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Roasted Corn, Lima Bean and Feta Salad

posted August 17, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

This little lady reminds me that children are just so sweet and innocent when they are brand new. They gurgle and coo and even when they are crying they can take a break and smile up at you for a second, and then back to crying.  They rely solely on (read full article)

For the Holidays - 5 New Appetizers

posted August 16, 2010 in Boise Foodie Guild

Just think, in 2½ weeks and we in the US will be celebrating Labor Day! Then Halloween and Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years! Don't blink 'cause you'll miss them! Here are five suggestions for appetizers for the parties you will be having or wil (read full article)

Daring Cooks: The World of Pierogi

posted August 14, 2010 in Tasty Eats At Home

This is another great example of why I love the Daring Cooks’ and Bakers’ Challenges. It’s all about taking yourself out of your box – making something you wouldn’t ordinarily make. Maybe this “something” see (read full article)

Taste on Melrose: Round 2

posted August 14, 2010 in Dishful Thinking

It’s been a while since my last visit to Taste.  The timing was impeccable, with the brother and sis-in-law in town last weekend, and the second Groupon I had to Taste was about to expire.  That helped narrow down our restaurant choices prett (read full article)

Grilling: Where There’s Smoke There’s Flavor

posted August 14, 2010 in BBQ Party

Related Posts:Where There’s Smoke, There’s Flavor : Real Barbecue–the Tastier Alternative to GrillingThe Plank Grilling Cookbook: Infuse Food With More Flavor Using Wood PlanksFIRE & FLAVOR Gourmet Grilling Planks, Cedar (read full article)

{ review } Rosemary and Sea Salt Crispbread

posted August 13, 2010 in MyGourmetConnection

Keep Byron Bay's Rosemary and Sea Salt Crispbreads in your pantry for delicious, gluten-free appetizers. (read full article)

Eat, Drink and Save Money: Bianca – Get A Meal For A Steal!

posted August 13, 2010 in Harriet Magpie

Well it’s not really a steal…But for New York restaurants, Bianca is definitey worth your money in terms of portions and atmoshere.  It’s a cozy, romantic Italian bistro located on a very pleasant street lined with brownstones and (read full article)

Last Day For The ‘Friday Specials’ At The Orange County Fair.

posted August 13, 2010 in Nibbles of Tidbits

It’s the last weekend of the Orange County Fair and today is the final day to munch out on the $1.00 Specials (Fridays, Noon – 4PM).  During that time, most food stands offer something interesting to eat for $1.00.  We had all that (read full article)

Tomato Salsa #95

posted August 12, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

When Josie (Daydreamer Desserts) came over to help me try out knives last week, she brought a treasure with her. We had talked about making some kind of salsa with all of the ingredients that we would be chopping up, so that they w (read full article)

How to Calculate Food for a Party!

posted August 12, 2010 in A Communal Table

So, how much food do I need for my Party?This is the most frequent question that I am asked.  Now, I wish I could say that there was an easy, fool proof formula for this. There isn't - estimating food quantities is more art than science and reli (read full article)

El Gaucho Presents Pour on the Plaza this Weekend

posted August 12, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

El Gaucho Bellevue is pleased to present the second annual Pour on the Plaza at the City Center Plaza, to benefit Room to Read. Room to Read’s mission is to increase literacy and gender equality in education for children in developing nations. (read full article)

Shanghai 2010 - The Puli Hotel & Spa

posted August 11, 2010 in CW\'s Food & Travel

The Puli Hotel is one of the latest to open in Shanghai (December 2009), and has been the talk of the town since. It is easy to see why – the interior is simply stunning. Designed by renowned Indonesian Interior Designer Jaya Ibrahim, the Puli is o (read full article)

Stuffed Grape Leaves

posted August 11, 2010 in chessecake for all

Many things in life appears to be difficult to deal with, hard to achieve,or even impossible to happen. This when you see it from a far distance. However, when you close up, all these virtual boundaries you have placed between you and your g (read full article)

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream

posted August 11, 2010 in The Good Cook

We got back from the beach and everyone was ravenous so we made nachos and chicken wings as an appetizer to a dinner of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill.The littles came up with their own appetizer and asked me to post their recipe. (see below)It (read full article)

Salted Fish Sauce

posted August 11, 2010 in MORE FOOD ADVENTURES

Shop at More Food Adventures This is one of the many entries in the Food Trade and Expo at the Capitol Grounds last year. This couple are actually selling condiments and appetizers from Initao, Misamis Oriental. They sell their own concoction (read full article)

“Serious Sliders” Recipe By The New York City Food Guy.

posted August 11, 2010 in Nibbles of Tidbits

I stumbled upon the above video by the NYC Food Guy — He sold me on the preparation of his Serious Sliders.  It’s different, easy and produces delicious Sliders (aka Mini Cheeseburgers). After watching the video, we were seriously co (read full article)

Grilling Season

posted August 10, 2010 in Winelady Cooks

Since we're in the midst of grilling everything from appetizers to desserts I like to try new flavors on the not not so new foods we grill. These flavors sometimes don't always pair up with the usual wines we drink. I haven't had much down time (lif (read full article)

Garlic Chips

posted August 09, 2010 in Life\'s Ambrosia

So I threw a bridal shower this weekend. Yes, one week after I moved into my new house, I invited people I didn’t know and a few that I did into my very quickly put together home. And not only did I have to put together my home, I also had to (read full article)

Garlic, artichoke and roasted red pepper hummus with pita wedges

posted August 09, 2010 in Chef Tom Cooks

Last Friday after work, Katie and I decided to make a batch of Hummus with pita bread. As we got to work we decided to add a couple twists to the standard recipe. We ended up with 3 different kinds of hummus along with fried and un-fried pita wedge (read full article)

Garlic, artichoke and roasted red pepper hummus with pita wedges

posted August 09, 2010 in Chef Tom Cooks

Last Friday after work, Katie and I decided to make a batch of Hummus with pita bread. As we got to work we decided to add a couple twists to the standard recipe. We ended up with 3 different kinds of hummus along with fried and un-fried pita wedg (read full article)

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