April 2007

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Pantry Raid Results: April 3, 2007

Last week I shared pictures of my pantry and asked for readers to send me their pantry pictures. I’m a voyeur and enjoy peeking into other people’s cupboards — two daring people threw open their doors to expose their food arsenals. First to respond was Paula from Wisconsin who you’ll find hanging out at Group [...]

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Tender and Sweet Japanese Mochi

A friend exposed me to mochi when I first moved to California. The dough is made of glutinous rice pounded into a thick and sticky paste. The dough is formed into small balls, typically the size of a golf ball, then filled with a variety of sweet mixtures. Common flavors include red bean, sesame, green [...]

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