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How to cook, eat and drink your eggs
New ways to do eggs that go beyond the breakfast scramble. Read More »
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Hangover helper: the parsley-lime cooler
Can this tasty cooler really cure a mean hangover? Read More »
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What's your edible anti-depressant?
Kiss the blues away with your favorite foods. Read More »
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A Lesson in Knife Skills
From my own experience, most knife injuries come from one of four sources. Either a) you're using the wrong size or kind of knife b) you're not holding it correctly c) you're distracted or d) the knife in question is duller than you were expecting.
Take my own biggest knife injury, which took place in a restaurant kitchen in 1984 where I was working prep. For some reason my comfortable all-purpose 10" chef's knife wasn't available, and I was using this ridiculous F. Dick monster 14" chef's knife. I lost attention for a moment and misplaced my ring fingernail in a big pile of tomato concasee. Unfortunately, I think even the diners heard me yell. I have a voice that projects, you know?
So let's talk through these problem sources.
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The (Cocktail) Recipe: The Green Lantern
When I came up with the idea for a parsley-lime cooler, it was met with skepticism. One of my bosses asked how I planned on keeping it a nice bright green color. Another boss, while discussing her concerns with the drink, used the word “swampy” not once, but several times.
I tried it anyway.
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10 back-to-school lunches that kids will eat
Any parent will agree that the world's toughest food critics are children. This "aptitude" for culinary criticism is particularly evident with school-day lunches. You want to give your mini gourmand a balanced meal, one filled with double-duty foods that provide energy and nutrition while keeping junior sated and satisfied. But getting your little loved one to actually eat a wholesome homemade lunch can be as difficult as getting him or her to log off and unplug. Read More »
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How to cook, eat and drink eggs
Without eggs, we wouldn't be able to make a lot of our favorite dishes—breads, cakes, omelets, and egg salads. What would breakfast be without eggs that are scrambled, sunny-side-up, or soft-boiled? Behind the scenes, eggs often act in a supporting role as a binder, emulsifier, leavening agent, and even as a source of food coloring. Read More »
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All Natural, Organic Masterpiece - The Birth Of Venus
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All Natural, Organic Masterpiece - The Birth Of Venus
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Seattle’s Restaurant Dining Guide
Seattle, Washington is the place to be when planning a visit to the Pacific region. But when you are there do not miss out on the fabulous restaurants and eateries there and if you are confused about where to dine there’s no need for fret or panic as the Seattle’s ultimate restaurant dining... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Question of the day: What's your edible anti-depressant?
Food can change my mood in an instant. If I'm having a mildly decent day, stick a piece of eel nigiri in my mouth and suddenly I'm sporting a smile the size of Texas. While I love the traditional comforts, my mood lifting eats are slighty more quirky. Do certain unexpected foods give you an immediate surge of happiness? I know most of us love the comfort classics: lasagna, fried chicken, mac and cheese, meatballs, etc. but what quirky foods top your edible mood-lifting list? Read More »
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Astrology.com Daily FoodScopes - Monday August 11, 2008
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Living on salads, but craving french fries? The stars shine a light on how to eat, drink and be merry -- personalized for your unique sign. Satisfy your astro-appetite daily on Yahoo! Shine Food. Brought to you by Astrology.com! - Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Astrology.com Daily FoodScopes - Friday August 8, 2008
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Living on salads, but craving french fries? The stars shine a light on how to eat, drink and be merry -- personalized for your unique sign. Satisfy your astro-appetite daily on Yahoo! Shine Food. Brought to you by Astrology.com! - Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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