Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Tastes Like That Good Old Fashioned Lemonade

Posted on 11 August 2010 by Wendi

While I’m away on my imaginary vacation, I’m leaving the pantry stocked with posts from Exit 51 that would have been part of the Flashback Friday series. The following originally appeared on 7/17/09 at Exit 51. Tastes Like That Good … Continue reading →

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Pot Roast Carbonnade

Posted on 28 July 2010 by Wendi

On the 4th of July while many Americans were grilling and chilling, I was peeling and chopping and sweating and braising.  Even if our grill were ready for action, it was too freaking hot to stand out in the blistering … Continue reading →

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Wannabe Making Whoopie

Posted on 6 May 2010 by Wendi

Pies, y’all. Wannabe Whoppie Pies.  But that’s not what I started out to make.  Nope, not in the least.  I set out to make a Retro Recipe for Vanilla Wafers.  I’ll admit that maybe my attention was spread a little … Continue reading →

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Chicken With Wild Rice Soup

Posted on 19 April 2010 by Wendi

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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You’ve Been Warned

Posted on 13 April 2010 by Wendi

On those days when I don’t have it together enough to make homemade chicken noodle soup, Bon Appetit – Fast, Easy, Fresh has me covered.  Assuming that I put chicken broth, turkey breast, and rice noodles on my shopping list, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Cooking

Posted on 24 March 2010 by Wendi

Saturday is when I tend to do my big cooking.  By big, I mean recipes that take more time than I have on a weeknight.  Monday through Friday, recipes are of the quick and easy variety.  Sunday usually involves a … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Chicken With Creamy Dijon Sauce

Posted on 22 March 2010 by Wendi

I’ve cooked many a boneless chicken breast in my day.  If I’m being honest, I’ve ruined more than I’ve gotten right.  It all started in college, in a tiny campus housing apartment with an electric stovetop.  Neither UMBC nor the … Continue reading →

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Jaden’s Coconut Shrimp

Posted on 3 March 2010 by Wendi

These truths I  hold to be self evident: There are lots of food blogs out there. It’s impossible to follow every one. Clearly, I’m missing out on some good stuff. That’s not a good thing.

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Let Them Eat Cake Sidenote

Posted on 24 December 2009 by Wendi

Should you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to bring a cake somewhere but your cake carrier is missing in action, don’t despair.  Assemble the following items: 1 cooling rack 1 large disposable aluminum pan with lid … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on 23 October 2009 by Wendi

Today’s first random link comes via The Kitchn where they brought up a great topic…how to properly season a dish.  I confess that I usually stop after salt and spices.  Just look at how many other ways you can develop … Continue reading →

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