I’ve been making this comforting dish since I was a kid. It was always one of my favorite meals so my mom taught me how to make it when I was 11 years old. I’ve simply converted my family recipe…
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Continue ReadingYou hear a lot about Korean Fried Chicken nowadays…but my favorite fried treat from overseas is Kaarage – Japanese Fried Chicken. It’s SO good in fact that I’ve enjoyed it in numerous forms— and it always satisfies. I’ve had it…
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Continue ReadingWhen the calendar begins to reach October I have a few things on my mind. First would be Halloween, and decorating for my favorite holiday. Next would be anticipating the time change and adjusting to darkness at dinner time. And…
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Continue ReadingThe idea of an icebox cake has been around since the 40’s, but I wanted to make one with Asian flavors. Pandan is derived from a tropical plant that grows in Southeast Asia. I’d say the profile can be compared…
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Continue ReadingI love simplicity. The best foods have few ingredients. I’m not kidding. Next time you’re at the grocery store pick up a cheap brand of ice cream; then compare it to Haagen Dazs, who often delivers delectable ice cream with…
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Continue ReadingWhen a restaurant has a side dish they refer to as an “accompaniment”, you know it’s good. The crab fried rice at Eddie V’s may be the main attraction. Don’t let those delectable center-cut filet mignons fool you—this side dish…
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Continue ReadingA few years back my husband and I were visiting some close friends in Austin, Tx. It so happened to be my husbands birthday and our friends had a great idea—Eddie V’s in downtown Austin. If you’ve ever been to…
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Continue ReadingOui is Yoplait’s best yogurt, minimal ingredients are used and the yogurt is cultured in adorable glass jars – it creates a creamy texture without any thickeners or straining. The Sea Salt Caramel flavor is delicious and tastes more like…
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Continue ReadingWinter is Here and so is the last episode of Game of Thrones. It’s a bittersweet day, Game of Thrones has been one of my favorite shows (love the books too!) – so I’m sad to see it end. I…
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Continue ReadingI’ve been an avid yogurt maker for 20+ years. Most people don’t realize it’s one of the easiest things you can make at home. With homemade yogurt, you can control all the ingredients and incubation time. A 4oz serving of…
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-Van
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