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Short Note

posted July 23, 2010 in je\'s anatomy

You will notice quite a few changes in the contents of my blog. I am desperately trying to get my hands to as much things as I can to prepare for our wedding next year. But I have to put it to a halt as I set foot into a journey in which I believe is (read full article)

Healthy, Filling, Low Calorie Foods

posted July 23, 2010 in Healthy Cook Recipes

Food seems to be the boon of some and the bane of others. Many find it hard to distinguish between foods that are beneficial and foods that would just ruin their health as well as their figure. If you are looking out for foods that are low in calorie (read full article)

this moment

posted July 23, 2010 in inner pickle

Inspired by Soulemama's Friday ritual, here's my moment to cherish this week:  Adam and our newest addition, Ivy, three weeks old. Asleep almost instantly in the Baby Bjorn on Daddy's chest. Photo from my iPhone (using Hipstamatic.) (read full article)

Ready to eat Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani & Chicken Chettinad from Kitchens of India ( a brand owned by ITC ) - A review

posted July 23, 2010 in niyas's world

A few months back we had visited ITC Grand, Mumbai and very impressed with the quality of food and service we got there. We went for Sunday buffet lunch which cost 1250/ head. Once again I would stress that each item in the menu was served wit (read full article)

Hot Pepper Vinegar or Pepper Sauce

posted July 22, 2010 in Southern Grace Gourmet

This is more of a method than a recipe. I have made hot pepper vinegar, or pepper sauce, so many ways and with so many types of hot peppers. We always had this growing up. We made at least a dozen jars in the summer, and if we happened to run out be (read full article)

Welcome to Kansas, Vegetable Salad

posted July 22, 2010 in Mangos Chili and Z

I come by my love of cooking honestly, as my mom and her two sisters were constantly whipping up some of the best country cooking you can imagine when I was growing up on the farm in Kansas. Then gathering us all together around a long buffet tabl (read full article)

Homemade Pizza [Flickr]

posted July 22, 2010 in Chef Tom Cooks

cheftom1234 posted a photo: Homemade Pizza before going into the oven! (read full article)

A Toast To The Hosts: Organize a Drink-Themed Progressive Dinner!

posted July 22, 2010 in Essentially Entertaining

Photo credit: Sebastian Pothe Introducing our next guest contributor in the Savvy Experts in Entertaining series, author Felicia Coley of The Well-Heeled Society. Sign us up for this dinner party idea! It may take a village to raise a child, bu (read full article)

IMAG0179.jpg [Flickr]

posted July 22, 2010 in Chef Tom Cooks

cheftom1234 posted a photo: (read full article)

day in pictures

posted July 22, 2010 in inner pickle

First: you lot have some excellent stuff lurking in your pantries!! Sue: can you email me a photo of your mystery vegetable by any chance? Am now on lookout for uses for balsamic pickled cucumbers, rye flour (I have a bag of this too, Angie), middl (read full article)

Outrageous Cupcake Art

posted July 22, 2010 in Susannah\'s {Kitchen} Aprons

Creative Baking God loves creativity, and this is creative baking to the max! If you want more inspiration, visit my YouTube channel for a video clip of outrageous cupcake photos like this. Join Ann Kroeker at annkroeker.com for her fun Food on Frid (read full article)

Growing Black Beans

posted July 22, 2010 in Cooking with Anne

Boy, oh boy - the photo of my homegrown black beans in my last post has caused quite the stir so I thought I would share the very little I know about growing black beans with you.Dried beans seem to be one of those things that nobody really thinks ab (read full article)

Mustardy Chicken Salad in Pita Pockets

MUSTARDY CHICKEN SALAD IN PITA POCKETS(Tastes amazing!  Photo doesn't do it justice)4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded (I boiled mine for an hour with some onion, carrot, celery, and bouquet garni herbs I had: rosemary (read full article)

Recipe | Strawberry Soup for Natural Skin Care

posted July 22, 2010 in Susannah\'s {Kitchen} Aprons

Chillin' Out!Skin-care experts say that the best natural skin care around is hydration. It's easy to increase our liquid intake in the summer, since it's so hot outside. In order to be cool and comfortable, we're drinking all sorts of chilled beverag (read full article)

Recipe | Strawberry Soup for Natural Skin Care

posted July 22, 2010 in Susannah\'s {Kitchen} Aprons

Chillin' Out!Skin-care experts say that the best natural skin care around is hydration. It's easy to increase our liquid intake in the summer, since it's so hot outside. In order to be cool and comfortable, we're drinking all sorts of chilled beverag (read full article)

More Cupcakes in LA – Magnolia Bakery opens in West Hollywood

posted July 21, 2010 in Foodie In Disguise

EaterLA and ZagatBuzz are both reporting that Magnolia Bakery from New York City is making their West Coast debut with a new location in West Hollywood. The new location is decorated with retro-flare and will even offer curbside to-go service! Visit (read full article)

Wordless Wednesday ~ My Nightmare

posted July 21, 2010 in Frugal Front Porch

This is a trucker and his wife’s NIGHTMARE! Hubby snapped this photo on the road earlier this week. We don’t know who caused the accident or who was involved. We have no way to know for sure but we prayed everyone involved walked away with minim (read full article)

Wordless Wednesday ~ My Nightmare

posted July 21, 2010 in Frugal Front Porch

This is a trucker and his wife’s NIGHTMARE! Hubby snapped this photo on the road earlier this week. We don’t know who caused the accident or who was involved. We have no way to know for sure but we prayed everyone involved walked away with minim (read full article)

masterchef challenge

posted July 21, 2010 in inner pickle

Revelations: # If I wanted my life back once Masterchef finishes this weekend, I probably shouldn't have started watching Mad Men. Given I've got the whole first series. And given I'm a bit inclined to put my feet up once the kids are (read full article)

Humor: Two Eggs Over Easy Please

posted July 21, 2010 in Susannah\'s {Kitchen} Aprons

Cooking BreakfastA wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband. Suddenly, her husband burst into the kitchen. "Careful," he said, "CAREFUL! Put in some more butter! Oh my gosh! You're cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN (read full article)

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