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Sourdough Bagels

(Promoted from the diaries - k) So, I had two basic food quandaries. I have a really fantastic sourdough starter (I use the basic levain process in Daniel Leader's unbelievably fantastic Bread Alone...

Started in Accidental Hedonist • 9 months ago • 0 responses
The Business DInner - An introvert's dilemma

Growing up, my view of business dinners was shaped by the television show "Bewitched", when Darren invited Mr. Tate home to a meal made by his lovely wife/witch Samantha. Usually there was a great...

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As Irish As It Gets...

Around our domicile, we'll look for just about any reason for festivities. "It's Thursday!" or "I think it's the dog's birthday!" being the most common. Our dog must be at least 145 by now... We're...

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Tea Tips, Tricks, and Hints

I haven't done one of these in a while, what with the several trips I've had to both plan and participate. Tea Bags often contain stale tea. Loose leaf tea is often fresher and is the better choice....

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Greek meatballs

Over the past few months the New York Times food section has included a small column by Elaine Louie called One Pot. The recipes have spanned the globe, but all have been spicy and soulful...food...

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a real irish dinner

(Promoted from the diaries - K) Being that my husband is from sunny..hatch that... rainy Donegal Ireland, I have been schooled on what is authentic Irish food and what is not. Case and point is the...

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So what is James Bond's Favorite Drink?

Not a vodka martini, either shaken or stirred. It's whisky. Bourbon if you want to get specific. In the books, he drinks bourbon 37 times, and orders a vodka martini only 19. Overall, he has 101...

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The End of the Food Blog War

And, quite frankly, this was the best possible way to end the battle between Chefs and Food Bloggers. WHO knew chefs see macarons in Christian Louboutin colors? Who knew restaurant plates and saucers...

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A Face to our Shame

I'm undecided if Steve Mendell is the most ignorant person in the food industry, or the most evil. The president of a slaughterhouse at the heart of the largest meat recall denied under oath on...

Started in Accidental Hedonist • 9 months ago • 0 responses
Ha! What does Culinary School buy you?

I believe Greg over at Real Life Comics has found one use for Culinary School.

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