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Caramel Braised Oxtail Noodle Soup

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:38:51 -0700

If you read my post on pistachio caramels, you'll remember that I had some temperature issues that weekend. It was so warm in my air condition-less apartment, that my first batch of caramels started getting all melty and greasy. Definitely not s...

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Compartes Chocolatier

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:35:26 -0700

Chocolates from Compartes Chocolatier... almost too cute to eat - almost! Compliments of Susan for B's birthday, but it would just be wrong not to help taste test, right? :) I was especially taken by the skull and cross bones one.

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Broiled Butterfish with Braised Shiitakes & Bok Choy

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:23:32 -0700

If I were to be a Spice Girl, I'd definitely be Asian Spice. Number one, I'm asian (duh) and two, I just love asian flavors. It's always a go-to style of cooking for me. Salty balanced by sweet - you can't go wrong. On a recent trip to Ranch 99 ...

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Chestnut Pasta with Shiitake Mushrooms

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:02:21 -0700

Monterey Park is just 20 miles distance-wise, but worlds away culture-wise. If you've been there, then you must be savvy to the incredible Chinese food, discounted designer jeans and $15/hr foot massages - if not, you're missing out big time. I'...

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Pistachio Caramels

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:21:44 -0700

Even though my friends have coined me the "slave driver", all the workers at the local Smart & Final recognize me as the girl who buys heavy cream by the gallon and I've developed the tiniest callus on the tip of my thumb, it was all for a good ...

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Seven Random Things About Julie

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:24:22 -0700

So I've been tagged by Food Rockz Man (an awesome foodie blogger) to share seven random facts about myself. Thanks FRM. This should be fun. Rules: 1. Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog. 2. Share seven random and/or...

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Happy Birthday Becky Salad!

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:16:35 -0700

If you've been reading my blog for the past year (since the start), you might remember me doing birthday posts for each of my three sisters. A flour-less chocolate cake for Becky (3rd), vanilla cupcakes with Valrhona buttercream for Jenny (4th) a...

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Five Hour Roast Duck and Dirty Rice

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:48:51 -0700

Every time I stop by the Happy Family Farms stand to get eggs (they have the best eggs) I ask if they have any ducks left. They never do. They are just that popular. They always tell me to check back at noon in case somebody doesn't pick theirs...

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Red Scallions

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:29:02 -0700

Just a little food photography fun from yours truly!

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Fettucine with Broccolini and Pistachio Pesto

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:41:05 -0700

For those no time, big hunger nights, pasta is an easy choice. I always have a few frozen "nests" of fresh pasta saved just for those nights. Simply add whatever seasonal vegetables you have on hand and saute it in olive olive oil and garlic. I ...

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