EDF Day #6: Oyster & Shitake Mushrooms

June 25, 2009

I’ve reached day six of the Eating Down the Fridge challenge and I’m happy to report all is going well. No one is starving and our meals are not a crazy combination of disparate goods.

I’m also excited to announce you can…

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EDF Day #4: Bitter Melon & Pork Rib Soup

June 23, 2009

Day four of the Eating Down the Fridge challenge at A Mighty Appetite and I am behind on posting (but fortunately, eating well). Not only is today’s post a simple and delicious soup, it utilizes a cooking method which I’ve been…

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Strawberry Cornmeal Muffins Recipe

June 22, 2009
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Growing up, we raised and picked our own berries. It’s one of the things I miss most about the farm, especially when strawberry season rolls around.

This past week I decided to find a local U-Pick farm where we could re-live…

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EDF Day 1: BBQ Pork Fried Rice

June 20, 2009

Today is Day 1 of Eating Down the Fridge and I welcome the challenge with a simple fried rice. It’s my weekly go-to dish when I need a quick meal or when there are certain leftovers needing to be used up.…

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Mocha Popsicles Recipe

June 19, 2009
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Today, I am putting on my game face and mentally preparing for the week ahead. I’ve signed up to participate in ‘Eating Down the Fridge‘, a week-long effort to eat only from you fridge, pantry and dark corners of your…

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Picnic Idea #2: Date-Cashew Sandwiches

June 17, 2009

If you haven’t noticed yet, I am ‘pro-picnic’. I’m not sure if it’s because I love sandwiches and due to fond memories of childhood brown bag lunches, but I find it relaxing to head outdoors and plop down with delicious…

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Casatiello: a Savory Bread

June 15, 2009
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This marks my second indulgent week of deliciously sinful carbs. I enjoy bread baking, especially the lengthy proofing process, and find it therapeutic. However, the amount of bread I’m turning out (and consuming) is the downside to my so-called therapy.…

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How to Plan a Picnic

June 11, 2009

Picnics are a relaxing way to spend a weekend afternoon and are a perfect way to reconnect with friends and family. I enjoy packing simple and delicious picnics full of flavor. Throughout the summer, I will continue my picnic series…

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Chocolate Canned Pumpkin Snack Cake Recipe

June 10, 2009
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If you’re looking for a canned pumpkin recipe, this recipe is for you. The chocolate cake features canned pumpkin, perfect to make when pumpkin is on sale at Halloween and Thanksgiving.

I have a confession. There are days that I bake…

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Braided Almond Brioche Bread

June 7, 2009
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Sometimes, little boys who learn to braid hair on the playground grow up to be hairdressers, but not me. I quickly became a master of the traditional 3-braid ponytail and all the girls knew who to reach out to when…

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Picnic Idea #1: Tuna Sandwiches & Spiced Eggs

June 4, 2009

The weather is immaculate here, bold sunny days with gentle breezes, so we took the opportunity to explore several local parks. If you follow me on Twitter, you might have read about my fear of bears while out hiking around last…

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Buttermilk Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

June 2, 2009
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We don’t have air conditioning in our rather intimate 520 sq. ft. condo and we’re experiencing sunny, hot weather. You might think it odd to be baking with an oven cranked to the maximum 500F (250C) limit.

As the beads…

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Raspberry Souffle Recipe

May 31, 2009
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I’ve been on a souffle expedition this past week and conclude with a simple raspberry souffle. Don’t raise an eyebrow and scoff at the short ingredients list or inquire why I didn’t include any liqueur, it really would have overcomplicated…

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Buttermilk Rhubarb Bread

May 29, 2009
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Rhubarb endears itself to me a little more each year. A few weeks ago, I found myself suddenly in my childhood home just as Spring took over the landscape, transforming stagnant trees into leafy towers. I walked the perimeter of…

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Savory Smoked Cheese Souffle

May 26, 2009

I am proud of today’s souffle — isn’t it beautiful? Today marks my second attempt at souffle and I’m happy to report it turned out perfectly (and if you don’t think so, please don’t shatter my dreams). I’ve used a…

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