Perlkönig

The books I read, the music I listen to, and the games I play

AiB: Sorbet

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Original recipe: http://www.joyofbaking.com/StrawberrySorbet.html I’ve always assumed sorbet is pretty easy to make, but I never really tried. This recipe worked great! Purée fruit, add some lemon juice, mix with simple syrup, freeze. Couldn’t be easier! I did a batch with 4 pounds of strawberries and 1 pound [...]

Board Game: “Condottiere”

“Condottiere” by Fantasy Flight Games Condottiere is a card game of bluffing and second guessing. It has been around since 1995, but I am just now getting around to playing it! 2–6 players (the game works best with 3+) fight to control city states in Renaissance Italy. You do this by playing cards to your [...]

AiB: Good ol’ fashioned Chocolate Pudding

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Original recipe: http://www.joyofbaking.com/ChocolatePudding.html I love chocolate pudding! It’s an absolute favourite of mine. I really enjoy the chocolate mousse I’ve been making, but it’s really rich. Sometimes you just want that smooth chocolate texture. I finally decided to find a cooked pudding recipe that worked. I decided [...]

AiB: No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars Redux

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Original recipe: http://picky-palate.com/2011/03/17/no-bake-chewy-cookies-and-cream-bars/ I have made these four times now, and I think I’ve decided what I like best. Because there are seven kids, you have to double it, which gives you a 9×13 pan. We like them a little denser with coarsely crushed Oreos. The best [...]

AiB: Sweet Chocolate Chip Waffle Cookies

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Original recipe: http://ohmysugarhigh.com/chocolate-chip-waffle-cookies-recipe/ These turned out quite nicely! They firm up but still remain a little chewy. The coconut adds a great flavour, and the waffle texture is a nice change from plain (but still yummy!) chocolate chip cookies. It’s a little bit of extra work—you can [...]

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  • Who am I?

    My name is Aaron Dalton. See the "About Me" link for more information. The name Perlkönig is a combination of my favourite programming language (Perl) and the title of one of Franz Schubert's most famous lied (Erlkönig).

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