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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Hang Your Fruit on the Wall

March 10, 2007

Designed by Joung Myung Lee of Germany, “The Ring” is a porcelain wall-mounted fruit holder. Its sleek and futuristic form is beautiful yet functional.

The design works perfectly for small spaces where counters can easily become overtaken by clutter. Simply place…

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How to Make Oil & Vinegar Bottles

March 7, 2007

My quest started a year ago when I found myself using olive oil nearly every time I cooked. I kept the big bottle stored in the cupboard, but slowly became lazy until it sat on the counter every night. And…

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Polenta Isn’t Just for Dinner

March 4, 2007

Have you ever tried polenta from the grocery store … you’ve probably seen it in a sausage-like tube, glowing with an odd yellowish color and the subtle smell of vomit? It’s disgusting and turned us off to the entire idea.…

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