Recipes

Cucumber, Zucchini & Mint Salad

This is a salad I made up  when a friend invited me to a barbecue with 45 minutes notice. The combination of cucumber and zucchini was a happy accident; if I'd been designing this recipe from scratch it probably would …

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Miscellany

Battle of the Network Food Battles

Let's stipulate up front that I know I shouldn't be watching this garbage. In spite of that, my wife and I eagerly await all three shows each week. At least we have TiVO. What garbage you ask? You were probably doing …

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Guest Chef on The Waterfront
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Guest Chef on The Waterfront

Tonight was our 3rd anniversary, and we celebrated at Farestart's wonderful Guest Chef On The Waterfront fundraiser. Incidentally, did you know that the 3rd anniversary gift is traditionally leather? Neither did I. …

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Coconut Water
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Coconut Water

A few months ago I read Raw Food / 100 Recipes To Get The Glow and had a very brief moment of fascination, enough to drag out my dehydrator for a couple days before realizing that lasagna made from pasta is way better …

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Books

Two Great Mexican Cookbooks

How about a Avocado-Mango Salad with Fresh (or Blue) Cheese and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, does that sound any good?!? I've been aware of Rick Bayless for awhile as he often makes appearances on Food Network or gets …

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