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Dogs vs. Broccoli Compilation Will Make Your Day">Dogs vs. Broccoli Compilation Will Make Your Day
Watch this adorable compilation of dogs reacting to the vegetable above. Also, keep in mind... Read more
Groupon's Starbucks Deal Gets You $10 For $5">Groupon's Starbucks Deal Gets You $10 For $5
Rich Williams, senior vice president of global marketing for Groupon, told The Huffington Post that... Read more
Reddit, We Sincerely Underestimated How Pretty Your Cakes Are (PHOTOS)">Reddit, We Sincerely Underestimated How Pretty Your Cakes Are (PHOTOS)
Roasting chickens... [Split from Addendum thread, SF board]">Roasting chickens... [Split from Addendum thread, SF board]
And now for something totally different. Roasted chicken in a plastic bag meant for roasting poultry. Foolproof. Accumulated juices in pan make for divine gravy, particularly when defatted the next day for the left over chicken. I am partial to Sonny's Powder from Memphis, and sprinkle nothing else on chicken which...
Read moreHow To Drink Like Dorothy Parker">How To Drink Like Dorothy Parker
Food that isn't what it seems, need creative ideas">Food that isn't what it seems, need creative ideas
For a themed dinner party (a huge one, I have to feed about 50 people) I'm looking for ideas for food that isn't what it seems. Like: noodles that are not pasta but zucchini ribbons, meatballs that look like meatballs but are actually vegetarian (maybe lentils, or faux meat), cauliflower rice,...
Read moreStarbucks Commits To Hiring 10,000 Veterans And Spouses In 5 Years">Starbucks Commits To Hiring 10,000 Veterans And Spouses In 5 Years
By Lisa Baertlein
Nov 6 (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp is looking for thousands of good men - and women. ... Read more
Chicken Lyra">Chicken Lyra
I named this after my new kitten. It's very close to a poultry stroganoff. 4 lg, chicken thighs 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 tbsp butter 8 oz. sliced cremini mushrooms 2 lg. or 3-4 small shallots, finely chopped 2 c. chicken broth 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 tbs. fresh tarragon 2 tbs. sherry vinegar (much preferred) or white wine...
Read moreBee Keeping Tradition Threatened in Eastern Turkey">Bee Keeping Tradition Threatened in Eastern Turkey
Pie-deas">Pie-deas
Get it? I need ideas for pie… Anyway, I have a deep dish single crust in the freezer, and I'd like to fill it with something simple and delicious. Elegant, even? But not fancy. I'm not one for overly sweet or ninety components, but want something worthy of a small celebration....
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
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John, New Englander turned Cali dude