Archive for February 2014
Le Kale Project: A Mission to Bring Kale to Paris">Le Kale Project: A Mission to Bring Kale to Paris
Le Kale Project from Dark Rye on Vimeo.
Kristen Beddard grew up eating kale in suburban Pittsburgh, long before it was trendy. Her mother fed her kale in soups, in salads... Read more
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Recipe (for Hungry Sundays)">Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Recipe (for Hungry Sundays)
Many of us have experienced the following scenario: We wake up on a Sunday and crave one thing and one thing only: a Chick-Fil-A sandwich. Some of us may unknowingly drive all... Read more
Waffle House Bandit Posed As Manager, Stole Cash: Cops">Waffle House Bandit Posed As Manager, Stole Cash: Cops
The heist happened shortly after... Read more
It's Not All Vino Tinto: Exploring Spanish Wine and Cuisine">It's Not All Vino Tinto: Exploring Spanish Wine and Cuisine
A local lunch in Secastilla, Spain
Time stands still in Madrid's plazas. One moment you are walking down a narrow street packed with bars, and the next you are standing in an archway that leads to... Read more
Recipe for Chocolate Cake from Blue Smoke">Recipe for Chocolate Cake from Blue Smoke
I have the recipe! My husband and I went to Blue Smoke for his birthday in 2004 and the next year I wanted to make the out-of-this-world chocolate cake as his birthday cake at home. I emailed Blue Smoke and the pastry chef Jennifer Giblin, sent me the...
Read moreWhat do these US measures mean in the UK">What do these US measures mean in the UK
Yes..small t is teaspoons.big T tablespoons.and c is cup Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read more'Shoe Rubber' Chemical Removed From Subway Bread Found In Nearly 500 Common Foods">'Shoe Rubber' Chemical Removed From Subway Bread Found In Nearly 500 Common Foods
Though the World... Read more
Mika Brzezinski Throws Junk Food, Soda Into The Garbage: It's 'Poison'">Mika Brzezinski Throws Junk Food, Soda Into The Garbage: It's 'Poison'
The "Morning Joe" co-host was discussing First Lady Michelle Obama's plans to propose changes to food labels. Brzezinski — who has opened up about her Read more
How The Olympics Changed The Game For Kimchi (And Korea)">How The Olympics Changed The Game For Kimchi (And Korea)
Cajun crock pot">Cajun crock pot
Barbecued Pot Roast**** 1 pot roast 1/2 cup ketchup 1 Tbsp vinegar 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tbsp minced garlic 3 Tbsp oil 1/2 cup beef stock 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp What's-This-Here-Sauce 1 onion, sliced 1. Brown pot roast on all sides in oil. 2. Mix remaining ingredients and add to meat. 3. Cover and cook slowly 3 1/2...
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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 ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude