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Morning-Friendly Kitchen Gear: Panasonic SD-YD250 Automatic Bread Maker (Al Dente, August 28 2008)
Something about the encroaching fall is making me think of homemade bread, which is then made into homemade toast, with a little butter on it. The toasty homemade bread and melted butter makes those chilly morning a little bit easier to handle. (...)
What Do You Pay for Bread, Milk, Meat, and Beer? (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, August 28 2008)
Everyone's talking about rising food prices, but people seem to have trouble quantifying how much things are getting worse. We're doing an informal poll. (...)
Travel Books That Build an Appetite: Food usually tells the local story (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, August 28 2008)
According to Raphael Kadushin, the best travel books are often the best food books. Here he discusses his favorites and asks for your suggestions. (...)
From Pig to Pork Chop: The Rising Costs of Raising Food (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, August 28 2008)
Michael Y. Park's recent post about the rising costs of food got me thinking about the rising costs of raising food. It is becoming increasingly more costly to raise the food that our nation eats, but the prices some farmers are paid isn't increasing (...)
Plastics: Safe in the Kitchen? (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, August 28 2008)
Do you microwave in plastic containers? What about reusing water bottles or plastic bags? Whether you have nightmares about rampant bisphenol A molecules or simply feel a twinge of unease as you reheat food in a plastic bowl, the issue of chemicals (...)
More fun with tomatoes (ruhlman.com, August 28 2008)
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Wondering about Crete — Imaginer la Crête (La Tartine Gourmande, August 28 2008)
Summer is far from being over in Boston, on the contrary. We’ve had the best weather, the one that makes New England a wonderful place to live in. That special Indian summer is already starting to take shape, and settle. It almost makes me (...)
What to Do If a Stranger Gives You a Bottle of Wine (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, August 28 2008)
It was Friday night (last week) and I was out to dinner with two girlfriends. We were finishing up, sipping our end-of-the-meal coffees. As we asked for the check, a bearded older man who had been sitting by himself came over and asked us if we would (...)
Gold Cookies (Kitchen Parade, August 28 2008)
Does anyone else feel wistful about our old 3x5 recipe cards? I still love the intimacy of their quick notes, somehow personal in a way that the Internet is not, cannot, will never be. Take a hand-written recipe for Gold Cookies, one taken (...)
Recipe for Sage-Pecan Pesto (Kalyn's Kitchen, August 28 2008)
Currently my garden is producing a huge surplus of Sage, so recently I asked on Twitter what fellow food bloggers thought I should do with it. Making pesto was the first of several good ideas people mentioned for using fresh sage. (More posts (...)
Garbage In, Garbage Out (Vegan Bits, August 28 2008)
I was poking around on Vegan Momma recently. Earlier in July she wrote: I’m always amazed at the huge disconnect that many people have with food and how it affects their bodies. You would think I would get used to it after all these years, but it (...)
What Are Your Favorite Kitchen Tools? (Serious Eats, August 28 2008)
From Serious Eats Photograph from Amadika on Flickr. A kitchen tool for a chef is like a bowling ball for a bowler. It's special, and sometimes so irreplaceable, even a similar-looking, similar-functioning object of the same name will not do (...)
Photo(s) of the Day: Happy Birthday, Robyn! (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Serious Eats Since one photo cannot summarize the breadth of serious eating this woman can perform, we had to pick four. ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Robyn! And special thanks to Mrs. Lee for birthing you! We must also thank your friends from (...)
Munching at Morandi (CHOW: CHOW Pick, August 27 2008)
One of my favorite weekend pastimes is a lazy brunch with friends. Recently I joined a pal at Morandi, having read that the place has one of the best brunches in Manhattan. I was doubtful that an Italian restaurant could do right by such an (...)
Chicken Tacos and Cabbage-Radish Slaw (A Mingling of Tastes, August 27 2008)
My husband makes the best tacos. He's not opposed to a little chopping and marinating, making sure every component is tasty to create an excellent total package.Speaking of tacos, have you seen the new flat-bottomed, "stand n' stuff" taco shells? (...)
Happy Hour Drink Recipe: The Oriental (Al Dente, August 27 2008)
This life-saving cocktail will make you all kinds of happy, with a jolt of rye (which, thankfully, is much more available today than even two years ago) shaken up with sweet vermouth, orange curaçao, and a touch of fresh lime to bring it all home. (...)
Great Tips on Choosing Rotisserie Chicken (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Serious Eats Los Angeles Times Sure, it's a rundown of the best rotisserie bird joints in Los Angeles, but everyone can benefit from the tips this article lays out on what to look for in a spinning chicken. Golden Chicken Rule (...)
Local Flour Available at San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Serious Eats It's easy to get local produce at this renown San Francisco market, "But now, shoppers ... can buy wheat berries from the Eatwell Farm stand and either grind it into flour themselves in the stand's small mill or ask one of the (...)
Red alert! Americans are concerned about food safety! (The Ethicurean: Chew the right thing., August 27 2008)
Crank up the RSS feed! The news is out that Americans are worried about the safety of their food supply. This astonishing revelation comes to us via the Center for Food Integrity, an organization established just last year in Kansas City, Mo., (...)
Travel Books that Build an Appetite (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, August 27 2008)
The best travel books are usually, on some level, the best food books because every smart traveler looking for a sense of place has to start eating thoughtfully at some point; food usually tells the local story as much as any cultural legacy. (...)
Maestro Dobel Diamond: A New Tequila in Town (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Serious Eats Photograph courtesy of Maestro Dobel Diamond In each branch of the spirits world, distillers are exploring techniques to create more distinctive and exclusive products for the highly profitable high-end market. (...)
Dinner Tonight: Roasted Beet Salad (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Recipes At the Logan Square Farmers' Market in Chicago recently, I came across yellow beets and was told they are sweeter than regular red ones. Whether that's true or not, I was sold. I just had to think of how to cook them. (...)
Cute Cuddle-Worthy Bento Boxes (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Serious Eats I'm tempted to cuddle some of these adorable bento boxes, but then I'd be covered in rice, ham bits, chopped egg, and other things that would go better in my belly. My favorites are the kitty who wants a tummy rub and the (...)
cold-brewed iced coffee (smitten kitchen, August 27 2008)
Since I began working from home, I have no doubt I have saved a ton of money by not buying those yogurt-granola cups and salad bar lunches everyday. What I haven’t saved even a penny on, however, is my iced coffee habit. If anything, (...)
Don't Forget to Pack Your Back-to-School Cupcake, Sweetie (Al Dente, August 27 2008)
OK everyone, how cute are these cupcakes?! There do seem to be endless examples of too-cute-to-eat cupcakes out there, but I thought these ones were worth sharing. I love how they use chocolate-covered graham crackers for the chalkboards and white (...)
Sweet on Vermont, the Best Chocolate in the Green Mountain State (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Serious Eats Photograph by Clay Gordon. In my last post I wrote about Hometown Favorites, the chocolate shop that has built strong emotional ties with chocolate fans for generations. As an outsider, it's sometimes hard to (...)
No More Bar Cars on Chicago's Metra Lines (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Serious Eats As contracts with "refreshment car" vendors run out (the last one expires Friday), the regional rail network has chosen not to renew them: "The commuter rail line has decided to shut down its rolling taverns, ending an era (...)
Naples Pizza-Makers Protest Price Gouging with Free Pizza (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Slice A group of 30 pizzaioli says some opportunist rivals are using the recent spike in food and fuel prices to gouge pizza eaters: "The group staged the protest in Piazza Dante to demand stricter price controls to defend the reputation (...)
Historic La Tomatino Fight in Spain Today (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Serious Eats www.spiegel.de Every last Wednesday in August, the tiny town of Buñol, Spain (not far from València) trucks in a bunch of overripe, juicy tomatoes for the annual La Tomatina. After a rocket signals the start of the midday (...)
Florida citrus crops attacked by bacterium, future in peril (The Ethicurean: Chew the right thing., August 27 2008)
These days, everywhere you look, a new industry or service is marketed as “greening” itself — making it more environmentally conscious by reducing its carbon footprint or assuaging its corporate guilt through any number of steps. Usually (...)
Dinner Rush: Quick and easy dinner menus for families on the go (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, August 27 2008)
From fresh summer pasta to fast and fabulous shrimp, this weeks menus will leave you time to enjoy the last long days of summer. (...)
Cook the Book: Chocolate Brioche with Chocolate Chips (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Recipes Classic, buttery brioche is delicious enough on it own. This version adds chocolate—twice—elevating it to sumptuous new heights. Cocoa powder is incorporated into the dough, and chocolate chips are folded into the (...)
Cutting Onions: Tips to reduce the tears (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, August 27 2008)
Try wearing onion goggles or cutting near a flame--plus many more ways to help you stop crying. (...)
In Videos: Lettuce Eats Burger (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From A Hamburger Today Be careful the next time you leave a head of lettuce near a hamburger. At least, a hungry head of lettuce. This video from Meatatrians Unite captures the rare sighting of a carnivorous vegetable during feeding (...)
'New York Times' Dining Section Roundup (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Serious Eats: New York A New Kind of Supper Club: Underground restaurants are popping up all over the country, with diners forking over cash to eat at a new kind of "anti-restaurant" located in people's apartments. Near Beer Plus: As (...)
What Do You Pay for Bread, Milk, Meat and Beer? (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, August 27 2008)
Everyone's talking about rising food prices, but people seem to have trouble quantifying how much things are getting worse or pinpointing what's getting more expensive faster, or where it's happening. Part of it's because people just don't (...)
Cooking from the Glossies: Salad with Pancetta Crisps, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Pear (Serious Eats, August 27 2008)
From Recipes Brussels sprouts are the new bacon. Wait. Hear me out. Even if you don't agree that mini cabbages will ever hold a candle to cured pork, you must admit that Brussels sprouts, like bacon before them, are the latest chic (...)
What to Do With Celery? (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, August 27 2008)
Yesterday I picked up my CSA veggies, and one of the items was celery. (A CSA is an organization that connects members with local farmers who deliver weekly batches of just-picked produce. For more on the subject, see my colleague Siobhan Adcock's (...)
What Do You Care More About: Wine or Cocktails? (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, August 27 2008)
A mini-rivalry has emerged on restaurant drink lists and in newspaper coverage. Cocktails have become so popular (some might say trendy) that they are shoving wine interest to the side. I've talked to several wine lovers who resent the fact that food (...)
Michael Symon's Dinner Impossible (ruhlman.com, August 27 2008)
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Tacos Tacos Tacos Tacos! - Tacos el Paisa (Alice Q. Foodie, August 27 2008)
If only Terry would come rolling through on his roller skates - this place would be straight out of Reno 911. Ok, maybe not. In fact, definitely not. Truth be told, this is one of the most pleasant and interesting taco stands I've ever come across in (...)
Travel to the South of France with a Bohémienne (La Tartine Gourmande, August 27 2008)
La Bohémienne I can still remember the first time when my mother explained to me how to prepare a bohémienne; I was excited at the thought that I was going to be able to reproduce the dish myself. In summer, when we had more eggplants than we knew (...)
Sloppy Joes (Simply Recipes, August 27 2008)
Just hearing the words "sloppy joe" from my mother used to send us kids into a tizzy. There was something wonderfully fun about getting to eat a burger/sandwich that was messy by design. I've been waiting to make this when my nephew was (...)
Are you going into debt to pay for food? (MomCooks-Recipes that Rock, August 27 2008)
I am shocked every time I purchase any food item at how high prices are. I struggle every time I think about making a weekly menu, because I want to serve a variety of healthy foods to my family, but the fact is, Hamburger Helper is still affordable, (...)
Pure Fun's Organic Root Beer Candy (CHOW: CHOW Pick, August 26 2008)
I’ve always loved candy root beer barrels, except for the artificial flavors and junk in them. Luckily, a recent package of candy samples from Pure Fun delivered a nice all-natural version. The company’s candy line (which also (...)
Lose the Bottle Opener: Top 5 Canned Beers (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, August 26 2008)
These microbrews are easy to drink and open. Canned beers have come a long way in the last half-decade or so, with many award-winning microbreweries now proudly packaging in aluminum. (...)
Cooking With Eggplant: This late-summer favorite shines in an array of international recipes (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, August 26 2008)
Eggplant stars in dishes from Greece and China, Indonesia and Tunisia. We've gathered our favorite international recipes to diversify your eggplant portfolio. (...)
Compass Cows: Do Cows Align North-South? (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, August 26 2008)
Today I received a link to an article titled, "Cattle shown to align north-south" from BBC News. Since I spend quite a bit of time researching various aspects of alternative agriculture, I was surprised that I had not stumbled across this research (...)
Cool As A Cucumber Salad (Karina's Kitchen- Recipes from a Gluten-Free Goddess, August 26 2008)
Cucumber talk. And a recipe. It started with a visit from a fellow food blogger. And ended up as a side dish. No wait. That doesn't sound right. Because it's more than just a side dish. And the food blogger? Well. She's more than just a food blogger. (...)
Fish and Chips (Stuff yer bake, August 26 2008)
I have always been a bit wary of trying battered fish as I had visions of a blazing chip pan inferno and fire engines carrying uniformed, sweaty, powerful men to help hose down your ikea kitchen cabinets, rescue your kitty from the next door (...)
WALL-E Stars in His Own Bakeware Line (Al Dente, August 26 2008)
While I did see the Dark Knight twice in theaters this summer (once on IMAX), my favorite movie of Summer 08 will go on record as being WALL-E. Seriously, I don't know how those folks at Pixar do it--they're geniuses! Whoever came up (...)
sour cherry compote (smitten kitchen, August 26 2008)
Growing up, we had a sour cherry tree in the backyard. And I hated it. I hated it because it was cruel in a way that kids think they’re intimately familiar with–shiny, perfect-looking thing dangled inches from your face that when you (...)
Dining in Dungeons: Weird and Creepy Restaurants (Al Dente, August 26 2008)
Thanks to weburbanist for pointing out the 15 weirdest theme restaurants in the world. Highlights include Buns & Guns in Beirut, where everything is military-themed including constant helicopter sounds in the background, Cannibalistic Sushi in (...)
What Is Your Kid's Favorite School-Day Lunch? (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, August 26 2008)
Whether your child has already gone back to school or is about to go next week, chances are that school-day lunches are on your mind. Tell us what your kids like to find in their lunch boxes. And if his or her favorite isn't included here, share your (...)
Top 10 Ways to Chop Onions Without Crying (Epicurious.com: Editor's Blog, August 26 2008)
Yesterday, while editing an article about onions (up soon I promise), I found myself researching the myriad ways one can avoid crying while chopping the tear-inducing bulb-shaped plant. I thought I knew all the tricks. Not even close. Truth be (...)
A clear sign (Orangette, August 26 2008)
I know I’m not supposed to say this, but I think fall may be coming soon. Also, and I know I’m really not supposed to say this, but I baked banana bread again. I’m so sorry, on both counts.Clearly, I have a problem. If my count is correct, this is (...)
Big problems? Blame the little guy (The Ethicurean: Chew the right thing., August 26 2008)
Been feeling a bit queasy about all the contaminated meat peppering the news lately? Put that weary stomach to rest. Yes, children, all is well with the world (or at least the world of ground beef). In yet another illustration of its almost (...)
Recipe for Wild Salmon Roasted in Olive Oil and Herbs with Tomatillo, Black Bean, Avocado Salsa (Kalyn's Kitchen, August 26 2008)
This fantastic method for roasting salmon in a sizzling hot pan came from cookbook writer and New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman. Bittman cooks the way I like to, with the emphasis on good ingredients but simple preparation methods, and (...)
Easy Pancakes made with Flaxseed Meal (MomCooks-Recipes that Rock, August 26 2008)
Flaxseed has been getting a lot of buzz over the last year simply because it is incredibly nutritious. A 2 tbsp. serving of ground flaxseed meal has 1.33 grams of Soluble Fiber and 2.67 grams of Insoluble Fiber, which aids in digestion and helps (...)
Sometimes It’s Just Tough (Vegan Bits, August 26 2008)
As a vegan, I know I have it good. I live in Los Angeles, which means I have access to a number of vegan options that other people in other areas don’t have. I can go to a different farmers market almost every day of the week. There are (...)
Honest Citrus Green Energy Tea (CHOW: CHOW Pick, August 25 2008)
A soda pop fan, I’ve never taken to flat bottled beverages. They are usually—even to a soda pop fan—too sweet, or they’re too bland, or they’re too flat. But I took a swig of a newish flavor from Honest Tea and (...)
A Seaside State of Mind: Take a virtual vacation with these healthy recipes (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, August 25 2008)
From grilled fish tostadas to slimmed-down banana splits, our recipe collection will send you to the seaside, even if you're just picnicking by the pool. (...)
Eating Cheaply in London: Take advantage of the city's thriving food scene without ending up in the gutter (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, August 25 2008)
Raphael Kadushin's goal is to eat well in a city that offers some of the best global kitchens anywhere in the world, and to still come home with a dollar or two. (...)
More than One Way to Eat Your Greens... (Alice Q. Foodie, August 25 2008)
This year, I have the privilege of chairing a committee for the Junior League of San Diego called Growing Healthy Students - aka "The School Garden committee." We're working with Central Elementary School in City Heights, which until now has been (...)
The Bacon Cup: Waste Not, Want Not (Al Dente, August 25 2008)
Who needs a cupboard full of salad plates anyway? Plus, do you really want all those extra dishes to wash? Create no waste in your home (but possibly some longterm health problems) by switching to the completely edible bacon cup for your next salad. (...)
The $15 McDonald's Double Pounder (Al Dente, August 25 2008)
Most birthdays invovle large amounts of birthday cake and possibly some heavy drinking. A guy named Houmer ended his 25th with a 2-pound McDonald's cheeseburger. This monster concoction consisted of eight 1/4-pound patties and eight slices of (...)
Ask yourself: Are organic veggies BETTER than conventional? (Nikas Culinaria, August 25 2008)
.... My site has been massively scraped recently so I have to truncate my feed, sorry those reading this in their feed reader! (If you see this at another site, this feed has been scraped, please let me know by emailing nika7k@yahoo.com) (...)
Chicken Stir-Fry in Peanut Sauce (Karina's Kitchen- Recipes from a Gluten-Free Goddess, August 25 2008)
Peanut sauce stir-fry? One of my favorite lower carb recipes. (Allergic to peanuts? Don't fret. Substitute "Sunbutter" in this recipe. Sunflower seed butter has a roasted nut flavor that is delicious in Asian style sauces. I find it at Whole Foods (...)
Croatia: Got Recommendations? (Chocolate & Zucchini, August 25 2008)
An alleyway in the old city of Korčula, photographed by Tona & Yo Maxence and I are about to leave for a vacation in Croatia; the plan is to drive down the Dalmatian coast from Split to Dubrovnik, and chill for a few days on the island of (...)
Best. Dinner. Party. Ever. (MattBites, August 25 2008)
On Saturday evening my better half and I went to a dinner party. Ok, I'm calling it a dinner party but it was probably the farthest thing from just a regular dinner party. Why? For starters, it: Reaffirmed my belief that true food lovers -- I (...)
Tomatoes and Tomatoes and Tomatoes: Sauce (ruhlman.com, August 25 2008)
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Chilaquiles Recipe (Kitchen Parade, August 25 2008)
To quote my Nana, never one to pussyfoot, "It sure looks like the dog's breakfast." Luckily, chilaquiles [pronounced chee-lah-KEE-lehs] taste better than they look because this is classic comfort food: easy, quick, cheap, nourishing. The (...)
Easy Egg Recipes (Kitchen Parade, August 25 2008)
Egg Night. While eggs are way up in price, eggs remain a great food value. Plan "egg night" once a week, then trade off making omelettes, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, frittatas, and more. For inspiration, here is my ever-growing collection of (...)
Apple Snack Attack (Start Cooking video, August 25 2008)
Startcooking and Chiquita have teamed up to show you that there are no limits to what you can do with apples and grapes. Fruit bites can be a lot of fun and they are also great sources of phytonutrients and vitamins. Enjoy! (...)
Nutiva Product Review (Vegan Bits, August 25 2008)
One of the fun things about blogging is that, occasionally, you are asked to review a product. Recently, we received a package from Nutiva. The package contained a variety of goodies. There was a jar of coconut oil, hemp oil, a bag of hempseed, (...)
It’s a Flask, It’s a Vegetable, It’s Bottle Gourd! (Red Cook, August 25 2008)
Guess what I found when I was in New York’s Chinatown last week. This beautiful looking hulu! I’ve not seen them before in New York nor anywhere in the U.S. Hulu (葫蘆) is a bottle shaped gourd often seen in Chinese brush paintings. Sages or monks (...)
Tomatillo and Black Bean Salsa Recipe with Avocado, Lime, and Cilantro (Kalyn's Kitchen, August 25 2008)
This year I planted tomatillos in my garden, and although I vaguely remember growing them once before, it's definitely a plant I'm not very familiar with. For a month now my plants have been loaded with tomatillos, but I had no idea how to tell when (...)
Eggs Benedict (Stuff yer bake, August 24 2008)
  I have always wanted to perfect poached eggs but never quite got them right, until now. I came across a blog post from Smitten Kitchen on the subject and plucked up my courage to give it a go and hey presto! perfect poached eggs. My new found (...)
marinated eggplant with capers and mint (smitten kitchen, August 24 2008)
Hoo hoo hoo. Hee hee. Remember when I was all “and I’ll tell you what to serve this crisp rosemary flatbread tomorrow!”? Well, the beach got in the way. And after that, some Chinese food. And a movie (do not watch! the first was so (...)
Get to Know Your Mesclun Mix: A visual guide to salad greens (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, August 24 2008)
Create a truly unique and delicious variety of salads. From butterhead and crisphead lettuces to oakleaf and looseleaf, we'll help maximize your salad potential by showing you a thorough list of basic ingredients. (...)
Perfect Picnics: Healthy foods for passing and dipping (Epicurious.com: Latest Features, August 24 2008)
Grab your hamper and head outside with these easy and scrumptious recipes and tips. (...)
Breakfast at Courtyard by Marriott (MomCooks-Recipes that Rock, August 24 2008)
A few weekends ago I went to Ypsilanti to meet some other Michigan bloggers, and since I was going to be having cocktails with them and didn’t want to drive home late at night, I looked for a hotel to stay in. Now, at the time, I didn’t (...)
Val's Kid-Friendly Broiled Zucchini Rounds with Cheese (Kalyn's Kitchen, August 24 2008)
(Updated August 2008) I'm doing a summer project of updating all my recipes that don't have photos, and this method of cooking zucchini that I learned from my sister Valerie back in 2005 is an easy and delicious option if you have a garden that's (...)
A Pink Birthday (Nikas Culinaria, August 23 2008)
Today was my middle daughter’s 5th birthday. She asked for pink and she got a bit of pink. See for yourself below! This is a post from: Nikas Culinaria. If it appears as a post... .... My site has been massively scraped recently so I (...)
Centralization takes center stage at the Commonwealth Club (The Ethicurean: Chew the right thing., August 23 2008)
As part of the “How We Eat” series at the Commonwealth Club this month, Slow Food Nation Policy and Communications director Naomi Starkman moderated a thoughtful panel discussion last week about the centralization of the food industry (...)
Another cake, another happy customer (Stuff yer bake, August 23 2008)
I was asked to do a cake for someone in work whose aunt had been living with her for some time, due to illness I think, and was now going back to her own home. It took me a good few days to decide what to do but I noticed a magical house cake in one (...)
Chocolate-Raspberry Oat Muffins (Under the High Chair, August 23 2008)
I am not generally accustomed to letting Noah eat in front of the TV, in fact, our soon-to-be three-year-old isn't really allowed to watch television; however, the Bejing Olympics have caused us to bend the rules a bit these last several days.Is (...)
California’s raw-milk bill — skimmed? (The Ethicurean: Chew the right thing., August 23 2008)
California’s ongoing drama about permitting raw (unpasteurized) milk to be sold in stores has turned sour once again this week. Just when it looked like proposed legislation palatable to the raw dairy industry — that would allow those that (...)
Bread and Butter Pickles (Simply Recipes, August 23 2008)
Boxes filled with cucumbers from the farmers market, scores of mason jars, big pots, lots of activity in the kitchen, fresh homemade pickles. These are some of my memories from summers growing up. My grandmother (dad's mother) and my (...)
Friday Night Photos: Signs of School (Kalyn's Kitchen, August 23 2008)
Friday nights is when I share photos I'm taking to try to improve my photography skills, although this week the photos are really just for fun. Monday morning I'll be resuming my double identity of Ms. Denny by day and Kalyn in the kitchen by night, (...)
Mom's Warm Potato Salad (Simply Recipes, August 23 2008)
I don't know about you, but summer around here has us making potato salads more often than in other seasons. This is the latest one my mother put together; my father has made her make it several times since, and my brothers have devoured (...)
Weekend Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake (Al Dente, August 23 2008)
Last week, when I was looking for a new recipe to try with my unicorn silicone baking mold (check out my post on this product), I ventured onto Allrecipes.com for a little something lemony. Despite being a pretty serious from-scratch baker, I also (...)
Jewell Rae Jeffers's "Tastes Like Home" (CHOW: CHOW Pick, August 22 2008)
Food. Stephen Colbert–esque political satire. A saucy Southern belle. Amazing. (...)
KitchenMaus Plays with Unicorns (Al Dente, August 22 2008)
Now, I want to make one thing clear--I am not into unicorns. It's not that I have anything against them, it's just that I haven't really given much thought to them since I was 8 or 9. But, when the opportunity came along to test a (...)
Random Facts Meme from Bron (Red Cook, August 22 2008)
I often wondered what I would do when someone tagged me for a meme. I’ve read quite a few memes along my online travel. Although I find them to be fun they can be rather silly. Then Bron at Feast with Bron tagged me. I was amazed by the power of (...)