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Squalicum Builders

Posted by Arin C - Theorian | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 27-05-2010

If you live in the northwest part of the United States, say, 1 hour north of Seattle, and right near a small City named Bellingham. Also, if you just happen to be looking for an amazing home or a remodel of any kind, you should really  consider contacting the guys over at squalicumbuilders.com. I can’t say enough about the quality and creativity, and customer service; Completely on another level.

Healthy Ketchup? No way!

Posted by Arin C - Theorian | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 01-12-2009

1 can
5 1/2 oz tomato paste
¼ cup
Packed brown sugar
¼ cup
Water
2 tablespoons
Cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon
Dry mustard
¼ teaspoon
Cinnamon
1 pinch
Cloves
1 pinch
AllspiceRequire

Required Ingredients

  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • ¼ cup agave or evaporated cane juice, adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup Water or 1 can (8 oz)  of tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cider vinegar

Optional Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Cloves
  • 1 pinch Allspice

Slightly Healthy Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

Posted by Arin C - Theorian | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 14-09-2009

These are THE BEST cinnamon rolls! Ooooey, goooey and rich! The dough can easily be prepared in your bread machine, just follow your manufacturer’s order of ingredients.

1¼ hours | 1 hour prep

SERVES 12

  • 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup evaporated cane juice
  • 1/3 cup smart balance
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups flour

FILLING

  • 1 cup packed succanat
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup smart balance, softened

ICING OR JUST USE VANILLA YOGURT

  • 8 tablespoons smart balance
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered evaporated cane juice
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  1. For the rolls, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk in a large bowl.
  2. Add evaporated cane juice, smart balance salt, eggs, and flour, mix well.
  3. Knead the dough into a large ball, using your hands dusted lightly with flour.
  4. Put in a bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
  5. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, until it is approx 21 inches long by 16 inches wide.
  6. It should be approx 1/4 thick.
  7. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  8. To make filling, combine the succanat and cinnamon in a bowl.
  9. Spread the softened smart balance over the surface of the dough, then sprinkle the succanat and cinnamon evenly over the surface.
  10. Working carefully, from the long edge, roll the dough down to the bottom edge.
  11. Cut the dough into 1 3/4 inch slices, and place in a lightly greased baking pan.
  12. Bake for 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
  13. While the rolls are baking combine the icing ingredients.
  14. Beat well with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  15. When the rolls are done, spread generously with icing or vanilaa yogurt.

Thai Recipe: Red Pineapple Chicken Curry

Posted by Arin C - Theorian | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 07-08-2009

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup red curry paste
  • 2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup evaporated cane juice
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced bamboo shoots, drained
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained

Instructions Coming soon…

Thai Food Recipe: Tom Kha Gai (Spicy Chicken, Coconut Milk and Galangal Soup)

Posted by Arin C - Theorian | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 06-08-2009

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chicken breast (cut thick)
  • 2 cups stock or water
  • 9 oz. coconut milk
  • 1 can of straw mushrooms
  • 1 lemongrass (cut diagonally then crushed lightly)
  • 4 pieces galangal (thinly sliced)
  • 3-4 kaffir lime leaves (rip off the hard part)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cliantro (cut 1 inch)
  • 4 crushed small red peppers
  • 2 tbsp. fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3-4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Method

1. Boil stock and put coconut milk. Then add baby galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and coriander. Mix it together.

2. When the soup boiling, put chicken breast. Cook for 10 minutes. Add peppers, sugar, fish sauce and lemon juice. Use medium heat.

3. Maximize the heat. Then add straw mushrooms. Cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat.

4. Dress with coriander.

We Sent NanoMechs In For Approval

Posted by Arin C - Theorian | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 30-07-2009

Hello All,

NanoMechs is a high speed, multiplayer shooter for the iPhone. It features awesome real-time multiplayer action over WI-FI, with sweet graphics. Gameplay can be compared to popular 1st person shooters, except in 2D!!

We are extremely excited to announce that NanoMechs has been submitted to Apple. We are awating approval for the AppStore. When it all goes down we’ll let you know here on the NanoMechs Site and at the Theorian Support Site.

Artisan bread in 5 minutes a day – Master Recipe

Posted by Arin C - Theorian | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 29-07-2009

  • 3 cups  lukewarm water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated yeast
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher or other coarse salt
  • 6 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • Cornmeal for the pizza peel

And then, you know the drill.  Mix with a spoon in a food-safe bucket, let it rise at room temperature for 2 to 5 hours, then into the fridge for two weeks.  Tear off chunks, shape, rest, and bake as needed.  And you all know you can decrease the yeast (http://www.artisanbreadinfive.com/?p=85) and the salt if you like it.

The correct no knead direct from Sullivan Street Bakery

Posted by Arin C - Theorian | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 29-07-2009

formula

  • 3 cups (430g) flour
  • 1½ cups (345g or 12oz) water
  • ¼ teaspoon (1g) yeast
  • 1¼ teaspoon (8g) salt
  • olive oil (for coating)
  • extra flour, wheat bran, or cornmeal (for dusting)

equipment
Two medium mixing bowls
6 to 8 quart pot with lid
(Pyrex glass, Le Creuset cast iron, or ceramic)
Wooden Spoon or spatula (optional)
Plastic wrap
Two or three cotton dish towels (not terrycloth)
process
Mix all of the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add water and incorporate by hand or with a wooden spoon or spatula for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Lightly coat the inside of a second medium bowl with olive oil and place the dough in the bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest 12 hours at room temperature (approx. 65-72°F).

Remove the dough from the bowl and fold once or twice. Let the dough rest 15 minutes in the bowl or on the work surface. next, shape the dough into ball. Generously coat a cotton towel with flour, wheat bran, or cornmeal; place the dough seam side down on the towel and dust with flour. Cover the dough with a cotton towel and let rise 1-2 hours at room temperature, until more than doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 450-500°F. Place the pot in the oven at least 30 minutes prior to baking to preheat. Once the dough has more than doubled in volume, remove the pot from the oven and place the dough in the pot seam side up. Cover with the lid and bake 30 minutes Then remove the lid and bake 15-30 minutes uncovered, until the loaf is nicely browned.

Mom’s Fluffy Pancakes

Posted by Arin C - Theorian | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 24-01-2009

Wet ingredients (no stirring yet)

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Dry Ingredients (mix or whisk thoroughly)

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1+ teaspoon baking powder