Nov 18 2011

A Tribute to Cinque Terre

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Just a brief moment to reflect on these gorgeous seaside villages that have been devastated by recent floodings and mudslides…

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Oct 13 2011

Duck Prosciutto: The Sequel

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No silly, I didn’t forget to give you an update.

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Jul 16 2010

Watermelon Salad & Balsamic Sherry Vinaigrette

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A mèlange of refreshing fruity flavors with a tart vinaigrette makes this the perfect summer salad!

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Jun 10 2010

A Mediterranean Feast – Baba Ganoush, Tzatziki, Tabouli & Lamb Stuffed Peppers

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I’m punishing myself…so instead of extending this for 4 glorious recipe posts which would buy me a Get-Out-of-Food-Photography-While-You-Cook card, I am including all the recipes you need to put on a fabulous fete. You’re welcome.

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Feb 8 2010

Spicy Minced Pork in Lettuce Cups

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Our trip to Costa Rica is T-minus 32 days. We have to conquer 2 volcanoes, climb a mountain at 3800m (12,467 ft. for my fellow Americans), survive in the rainforest and dive 20m down into the ocean. So yeah, we’re remotely trying to eat healthy and shape up.

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Jan 25 2010

Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna & Ponzu Sauce

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This is a tale of my love/hate relationship with Chinatown.

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Nov 23 2009

Frisée Aux Lardons

Poached Egg

The French are so lovable. Yes, of course I’m a tad bit biased but how can you deny a country that has heavenly desserts, spectacular wines, a thousand varieties of cheese and a salad with bacon and poached eggs? They are just so damn irresistible.

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Nov 16 2009

Sesame Cucumber Salad – Simply Refreshing

Sesame Cucumber Salad Presentation

Inspired by our phenomenal dinner at Ippudo NY, I couldn’t wait to recreate our experience.  Sadly, this young, culinary Jedi will have to settle for the simplest of the dishes.  Pork belly swimming in savory pork broth, you will have to wait…

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Nov 16 2009

Curry Chicken Salad For Two

Curry Chicken Salad

When I was in living in LA it was a weekend ritual to stop by Urth Caffe, not for celebrity-spotting (although it was always amusing), but for their delicious curry chicken salad.  I love this unique twist to another classic…

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