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September 2, 2005

Shrimp & Butternut Squash in Tomato-Coconut Broth

I got this recipe from my friend Patty a while ago. I believe it originally came from Cooking Light magazine, but over time I have added a few things and done some of the steps a bit differently. This dish is very satisfying and has become somewhat of a staple in the Fall and Winter. …

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September 1, 2005

Places to send hurricane donations:

American Red Cross America's Second Harvest Mercy Corps Humane Society Or...you can offer housing if you are able to here or here.

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September 1, 2005

Sunday Brunch at Jam or jwa's big breakfast

Jam on Hawthorne 2239 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214 (503) 234-4790 Open Tuesday - Sunday for Breakfast & Lunch Let me set the scene: Last Sunday. Late morning. Much discussion around the house about breakfast (or the lack of breakfast). me: We should really go out to eat. jwa: No we shouldn't. me: Yes …

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August 31, 2005

Decadent & (Pretty) Easy Chocolate Mousse

Well, the week of birthday celebrations was in full swing last night with a Fancy Tuna Dinner and for dessert -- chocolate mousse. I saw Alton Brown make this last week on Good Eats and well, here it is. I am easily impressionable like that. Here is his recipe (my comments in italics). Chocolate Mousse: …

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August 30, 2005

Anatomy of a Pie

I know I've mentioned before that I'm not great at baking (I remember the terrible croissant catastrophe of '99 like it was yesterday). I am trying improve though. I think the main problem is that I just don't bake very often, nor did I grow up in a household where there was a lot of …

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