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July 21, 2010

Ad Hoc at Home: Fresh Tuna Salad

I think I went on a little unplanned hiatus there. Blame it on the Summer, I guess. Anyway, I'm back! And here's a wonderful tuna salad from the Ad Hoc at Home cookbook. Now I changed a few things from the original recipe, not because I know better than Thomas Keller, or anything, but rather …

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July 8, 2010

Nuts in the Kitchen: Gingered Fish on Spiced Macadamia Nut Butter

So, finally, here is post number two from the cookbook, Nuts in the Kitchen by Susan Herrmann Loomis. Also, reminder: she is coming to Portland next month at In Good Taste, August 12-15, 2010. In Good Taste is located at 231 NW 11th Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97209. Itâ€™s a 3-day class (with a welcome dinner …

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July 1, 2010

Pork Tenderloin with Lightly Seared Strawberries

Summer makes me think of Spanish food. I think it's the sun and the heat and the fact that I want to make gazpacho all the time and drink sangria (also, all the time). So, it's usually in Summer that I will grab one of my most favorite cookbooks ever and page through it looking …

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June 28, 2010

Bread & Tomato Salad with Herbs

Finally, Portland? Summer? Hmmm, it would be nice if it is true, although I do prefer my sunny days in the 70's. But seriously, even I was getting sick of the 50's/60's and rain. So, I'll take the sun and the 80 degree temperatures of the last few days! To celebrate the return of Summer …

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June 18, 2010

Savory Zucchini & Pepper Jack Scones

This was an experiment because I had too many zucchini (not from the garden, unfortunately), as well as a big hunk of Habernero Jack cheese from Tillamook Cheese. Yes, we finally went to the visitor center in Tillamook! It was very interesting and aside from the Jack cheese, we came home with some Garlic, Chili …

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