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Grandma’s Cooking School: Chocolate Crepes

Erica Lea on Mar 8th 2010

{Grandma’s Cooking School is my chronicles of the informal cooking lessons that my Grandma graciously decided to give us girls. I have compiled a list of all the lessons so far. Enjoy!}

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Chocolate & Pudding. HOW could you go wrong with such a combination?

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Alright, I’ll admit it. When I attempted to make these chocolate crepes a month or so ago, they were a complete and utter failure. I must have let the batter sit too long - the crepes were very weak. This was a much-needed cooking lesson. ;)

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Grandma’s Cooking School: Banana Cream Pie

Erica Lea on Feb 10th 2010

{Grandma’s Cooking School is my chronicles of the informal cooking lessons that my Grandma graciously decided to give us girls. I have compiled a list of all the lessons so far. Enjoy!}

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This summer, Grandma decided that it was time to give us girls some cooking lessons. We planned to begin this fall, but everything got a bit crazy. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago that we were able to take our first course: Banana Cream Pie!

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Grandma is such a patient, joyful teacher. She doesn’t have to do everything to make sure we do it right. She encourages us to be involved in every step.

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It seems she has magical hands. From years of experience, she knows little secrets to success. Like adding a little water to your pan before you pour in the milk to keep it from scalding.

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This pie is so delicious. I won’t lie and say it’s easy, because it isn’t - especially if you decide to make French Custard for the filling and meringue for the topping. But it is worth it.

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By the way, I didn’t JUST take photos. I got involved, too! Here’s the proof.

I would give you the recipe, but I didn’t ask Grandma for permission to publish her secret recipes across the Internet. So I’ll leave you with this from her very old Betty Crocker cookbook.

**Next time on Grandma’s Cooking School: Chocolate Crepes!**

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I finally broke down…

Erica Lea on Feb 9th 2010

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…and got twitter. I’m still learning how it works, but you can click here to view my page.

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On a side note, these Cashew Cookies look scrumptious.

This CINNAMON FIG WALNUT BREAD sounds delicious.

These Chocolate Cupcakes are adorable.

This Creamy Mushroom Soup looks amazing.

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Making Lefse

Erica Lea on Dec 23rd 2009

On Monday, my siblings and I went to Grandma’s house to help her make lefse (a traditional Norweigian flatbread). Stop by my personal blog to read more about it.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Erica Lea on Nov 26th 2009

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