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Potsticker & Fried Rice Throwdown

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:28:34 -0700

Unless we're playing flip cup or Scrabble or fantasy football, competitive isn't exactly the word I would use to describe myself. I'm way too laid back for that kind of intensity, but if the occasion should arise, you'll see a whole different si...

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Empanadas with Harissa Beef, Peas and Carrots

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:19:48 -0700

Whenever I tell people I cook with lard they look at me like I've just told them I like to kick bunnies for fun. Gasp! Mon dieu... quelle horreur?! I know, I know. Lard definitely has a bad rep around these parts, but there's nothing else that qui...

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Spot Prawns with Sauteed Pea Shoots

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:23:51 -0700

Did I ever tell you guys about how photographically challenged I am? Before I started this blog I knew less than nothing (seriously) about ISOs and apertures and white balances. I mean come on, how do you balance white? Isn't it just one color? Sh...

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Adventures in Tamale Making

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:36:10 -0700

Have you ever heard of four Asians and a Jew making Mexican tamales? Though it sounds like the beginning to a really bad, non-PC joke, it was actually my Saturday. Believe it! We were inspired by a recent tamale making episode of Alton Brown's "Go...

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Strawberry Kumquat Preserves

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:32:51 -0700

Are all mothers funny worrywarts like my mom? I sure hope so because it's quite an endearing trait, though I'm certain any teenager out there would refute that. My sisters and I got together for a little Mexico ATVing trip recently, and you would ...

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Tongue Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:40:43 -0700

Grilled cheese was two slices of Wonder bread with a slice of Kraft American cheese back in the day, but now that I'm all grown up so has my grilled cheese. With April being National Grilled Cheese Month and all, I had a dinner party centered ar...

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As Promised... Fish Tacos to Compliment your Pickled Carrots

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:33:25 -0700

When I told you that my spicy, pickled carrots were so good that you'd want to plan a meal around them, I was speaking from experience. From first tangy crunch, I knew that a taco night was imminent. Do I sound like I mean business or what? Las...

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Spicy Pickled Carrots

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:26:51 -0700

These spicy, taco stand-style, pickled carrots are so good that you'll want to plan a whole meal around them. Equal parts white vinegar and water make up this brine, along with a few bay leaves, garlic cloves, onion slivers and halved Serrano ...

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St. Patrick's Day Dinner

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:14:26 -0700

Even though I forgot to wear any green clothing (shame on me), I still made sure to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in my own way. I cooked up a little green-themed meal, so I'm pretty sure that puts me in the clear for any pinching. Whenever I have ...

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Homemade Mustard

nobody@vox.com(julie) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:06:33 -0700

Forget the mayo and forget the ketchup, but never, ever forget your spicy, tangy mustard. This is my favorite condiment of all time - without a doubt. I would even eat a mustard sandwich. :) It just so happens that the same ingredients used for ...

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