Category Archives: Flashback Friday

Flashback Friday – Table For Two

The following originally appeared on 2/23/09 at Exit 51. Table For Two From the looks of my blog stats, we all had the same idea about making a special Valentine’s Day dinner.  Those scallops from Jacques Pepin got even more … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Notes On A Recipe, Ina’s Mustard Chicken Salad

The following originally appeared on 2/18/09 at Exit 51. Notes On A Recipe – Ina’s Mustard Chicken Salad I love a good chicken salad. Its one of those dishes that, when done right,  can shine in its simplicity.  In many … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Alton Brown’s Overnight Oatmeal

The following originally appeared on 2/16/09 at Exit 51. Alton Brown’s Overnight Oatmeal My introduction to the Food Network came courtesy of Alton Brown and Good Eats.  In thirty minutes, he not only presents multiple recipes, but he explains the … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Crush

The following originally appeared on 2/11/09 at Exit 51. Crush Who was the first person you had a crush on?  It’s ok, I won’t tell anyone.  Me?  My first crush was probably Shawn Cassidy.  Yes, I grew up surrounded by … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Notes On A Recipe Barefoot Contessa’s Beef Stew

The following originally appeared on 2/9/08 at Exit 51. Notes On A Recipe – Barefoot Contessa’s Beef Stew As I’ve  said, I’m enjoying the fact that the current season of Barefoot Contessa is based on her new cookbook.  Watching the … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Potato Po-tah-to

The following originally appeared on 2/4/09 at Exit 51. Potato Po-tah-to If you know me and the mistah, you will totally understand why I posted a link to this commercial.

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Flashback Friday – Got Ribs?

The following originally appeared on 1/14/09 at Exit 51. Got Ribs? Short ribs.  Braised short ribs.  Lovely bits of meaty goodness bathed in a flavorful broth.  Beef that falls apart as soon as you look at it. My initial foray … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Sugar And Spice Part Deux

The following originally appeared on 1/12/09 at Exit 51. Sugar And Spice Part Deux The holiday season finds many of us making the same things.  And I’m always interested to see a different approach to a recipe that I’ve coaxed … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Blogs That Rock, Smitten Kitchen

The following originally appeared on 1/7/09 on Exit 51. Blogs That Rock – Smitten Kitchen Deb, of Smitten Kitchen, is the kitchen goddess I aspire to be.  Her blog has the power to unleash the Seven Deadly Sins from her … Continue reading

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Flashback Friday – Stat

The following originally appeared on 1/5/09 on Exit 51. Stat 2008.  The year SFC successfully completed his second overseas deployment.  The year that I threw caution, and the dismal exchange rate, to the wind and had a fabulous tour of … Continue reading

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