Month: June 2010
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A really good cookbook
Okay, so it’s official. I have a new favorite cookbook: The Best Simple Recipes from America’s Test Kitchen. Everything I’ve made from it has been delicious, and fun and simple to prepare. We’ve tried: Chicken tettrazini, posted here Quick-pickled red onions for tacos, posted here Skillet Chicken Tikka Masala Lemon Chicken with Artichokes and Potatoes…
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teeny tiny cheesecakes
A week or two ago, I decided to bake cheesecake. I’m really not a fan of cheesecake, (I know, I know), but Justin loves it, so I thought I’d try to make it with something I am a fan of: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. People, I LOVE peanut butter cups. And now they come in dark…
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Dinner at Asti
On Friday night, we headed to Asti for dinner. We sat at the chef’s counter, my favorite spot in the restaurant. (Actually, I love to sit at the bar/counter at any restaurant.) The caprese salad was unbelievable… the local heirloom tomatoes were so gorgeous. We loved the stuffed mushrooms, full of goat cheese, ricotta, pecorino…
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Summer.
Happy Summer Solstice, everyone! I’m spending mine at home, sick with a stomach virus. Or food poisoning. Whatever it is, it is NOT GOOD, people. Not good. But I do want to recognize this first day of summer. I read Mav’s post about summer, and realized that I feel the same way about it… Summer…
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Five Senses Friday
I’m taking a cue from Abby today, and taking a moment to ponder my experiences in the past few days. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tasting Anise and sugar in Ines Rosales Olive Oil Tortas, with…