From the monthly archives:

April 2007

Helping Fellow Foodies in Developing Countries

April 25, 2007

Earlier this year I discovered a charitable organization unlike any other I had seen. It’s called Kiva.org and it allows individuals to make $25 loans to low-income entrepreneurs in the developing world (microfinance). By doing so, individuals like you provide affordable…

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Pita Chips Recipe

April 25, 2007

I had forgotten that a package of pita bread was tucked away on a shelf in the refrigerator. I came across it last night while making dinner. I don’t remember exactly when I purchased it, but it didn’t appear to…

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Japanese Potato Korokke Recipe

April 24, 2007

I’m in love with this Japanese comfort food. I cannot resist an occasional (ok, maybe semi-regular) fried food, and korokke do not disappoint. A crispy exterior with a creamy potato and pork interior, slightly seasoned with onions and nutmeg.

Korokke are…

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Book Review: The Ethnic Paris Cookbook

April 22, 2007

Book review of Charlotte Puckette and Olivia Kiang-Snaije’s, The Ethnic Paris Cookbook.

When I think about food from Paris, I tend to imagine typically and widely known French food. The Ethnic Paris Cookbook shatters my perception of French food and is…

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Bacon Toffee Recipe

April 18, 2007

It’s no secret that I enjoy a good piece of bacon. And, it’s possible (just possible) that I seek to integrate bacon into more recipes than I should. But, how can you resist the smokey rich sweetness that is bacon?

Paula…

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Monday Night Mango Milkshake

April 17, 2007

Monday’s are always the worst day of the week … you have to go back to work, ugh. To make the day a little less painful, I suggest a nice thick mango milkshake. We bought a few mangos over the…

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My Big Fat Puffball Fungus Thing

April 15, 2007

I had forgotten all about puffballs, a fungus found growing in our meadows on the farm. The puffballs were nearly the size of a soccer ball and are white. When they matured and dried out, the puffball would explode in…

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Hazelnut-Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

April 13, 2007

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Traffic was horrible tonight on my commute home from work. My normal 2o minute drive took nearly an hour. Fortunately, I had plenty of time to think about making dinner and what I might make with my bag of hazelnut…

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English Pasty Recipe

April 11, 2007

Sam over at Becks & Posh is hosting the Fish & Quips event focusing on the celebration of English food. I cannot be considered an expert of English food, except for the fact that I think it’s in my blood. You…

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Mini Apple Pies For Two

April 10, 2007

Sometimes you just need pie, especially after a long Monday at work. My dilemma was that I only had one apple. What was I to do?

I evaluated my options and determined my apple would be large enough to fit into…

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Thai Sticky Rice Dessert Recipe

April 9, 2007

Last week we had dinner at Krung Thai, a local thai restaurant with amazingly good food. We often skip dessert when dining out but opted to have the coconut sticky rice with fresh mango. It was so good! The sticky…

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Italian Apple Cake – Torta Soffice Di Mele Recipe

April 8, 2007

A dense, poundcake-like texture … lemon zest flavors the cake while golden delicious apples sink into the top to add a bit of depth and texture. This is the ‘Torta Soffice Di Mele” or Light Apple Cake which I found…

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Food Fight #1: Egg Recipes!

April 7, 2007

The submissions are compiled (in order received) and you’ll be surprised with the wonderful assortment of egg dishes submitted! I’ll admit … I was worried at first that no one would respond since I’m new to food blogging. A big…

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Selecting a Dependable Kitchen Timer

April 6, 2007

When we remodeled our kitchen a few years ago, I allocated a large portion of the budget to buying a professional range. I was excited to take it out on its maiden voyage only to discover expenseive professional ranges do…

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Monthly Mingle: Lebanese Kibbee Recipe

April 5, 2007

When I saw the Monthly Mingle ‘Arabian Nights’ challenge presented by What’s For Lunch, Honey, I had to participate. I’ve enjoyed eating an occasional kebab but never explored cooking from this region.

I researched a few sites to get an idea…

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