Food Blog Digest – Counting the Days
As we count the last few days before the big holiday event, it is time to take a breather and see what else bloggers are blogging these days. We have the best cookies, a Malaysian sloppy joe, a favorite holiday herb, and — we can’t help it — the perfect breakfast on Christmas day.
Kalyn’s Kitchen ” A Christmas Breakfast
For those who celebrate Christmas Eve with lots of merry-making (and drinking), Kalyn’s Kitchen lists a set of perfect Christmas breakfasts that does not ruin the diet and dos not take away the festive flavor. Feast on recipes for Broccoli Cheese Christmas Casserole or Fritata with Asparagus, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan and Chives, among others — incredible meals that will nicely kick off what the holidays are all about..
Whether they are reminiscent of Russian tea cakes, Mexican wedding cakes, or some special cookie or shortbread, this quick recipe for Mom’s Nutballs guarantee a yummy nutty taste and easy baking. What more can you ask for?
Lottie + Doof ” Not Nutter Butters
Finally, a blog that finally proclaims one of the best recipes of this year. Although the recipe is for your typical peanut butter cookies, Lottie + Doff swears that there’s so much more. This cookie is inspired by the Nutter Butter, but the taste is so close and even better. No commercial taste, just that wonderful homemade goodness.
Eating Asia ” Asian Sloppy Joes
If you’re one of those people who love Asian flavors and appreciate a nice bite of sloppies, this blog features “Chinese hamburgers”. It’s close enough in concept with the sloppy joes except that it’s made with minced pork with soy sauce and sugar, and stuffed into sesame seed-coated buns. Okay, they’re quite far from our favorite sandwich, but this twist is worth a reading.
Accidental Hedonist ” Christmas Herb
Here’s a dollop of knowledge featuring the favorite Christmas herb, Rosmarinus officinalis. From its pagan to Christian origins, the rosemary has survived through antiquity to its current state in fresh and bottled dried versions.