Monthly Archives: April 2010

Flashback Friday – Danke Schoene

Posted on 30 April 2010 by

The following originally appeared on 11/8/07 at Exit 51. Danke Schoene Thanksgiving is almost upon us. The one day of the year that we stop to consider all we are thankful for. Each of us makes the choice every day … Continue reading →

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Nigella’s Beef Stew

Posted on 29 April 2010 by

Back in the day, my system of rating recipes was pretty basic.  I pulled a recipe out of the folder, made it, and if I liked it, I put a check mark on the page.  The idea was that all … Continue reading →

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Bread Bible Biscuits

Posted on 28 April 2010 by

I blame my general biscuit obsession on the heavenly biscuits we dined on at the Loveless down in Nashville.  That trip was something like four years ago and I’m still trying to find a biscuit that comes close to the … Continue reading →

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Bread Bible Studies

Posted on 27 April 2010 by

So I’ve officially started my Bread Bible Studies.  And I’ve specifically started with the easier recipes in the first chapter.  Quick breads, biscuits, popovers, they seem like things that I should be able to achieve given my general level of … Continue reading →

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Food Memories – Mofongo

Posted on 26 April 2010 by

Christine of Christine Can Cook provided this Food Memory.  She said, “Mofongo is a typical Puerto-Rican dish. It’s not something my family made growing up, it was more of a special dish to be had at restaurants and ordered for … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – What’s Cooking?

Posted on 23 April 2010 by

The following originally appeared on 11/5/07 at Exit 51. What’s Cooking? This past weekend saw more kitchen action as I hosted a small brunch. Not sure which I enjoyed more…the food or the time with friends. The combination of good … Continue reading →

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Ragu

Posted on 22 April 2010 by

Would it surprise you if I said that for most of my life, I thought ragu meant the spaghetti sauce that came in the jar with the picture of a gondola?  Tragic, I know.  It’s a wonder that I have … Continue reading →

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Retro Recipe Fail

Posted on 21 April 2010 by

I’ve encountered my first Retro Recipe fail.  Don’t ask me how but I managed to fail at pancakes.  How sad is that?  Flour, milk, butter, baking powder, egg, and sugar.  Should be easy, no?  The recipe was easy but the … Continue reading →

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Dear Ed

Posted on 20 April 2010 by

Dear Ed(amame Hummus), I often shy away from dips and spreads because they usually tend to be filled with creamy ingredients that taste good but are not the best food choices.  If it weren’t for my chickpea aversion, hummus would … Continue reading →

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Chicken With Wild Rice Soup

Posted on 19 April 2010 by

Earlier this year I had sinus surgery.  For whatever reason, I completely underestimated how completely wiped out I would feel after my little procedure.  I had figured that a couple of days later I would be bouncing around full steam … Continue reading →

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