From the monthly archives:

March 2007

My Fortune Cookie Unravelled

March 31, 2007

“You will soom [soon] embark on a business venture”

Even with the typo, I’m hoping this fortune comes true. I received the cookie along with some rather bad take-out chinese food, so my chances are fairly slim that this life-changing event…

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Asparagus Rice Salad Recipe

March 29, 2007

I mentioned last week the discovery of a social networking site for foodies called Group Recipes. Within the first day of signing up on the site, I was warmly greeted by dancegypsy67 from Wisconsin. This past week or so we’ve been…

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Frenched Eggs Recipe

March 28, 2007

Eggs are one of my favorite foods — from sweet to savory, eggs work well in all situations. I chose eggs as the theme for this month’s Food Fight, as the ingredient fit nicely with the Easter holiday soon approaching.

For…

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How to Make Chinese Hot-Pot

March 27, 2007

This photo captures a recent Chinese hot-pot dinner at our house, a common meal for many asian families. For westerners, it’s best described as ‘fondue’, but don’t expect to be dipping into a thick cheese sauce. Chinese hot-pot is simplistic, yet…

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Rustic Plum Tart Recipe

March 26, 2007

My best Easter memories are from childhood. Waking up early in the morning to see what the Easter Bunny left for me, each year he used a different tactic. Most memorable was the year he used straw to build a…

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Tres Leches Cake Recipe

March 25, 2007

This year is destined to be the year of the Tres Leches Cake. Its name literally translates to ‘3 milk cake’ and is infused with condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. More bakeries are carrying a version of this…

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My Slow-Roasted Addiction

March 24, 2007

It started simply enough, one morning I decided it would be nice to grab a cup of coffee on the way to work. A new Starbucks opened a few blocks away (and as you would expect, it’s only a few…

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

March 23, 2007

Pineapple upside-down cakes are familiar to most people and often seem associated with the 1970’s. My mother made hers in a heavy cast iron skillet and I loved to fight my brother for the candied cherries. My mom made sure…

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Vodka Sauce Recipe

March 22, 2007

This past year marked the first time we had our family Christmas dinner at a restaurant. Normally, we spend hours preparing the meal, but with two sets of parents visiting … I opted to book a reservation.

We went to an…

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Heart Healthy Fava Bean Dip Recipe

March 20, 2007

Eating healthy doesn’t sound sexy and I’m not sure why. You often hear complaints that healthy good doesn’t taste as good or that it’s not as filling. I beg to differ on both points and challenge everyone to try making…

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How to Boil Eggs

March 16, 2007

I just received a call from my mom who was reading my blog today. She read about the Food Fight using eggs and wanted to quiz me on my egg knowledge.

Do you know how to boil eggs so the yolk…

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Sandra Lee and the Downfall of American Civilization

March 14, 2007

The world isn’t what it used to be. Our lives seem more hectic and we often find ourselves stressed over work and lack of ‘time’ to do the little things in life. This trend is followed closely by television producers…

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Tangy Spiced Eggplant Salad (recipe)

March 13, 2007

Native to southern India and Sri Lanka, the eggplant is closely related to the tomato and potato. Slightly bitter when raw, eggplants are known for having a slightly rich flavor when cooked. I didn’t grow up eating eggplant but thoroughly…

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Creating a Photo Recipe Journal

March 12, 2007

When I was little my favorite playtime activity was to sit on our dining room floor and rummage through my mom’s cookbooks, flipping the pages slowly while I stared at the pictures. There was also a big recipe box containing…

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Pomegranate Massacre Leaves 1 Dead

March 11, 2007

Pomegranates are native to Iran and extend to the Himalayas, growing on shrubs ranging 8 feet in height. Over the past year there has been a rise in pomegranate products, especially juices and concentrates touting the fruits antioxidant properties.

With all…

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