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7 Apr 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I like quinoa and it really is one of those foods that's really good for you. It has a bit of a nutty flavour, but it is mild enough tasting that you can do a lot of things with it. This is a healthy take on a traditional Greek salad.+ READ MORE
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9 Mar 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
This bread is delicious, but it's really a special occasion bread rather than something you would make for your family any day. It's a bit expensive to make because of the cheese, and is also very rich for the same reason. It's worth it to use a high quality cheddar. If you were having a buffet it...+ READ MORE
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20 Feb 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I came up with this traditional German soup, which is really heavy on the garlic. If you like, you can add some boiled potatoes to the recipe.+ READ MORE
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17 Feb 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Last year's Academy Award nominated films had plenty of food references, which gave the idea for the series in the first place. This year the food references are a bit thin on the ground, so I'm having to stretch a bit, but this is all in good fun.+ READ MORE
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16 Feb 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Last year's Academy Award nominated films had lots of food related items so we had some fun in the week leading up to the big night with suggestions for pot luck party contributions. We enjoyed it so much, we've decided to do it again this year.+ READ MORE
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23 Oct 2008 IN HOW TO GO GREEN: DINNER PARTIES | COMMENTS
Dinner parties are a great way to get together with friends and share some good food. Host a green dinner party the easy way with the tips and advice in How to Go Green: Dinner Parties.+ READ MORE
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23 Jul 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds white button mushrooms, wiped clean, stemmed and quartered Whisk together the lemon juice, salt, garlic,...+ READ MORE
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23 Mar 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
How could we possibly have an Oscar-themed food party without including the delightful meat pies of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?I also would have been thrilled to see Gordon Pinsent get a nomination for his beautiful, heartbreaking performance in Away from Her.I actually had some...+ READ MORE
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23 Mar 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Yesterday I introduced this week long series about having a potluck Oscar party using the nominees for this year's Academy Awards as a jumping off point.Falafels 1 3/4 cup dried chickpeas2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed1 small onion, quartered1 tsp ground coriander1 tbs ground cuminScant tsp...+ READ MORE
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23 Mar 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
My daughter pointed out to me that a lot of her university friends are having potluck holiday parties.You can make it up to two days ahead.Tuscan Kidney Beans with SageMakes 4 servings 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped1 tbsp chopped fresh sage or 1 tsp crumbled dried1 clove garlic, minced1 can (19 oz)...+ READ MORE
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23 Mar 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Well, I've saved the best food movie for last in my series of Oscar food-themed films.Ratatouille 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1 lb zucchini , cut into 1-inch cubes1/4 cup + 2 tbsp olive oil1 1/2 cups sliced onions1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into cubes3 cloves of...+ READ MORE
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23 Mar 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Today is the grasping-at-straws version of the party as mentioned in my first post about an Oscar-themed party.Come back tomorrow for the final installment of the potluck dinner party.+ READ MORE
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23 Mar 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
wordridden I know I suggested a bean dish earlier in the week as a potluck contribution, but this recipe is quite different. Tuna and Bean SaladServes 4 1 cup dried white kidney beans, or cannellini beans (navy) or 1 20 oz. can of either1/2 Bermuda onion, thinly sliced and soaked in water for 1...+ READ MORE
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