Monthly Archives: August 2009

From The Files

Posted on 31 August 2009 by

I’ve been making an effort to go through my old recipes, the ones that I’ve already tried out and decided are keepers, and post them. My goal is to turn my home files into a printed record of what you … Continue reading →

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Muscle

Posted on 28 August 2009 by

***The following post is from the archive at Exit 51*** A good amount of the disk space on our Tivo gets taken up with cooking shows. Food Network, PBS, I like to mix it all up. When I watch them, … Continue reading →

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Lost In Translation

Posted on 26 August 2009 by

Some families have recipes that they pass down like heirlooms. These treasures connect generations and keep traditions alive. Other families mostly just have the memories of dishes that used to be, like Grandma’s fried chicken or Auntie’s pound cake. That … Continue reading →

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Habit

Posted on 24 August 2009 by

Just because I am a creature of habit, doesn’t mean I won’t try a new way of doing things. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. And sometimes it works but I like my way better. This recipe falls into that … Continue reading →

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Shorted

Posted on 19 August 2009 by

Used to be that when a recipe called for 8 ounces of pasta, I could just measure out half a box and be done. Not anymore. Have you noticed how with many of the things we buy, like pasta, ice … Continue reading →

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Hot Mess

Posted on 17 August 2009 by

I seem to have hit an all new low with regards to trashy reality television. Why? Because despite having way too many channels of programming to choose from, I found myself unable to look away from VH-1′s Charm School. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Q&A

Posted on 14 August 2009 by

A great thing about blogging is that it allows conversation between blogger and reader.  Like when I  tried Food In Jar’s Dilly Beans.  After trying the recipe, I commented on the post about the results I got.

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Now Departing From Gate A10

Posted on 12 August 2009 by

We’re leaving today on vacation. In the next ten days, we’ll visit three countries, take the Chunnel, have a date with U2, and navigate the roads of Belgium and France without a GPS. What could possibly go wrong? I’ve left … Continue reading →

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Timing

Posted on 10 August 2009 by

In the kitchen, timing is everything. Food is done when it’s done. You get a little wiggle room with some dishes. Others are not so forgiving. Worst of all is when you’ve unknowingly overcooked something. Like that time I made … Continue reading →

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Linkage 8.7.09

Posted on 7 August 2009 by

I stumbled across today’s random links at The Kitchn. The first is a great tip that may eliminate the need for flipping vegetables when they are roasted in the oven. Now why didn’t I think of that? Second is a … Continue reading →

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