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August 7, 2005

Thank you, coffee monkey

I seem to have caught a cold, which is very annoying in August. Coffee monkey understands and makes me coffee anyway -- Stumptown. Later, jwa makes me tea -- Stash Fusion Green & White and coffee monkey understands once again.

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August 5, 2005

Grilled Chicken w/ White Nectarine Salsa & Whole Wheat Couscous

Last week, my friend Christy e-mailed me this really tasty sounding Mango Salsa recipe that she serves with salmon. I was all set to try it with grilled chicken when I realized I forgot to buy a mango at the store. I was really bummed about that and sighed dejectedly, as I had already really …

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August 4, 2005

Chopsticks Southeast Asian Gourmet: Best. Hot & Sour. Soup. Ever.

Chopsticks Southeast Asian Gourmet 3616 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97214 (503) 231-9898 Our initial journey to Chopsticks occurred when it had just opened -- what is that now -- a couple of years ago? I think so. Anyway, we both had ice teas and curries and were pleasantly pleased. Since then, I've probably been …

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August 3, 2005

My Summer of Tarts

Ah, 2004, the Summer of Tarts. Yeah, I know, it's 2005. But, uh, smartie-pants, I didn't have a blog in the summer of 2004, now did I? No. Now, as I was saying, ahhh, 2004, the Summer of Tarts, the summer I got the book, Once Upon a Tart by Frank Mentesana and Jerome Audureau. …

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August 2, 2005

Strawberry & Spinach Salad

This has completely turned into my favorite salad. The idea was hatched by watching Paula Deen one lazy Saturday. I love this show -- not so much for getting food ideas -- but because of Paula Deen. She's a lot of fun to watch -- as she attempts a bite of a steaming hot foodstuff, …

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