First I put some milk in a large glass, and then I add a spoonful of pumpkin puree (which I make myself by baking whatever type of pumpkin or squash I have available at my local grocery store until it is soft and pureeing).
Sunday, November 29, 2015
How I make my own pumpkin spice latte
Friday, May 8, 2015
Homemade Pizza Crust
The pizza crust that they sell in the refrigerator section of Mercadona is great in a pinch, but if you have a little extra time why not make your own? It is a real treat and much faster and easier than you probably imagine.
Homemade Pizza
Ingredients:
3 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 package yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120º to 130º F or 50º to 55º C) I use a meat thermometer I bought in the United States to measure the temperature.
2 tablespoons olive oil
This is the yeast that I use:
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl combine 1 1/4 cups of the flour, yeast and salt. Add the warm water and olive oil. Mix it together very well with a spoon, add the remaining two cups of flour and mix together until well blended. With the dough hooks knead the dough together for about five minutes adding as much extra flour as needed to form a nice, stiff dough. (you can also knead by hand on a floured surface if desired.)
Divide the dough in half, place on a lightly floured surface, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for ten minutes.
Grease a baking sheet with olive oil, place one of the dough halves on the baking sheet and with the palm of your hand pound the dough into a thin, circle shape. Top with sauce (I love the jarred tomato with oregano and basil pasta sauce from Mercadona), toppings and cheese. Bake in a preheated 425º oven (220ºC) until the cheese is brown and bubbly, about 12 minutes.
Easy and delicious!
Homemade Pizza
Ingredients:
3 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 package yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120º to 130º F or 50º to 55º C) I use a meat thermometer I bought in the United States to measure the temperature.
2 tablespoons olive oil
This is the yeast that I use:
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl combine 1 1/4 cups of the flour, yeast and salt. Add the warm water and olive oil. Mix it together very well with a spoon, add the remaining two cups of flour and mix together until well blended. With the dough hooks knead the dough together for about five minutes adding as much extra flour as needed to form a nice, stiff dough. (you can also knead by hand on a floured surface if desired.)
Grease a baking sheet with olive oil, place one of the dough halves on the baking sheet and with the palm of your hand pound the dough into a thin, circle shape. Top with sauce (I love the jarred tomato with oregano and basil pasta sauce from Mercadona), toppings and cheese. Bake in a preheated 425º oven (220ºC) until the cheese is brown and bubbly, about 12 minutes.
Saturday, May 2, 2015
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Recipe: White chocolate macadamia nut cookies
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (125 g.) butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup finely minced coconut flakes
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces (3 - 75 g. bars) white chocolate, chopped into small pieces
1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Directions:
Cream together the butter and sugar, then add the coconut, egg, milk and vanilla and mix well.
Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt, and mix together with the electric mixer until a dough is formed.
Mix in the white chocolate and macadamia nuts.
Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake in a 300º oven ( 150º C) for 12-14 minutes. They should be starting to brown around the edges but be soft in the center.
Enjoy!
1/2 cup (125 g.) butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup finely minced coconut flakes
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces (3 - 75 g. bars) white chocolate, chopped into small pieces
1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Directions:
Cream together the butter and sugar, then add the coconut, egg, milk and vanilla and mix well.
Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt, and mix together with the electric mixer until a dough is formed.
Mix in the white chocolate and macadamia nuts.
Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake in a 300º oven ( 150º C) for 12-14 minutes. They should be starting to brown around the edges but be soft in the center.
Enjoy!
Monday, September 23, 2013
Apple Coffee Cake recipe
Apple Coffee Cake
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 apples, peeled and finely chopped (food processor works great!)
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce (I used one container of baby applesauce)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Butter and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
Mix together the dry ingredients (2/3 cup flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt and granulated sugar). Add the finely chopped apple, the egg, the applesauce and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
Mix together the brown sugar, the 1 tablespoon flour, the 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour and the 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the butter and stir in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts. Sprinkle over the batter.
Bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350º (175ºC) oven until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 apples, peeled and finely chopped (food processor works great!)
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce (I used one container of baby applesauce)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Butter and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
Mix together the dry ingredients (2/3 cup flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt and granulated sugar). Add the finely chopped apple, the egg, the applesauce and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
Mix together the brown sugar, the 1 tablespoon flour, the 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour and the 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the butter and stir in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts. Sprinkle over the batter.
Bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350º (175ºC) oven until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Help needed for young Roma students
The U.S. Embassy has given a grant to the Fundacion Secretariado Gitano-FSG to fund the program
“Aulas Promociona Inglés” –
roughly translated as “Classes to get a Passing Grade in English”,
which
aims to provide a foundation of English language skills to
disadvantaged Roma students through after-school intensive remedial
classes and activities. FSG is a
respected Spanish NGO,
active since the 1960s, whose mission is to promote the access of Roma
to rights, services, goods and social resources on an equal footing with
the rest of the population and
on the basis of respect and support for their cultural identity.
This is a great opportunity to teach these young people about U.S. culture and to develop a deeper understanding of American society. Protecting and promoting the human rights of Roma is a priority of the United States. The Obama administration has repeatedly expressed the US commitment to work with civil society groups and governments to make a real difference in the lives of Roma. Despite some significant progress over the past decade, many Roma still live in Spain on the margins of society. This program is intended to give young Roma students the opportunity to have a better and brighter future, encouraging them to continue their studies, and providing them with skills that can make them more competitive in the work force.
Last year, two Fullbright English Teaching Assistants based in Madrid participated in the program, which was held only in Madrid. This year we are expanding the program to also include Valencia and are looking for three volunteers. There is a small honorarium to support their efforts. Here are some details:
·
Budget
·
Dates:
October 14 2013 to May 31st, 2014
If you are interested in volunteering please contact the American Club of Valencia: americanclubvalencia@gmail.com
This is a great opportunity to teach these young people about U.S. culture and to develop a deeper understanding of American society. Protecting and promoting the human rights of Roma is a priority of the United States. The Obama administration has repeatedly expressed the US commitment to work with civil society groups and governments to make a real difference in the lives of Roma. Despite some significant progress over the past decade, many Roma still live in Spain on the margins of society. This program is intended to give young Roma students the opportunity to have a better and brighter future, encouraging them to continue their studies, and providing them with skills that can make them more competitive in the work force.
Last year, two Fullbright English Teaching Assistants based in Madrid participated in the program, which was held only in Madrid. This year we are expanding the program to also include Valencia and are looking for three volunteers. There is a small honorarium to support their efforts. Here are some details:
Program Description:
·
Student Selection:
A
maximum of 40 Roma students’ participants will be selected by the FSG
among 11-16 year olds Roma primary and secondary education students.
The students will be tested to check their level
of English in order to group them accordingly and provide them with an
individualized attention. The Teachers will coordinate their work with a
FSG Counselor/coordinator, a key element of the program as he/she will
be in close contact both with the school
and the students’ families to ensure that the students attend class and
take full advantage of the program. Classes will promote the students’
active participation and values such as team work and gender equality.
·
Facilities: The After-school classes will take place at the FSG local premises in Valencia and a two schools holding a large percentage of
Roma population according to the following schedule:
CLASSES LOCATION
|
MONDAY
|
TUESDAY
|
WEDNESDAY
|
THURSDAY
|
FSG Valencia
|
Group 2
17:00 to 18:00
7th to 10thgraders
12 students
|
Group 2
17:00 to 18:00
7th to 10thgraders
12 students
|
Group 1
17:00 to 18:00
5th and 6th graders
8 students
|
|
Santiago Apostol School
|
Group 3
15:00 to 16:00
7th to 10thgraders
10 students
|
Group 3
15:00 to 16:00
7th to 10thgraders
10 students
|
||
CEIP Les Arenes
|
Group 4
16:30 to 17:30
7th to 10thgraders
10 students
|
Group 4
16:30 to 17:30
7th to 10thgraders
10 students
|
Each
group will be composed by a maximum of 12 students to ensure quality
and individualized attention. Evaluation will be constant to ensure the
positive impact of the remedial
courses and make decisions about revising its contents or methodology.
Classrooms will be equipped with at least two computers with Internet
access.
-
Honorarium – One Teacher FSG Valencia (3 hours/week/7.5 months)
2,520€ - Monthly payment will be 336€ for 3 teaching hours plus 3
hours for preparation and assessment
-
Honorarium – One Teacher Santiago Apostol School (2 hours/week/7.5
months) 1,680€ - Monthly payment will be 224€ for 2 teaching hours
plus 2 hours for preparation and assessment
- Honorarium – One Teacher Les Arenes Primary School (2 hours/week/7.5
months) 1,680€ - Monthly payment will be 224€ for 2 teaching hours
plus 2 hours for preparation assessment
If you are interested in volunteering please contact the American Club of Valencia: americanclubvalencia@gmail.com
Monday, November 12, 2012
Thanksgiving Dinner
We are pleased to invite everyone to join us for an authentic Thanksgiving meal!
Where: Portland Alehouse, Calle Salamanca, 10
When: Sunday, November 18th
Time: 1:30 PM
Price: Adults 13 and up: 18 euros
Kids 3-12: 10 euros
Kids under three are free
Where: Portland Alehouse, Calle Salamanca, 10
When: Sunday, November 18th
Time: 1:30 PM
Price: Adults 13 and up: 18 euros
Kids 3-12: 10 euros
Kids under three are free
The menu will include:
Turkey
Honey baked smoked ham
Potatoes and turkey gravy
Dressing made with ham and mushrooms
Sweet potatoes
Cranberry sauce
Green Beans
Turkey
Honey baked smoked ham
Potatoes and turkey gravy
Dressing made with ham and mushrooms
Sweet potatoes
Cranberry sauce
Green Beans
Bread
Assorted Desserts
Please note that this price does not include beverages. Drinks can be purchased for a reasonable price at the bar.
We
are assuming kids will be eating from this same menu, but there will also be pasta with tomato sauce as a kids' option.We need to know if you will be attending by Friday November 16th. Although everyone is to pay at the door, we need to know your attendance ahead of time, Please RSVP to americanclubvalencia@gmail.com
Monday, November 5, 2012
Book Release Party
Ranabooks is hosting the book release party for Dana Gynther’s
novel, “Crossing on the Paris”, a work of Historical Fiction which takes place
on an ocean liner in 1921 (Simon & Schuster). The author is from the US,
but is a long time resident of Valencia and has worked at American Institute as
an English teacher for nearly 20 years. The party will be on Saturday, November
24th, from 7-9pm. Cocktails and tapas will be served.
Ranabooks is an English language bookstore located just off of Avda. Reino de Valencia
http://www.ranabooks.es/
Ranabooks is an English language bookstore located just off of Avda. Reino de Valencia
http://www.ranabooks.es/
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