Category Archives: Culinary Endeavors

Weekend Lasagna

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

Boring weekends are the best time to try a new recipe especially if the recipe calls for more preparation time and effort.  So one Saturday with nothing much happening, I planned then purchased all that I needed to try this … Continue reading →

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Awesome Marinara!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

Credits: Jackie Torres URAwesome Quick Page From my summer read last year, I came across many delightful recipes that I noted to try.  The book, Mediterranean Summer is an interesting read about David Shalleck’s life-changing culinary journey as chef on … Continue reading →

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Parmesan Oatmeal

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Credits:  Snack Bag, Sunshine, Fun Surf papers from LivE SSunFun collection; Floral clusters and journal tag from LivE U R Awesome kit.  All from LivE Designs.  Ribbon Acrylic from Scrapmatters Life Little Surprises kit. After a 3-month non-stop feasting on … Continue reading →

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Kung Pao Pasta in a Snap

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

In the Sichuan Province where this dish supposedly originated, Kung Pao Chicken is usually eaten with rice.  I like it either way, mixed with pasta or over rice.  I first came across Kung Pao Chicken absurdly in the US, Panda … Continue reading →

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Sausages to the Rescue

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

I love sausages and always have a few stashed in my freezer.  These tasty bangers save the day for me many times over.  There are days when A is famished and I am worn out.  This scrumptious dish has become … Continue reading →

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Clearing the Crisper

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

I think I buy way too much stuff.  It’s either that or I need to eat in more often.  I get over excited when I see produce that I like in the market.  You see, shopping for 2, sometimes just … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Greece

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

Greece has always been at the top of my bucket list.  The Mediterranean has always fascinated me.  I only had a couple of opportunities to wander through some of the countries bordering its seas – Italy and a teeny-weeny bit … Continue reading →

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Parma Ham & Quinoa

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

A colleague came back from Parma, Italy and brought home for me a whole chunk of… Parma ham, what else?  Oh my!  How the hell do I slice this beauty nice and thinly?  So it sat on my ref for … Continue reading →

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My take on Kalbijim

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

A and I love Korean beef stew or Kalbijim as they call it in Korea.  For some reason – with all the delectable authentic Korean dishes we had during our 4 days stay – Kalbijim was surprisingly not part of … Continue reading →

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Roasted Veggies!

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

I’ve been stuffing myself with way too much meat lately.  So, last night I scrounged through my ref and put together a medley of veggies that will soon waste away from neglect.  I cut up a piece each of zucchini, … Continue reading →

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