Category Archives: food

Chicko Brocco Pasto

Posted on April 4, 2012 by pete

I have a few names for this dish, and I claim no ownership to it. It is somewhat based on a Bittman recipe – Pasta with Anchovies and Arugula, and part based on..  ”I need dinner, fast”. So.. what here’s … Continue reading →

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Buy Local Honey to Make Sure You’re Really Getting Honey

Posted on November 9, 2011 by pete

  You probably never thought about it.. but in this day and age, buying local honey is very important. Here’s a good writeup from Lifehacker, including links to more official and compelling articles. This weeks report by Food Safety News … Continue reading →

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Pesto-Rubbed Chicken with Panzanella

Posted on September 12, 2011 by pete

Last night, Kim and I whipped up Pesto-Rubbed Chicken with Panzanella, from Saveur. One of the top motivators in this one was simply to get rid of some of our tomato crop – several bowls of the fruit are around the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Cheesecake Factory.. is why America is growing.. horizontally

Posted on August 18, 2011 by pete

The team went out for lunch at Cheesecake Factory today. Renowned for its giant menu, I noticed a new section in the ad-filled piece of glossy literature.. the “Weight Management Salads” section. This section promotes salads that are “under 590 … Continue reading →

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How to Prune Basil to Make Pesto Sauce

Posted on July 27, 2011 by pete

Yeah, Danny’s usually all about home repair, but this one came up at the right time! Kim whipped up a similar recipe the same day. Tip: As you know, basil doesn’t taste as good when allowed to flower. To keep … Continue reading →

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Chinese Spareribs | Serious Eats

Posted on April 19, 2011 by pete

I’ve never thought about trying this at home – but I will soon. Recipe and info from Serious Eats.. serves Serves 4 to 6, active time 15 minutes, total time 1 1/2 hours (plus overnight marinade) 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder … Continue reading →

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Ramen Hacks: 30+ Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Instant Noodles

Posted on March 22, 2011 by pete

Thanks Serious Eats! via Ramen Hacks: 30+ Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Instant Noodles.

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Philadelphia: Inconsistent Burgers and Duck Fat Fries at JG Domestic

Posted on February 28, 2011 by pete

Serious Eats covers some amazing sounding fries: The duck fat fries served at JG Domestic are indeed something special. Skin-on potatoes are sliced moderately thick, fried to a brilliant golden hue, and then coated with a light dusting of salt. In … Continue reading →

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Google Adds New Recipe Search Tool

Posted on February 25, 2011 by pete

Tired of hunting for recipes on sketchball sites? Google’s new Recipe Search might be the answer. Example, just did a search for Spicy Ahi Pokē and found some promising results..

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Breakfast Bargains and Beyond.. Amazon Subscribe and Save

Posted on February 17, 2011 by pete

I eat Clif Bars for breakfast – they are good for you, easy to eat, and can be had for fairly cheap (under $1/bar). Usually I buy the variety pack at Costco, which runs about $21-22 dollars for 24 bars … Continue reading →

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