Author Archives: Heather

Fresh Mozzarella

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Heather

We love fresh mozzarella and it is the cheese that attracted me to cheese-making in the first place.  I’ve made it ashore, but this was the first year I tried making it aboard.  Our results, although delicious, were somewhat different … Continue reading →

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Gisela’s Recipe

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Heather

Late in the cruising season, I find myself turning again and again to “Gisela’s Recipe,” named for our friend Gisela on S/V Shared Dreams.  Whenever asked for a recipe, Gisela invariably answered with, “Well, you start with what you have…..” … Continue reading →

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In Search of the Perfect Tortilla

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Heather

Walking away from the tortilleria, I took a bite of the warm, thin, delicate tortilla.  Could this be the one?  The perfect tortilla that I’ve been seeking?  It could be – it has just enough substance to hold together, no … Continue reading →

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Delicious Homemade Ricotta

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Heather

Okay, this is a cheese that any cruiser or home cook can make!  No special ingredients, equipment, or techniques are required.  The only things needed to make ricotta are milk, acid, and heat.  You also need some way to drain … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Savory Sauces from Mexican Chocolate

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Heather

The most readily available chocolate in Mexico is sweet, grainy chocolate intended for drinking.  Since so many cruisers crave chocolate, I set out to see what we could do using Mexican chocolate.  Common brands are Ibarra, Abuelita, and Don Gustavo. … Continue reading →

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