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Reasons why I haven't posted yet this week: 1. jwa gave me an evil cold with a stuffy/runny nose that started last weekend 2. I haven't cooked much this week because I can't taste anything (see #1) I am, however, on the road to recovery and should be posting regularly again next week. In addition, …

Continue reading "A Longer Spring Break"

This month's Sugar High Friday is hosted by Chocolate in Context and the theme is -- wait for it -- chocolate. But, ha, not just any chocolate, raw chocolate -- "an unrefined cacao product, such as cacao beans, cacao nibs, cocoa butter, or cocoa powder." After some thought, I chose nibs, as I thought they …

Continue reading "SHF29: Meyer Lemon & Thyme Truffles"

I just made this to bring to a potluck at work and I think I'm in love with it. jwa and I had some for dinner tonight (I made extra) and it was so good. I highly recommend it. I've adapted it from Bon Appétit magazine, by adding the cheese, cilantro and tortilla strips. Oh …

Continue reading "Black Bean Salad with Bell Peppers and Tortilla Strips"

This was an experiment that was based on a lunch that I recently had in Cannon Beach. It was at the Lazy Susan Cafe (not bad -- definitely overpriced, though), but it was basically just a quick meal to tide us over until dinner that night -- Cilantro-Chicken Pizza at Pacific Way Cafe! But anyway, …

Continue reading "Albacore Tuna with Apples, Hazelnuts, Red Leaf Lettuce, Curry Dressing & Flatbread"

Super Foods Friday? Uh, he went on vacation. Or something. In his place? A delightfully healthful meal with carrots, mango, halibut and macadamia nuts -- or Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut in a Spicy Carrot-Mango Broth over Soba Noodles. Hmmm, that's a mouthful. Like the title suggests, half the recipe is based on one by Bobby …

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