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A late September bounty for us Seattle denizens is the plenty of sunshine we got today. September had been unusually warm and we won’t complain. The hubby and I, after a social engagement, went to Woodinville - yes the Wine country of Washington. We decided to tour the Chateau Ste. Michelle (CSM). N joined the wineclub [...]
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I always fantasized about a restaurant (and I am sure most of you too) that is a melting pot of all cuisines. One that has creative menus and artistic presentation (hell, I even have a secret blog with my own fancy menus). One that truly celebrates food. One that promotes cooking with consciousness. And if one [...]
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Let’s get the party started! The season is finally here. Yippee yaayi yeee! NFL kickoff is on Sept 4th and I am super excited about the Colts! Go Peyton!!!!
Talking about football, there is a strip in Peanuts between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy holds the football, egging Charlie Brown to kick it. Just when Charlie [...]
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Here is a nice, relaxing, cool drink for summer time. I was researching about antioxidants the past few days and here is the net net: Tea is your best bet. Green tea/white tea even better. Berries are rich sources too but they are seasonal. Cocoa is good too(they say its the best).. but only if consumed dark [...]
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I like recipes that don’t involve grinding at all. Its a mess to clean the blender and I am lazy. I totally dig those where I can do without using a blender/mixer. This recipe calls for onion paste and I totally omitted it. I just used fine-cut, no-tear, easy-peezy onions. The newest addition to my kitchen - Kuhn Rikon Twist & [...]
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The simplest most tasteful dessert ever has to be Tiramisu! I ‘Live Search’-ed around for some recipes and came up with this one. I don’t like raw eggs in my Tiramisu; eggs are completely omitted in this recipe.
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Coffee liquer
Orange liquer (optional)
Mascarpone cheese
Heavy Whipping cream
2 tbsp sugar
Dark Chocolate
Espresso
Premium Scotch
Lady finger cookies - 8
Preparing Mascarpone mixture
Take 1 [...]
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Cherry Tomato + Fresh Mozzarella + Basil + Olive Oil and then some more.
This is how made it.
Heat 1 tsp of Olive oil, add 1/2 garlic clove crushed and fry a couple basil leaves. Cool it and keep aside. Prepare Balsamic vinegar reduction(Take 2 tbsp of Balsamic vinegar, preferably from Modena, Italy and bring to [...]
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**Update on 7/27 - added photos **
So we were watching Return of Seven last night. Does anyone think Yul Brynner is gay? I think he is.. anyhoo.. the point is, we were watching the movie and it was so boringggg that I had to kickstart my senses with something crazy.
I have this perennial marinating jar where [...]
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I love one pot meals. Versatile, fast and creative - one pot meals are a great choice for a busy weeknight dinner, I think. Here is an easy one.
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Fresh coconut, grated - 1/2 cup. (Update: I used frozen coconut. Ahem, a certain someone suggested I add the “frozen” part here)
Short grain rice - 1 cup
Capsicum, chopped [...]
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N had a little headache today. He made himself a cup of tea - instant relief to headaches. This was his first time(making his own tea that is) and I had to “click” it.
Chaya, Chai, Tea.
Cardamom + ginger + Tea leaves + milk = A taste of heaven (It seems. I never had milk tea .. [...]
