Monthly Archives: April 2011

Kazuyo’s Ginger Almond Cookies

• 1/2 cup whole almonds (3 ounces), toasted • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons ground ginger • Salt • 1 stick of unsalted butter • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preheat … Continue reading

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Kazuyo’s Maple Pecan Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg yolk 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups pecans, coarsely chopped Preheat the oven to 325F. Beat the butter … Continue reading

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Kazuyo’s Crispy Anise Cookies

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 large egg yolk 2 tablespoons brandy 1/2 teaspoon aniseed, toasted Preheat oven to 325°F. Sift flour, baking … Continue reading

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Melinda’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies EVER!

1 cup of shortening 1/2 cup of sugar 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla … Continue reading

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Melinda’s Famous Biscotti

1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour A pinch of salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander Finely grated rind of 1 lemon 1/2 cup medium yellow cornmeal 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 … Continue reading

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Adding it to our MR capabilities?

Q: David wonders, “Is ethnography a science our marketing staff should have?  If it is, what form should the knowledge take?  Basic level understanding with an ethnographic researcher on staff (or perhaps a relationship with a consulting ethnographer)?  Any direction … Continue reading

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Ethics at ER, Inc.

Q: Leland asks, “I was wondering to what extent ethics plays a role in gathering data from ethnographic research. Does Ethnographic Research, Inc. have a code of ethics for conducting its research?” A: Hi Leland, I’m sorry to be slow … Continue reading

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Equalizing relationships?

Q: Carole wonders, “Are you familiar with equalizing relationships between researcher and those researched?” A: Hi Carole, I am familiar with equalizing relationships between the researcher and those researched. I’m trained as a Community Psychologist and practice the tenants of … Continue reading

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Where do I begin?

Q: SueAnne asks, “What advice can you give me, a recent graduate with a BA in anthropolgy, in using my skills and experience as tools to further my education and knowledge in the field today. I’ve done fieldwork with Mexican … Continue reading

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