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It’s that time of year again – THANKSGIVING!

November 20, 2011

Yes, it is that time of year again. The time when hordes of family descends on the house to stuff themselves full of Thanksgiving holiday cheer.

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BLTs Never Grow Old

July 3, 2010

There are several firsts that we look forward to during the cooking year. The first “real” arugula in the spring. The first grilled New York Strip of the season. And, without a doubt, the first BLT made with home grown tomatoes.

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Chicken Parmigiana

November 2, 2009

Chicken Parmagiana is perhaps one of the simplest, most under-made recipes. At least it is here at Cuisine Capers. It is hard to say why that is, given that it is a full-flavored, hearty dish that really hits the comfort spot.

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It is Lutefisk Season

October 8, 2009

It’s that time of year again, when the crisp fall temperatures stir the hearts of Wisconsin’s Norwegian brethren. The aroma of rotting fish and rutabagas is in the air.

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Media Chef – Digital Cookbook

October 5, 2009

For you wired technogeeks who love to cook, Belling has just come out wth a new digital cookbook. The Media Chef holds about 48 instructional cooking videos and can also be used as a calendar, a media player and a photo frame.

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Season Two of The Next Iron Chef Premiers

October 4, 2009

So tonight season two of The Next Iron Chef kicks in. Much more serious than The Next Food Network Star, The Next Iron Chef pits true professionals against each other in a duel of the kitchen. The winner becomes, obviously, one of the Iron Chefs that make appearances on Iron Chef America.

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Paula Deen Defends Herself On The View

September 25, 2009

It is reprehensible to me the way that Barbara Walters approached Paula Deen on this interview on “The View” recently.

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California Wine Country 2009 – The Winery Dogs

September 13, 2009

They love their dogs in Sonoma County. The dogs are a big part of the family and culture.

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California Wine Country 2009 – The Restaurants

September 13, 2009

One of the most pleasurable epiphanies of our trip to Healdsburg was that the restaurants there are world class. We took advantage of this, as well as restaurants along the way throughout the trip.

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California Wine Country 2009 – Dry Creek – In Summary

September 13, 2009

There is no question that Napa’s main drag offers more of that in a concentrated tourist friendly package. But this was our fourth trip, and the primary focus was on wine

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Seghesio Family Vineyards

September 13, 2009

The history of wine in the Healdsburg area is pretty much the history of the Seghesio Family.

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California Wine Country 2009 – Dry Creek – Day Four

September 13, 2009

Our last day in Healdsburg was to be a short one as we had made plans to drive back to San Francisco to have dinner before flying home the following day. Still, we managed to stop in on two wineries before we headed back to the city.

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California Wine Country 2009 – Dry Creek – Day Three

September 13, 2009

On day three we planned to start at the southern end of Dry Creek Valley and work our way north. This would allow us to visit most of the other wineries we had planned on while ending up close to our hotel. We were able to hit all of the wineries on our list, while discovering new favorites that were previously unknown to us.

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Farro and Arugula Salad with Flank Steak

May 24, 2009

Farro is not one of those ingredients that most people have laying around in their kitchens. That’s a pity. It has become a staple in my house due to its versitility, texture, flavor and health benefits.

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