, salt, bourbon, and cornstarch.<br />
-Roll out pate brisee into a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface.<br />
-Transfer to baking sheet.<br />
-Arrange fruit in center, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold over border to enclose fruit, leaving center open.<br />
-Brush crust with egg, and sprinkle with sanding sugar.<br />
-Bake until golden brown and bubbling in center, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet 10 -minutes, then slide galette on parchment onto a wire rack. Let cool completely. Serve with ice cream<br />
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Filming and Editing by Sarah Gee, geeeenius@gmail.com<br />
Music by Brigette Bardot- Moi Je JoueUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-44773476091570881132013-08-04T14:30:00.000-07:002013-08-04T14:31:00.476-07:00The Daily Prompt- Light, Growth, The Last Thing I Ate <a href="http://therosaleskitchen.blogspot.com/2013/08/joining-creature-comforts-daily-prompt.html" target="_blank">The Daily Prompt</a> challenge has really inspired me. The ability to capture beautiful moments in a photograph for memories should not be taken for granted. I can't wait to continue it. Here are my photographs for Light, Growth, and The Last Thing I Ate. Read why I chose these particular photos below and check out more photographs from this morning after the jump.<br />
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1. Light- The bright, backlit lighting in this photo is not the only reason I chose it for Light. Erika herself brings such a light everywhere she goes. Her graceful transformation into motherhood is inspiring.<br />
2. Growth- Every word, every breath, every smile from Chad is a testament to the Lord's goodness. Knowing Chad and his story has taught me how to accept that through Christ, we really are made new. I am blessed to call him my friend.<br />
3. The Last thing I Ate- This one is obvious..it was the last thing I ate haha, The Go West Omelet from <a href="http://www.kraftsmenbaking.com/" target="_blank">Kraftsmen</a>. I want to live in this place and eat their griddle cakes every day.<br />
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More photos from today after the jump.<br />
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4. Griddle Cakes- seriously amazing pancakes.</div>
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5. Bubbles- She is a mini Rey in this photo.</div>
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6. No more ice cream.</div>
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7. Rebekah, she's a beauty.</div>
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8. Rey- always pondering life. </div>
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I have always loved the idea of doing a photo challenge. Looking back on fun memories and inspirations sounds so dreamy! However, I am terrible at adding daily disciplines. I read about the Daily Prompt Challenge for August on <a href="http://creaturecomfortsblog.com/" target="_blank">Creature Comforts</a> and loved the way she presented the challenge. It is by no means required to be daily, and I love that there are ideas associated with the challenge that will prompt you into remembering to take a photo. So here I go on my first photo challenge! I will be uploading pictures on my blog as well as <a href="http://web.stagram.com/n/nicolerosales/" target="_blank">my instagram</a>. #thedailyprompt. This will be a great way to continue to familiarize myself with the SLR and find new ways to be creative with Instagram. You can read about the challenge <a href="http://creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2013/08/01/the-daily-prompt-creativity-instagram-prompts-for-august.html" target="_blank">here</a>! Will you join me? Here is my first one! The list of prompts is below. <br />
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THE DAILY PROMPT: AUGUST 2013<br />
1. Patterned<br />
2. Solitude<br />
3. I’m grateful for:<br />
4. Vibrant<br />
5. The Happiest Color<br />
6. Wild<br />
7. I’m Passionate About:<br />
8. Joy<br />
9. This is home<br />
10. Adventure<br />
11. The last thing I bought<br />
12. Light<br />
13. Dark<br />
14. Wonder<br />
15. The Last thing I Read / Tasted / Heard:<br />
16. This is beauty<br />
17. Happiness is:<br />
18. One (or a few) of my favorite things:<br />
19. Kindness<br />
20. Growth<br />
21. Color outside the lines<br />
22. Friendship<br />
23. It’s the Little Things<br />
24. Homemade<br />
25. Keep it Simple<br />
26. My view from here<br />
27. Delicious<br />
28. Collected<br />
29. I’m Proud of This:<br />
30. A beautiful mess<br />
31. ReflectionUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-85721443370504429852013-08-01T09:54:00.002-07:002013-08-03T12:56:25.618-07:00Summer Tomato Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Tuesdays off are my absolute favorite. The mornings are so peaceful in my quite apartment in my quiet neighborhood. I was greeted with wonderful smiles from my best friend and her sweet son later that morning and we had breakfast and caught up on life. Free time and friend gatherings always call for something homemade. I've had an obsession with pies and tarts lately but have yet to make something savory. I decided to make a tart with tomatoes, zucchini, mozzarella, parmesan, and basil since it is summer and the tomatoes are fresh . It resulted in a flakey, cheesy crust with a rich, indulgent cheese filling. See the recipe below! </div>
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For The Crust<br />
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour<br />
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan Cheese<br />
1 tsp course salt<br />
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces<br />
1 large egg yolk plus 1 large egg yolk for wash<br />
1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water<br />
1 tbs heavy cream<br />
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For the Filling<br />
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil<br />
1 shallot chopped<br />
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and then cut into half moons<br />
1 1/2 lbs cherry tomatoes<br />
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese<br />
4 oz bocconcini or fresh mozzarella (1inch pieces)<br />
3 tbs fresh basil<br />
1/4 cup plus 2 tbs all-purpose flour<br />
Course salt and freshly ground black pepper<br />
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Directions<br />
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Make crust: pulse flour, cheese, salt, and butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 1 egg yolk, pulse to combine. Drizzle in 1/4 cup ice water until dough just comes together. Form dough into disk and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.<br />
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Heat 1 tbs oil in skillet over medium heat, add shallot, cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini; cook stirring occasionally until light golden and liquid has been released, about 5 minutes. transfer to large bowl.<br />
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Halve 1/3 of the tomatoes, stir halved and whole tomatoes, both cheeses, basil, and flour into shallot-zuccini mixture and season with salt and pepper.<br />
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 13 inch round and about 1/4 inch thick. Make seven 3 inch cuts around edge of dough evenly spaced. Transfer to a 9 inch pie plate. Drizzle shell with remaing talesppon oil. Transfer filling to shell. Fold in flaps of dough, slightly overlapping. Refrigerate until dough is firm, about 30 minutes. <br />
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Preheat oven to 375. Whisk cream and egg yolk in a small bowl and brush over crust. Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake pie on a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet until crust is golden brown and juices are bubbling. 70-80 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.<br />
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Recipe from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/317661/cherry-tomato-bocconcini-and-zucchini-pi?search_key=tomato%20pie" target="_blank">here</a>. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-24762340862358347132013-07-29T17:22:00.002-07:002013-08-03T12:57:02.047-07:00Lovely Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. Black Xantus<br />
2. Rich, chocolatey, and aged in bourbon barrels.<br />
3. Fig and Proscuitto Pizza. Might be my favorite. <br />
4. Staring at the weird teddy berry art display. They are lovely : ).<br />
5. Sarah snuck one in.<br />
6. Rumors.<br />
7. I love when my home is filled with sweet folks.<br />
8. Cold brew.<br />
9. 2 new friends. So sweet.<br />
10. Texas Pecan Waffle.<br />
11. The cutest baby feet ever.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-76924520513181224682013-07-25T15:11:00.001-07:002013-07-26T09:45:16.717-07:005 Things Every Baker Needs in Their Kitchen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1, <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/martha-stewart-collection-spatula?ID=781478&CategoryID=30192&swatchColor=coral#fn=KITCHEN_GADGET_TYPE%3DSpoons%20%26amp%3B%20Spatulas%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D20%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D1" target="_blank">Spatula</a>- I use mine in every recipe!<br />
2. <a href="http://www.artedona.com/en/Table-Accessories/Bowls/Gien-Tart-dishes.html?cur=3" target="_blank">Cute Tart Dish</a>- There are endless amounts of tart recipes, savory and sweet.<br />
3. <a href="http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-588541/Cuisinart-9-Cup-Food-Processor" target="_blank">Food Processor</a>- Allows an easy and consistent way of making pie and tart crusts.<br />
4. <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/prep+ramekins%2C+set+of+3.do?&from=fn" target="_blank">Prep Bowls</a>- Mise En Place! It is worth the extra prep time. I learned this the hard way : ).<br />
5. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-kitchen/27729540.jsp" target="_blank">Pretty Dish Towel</a>- It will brighten up the kitchen and save on paper towel usage.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-7906162880920032322013-07-22T10:29:00.000-07:002013-08-03T12:58:15.429-07:00Sneak Peak: A Peachy How-ToI am so stinking excited! We filmed my first ever video blog post 1 week ago and it is almost complete. My idea never would have come to life without Sarah Gee. She is awesome. Here is a few sneak peaks of the Peach Galette.<br />
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Photography by Sarah Gee and Kaleb Fulgham.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-80079414179904210122013-07-09T07:46:00.000-07:002013-08-03T12:58:46.037-07:00I Miss New Orleans <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">I miss the bright, warm colors of the old buildings and houses. I miss the sound of the distant saxophone coming from somewhere around the corner. I miss casual conversations with fellow passengers on the streetcar. I miss wandering into old book stores and getting lost in the stories, the creaky wood floors, and the friendly resident cat. I miss the mountain of powdered sugar on top of fresh, warm beignets. I miss blowing powdered sugar everywhere because I am dining with hilarious friends...and maybe delirious friends. I miss the soulful sounds of the gentleman singing hymns outside the cafe. I miss the Mississippi River. I must admit I did not think it would be so beautiful. I miss sipping a savory Bloody Mary and hearing the loud conversations and music in the French Market. I miss the gypsy cab rides and the best poor boy I have ever eaten. I miss the impromptu folk concerts in the French Quarter and the man who is so moved by the music he has to get up and dance. I miss the peaceful, ancient graveyards and the story-filled thick air. I miss the living of life there, the still, present living. I even miss the aches in my feet that prove I have wandered, and seen, and felt joy. I miss New Orleans. </span></div>
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This past week I celebrated my birthday with my sister, nephew and niece by grabbing lunch and dessert in the Heights. For dessert we visited <a href="http://revivalmarket.com/" target="_blank">Revival Market</a> to indulge in maybe the best ice cream I have ever tasted! <a href="http://www.fatcatcreamery.com/#" target="_blank">Fat Cat Creamery</a> handcrafts small batch ice cream with whole and local ingredients. All of their ice cream is made with whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, egg yolks, and natural flavorings and they support local farmers. I ordered the Blackberries and Cream which had a magnificent purple color and tasted like the freshest blackberry cheesecake. Luke ordered the Cat's Meow Mexican Vanilla which was equally delicious. Their Strawberry Buttermilk still stands as my favorite flavor. It literally tastes as if someones grandmother freshly picked strawberries, milked a cow, and whipped up a batch of the most delicious ice cream ever created the day before. It is heavenly. Good news Houstonians, Fat Cat Creamery is getting a brick and mortar soon at 1901 Shepherd! </div>
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1. Blackberries and Cream Ice Cream. Yum.<br />
2. Emma's happy ice cream face. She is is turning into a beautiful young lady.<br />
3. Luke's happy ice cream face and Cat's Meow Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-12744721747847416482013-07-05T09:58:00.002-07:002013-08-03T12:59:22.908-07:00New Inspiration, New Blog Concept <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I have to admit, though it might be apparent, writing is not a natural thing for me. I have started several blogs and all have ended after a few shorts attempts to share my art and inspirations. I am however fascinated with the idea of documenting my life and thoughts, whether it be on a blog or in a journal. Discipline is where I fall short. Inspiration is all around me! My heart melted when a friend of mine told me she gave her journal to her soon to be husband that held prayers and dreams for their relationship. Another friend of mine writes everyday about his prayers and how God is moving and working in his life. While shopping in New Orleans, a small yellow antique book caught my eye in a book store, and I began to read the struggles of resistance strangling creativity, and the woes of a lonely heart aching for intimacy, written by 18th century artist Eugene Delacroix. So here is my attempt...again...to document my thoughts and experiences with life, cooking, and serving others. Perhaps it will at least provide me conclusions to my thoughts that often end in introductions or provide a connection to myself durring future re-reading. </div>
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I recently discovered plums. As ridiculous as that sounds. My best friend was eating one and whatever I was thinking in that moment was immediately overtaken by the vibrant red color of the center of the plum. I tasted one and was hooked. What a loving and magnificent creator we have. It is moments like these that inspire me to create with what God has provided on this earth. I googled plums because I am a weirdo and wanted to find out where plum orchards grow. The first thing I read was the scientific classification stating the order of a plum is Rosales. Wait what! Rosales? My last name is a scientific order? The very thing that inspired me to create is defined by a word that has helped to define me. Rosales. Though it is not the name it is the people who possess the name. My grandmother and father has selflessly and creatively served friends and family with homemade food for years. It is their food, their hearts, and their stories that have helped define me as a servent and a baker. It only makes since for Rosales to define my journal as well. Thus began my new blog...The Rosales Kitchen. </div>
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What a rainy day it was! I woke up late, made a giant bowl of homemade, banana cinnamon oatmeal, read, and listened to the rain. Rainy days are such a blessing. Feels like God's way of telling me to slow down, rest, and reflect on all the wonderful blessings he has put in my life recently. The amazing cool front doesn't hurt either! Especially with this humid Houston weather. I spent the afternoon trying out a new recipe. Wonderful new friends of mine were hosting a party to eat dinner and watch BBC's season two of Sherlock. British food it is! I had originally planned to make a traditional <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2010/03/bakewell-tart/" target="_blank">bakewell tart</a>, but in true Nicole fashion I waited till last minute to read the recipe and missed the chill for 3 hours part! Whoops! A stone fruit tart had to do! The tart was well received and I enjoyed it, but I prefer a traditional pate brisee crust. Next time I will use <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/284144/pate-brisee" target="_blank">this crust recipe</a> with the same filling. The best part is you can choose any stone fruit and it will be delicious. I chose nectarines and red and black plums. So yummy! Oh and Sherlock was so good too! </div>
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8 tbsp butter, melted and cooled</div>
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2 tbsp almond flour plus more for sprinkling</div>
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Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 9" tart pan or a variety of smaller tart pans. For pastry: Combine butter and sugar, mixing until well blended. Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Press into the bottom and sides of pan(s). Bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed and set. (You will not need pie weights.) Sprinkle bottom of crust with additional almond flour. For filling: Whisk heavy cream, egg, extracts, and honey until well combined. Add in flour. Arrange sliced fruit in tart creating one layer. Pour filling over, but not covering fruit. Place on baking sheet and bake 30-50 minutes. Smaller tarts will back quicker. (My 9" tart baked for 45 min.) Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with powdered sugar. Let tart cool completely, sprinkler with powdered sugar again, and serve. </div>
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Recipe adapted from <a href="http://alwayswithbutter.blogspot.com/2011/07/stone-fruit-tart.html" target="_blank">here.</a> Photos by the awesome Sarah Gee and Kaleb Fulgham!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-91019274882057476802012-10-04T09:50:00.001-07:002013-08-03T12:59:45.736-07:00Lazy Sunday Strawberry Italian Tart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sometimes the soul needs a lazy Sunday. My lazy Sunday = waking up with no alarm clock + pajama wearing all day + delicious cups of coffee + pancakes + baking a Strawberry Italian Tart with no grocery store trip! This tart definitely made the Favorite Things to Bake list. The process was incredibly simple and resulted in a whimsical and extremely tasty tart. It was the perfect ending to a beautifully restful, lazy Sunday.<br />
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp cinnamon<br />
6 tbsp butter<br />
3/4 cups of sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
2 tbsp milk<br />
1 pint of strawberries, hulled and cut in half<br />
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Recipe from <a href="http://alwayswithbutter.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here. </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-45536774700774374362012-02-20T19:50:00.000-08:002013-08-03T13:00:05.047-07:00For the Dad: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is no question about it...my undying...insurmountable...love for flavors and the majesty of food comes from my father. Growing up I never realized how incredibly blessed I was to have parents who cared enough to create homemade and delicious meals for my sister and me. It was clear that meals were not created solely for nutrients, but for love and community as well. I loved hearing stories about family gatherings at my grandmothers filled with love, enchiladas, pork chops and the best fried chicken. She always stood in the kitchen making sure everyone had plenty to eat before serving her self. My dad lives and cooks with the same philosophy of love and unselfishness as she did, always providing delicious, soul-filling meals to those around him.<br />
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The LEAST I could do is make him a pie! I chose to make him a strawberry rhubarb pie because of his love of all things southern and classic. He's a whiskey drinking, John Wayne movie watching, Willie Nelson listening, chicken fried steak eating man. And I love him for that. I was nervous about making this pie because of all the mixed reviews I received about rhubarb due to it's tart flavor. The combination of the rhubarb with the strawberries and pie crust created a delicious, balanced flavor. We topped each slice of pie with vanilla ice-cream which made it extra amazing.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/354825/rhubarb-strawberry-lattice-pie" target="_blank">here</a> for the recipe. It is delicious! Enjoy! </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-12259017484045371182012-02-01T19:46:00.000-08:002013-08-03T13:01:51.422-07:00Book Love: The Art of French Baking!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I CAN NOT wait for this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Art-French-Baking-Ginette-Mathiot/dp/0714862576">book</a> to come in! I have never felt so inspired to bake from a recipe book. I love the simplistic and modern feel. The photography and recipes say it all. The playful, dreamy drawn images add a whimsical element to this gorgeous book. J'aime ce livre! First recipe to make...Cherry Clafoutis. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6575426564368215093.post-14802010343453816262012-01-31T20:24:00.000-08:002013-08-03T13:02:15.810-07:00Sur La Table Cooking Class: Dinner in Paris!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For Christmas I purchased a cooking class from Sur La Table for my best friend Daphne who recently gave birth to the most precious little boy named Paxton. I knew I wanted her gift to be something special that she would love. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sur Lab Table was hosting a "Girls Night Out" french themed cooking class, which was perfect considering her love of all things french, and I could enjoy some time with her! </span></div>
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