The Spice is Right
How do we know? Because we ate it.
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Strawberries! Strawberries EVERYWHERE!
They started out so small and innocent, my strawberry plants. They were just tiny things, little stalks (not even fully-formed plants) that I stuck in the ground in one tiny little corner of my largest garden patch. Ive got three patches, you see; one large one (that gets the most sun) and two smal …
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Gobi Paratha Made Easy
Munching away on a delicious chai paratha a little while ago, of course my fingers did what they often do and went Googling for recipes. I had a pretty good idea of how to go about making a chai paratha, as Ive made paratha plenty of times beforebut was curious to see what other people had to say. …
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Nuts and Bolts of Total Tartiness
Further to my photo post from yesterday, of course someone asked about a recipe. I was largely inspired by one found in Frank Mentesana and Jerome Audureaus Once Upon A Tart, which you can read online here. I like this book a lotbut I tend to use it more as a starting point for forming my own ide …
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I ♥ a tart
There, Ive said it. I do hope I havent offended anyone, eitherbut its absolutely true, and I wont live a lie any longer. I solemnly swear that I am up to no good I absolutely love tarts. Always have, always will. Yes, even more than pie. Many people mistakenly believe that tarts are more fussy an …
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Chocolate’s good anytime, right?
And so is wine. So despite the fact this was obviously done back in February, Im now posting a little clip from that WGN taping we did at Lynfred. In it youll see Christina, our ace marketing director, who does most of the talking. Shes being interviewed by Ana Beleval, Im dipping chocolate bottl …
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Stay warm, Honey Bunnies!
If youre heading over to Lynfred today, you might want to hop over there quicklyIve made up a special batch of Honey Bunnies, just for today. They were flying out the door as I left there this morning, so move quicklytheyre vanishing fast! :9
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Motorcycle Food Diaries - Players Club
Ive been pondering what Id like to post to this blog in order to make it stand out from the myriad recipe and food blogs you can find elsewhere. Sure, Ive got good recipes up my sleeves, many of which are my own. Ive got stories. Ive even got insights, on occasion. But while you might not get my …
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Statement of Intent
It might not look like Ive been terribly busy if this blog is anything to go by, but let me assure you, I have been. As far as TSiR is concerned, Ive been thinking a lot lately about the kinds of things Id like to post here, and the kinds of unique food-related things I can offer to the world-at-la …
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All Thai’d Up
Looking for something to do this Thursday night? Want to learn to cook Thai food? Like wine? Why not combine these three things and come check out my Thai cooking class, All Thaid Up, over at Lynfred Winery? It starts at 6:30pm, is only $40, and is open to the public! Loads of delicious samples an …
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On Going Crazy in a Controlled Way
Obviously, a lot of cooking is about rhythm. Which makes sense, if you think about it. And there are, of course, different levels upon which you can operate. You might go slowly and methodically, which is niceor you can be a mad whirlwind of activity and batter your creations into place with gale …
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Winter Blues for Greens
Oh, winter. So cruel to us in the midwest! And then you tease us with tantalizing glimpses of the wonders to come: a warm, melty day here; a burst of blindingly bright sun there. Its enough to drive us mad with desire for spring. In the meantime, Ive got two recommendations if youre stuck in th …
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WGN FINAL Update! (We hope!)
The loverly Miss Christina informs me that our WGN Morning News thingamajiggy should air from 7am-9am this THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH. RESET THOSE DVRS AND VCRS NOW! And as I believe I mentioned before, Ill be posting the video here once I have it.
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WGN Morning News Update!
We were apparently pre-empted by cheerleaders! Im told the Lynfred Winery segment that I was part of will be shown later this week, although I dont have details as to when just yet. It probably makes more sense anyway for it to be closer to Valentines Day, since at least part of the segment focuse …
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Hungry? Good. Now’s the best time to call Big Chef!
Why? Because for a limited time, Big Chef is now offering a special recession-busting meal package thats perfect for busy families who want to eat well but just dont have the time. This package includes all the amenities of our Traditional Meal Service and provides two weeks of meals (featuring 4- …
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The Zen of Sandwich Bread Perfection
As you can see above, this is yet another loaf of bread. But Id like you to know that its not just another loaf of bread, my friends. Oh no. This? This is the epitome of perfect fluffy white sandwich bread. Now, I have to confess, it may be the lure of the forbidden for me, this need to create t …
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WGN “Around Town” Segment Airs MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH.
As the title says, the segment they taped with us at Lynfred will be airing bright and early on Monday morning, February 9th, 2009. The lovely Mlle. Christina, our marketing lady, informs me that the first part of our segment should air at 7am, and theyll be showing parts of it through 8:45am. So s …
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WGN taping at Lynfred!
Yesterday, WGN came to Lynfred to do a taping for their Around Town segment of their morning show. Itll air sometime next week; Ill let you know when as soon as I do. For now, some photos:
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The Motorcycle (Food) Diaries
You may be wondering why Im posting a photo of me on my bike on this blog, at this time of year. Heres your answer: Ive got a new article up over at Chefs Blade, and its all about the joys of motorbikes and food. Im hoping to write more of these as I get the chance. In the meantime, check it out, …
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Chocolate Solves Everything!
A birthdays coming up and youre making a cake for someone who prefers not to eat carbs. What do you do? Obviously you want to make something that tastes good, but you also want to make sure it falls in line with the birthday-persons wishes. After all, it wouldnt be terribly kind of you to make a …
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Drive-by posting
Its exceedingly bad form to post a teensy, tiny little thing without so much as a photo to go along with it, especially when Ive got a lovely flourless chocolate cake cooling on a rack downstairs which should really be photographed and posted here. But patience, my darlings, will pay off, for it ne …
The Spice is Right
