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October 1, 2013

National Kale Day: Chicken Kale Pasta (Casserole) with Apple & Bacon

Kale, like brussels sprouts, fish sauce, and swiss chard, is an ingredient that I discovered that I liked later rather than sooner. I don't even think I started with the now ubiquitous kale chips -- I think it was maybe braised kale at a restaurant, and only about three years ago. Did you know October …

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September 29, 2013

IFBC 2013 in Seattle: Pike Place Market at 5AM

On Saturday, a group of us attending the International Food Bloggers Conference, led by the knowledgeable and very friendly Chef Barry of Our Community Table. And even though 4:45AM is a god-awful time to meet in the lobby of the W Hotel, I ended up having a very interesting and enjoyable early morning! When I …

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September 26, 2013

FFwD: Rice Pudding with Caramel Apples

This week's French Fridays with Dorie is a very Fall recipe - Rice Pudding with Caramel Apples. Like so many of the French Fridays recipes, I made a half recipe here and that worked quite well for two fairly generous portions. Here's the thing though - while I loved the rice pudding (Oh! and I …

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September 23, 2013July 14, 2020

IFBC 2013 in Seattle + Endive and Arugula Salad with Walnuts and Grapes

This year, the International Food Blogger's Conference was held in Seattle, which is only a short $25 (or thereabouts) train ride from Portland. Also, this year Dorie Greenspan was the keynote speaker and since I'm in the French Fridays with Dorie group, this event seemed to good to pass up. Especially since I really enjoyed …

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September 19, 2013

FFwD: Tuna Packed Piquillo Peppers

This post will be fairly short and sweet as I'm on location in Seattle for IFBC tonight. In fact, just now, coming back up to my hotel room, I walked right past Dorie in the lobby! Anyway, I liked these peppers a lot. I ended up using a can of Trader Joe's smoked trout for …

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