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September 23, 2005

Tasty Salmon Dinner — but the Real Star is the Squash

Last week, we splurged and got some salmon from New Seasons to grill up for dinner. I used my Jake's Orange and Mango glaze on the salmon and it turned out really well. As a side dish I roasted some butternut squash and garlic and then mashed it all up -- so, so good. Kind …

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September 22, 2005

Ahhh…Risotto Weather

I love Fall. No really, I am completely ensorcelled with the season that is Autumn. I think some of it is my 18+ years of being on an academic calendar but it's also the layering and the sweaters and Halloween and the cool crisp air. Ohhh, and the apple crisp. And stew. And pancakes. And …

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September 21, 2005

Sub Rosa: A Friendly Neighborhood Joint

Sub Rosa 2601 SE Clinton St Portland, OR 97202 (503) 233-1955 Last Thursday, we had a very nice meal at Sub Rosa on SE Clinton. I usually drive past it on my way home from work during the week and I've been curious about it for a while, so I'm very glad we finally tried …

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September 20, 2005

That'll Do Fig…That'll Do

Second choice title: Squeal like a Fig. You know, because it's a recipe for stuffed figs and...oh, never mind. Fig Trouble (but not) in Little China Yeah, I could do this all day. Well, not so much trouble as a sort of head-scratching dilemma. There were pint containers of figs at Limbo this past weekend …

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September 19, 2005

Mmmm! Unapologetically Messy, Friday Night Chicken Enchiladas

My enchiladas are never pretty. They're cheesy and bubbling from the oven and gooey and messy. But pretty? Nope. I felt bad for a while -- all the pictures of the nice and neat rolled tortillas, being plated still in their cylindrical, pristine shape made me feel lacking in some way. I'm sure it's possible …

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