January 2010

Winner of the “I Heart Macarons” Book Giveaway

January 28, 2010 Blog Giveaways
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With over 100 entries, we have selected a winner of the free copy of “I Heart Macarons” by Hisako Ogita. Did you win? Click to find out!

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How Long Do I Cook Pork Chops?

January 27, 2010 Meat
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Wondering how long you cook pork chops for? This quick little guide will help you understand pork safety and when your pork chops are done cooking.

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Food Blogger Spotlight: Paula Jones

January 26, 2010 People
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For the next Food Blogger Spotlight, I’ve got one of the cutest people I’ve [n]ever met. I’m talking, of course, about the beautiful Paula Jones from Bell’alimento. Her blog outlines the food of Italy, as experienced through the eyes of an American who lived there during her childhood. Translated from Italian, bell’alimento means “beautiful food.” [...]

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Pan to Oven Baked Pork Chops Recipe

January 25, 2010 European
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This pan to oven baked pork chops recipe is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Tender, buttery pork chops in less than half an hour!

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NASFT Fancy Food Show – Winter 2010

January 22, 2010 Random
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Here’s a recap of the Winter 2010 NASFT Fancy Food Show, held in San Francisco on January 17-19.

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Strawberry Recipe iPhone App

January 20, 2010 Random
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Do you love strawberries? Check out this free iPhone app, which includes one of my recipes!

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Food Blogger Spotlight: Samantha Tackeff

January 19, 2010 People
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San Francisco food blogger Samantha Tackeff talks about life, food and cookbooks.

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Ixtapa Food Blogger Camp Recap

January 18, 2010 People
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I had a great time at Food Blogger Camp in Ixtapa, Mexico. What a perfect week.

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Macaron Week: Marzipan Macaron Recipe

January 15, 2010 Baking
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This marzipan macaron recipe is compliments of Helene Dujardin from MyTartelette.com. If you love almonds, you’ll enjoy these tender little cookies with their silky buttercream icing.

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I Heart Macarons, by Hisako Ogita

January 14, 2010 Baking
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A book review of I <3 Macarons, by Japanese pastry chef Hisako Ogita. Leave a comment or tweet the post to win a free copy of the book!

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Macaron Week: Rosewater and Vanilla Macaron Recipe

January 13, 2010 Baking
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These rosewater and vanilla-flavored cookies are the perfect gift for someone special. Delicate and colorful, they’ll brighten up a room with ease.

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Food Blogger Spotlight: David Lebovitz on Macarons

January 12, 2010 Baking
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Super pâtissier David Lebovitz talks about the little bites of magic that are French macarons.

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Welcome to Macaron Week!

January 11, 2010 Baking
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This week I am dedicating all posts to my favorite little cookie: the macaron.

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Club Med Food Blogger Camp Photos

January 10, 2010 Random
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Check out these photos from the Club Med food blogger conference.

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Artisan Beef Tasting with Carrie Oliver

January 8, 2010 Meat
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Have you ever considered that beef has a many flavor variances as wine? That if you sat down and thought about it, you might actually be able to taste what kind of cow it was, what it ate and where it was raised? It’s true.

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Food Blogger Spotlight: Kalyn Denny

January 5, 2010 People
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South Beach Diet food blogger Kalyn Denny stops in to talk about what she most about cooking and blogging.

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Prosciutto, Havarti and Tomato Gluten Free Panini Sandwich Recipe

January 4, 2010 Baking
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As someone who has to avoid gluten, panini sandwich recipes are something I’d tried to forget about. It was depressing to think about these lovely little sandwiches when I knew I couldn’t eat them! This happens a lot when people have to change their diet – it’s really easy to fall into a trap of [...]

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