September 2009

in my cupboard: helen’s kitchen bbq tofu steaks

September 24, 2009

I really love good tofu. Some may gawk at that but it really is true. I don’t eat much soy, but my favorite way comes in the form of edamame (preferably alongside some fabulous sushi) and tofu. Unfortunately I have not yet mastered the tofu. For some reason it is never crispy enough, chewy enough [...]

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spinach & mushroom quiche

September 23, 2009

I had been wanting to make a quiche for sometime, it is a quick, inexpensive dinner – perfect for weeknights! When I saw some whole wheat pie crusts at Whole Foods I knew it was destined to be. (I’ve never taken note of pie crusts before because I wasn’t a baker until Sunday) For some [...]

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new blog (kind of) and sunday afternoon salads!

September 22, 2009

Hey Everyone! I have been working on some blog updates – I am no way close to being done and I have a lot more to do, but the biggest parts are done! WordPress is easy kind of hard for me, so it will take a little bit of practice! I hope you guys like [...]

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adventures in baking

September 20, 2009

Since we all know that I’m not much of a baker, I’ve decided that I can no longer use that as an excuse and I’m going to start baking! (At least once a month) Part of the problem that I usually run into is that I always try to make substitutions or make it healthier. [...]

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weekends in wisconsin look like this:

September 19, 2009

Now that I’m FINALLY in Minnesota for the weekend (ok, I’m being dramatic, it was really only two weekends away, but it feels like ages) I can reminisce about Wisconsin, my home state where many of my family and friends still live. I spent the last two weekends in Wisconsin, so I have many, many [...]

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kitchen gadget: the barbeclette

September 18, 2009

When I see an interesting gadget designed for cheese, it is nearly impossible for me to pass up. I had read about the Barbeclette (a contraption that makes it possible to grill cheese) and was thrilled when I found it at Surdyk’s, a local cheese shop & liquor store. Imagine….warm, gooey cheese with crusty bread? [...]

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