10 Unique Uses for Hard Boiled Eggs

April 7, 2009

Easter is just around the corner and soon everyone will be trying to figure out what to do with their surplus of boiled eggs. Sure, it may have seemed like a good idea to boil and decorate a dozen or…

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Mahjong Monday: Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

April 6, 2009

This past weekend brought with it another game of mahjong. Our friends Dave & Jeff, phoned us Saturday afternoon as were doing our grocery shopping to invite us over for a Saturday night game. Since I’m still learning the rules…

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Blood Orange ‘Lemon’ Bars Recipe

April 1, 2009
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I’ve been fantasizing about citrus the past couple of days. You see, back in California, our orange tree and meyer lemon tree were both producing tons of fruit when we moved. I’ve been fairly non-sentimental about the entire house sale…

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Mahjong Snacks: Savory Chive Gougeres

March 31, 2009

Last night, we headed over to our friends place to play mahjong. It’s been years since I’ve seen a mahjong tile and I wasn’t sure how I would do. I considered making some snacks to take along with us but…

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Persian Date Cake (Ranginak) Recipe

March 26, 2009
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This recipe inspired me so much this past week. I find the cake visually stunning, chewy dates stuffed with toasted walnuts then bathed in a burnt butter/flour mixture before topping with cinnamon, cardamom, and pistachios. And, if the visual appeal…

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What if we didn’t Twitter?

March 25, 2009

I find myself contemplating Twitter and whether it allows me the freedom to communicate with a large network or if it’s actually turning me in to a couch potato hybrid. Many in the food blog community have embraced Twittering and…

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Chinese Braised Spare Ribs: Sticky Deliciousness

March 24, 2009

The weather is cold and rainy here in Vancouver which makes me crave fatty, rich foods. I’m trying to cut back on such things and convinced myself that this recipe would be better than some others I was considering. Somehow,…

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Bitter Melon (Fu Gua) With Egg

March 23, 2009

My new favorite vegetable has got to be the bitter melon. It’s a rather knobby looking green cylinder which is aptly named. It is utterly and truly bitter. I’ve had it in soups but prefer it best when paired with…

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Allen, the Dog Hunter

March 20, 2009

I’ve been on a secret dog hunting mission for several months now. When I visited Vancouver in January, I spent several days looking for the now infamous Japa Dog which Anthony Bourdain visited last year. The uniqueness of this hot dog…

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Coconut-Mango Jello Recipe

March 19, 2009
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Growing up in Michigan, I never really saw a mango. I remember seeing my roommate’s friend eating one when we were in college and I wondered what the heck it was. As with most things, it wasn’t until I reached…

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Persian Eggplant Kuku (Kuku-ye bademjan)

March 17, 2009

The sun is peeking through the clouds as I look out on Vancouver.  We are finally settled into our cozy condo and am finally feeling somewhat adjusted to our new environment. I’ve been eager to get back to cooking but…

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Heading Due North: Vancouver, BC

February 10, 2009

It’s been some time since my last post (an understatement, I realize) and I decided that if I didn’t write a new post now that it might not happen for another month.  I’m happy to report that we are in…

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Seasonal Shepherd’s Pie

November 19, 2008

The word ‘shepherd‘ is one that’s followed me all of my life. You see, I grew up on a sheep farm that my father affectionately calls the ‘Shepherd Shack’. And although I live on the opposite side of the country…

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Orange Cran-licious Bread

November 17, 2008

My mother almost always made everything from scratch. She baked her own breads, cookies, and even cakes. But on occasion, she would use Bisquick baking mix to make biscuits or an infamous “Impossibly Easy Pies“. As a kid, I thought Bisquick…

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American Pie: Raisins, Revolution & Rage

November 6, 2008
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So much has happened this week, I don’t know where to begin. I’ve made a delicious old raisin pie recipe that I found in my great-grandmother’s recipes. I should clarify that it’s the recipe which is old … not that you…

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