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thai mussels {from market to table}

January 9, 2012

Pin it We have done a very poor job of utilizing the LA Farmers’ Markets since moving here. So last Thursday I decided that I wasn’t going to plan every single meal of next week like I normally do. I would go to the Hollywood Farmers’ Market (considered one of the best in LA) Sunday [...]

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salmon mousse on rye crisps

January 5, 2012

Pin it There is something about rye bread and salmon that just works. Don’t you think? I suppose smoked salmon and cream cheese is the same way. Any way it is combined is usually a way that I’ll like. This is a recipe that I worked on for French Meadow, but it was so good [...]

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chinese bbq pork with provolone

December 22, 2011

Pin it Have you ever eaten at a restaurant… and seen something that sounded so interesting but you just weren’t able to order it because there were so many other things on the menu that you needed to try? When that happens to me, I jot down a few words and email them to myself. [...]

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quinoa cakes

December 20, 2011

Pin it I’ve been making a habit of preparing big batches of whole grains like quinoa and brown rice to last a few days. (Brown rice is on the stove right now.) It is so nice to have the base of a healthy meal ready to go! The other day, I was feeling a little [...]

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thanksgiving leftovers

November 23, 2011

Pin itWhat is your favorite way to eat thanksgiving leftovers? I’ve already admitted that turkey and mashed potatoes aren’t my favorite foods, but I’ve got memories of waking up in Milwaukee on Friday morning, making turkey sandwiches with iceberg and mayo on little potato buns before heading out for some Christmas shopping. I loved those [...]

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creamed kale

November 22, 2011

Pin it As I made my way through the (we will not name the number) bowl of creamed kale, I came to a very important realization. Creamed kale tastes like it is really, really bad for you. It tastes like it is full of cream and cheese. Two things I adore, but when I’m eating [...]

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