September 2009

Loved BlogHer Food 09!

September 30, 2009 Random
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This last weekend I attended the BlogHer Food 09 conference. I had an amazing time and learned a lot!

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Gluten Free Champagne Cupcakes

September 29, 2009 Baking
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These gluten free champagne cupcakes are perfect for special occasions. Make them pink or white – whichever you prefer – and they’ll be the talk of your party!

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Heirloom Tomatoes – Caprese Salad Recipe

September 27, 2009 European
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Looking for a way to use those heirloom tomatoes? Let them shine by serving them in the raw. This recipe will let your heirloom beauties sing while bumping their flavor up a notch.

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Ricotta Stuffed Asian Pears with Cinnamon Recipe

September 26, 2009 Breakfast
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I love Asian pears, and this is the perfect way to enjoy them. This recipe gives you a nice spicy autumn dessert that’s super quick and easy to prepare. We’re talking ten minutes to delicious!

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LOTD – Links of the Day – 9/25/09

September 25, 2009 Random

As is common for those in my profession, I spend a lot of time working researching wasting time on the internet. I thought I’d share some of the more interesting things I’ve found lately. Divorce Cakes – clever, and a little wrong. Love it. The Roommate Refridgerator – a fridge that I think it both [...]

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BlogHer Food ’09 Is Almost Here!

September 23, 2009 Random

So, who’s going to BlogHer Food this weekend? I’m very excited to see you all! There will be lots of people I’ve met before, and many more completely new faces. This should be a very exciting weekend. Where are you all staying? Or better yet, where are you all eating? I’m an SF local, so [...]

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Eat Safely in Any Language

September 23, 2009 Gluten Free
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Do you have a food allergy or special dietary requirement? Guest posted Vera Badertscher reviews specialty food safety cards that are written in many foreign languages for when you travel. Eat safely on the road!

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NPR.org: Freezer Jam – A Baby Step To Canning

September 23, 2009 Breakfast
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I’m pleased to announce that my most recent article is up on NPR.org for Kitchen Window Online – Freezer Jam: A Baby Step To Canning. Do you want to know more about canning and preserving fruit? Let me show you how to make freezer jam.

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Guest Posting with A Traveler’s Library

September 23, 2009 Random
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Today travel writer Vera Badertscher and I are swapping guest posts. She writes about food allergy cards, and I wax poetic about my favorite book, Life of Pi.

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Whole Roast Chicken with Fenugreek

September 21, 2009 Gluten Free
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A lovely recipe from Modern Spice, a cookbook by Monica Bhide. If you’re looking for Indian chicken recipes or wondering what to do with that fenugreek in the cupboard, this dish is one for the history books. It is a surprisingly quick and easy roasted chicken recipe.

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Guest Post on A Life of Spice – Beef Stew with Coconut

September 18, 2009 Food Writing
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This week I’m a guest blogger on Monica Bhide’s blog, where I make the fabulous Beef Stewed in Coconut recipe from her newest cookbook, Modern Spice.

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How to Supreme an Orange

September 16, 2009 Random
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Want to learn how to supreme an orange? With these step-by-step instructions and easy to follow tutorials, you’ll be making perfect orange slices in no time.

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A Great Deal on Agave Nectar

September 15, 2009 Random
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Looking for agave nectar but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for the stuff? Check out this link to Amazon’s great deal.

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Nasoya Nayonaise & BlogHer Food ’09

September 10, 2009 Gluten Free

Looking for a great vegan and gluten free mayo option? Check out Nasoya’s Nayonaise.

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Star Wars Food Photography – Cupcake Edition

September 8, 2009 Blog Giveaways
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Everyone enjoyed my last Star Wars food photos, so here are a few more (and a contest to win your own copy of The Clone Wars on DVD). These storm troopers escaped from their toy box and carried off one of my cupcakes! WTF!

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The R&R – A Perfect Summer Cocktail Recipe

September 2, 2009 Beverages
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The R&R is a perfect bourbon cocktail recipe for that nice bottle you’ve got hiding in the wet bar. This souped-up iced tea will leave you euphoric thanks to the caffeine and caramely liquor. Definitely a winner.

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