Monthly Archives: September 2011

{technique} Fried Green Tomatoes

Frying food at home is one of those life dreams that doesn’t seem obtainable, like becoming an astronaut or finding the guy of your dreams. Which is why I can now happily report that I’ve achieved two of the three, … Continue reading

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{recipes} Wallet-Friendly Family Meals

In Sunday’s New York Times, food writer Mark Bittman challenged America’s notion that junk food is cheaper (get the article here). I agree and always have; a spin through McDonald’s can cost my family of three at least $15 or … Continue reading

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{menu} Easy Weekend Menu

Whip up this salad today, and you’ll have plenty of meals all weekend long! That leaves more time for playing, football, shopping…whatever’s on your to-do list. If you don’t want to fire up the grill for the flatbread, simply use … Continue reading

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{recipe} Soft Pretzels with Herbed Sea Salt

This is a cautionary tale of sorts, about a home cook who worked for nearly three hours to create a treat that goes from street to sublime when dressed with an elegant Herbes de Provence sea salt. These soft pretzels … Continue reading

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Restaurant Week Preview: The Wild Note Cafe

Clear your calendars. San Diego Restaurant Week is about to begin! This biannual event starts September 18th and runs through the 23rd, with more than 180 restaurants participating throughout the county. Many locations offer both lunch and dinner, and all … Continue reading

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Thank You Union-Tribune!

Thank you to the San Diego Union-Tribune for featuring me alongside five other local food bloggers in today’s dining feature! I had a blast being interviewed and photographed for the story, and love playing a part in getting the word … Continue reading

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{recipe} Artichoke Heart Pasta Sauce

This little sauce was an unexpected surprise. Not only did it come together easily, but it was very affordable, costing no less than a jar of artichokes and half a head of garlic. Plus the pasta, of course. And with … Continue reading

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{menu} Labor Day Weekend Menu

Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer in our family. Growing up, it meant one last trip to the Sacramento Delta for waterskiing and lunch at Tinsley Island. In college, we’d celebrate the last three-day weekend until Thanksgiving, bouncing … Continue reading

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