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Seattle is one of the cities that I like the best in the USA. Is a city that I know very well, since I lived in Vancouver (BC), we went for long weekends when we had the opportunity to visit it......they were trips to breathe!!......The city is still charming, although you can feel the economic crisis....
Even though, I don't like the food in North America (sorry my Canadian and American friends!), I love the markets in American cities. Pike market in Seattle is very small, but full of flavors and colors to discover.....
Even though, I don't like the food in North America (sorry my Canadian and American friends!), I love the markets in American cities. Pike market in Seattle is very small, but full of flavors and colors to discover.....
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As I mentioned, we rarely prepare North American food. Peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, popcorn, and cereals are not part of our diet. I remember that when my doctor asked me to introduce our daughter to peanut butter, I said that she would never eat that.....I change peanut butter for olive oil.....and now she eats everything.....specially spinach!
The only "American" food that I prepare (sometimes) is Ricotta Pancakes for breakfast on weekends. I have adapted the recipe from epicurious....here is the recipe:
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
In a bowl, beat the egg whites (with salt) until it has stiff peaks. In another bowl, mix the egg yolks, ricotta, sugar, flour, and the zest. Carefully, incorporate the egg white avoiding losing the air.
The only "American" food that I prepare (sometimes) is Ricotta Pancakes for breakfast on weekends. I have adapted the recipe from epicurious....here is the recipe:
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
3
large eggs, separated
1
1/3 cups ricotta
1
1/2 tablespoons sugar
1
1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon or orange zest
1/2
cup all-purpose flour
Pinch
of salt
Olive
oil for brushing the griddle
In a bowl, beat the egg whites (with salt) until it has stiff peaks. In another bowl, mix the egg yolks, ricotta, sugar, flour, and the zest. Carefully, incorporate the egg white avoiding losing the air.
Heat a pan, and brush it with olive
oil. Pour the batter onto the griddle (approximately 1/4-cup), and cook the
pancakes on each side for about 2 minutes. Transfer the pancakes and serve with
berries and honey (the original recipe has sautéed apples and the
maple syrup)......ENJOY!!
This is an old picture from last year.....it was taken in the winter.....but these pancakes are yummy!
This is an old picture from last year.....it was taken in the winter.....but these pancakes are yummy!
