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Monthly Archives: August 2008
Snickerdoodle Ice Cream
August 29, 2008 – 7:01 AM
There’s just no fighting those superhero-strength new germs at the beginning of a school year. 4 days into the start of school, and my little one has already come down with strep throat. The doctor sent us home with medicine and ordered two days at home resting, as well as cold, soothing things to eat. [...]
Roasted Green Beans with Lemon, Pine Nuts & Parmigiano
August 27, 2008 – 12:12 AM
Even in the dead heat of summer, I’m still fond of roasting vegetables. Turn on the air and turn on the oven. My favorite veggies take on a new flavor when roasted, and I’m addicted.
Green beans tossed with garlic, lemon zest, olive oil and a little S&P are roasted to perfection. But when you add [...]
"Secret Ingredient" Restaurant Quality Chocolate Chip Cookies
August 23, 2008 – 2:45 PM
Baking different varieties of chocolate chip cookies seems to be all-the-rage these days. If someone claims to have the most superior recipe, I’ll give it a go. I’ve tried many recipes but I always come back to this one. To me, this one (with its two secret ingredients) is the ultimate chocolate chip cookie.
I’m [...]
Mango Guacamole
August 21, 2008 – 2:41 AM
Here in Southern California, avocados are plentiful all year long (and they’re usually available at a great price.) Our kids are raised eating this creamy soft-textured green fruit, and we put it in our salads regularly without much thought. Green guacamole might be a frightening sight to children who aren’t familiar with it, but our [...]
Salt and Pepper Ceviche
August 18, 2008 – 7:01 AM
Last night was our Gourmet Club’s monthly dinner party with a Yucatan theme. The hostess selected recipes that were all from Rick Bayless.
My assigned task was to prepare two of the appetizers. One I’ll share today: Salt and Pepper Ceviche.
I didn’t want to take any chances, so I went all-out and bought a nice, fresh, [...]
Paula Deen’s Orange Brownies
August 16, 2008 – 11:50 AM
Let me just preface this by saying that I’m not typically a Paula Deen fan. I’m sure she’s a nice lady and all, but I just don’t usually cook much like she cooks. I don’t think I could ever make fried chicken, fried onion rings or anything really fried for that matter. Eating that stuff [...]
Overcoming Fig Phobia… Thanks to Tyler Florence
August 13, 2008 – 9:00 AM
I’ve had a lifelong fear of figs. I blame it on my Swedish grandmother who lovingly baked sweets that she wanted her precious only young grandaughter to try. Among these treats were cookies with fresh fig filling. Though I loved grandma and appreciated her spoiling me endlessly, I couldn’t stand the texture of the fig [...]
Blueberry- Raspberry Galette (But It’s Really a Tart!)
August 11, 2008 – 9:00 AM
One more week…. until school begins, that is. I’m ready. More than ready! It’s time for the kiddo to go back to school. It’s been a great summer, and we’ve had loads of invaluable family-together time, but I look forward to having some days to myself again.
We have a brand-spankin’ new school opening up this [...]
I Can Live For Two Months On a Good Compliment…
August 10, 2008 – 2:15 AM
This Mark Twain quote was brought to my attention by my Brother-in-Law, who is writing a book on inspirational thoughts. In our conversation, he asked me what or who inspires me. I shared with him that, as a food blogger, each day as I read comments on my blog, I’m inspired by the kind folks [...]
Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Oregano
August 7, 2008 – 4:05 AM
Here’s a great chicken recipe… moist and flavorful and all that good stuff: Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Oregano. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart’s EveryDay Food magazine. If you’re not familiar with this publication, it’s really a pretty good one… filled with simple recipes that have few ingredients. I’ve tried a bunch and I’m [...]
Happy, Happy Hour on the Beach
August 4, 2008 – 9:00 AM
Happy Hour originated in the US Navy in the 1920’s. “Happy” was given the meaning of “slightly drunk.” Today, many bars and restaurants give drink discounts and run appetizer specials for Happy Hour between the hours of 4pm and 7pm during the work week. Workers use it as an excuse to have a drink and [...]
Pork Tenderloin with BLUEBERRY Barbecue Sauce
August 2, 2008 – 8:00 AM
In keeping with the “blueberry”/vacation theme, I’ll share the wonderful pork tenderloin recipe that we grilled on our vacation thanks to Oprah’s O Magazine: Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Barbecue Sauce. I don’t really know why I get O Magazine. Though I’ve always been an Oprah fan, I rarely actually read the magazine but instead flip [...]
